Comments on: Behind the scenes: Who is “Michael from Foxy Monkey”? https://www.foxymonkey.com/behind-the-scenes/ Company Investing, Tax and Financial Independence Thu, 06 Sep 2018 06:37:05 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 By: Jhon https://www.foxymonkey.com/behind-the-scenes/#comment-794 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 06:37:05 +0000 https://www.foxymonkey.com/?p=3328#comment-794 seems like it was a great trip.

]]> By: Michael https://www.foxymonkey.com/behind-the-scenes/#comment-420 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 08:46:12 +0000 https://www.foxymonkey.com/?p=3328#comment-420 In reply to Iain.

Thanks for sharing, Iain. Glad to know there are more of us out there :)

Let’s be honest though, I’m not always frugal but I hate reckless spending for the sake of spending! For example, we just spent £4,000 for holidays which will give us some very nice memories once again. But I’m trying to focus on long-lasting happiness instead of buying unnecessary things that will last for a month.

]]> By: Iain https://www.foxymonkey.com/behind-the-scenes/#comment-417 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 10:10:05 +0000 https://www.foxymonkey.com/?p=3328#comment-417 Wow, reading this post has made me realise that we share a lot of similarities! I too am as frugal as can be, and I think a lot of it comes down to the fact that I grew up always seeing my Mum and Dad struggle with money. I vowed never to be like that. I’ve been a big fan of saving whatever I can, whenever possible and it’s definitely a muscle worth training early if possible. I’m 27 years old now, and still as obsessed with saving money as I was when 16 years old.

You also spoke of this ‘mania’, and that’s something I can relate strongly to as well. I tend to go to extremes with things, it’s either everything or nothing and I can never truly find the right balance. Here’s hoping I too can ‘contain’ this soon!

Great post!

]]> By: Michael https://www.foxymonkey.com/behind-the-scenes/#comment-408 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 07:24:36 +0000 https://www.foxymonkey.com/?p=3328#comment-408 In reply to Ryan.

Added Barefoot Investor to the list, thanks, Ryan. Getting the missus into investing was tough but was worth it.

We now have a clear plan and follow it strictly loosely :) I believe first come the goals and once you align those you can then start making actionable steps. Interested in hearing other people thoughts!

]]> By: Araminta https://www.foxymonkey.com/behind-the-scenes/#comment-406 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 10:54:03 +0000 https://www.foxymonkey.com/?p=3328#comment-406 In reply to Michael.

Very true! We create our own luck – love that.

]]> By: Ryan https://www.foxymonkey.com/behind-the-scenes/#comment-397 Sun, 18 Mar 2018 11:48:35 +0000 https://www.foxymonkey.com/?p=3328#comment-397 Hi Michael,
I like the post. For getting the Miss into the financial investing I found the book “Barefoot Investor” by Scott Pape really good. I like the concept of the Financial Date Night during which you discuss and action a particular topic each week:
– Spending
– Insurance
– Pension
– Legacy and giving etc

It is an Australian based book, so need to tailor some of the suggestions to UK market.
cheerio

]]> By: Michael https://www.foxymonkey.com/behind-the-scenes/#comment-394 Sat, 17 Mar 2018 11:03:54 +0000 https://www.foxymonkey.com/?p=3328#comment-394 Hey Araminta! You certainly deserved finding the ‘money game’ so early and it looks like you’re way ahead already.

I don’t think you’re lucky. We create our own luck ;)

]]> By: Araminta https://www.foxymonkey.com/behind-the-scenes/#comment-393 Sat, 17 Mar 2018 10:48:51 +0000 https://www.foxymonkey.com/?p=3328#comment-393 Love this post! Getting personal is important – it helps us understand people’s investing decisions and money habits. And quitting at 36! So exciting!

Personally, I feel very lucky I discovered the money game so early. I have about 10 years to self-educate, make mistakes and try out the weird stuff. My aim is to reach FI doing something I enjoy – we’ll see if that works out!

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