Simple Living Finances

Bank Account Switching Bonuses: Is the £200 Reward Really Worth It?

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The Moment I Realised I Wasn’t Switching Bank Accounts Again It started with a headline.Something like: “Earn up to £200 for Bank Account Switching.” A younger me might have clicked immediately, calculator in hand, already picturing the smug satisfaction of free money dropping into my account. But this time? I just sipped my coffee and … Read more

What Does Financial INDEPENDENCE Really Cost in the UK?

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Trying to figure out your “financial independence number” is equal parts maths, dreaming, and mild existential crisis.The calculators are easy. It’s the life part that’s trickier. Depending on who you ask (and how much avocado toast you eat), the answer is somewhere between “a few hundred grand” and “you’ll need £2 million and a side … Read more