The Money Muppet Archives - Page 2 of 3

After returning from our first tour, we settled back into life in the UK with the goal of earning enough money to be financially free. But, earning it wasn’t enough – we had to financially educate ourselves so we could invest it and use it to its maximum potential. Jay chartered his education in this part of our blog called The Money Muppet.

The Ramblings of a Muppet

March 17, 2014

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What can I write about I wonder? The answer's not been forthcoming. So I'm just going to ramble on about where my financial noggin's at.

Accidental Investors?

March 1, 2014

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I'd scared myself silly about investing it sounds risky. After finally getting started on my financial education it turns out we're already investors.

Our Goal: £25,000 Passive Income Per Year

February 23, 2014

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When we decided on the goal to become financially free, it was obvious we'd have to make an important decision. Just how much money do we need?

Easy to Do, and Easy Not to Do

February 16, 2014

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You can change your life by making small, seemingly insignificant decisions. Action or inaction. So, becoming financially free is both easy to do, and easy not to do.

Our Basic Strategy to Retire at 50

February 11, 2014

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Our strategy for being financially independent and able to retire at 50 is very simple. We'll spend less on stuff we don't need and start to earn through investments rather than hours in the office.

From Now On, I’m Thinking Like a Rich Man

February 10, 2014

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I recently read Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Poor Dad. I should have read this when I was 20. If I had, and I'd got it, I'd now be rich, probably retired.

The Risk of Inaction

February 9, 2014

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As we strive for financial independence we'll face risk. Every situation where a decision has to be made, has risk: risk if you do, and risk if you don't.

The Dream – Financial Freedom!

February 8, 2014

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It's not a dream in itself of course. It's to do all the things one can do, when one is really free, financially free and in good enough health to do it.

The Fifty Grand Decision: Narrowboat or House

February 2, 2014

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This is a story of head over heart, where a spreadsheet's guided our lives. Right or wrong, by thinking through this decision we've saved ourselves £50,000.