FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE SCRIBBLES

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6 ISA Things To Do Before The New Financial Year

Make sure you're not leaving any money on the table by checking and doing these 6 things with your Individual Savings Account (ISA).

5 Do's And Don'ts For Every New Investor

kujahjh

Feb 20

5 Do's And Don'ts For Every New Investor

5 things every new investor should do, and 5 things they shouldn't.

Preparing For Early Retirement - Finding Fulfilment

kujahjh

Feb 13

Preparing For Early Retirement - Finding Fulfilment

Why wait for financial independence before preparing for early retirement? There's nothing stopping you laying the foundations right now.

3 Mistakes I Made As A Trader, And The Lessons I Learned

kujahjh

Feb 6

3 Mistakes I Made As A Trader, And The Lessons I Learned

3 mistakes I made during my days as a Proprietary Trader, and how I would approach those scenarios differently today.

kujahjh

Jan 30

Why You Don't Want A Money Cheat Code

Will having all the money in the world bring you true fulfilment? Or is there something else required to keep you happy in life?

Here's The Financial Advice I'd Give To A Younger Me

kujahjh

Jan 23

Here's The Financial Advice I'd Give To A Younger Me

Advice for your younger self indicates growth and wisdom. Here's the financial advice I'd give myself to help my journey towards FI.

kujahjh

Jan 16

Charizard vs. The Stock Market

Recently a rare Pokémon card sold for £260,000. But what were the chances of getting the card and was it worth the investment?

Should You Wait For The Next Market Crash?

kujahjh

Jan 7

Should You Wait For The Next Market Crash?

Despite crashing around 34% during 2020 the S&P 500 ended the year at an all time high. Should you invest now or wait for the next crash?

3 Don't Dos For Your Financial Goals In The New Year

kujahjh

Dec 31, 2020

3 Don't Dos For Your Financial Goals In The New Year

Setting new financial goals for the new year? Here are three things that you think will help but could damage your chances of success.

kujahjh

Dec 26, 2020

More Positivity leads to more Wealth

Negativity and positivity are two sides of the same coin, and there is wealth to be found as long as you're willing to look.

FOMO: Should you invest in Bitcoin, when, and how?

kujahjh

Dec 19, 2020

FOMO: Should you invest in Bitcoin, when, and how?

Should you invest into Bitcoin and when should you get in? Here's my thoughts on an approach that can help you make the decision.

kujahjh

Dec 12, 2020

My "F**k You Money" Moment

You haven't really had a taste of financial independence until you have a moment where you can actually say "F**k You" to the boss.

Market highs and Crypto Volatility: Where to Invest?

kujahjh

Nov 28, 2020

Market highs and Crypto Volatility: Where to Invest?

When the stock markets are high and you're nervous about a big drop, what alternative options do you have when it comes to investing?

kujahjh

Nov 20, 2020

The Worst Pay Rise Ever

Does earning a higher salary mean you will reach financial independence quicker? Learn why the answer to this question isn't always "yes".

London vs Hong Kong: Comparing budgets and lifestyle

kujahjh

Nov 14, 2020

London vs Hong Kong: Comparing budgets and lifestyle

I have lived in two of the largest, most expensive cities in the world and this is my comparison in terms of budgets and lifestyle.

kujahjh

Nov 7, 2020

Dealing with Severe Financial Setbacks

If you think an emergency fund is all it takes to recover from a severe financial setback then you're probably not as prepared as you think.

Setting Milestones for Motivation towards FIRE

kujahjh

Oct 30, 2020

Setting Milestones for Motivation towards FIRE

How to set meaningful milestones along your journey towards FIRE to stave off the motivation drain.

Your FEAR Plan: Financial Emergency Action Readiness

kujahjh

Oct 18, 2020

Your FEAR Plan: Financial Emergency Action Readiness

Be fully prepared with a FEAR plan to tackle any type of financial emergency stress free and with minimal damage to your emergency fund.

kujahjh

Oct 10, 2020

6 Pillars of Wealth

6 simple yet powerful pillars to stick to when it comes to building your wealth towards financial independence.

kujahjh

Oct 3, 2020

Secrets of the ISA: Part 2

Transferring shares into an ISA, breaking the rules, inheritance, moving abroad and Child Trust Funds all covered in this weeks article.

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