Plants...I beg your garden?! No, you heard it right! I know what you're thinking, back with the puns as I couldn't leaf them out. For my new job in fire safety, I spend four out of five days working from home so I have got my home office in order.
Stocks & Shares ISA: My Portfolio September 2022. I have chosen to focus initially on investment funds to keep long term containing a diverse portfolio within the fund. In the future I plan on looking into some specific shares for their dividend payments.
Pensions: "To me; retirement means doing what you have fun doing." Dick Van Dyke. A pension may not be anyones idea of fun but it is important to save for your retirement so you can enjoy it.
Growing my savings: Stocks & Shares ISA. Savings rates here in the UK are generally low and with the recent rise in inflation a standard ISA or savings account giving you 1% a year just doesn't cut it.
Debt Avalanche vs Debt Snowball?: Don't leave your debts out in the cold. According to The Money Charity in 2022 the average credit card debt per UK household stood at £2,192. How do you best pay it off?
Book Review & Summary: 'Show your work!' by Austin Kleon. Ever wondered whether it is worth starting a blog in order to share your thoughts and ideas? Well 'Show your work!' was the book that prompted me to start 'Keeping up with the Jonesy' and I think that anyone with a creative spark or a need