{"id":2398,"date":"2017-07-10T10:24:44","date_gmt":"2017-07-10T10:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/?p=2398"},"modified":"2018-03-30T10:32:51","modified_gmt":"2018-03-30T10:32:51","slug":"become-financially-independent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/become-financially-independent\/","title":{"rendered":"Why there has never been a better time to become financially independent"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_2408\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2408\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2408 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/financially_independent-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Financially independent\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/financially_independent-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/financially_independent-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/financially_independent-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/financially_independent-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/financially_independent-640x640.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/financially_independent.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2408 size-large lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/financially_independent-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Financially independent\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/financially_independent-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/financially_independent-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/financially_independent-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/financially_independent-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/financially_independent-640x640.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/financially_independent.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2408\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mrs Foxy Monkey on our trip to Symi, Greece<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I\u2019m sitting on my balcony enjoying the summer breeze. The birds make little noises and a car is passing by as I take a sip from my cold brew, also known as \u201cFrappe\u201d here in Rhodes, Greece. The economy isn\u2019t at its best, everyone knows about it. So preaching financial independence, saving more and investing makes me sound like I\u2019m from a different planet to most of my local friends.<\/p>\n<p>My \u2018tourist\u2019 role doesn\u2019t give me much credibility either when I suggest different ways of working and living. It certainly, though, finds some eager listeners in London, UK where I live. People there enjoy a much higher average salary despite the higher cost of living.<\/p>\n<p>But what happens when people get a pay raise, a bonus or move to a higher income bracket? Their lifestyle is inflated too. They move to bigger houses, enjoy more expensive holidays, buy another car etc. They spend more in search of convenience or happiness in return. At the end of the day, \u201cI work hard so I can enjoy my free time. I deserve it\u201d. Not to mention that You Only Live Once.<\/p>\n<p>What people do not get is that although the short-term path to happiness is tackled by throwing more money at our lives, the long-term view is usually a story which involves: A struggle to send kids to college and make ends meet, working the 9-to-5 until the age of 65, a stressful life and constant complaints about how the government and taxes make our life so hard. Pensions and housing have also become so unaffordable!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s time to change what we can and stop worrying about things sitting outside of our control. Let\u2019s fix what we can fix. I have previously written about why everyone should focus on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/financial-independence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">becoming financially independent<\/a>. But I want to explain why now is the best time to achieve it.<\/p>\n<h4>Building a passive income stream<\/h4>\n<p>Having a passive income should be at the back of everyone\u2019s mind. Working because you want to not because you have to. I see plenty of opportunities to save more, make more and live a better life.<\/p>\n<p>I started making side money in many different ways. That&#8217;s because I started thinking out of the \u201cMy only income is my job\u201d train of thinking. In today\u2019s world, there are multiple sources of income one can benefit from.<\/p>\n<p>Blogging is a great way to make an income, either directly or indirectly. This blog, now 6-months old, makes \u00a3150 a month from affiliate marketing, believe it or not. There are zero ads, zero sponsored posts and a \u201cshare everything\u201d attitude which helps people try out new things to improve their finances (like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/zopa-review-investor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">peer-to-peer lending<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>When people buy something I\u2019ve recommended I usually earn a few pounds. The higher the traffic, the more valuable it becomes. So if you\u2019re passionate about something, or want to indirectly get more credibility and trust for your profession go out there and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/start-a-blog-beginner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">start a blog<\/a> about it. It doesn\u2019t matter if other people have done it before, people want to hear from YOU. Trust me, it\u2019s worth it!<\/p>\n<p>Another benefit of writing is that you clearly write down your thoughts. Even if no one ever reads what you write, the process matters more than the product.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/recommends\/airbnb\/\" data-eafl-id=\"2259\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-cloaked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Airbnb<\/a> is another great way to utilise your house when not using it. I haven\u2019t used it much, mostly because some lovely friends stay at our flat to take care of the cat left behind (thanks, Lena!). However, if you feel comfortable subletting your house to others, then great. You can definitely get a 2-week holiday paid by your guests! Currently, I can see that I could make about \u00a31200-1500 in zone 2 had I managed to rent it for 2-weeks to London visitors.<\/p>\n<p>Same goes for parking space. If you have a spare parking spot you can rent it on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/recommends\/justpark\/\" data-eafl-id=\"2258\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-cloaked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">JustPark<\/a> for at least \u00a3100 per month in a residential neighbourhood. That\u2019s not much compared to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/recommends\/airbnb\/\" data-eafl-id=\"2259\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-cloaked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Airbnb<\/a>, but it\u2019s totally hands-off. You just receive bookings and send them a welcome message if you want to be a super host!