The Next 100K Blog – Because reading is awesome

This is where I track my journey to The Next 100K —and beyond. Think of it as a behind-the-scenes look at my financial decisions, strategies, and progress in real time, with actionable insights you can apply to your own journey.
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The First 100K: August Investment Progress and Lessons
Building the Next 100K: August August has been an exciting month for my journey toward the next 100K. As I review the numbers, I feel a mix of satisfaction and motivation — satisfaction because my balance is inching ever closer to 20K, and motivation because the path forward…
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Book Review: The Richest Man in Babylon and the Secrets to Your First 100K
If you asked me to name a financial classic that has stood the test of time, The Richest Man in Babylon would be at the top of the list. First published as a series of pamphlets nearly a century ago, it continues to sell in the millions. Why?…
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Pay Raise Tactic: 35% More in a Week
It all started with a number on a piece of paper. No, not a lottery ticket, not a mysterious inheritance—just my payslip. But this particular number made me realise something important: I was being undervalued. And if I could fix that, it would be a direct boost to…
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Building Wealth: From £16K to £227K My 7-Year Journey
How I Grew My Net Worth Over 7 Years — And Why Investing Is My Passion If you’ve ever watched your investment account drop and felt a wave of panic, I want you to know something important: your net worth is more than a number on a screen,…