Happy New Year 2023 – Update on Goals
October 2022 Savings Report (Short)
September 2022 Savings Report
July 2022 Savings Report
June 2022 Savings Report (Short)
May 2022 Savings Report (Short)
April 2022 Savings Report
March 2022 Savings Report
February 2022 Savings Report
Sage the Fast Slow Cooker Pro – Money Saving on Lunch
January 2022 Savings Report

Financial Independence Retire Early UK
What is financial independence retire early all about? Also known as a 'lifestyle' or 'movement', the goal is simple - save 25x of your yearly expenses in a diversified investment portfolio to then withdraw 4% each year with very little risk of ever running out of money. Originally FIRE became a movement back in 1992 via the 'Your Money or Your Life' book written by Wicki Robin and Joe Dominguez, but since then becoming financially independent is an attractive option and growing trend for many in the UK.
In this blog I document my journey to becoming financially independent, focusing on increasing my savings rate whilst decreasing my expenses. The FIRE movement has psychologically assisted me in making better financial choices, re-wiring the need to 'keep up the Jones' or thinking twice about purchasing unnecessary products. I don't live a frugal lifestyle and look forward to escaping the rat race early and getting back that all important spare time and freedom.
I document life hacks that I've picked up along the way, money saving tips, frugal food, and general views on life and other ramblings.
Financial Independence Retire Early Blog
Q4 2022 Savings Report
Update on Life & Savings So it’s been a rather hectic last few months and something that…
Happy New Year 2023 – Update on Goals
Happy New Year to all of the readers of this blog! I hope that throughout the year…
October 2022 Savings Report (Short)
Life Update Sorry folks only a short one as I’m playing a bit of catchup with the…
September 2022 Savings Report
Life Update Well there’s definitely some / feeling like it’s brewing on the horizon. The news, the…
July 2022 Savings Report
Life Update I’m finally starting to feel that ‘caught up’ feeling again, after a real hectic few…
June 2022 Savings Report (Short)
Life Update Unfortunately I’m a little behind on the blogging scene again – though August’s blog will…
May 2022 Savings Report (Short)
Life Update Unfortunately I’m a little behind on the blogging scene this month as I write this…
April 2022 Savings Report
Life Update Howdy folks! I’m back from holiday now and back to the usual work slog /…
March 2022 Savings Report
Life Update Howdy folks! Hope all is well and life is kicking on? This post is unfortunately…
February 2022 Savings Report
Life Update Howdy folks! Hope all is well. Well, what the bloody hell is going on with…
Sage the Fast Slow Cooker Pro – Money Saving on Lunch
This is a ‘review’ of my go-to home kitchen item when it comes to meal preparation. A…
January 2022 Savings Report
Life Update Howdy folks! Another day, another month zooms on by. It’s been absolute madness moving into…