<\/p>\n<p>Another idea is to find something you\u2019re passionate about and turn it into consulting. What are your hobbies? I find the <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-smart-passive-income-podcast\/id383084001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Passive Income<\/a> or the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sidehustlenation.com\/side-hustle-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Side Hustle Nation<\/a> great if I want to get inspiration. There are real stories from people making a living doing things they love. The opportunity is there, we just need a little motivation.<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t want to create a new job for myself just for the money. For example, I could start selling things on Amazon but I see that as a job and therefore I won\u2019t enjoy it. Writing about money management, on the other hand, is something I love discussing and don\u2019t mind writing about it even if I didn\u2019t make a penny from it!<\/p>\n<h4>Making money requires a change of mindset<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2425 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/change-of-mindset-300x205.jpg\" alt=\"change-of-mindset\" width=\"300\" height=\"205\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/change-of-mindset-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/change-of-mindset.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2425 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/change-of-mindset-300x205.jpg\" alt=\"change-of-mindset\" width=\"300\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/change-of-mindset-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/change-of-mindset.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript>Making more will not help you become financially independent. It will help you realise that the possibility exists but what everyone really needs is a change of mindset.<\/p>\n<p>Society is structured in such a way that wants us to spend everything we\u2019ve got. Have some spare cash? Enjoy today by buying the next X, Y, Z on interest-free finance. <strong>Spend more, buy happiness<\/strong> is the usual trend. But if we take a step back, and think how the world is structured then we can take smarter decisions that don&#8217;t involve marketing and social pressure to buy a fancier version of what we&#8217;ve already got.<\/p>\n<p>You get a short-term pleasure which fades out quickly until the next dose of consumerism. As the book &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/the-subtle-art-of-not-giving-a-fuck-book-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck<\/a>&#8221; suggests: solving problems you care about is a proven way to make you happy. Spending time with people you love and building experiences are things that we think back and inadvertently smile about. It\u2019s about the journey, not the destination.<\/p>\n<p>Changing our mindset is one thing, knowing what we really spend is another. Old and forgotten direct debits combined with sneaky fees (for example when using our card abroad) make budgeting a painful experience. I\u2019m only looking at my bank account once in a while. Other people, however, have used Monzo to find out where their money really goes. Do it the traditional way or use whatever fancy tech you want. Awareness about your outgoings plays a huge role when saving for the future.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m only looking at my bank account once in a while but other people have used Monzo to find out where their money really goes. Do it the traditional way or use whatever fancy tech you want. Awareness about your outgoings plays a huge role when saving for the future.<\/p>\n<p>The sharing economy makes our life cheaper. Airbnb is a great example of how people share space to lower the holiday costs. You can share a cab with other people (UberPool) and travel around.<\/p>\n<p>If something, technology is destroying the monopolies and dropping the prices. The most recent example is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/recommends\/octopus\/\" data-eafl-id=\"1653\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-cloaked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Octopus.energy<\/a> that offers an online, hassle-free gas &amp; electricity service. Read my guide: &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxymonkey.com\/shop-gas-and-electricity-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to shop for gas &amp; electricity in 2017<\/a>&#8220;. Bonus points, half the energy sources come from wind farms, totally green! A tremendous hit to the Big 6 energy companies that have driven prices so high while providing a terrible service in return.<\/p>\n<p>Technology makes the financial independence journey easier while improving our quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoying a passive income stream requires some investing too. But investing today is quite simple compared to how it was done in the past. Opening an online ISA account is a simple process which you can do in a couple of minutes from the comfort of your sofa (i.e. Halifax Sharedealing). You even get a tax-free way to grow your pot, if you invest inside an ISA! You can then choose a passively managed fund which tracks an index and invest consistently every month via direct debits.<\/p>\n<p>Making more money, saving more and investing will not only make our financial independence possible. It will, in fact, make it <strong>inevitable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The best news is that you are not alone! This movement is probably in its infancy but it\u2019s happening. Sure, the first who carved the path like Jacob from Early Retirement Extreme and MMM had to invite everyone to the party. Now though, the group is growing.<\/p>\n<p>People in the UK like the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.madfientist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mad Fientist<\/a> have already done it.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/thefirestarter.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Fire Starter<\/a> and I are half way there. There are lots of people that believe it\u2019s possible and we\u2019re all in it together. Plus regardless of how young or old you are, it\u2019s never too late to start.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m sitting on my balcony enjoying the summer breeze. 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