The not so simple path to financial independence Not Simple and Not Easy It’s ridiculously simple to become financially independent (FI) in the UK. Simple, but not easy. The journey to FI means embracing significant self-discipline for years whilst ignoring the Joneses. Definitely not easy. But what if you lived in a region where the… Read more
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The Opportunity Cost of One Hour of Your Life
The opportunity cost of 1 hour of your life What is an hour of your life worth? Think about it for 60 seconds. Seriously. If you’re like a lot of people I’ve asked this question, you’d respond with “priceless!”. Priceless… Really? What you’ll find is that there is a huge difference between the perceived value… Read more
How to Invest Money for Financial Independence In 10 Years
How to Invest Money for Financial independence In 10 Years Welcome to the 8th Reader Case Studies on The Humble Penny. The goal of these case studies is to solve real problems. If you’re new to this, the case studies are a way for me to better interact with the subscribers of this blog. I… Read more
Is Keeping Up With The Joneses Destroying Your Future?
Is Keeping Up With The Joneses Destroying Your Future? I recently received an email from a reader about something that we an all relate to. Clare wrote in having self-diagnosed herself as “keeping up with the Joneses“. Hats off Clare, I love your honesty! She is afraid that this path will cripple her financially and… Read more
How To Save Money: How I Saved My First £100,000
How To Save Money: How I Saved My First £100K What would it feel like to have £100,000 saved up? For many, how to save money remains a challenge and £100k is seen as unimaginable especially with savings rates at all time lows. I was pleased to learn recently that Jeni Crane (38) had hit… Read more
How A Health Experiment Led Me To Financial Independence
How A Health Experiment Led Me To Financial Independence “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well if one has not dined well.” – Virginia Woolf Today we have a guest post from one of our readers. I thought Jeni would be a great contributor after reading some of her comments in our community on… Read more
READER CASE STUDIES: Six Figures & Struggling to Save Money
READER CASE STUDIES: We Make Six Figures & Struggle to Save Money. Help! Welcome to the 7th Reader Case Studies on The Humble Penny. The goal of these case studies is to solve real problems. If you’re new to this, the case studies are a way for me to better interact with the subscribers of this blog. I… Read more
9 Qualities You Need To Reach Financial Independence
9 Qualities You Need To Reach Financial Independence Winners win! Chances are, you’ve heard this saying before. When I first heard it, I thought it was a bit arrogant. Truth be told, it is the reality of life and has a lot to do with where you think you’re positioned. It’s a mindset thing and… Read more
How To Become Financially Independent In Your 30s
How To Become Financially Independent In Your 30s – Ad | This is a paid partnership with Experian What is your North Star goal? You know, that one immovable goal that often seems so far away and near impossible to achieve. For an increasing number of people, one of such goals is to how to become… Read more
READER CASE STUDIES: How Can I Get My Wife Onboard For Financial Independence?
READER CASE STUDIES: How Can I Get My Wife Onboard For Financial Independence? Welcome to the 6th Reader Case Studies on The Humble Penny. The goal of these case studies is to solve real problems. If you’re new this, the case studies are a way for me to better interact with the subscribers of this… Read more
How To Start Building Passive Income For Financial Independence
How To Start Building Passive Income For Financial Independence If you hear the words “passive income” and think that it sounds like a dreamland far far away, then this post is just for you. Passive income is very attractive but yet very elusive too. I know that we all get very busy and have things… Read more
The One Way To Fast Track Your Financial Independence
The One Way To Fast Track Your Financial Independence What is the best way to solve a problem? Anyone who is seeking Financial Independence (FI) is ultimately trying to solve a problem. What they’re seeking is usually not a money problem per se but a bigger life problem. “How can I achieve financial independence?” could… Read more