Last week, we talked about the 4% Rule, which is a rough guide to calculating a fund value that you should be able to live on for the rest of your life. This week, I wanted to build on the idea a little further and go into a little more detail around the question: ‘How much is enough?’ Or, put … [Read more...]
Richard’s Motivation Monday – 25 September 2017
“If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.” ~ Napoleon Hill ~ Motivation Monday - Richard's Insight And, guess what...as we do those small things in a great way, we often get rewarded with...slightly bigger things to do great things with... ...and so it … [Read more...]
Soundbite: How I Fixed My Retirement with a Single Property & ‘The 4% Rule’
When I finally stopped messing about with my personal finances and got my head around planning for my future, specifically my retirement, I set myself a goal. I wanted to retire on £25,000 a year…please don’t judge me on that! I then had a chat with an IFA and honestly, I nearly cried when he … [Read more...]
Richard’s Motivation Monday – 18 September 2017
“Smile, breathe and go slowly.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh ~ Motivation Monday - Richard's Insight The stress antidote! Smile - puts us into a positive state of mind. Breathe - helps to calm us down. Go slowly - reduces mistakes and allows us to think clearly. What a great and simple … [Read more...]
Richard’s Motivation Monday – 11 September 2017
“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ~ Motivation Monday - Richard's Insight Would you rather be a pioneer or a follower? Successful pioneer's often make the most money & receive the greatest plaudits … [Read more...]
Soundbite: ‘Money for the Rest of Us’ Inspired Tips for Controlling Our Financial Future
I’m back after a summer break! Today I shall share some financial rules, principles and tips that I now adopt…and to some extent wish I had adopted sooner in my own personal financial life! You get to learn from some of my mistakes, hopefully also my later, better judgement as time has passed too, … [Read more...]
Richard’s Motivation Monday – 04 September 2017
“Let him who would move the world, first move himself.” ~ Socrates ~ Motivation Monday - Richard's Insight It can be easy to have a principled approach and then to tell others that they 'should' follow these principles too. However, the very people that are shouting these principles … [Read more...]
6 Simple Steps to Unlocking HUGE Property Value using the Planning System
Guest post from Ian Gracie of MyPlanningExpert From the seasoned property investors to those just buying their first home, we all look for the best deal on a property. We want to add value but it’s not always easy to understand where to look or how to find out where there is a good opportunity. … [Read more...]
Richard’s Motivation Monday – 28 August 2017
“Environment is everything. Your friends can either kill dreams or inspire possibility. Choose...” ~ Scott Dinsmore ~ Motivation Monday - Richard's Insight Scott Dinsmore is worth looking up. He quit his job, spent 4 years floundering around with a blog going nowhere. Then created an … [Read more...]
Richard’s Motivation Monday – 21 August 2017
“ It's easy to think that people will like you more if you do whatever they tell you to do, but it's quite the opposite. People don't appreciate pushovers - they use them. ” ~ Osayi Emokpae Lasisi ~ Motivation Monday - Richard's Insight Sounds harsh, but it's true! Unless we respect … [Read more...]
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