Is FIRE easier in Australia or the US? This article compares the differences between the two countries, as well as the key benefits and challenges of each.
Is FIRE easier in Australia or the US? This article compares the differences between the two countries, as well as the key benefits and challenges of each.
I pull back the curtain on the book industry, sharing my experience with self publishing, how it all works, and why I chose that path. I also share how much authors typically make and break down the numbers for my own book.
In this post, I share more details on what day-to-day life is like 6 years after quitting my job. How I’ve been spending my time lately and the different things I’m focused on.
I share my thoughts on how to talk to friends and family about FIRE, what to tell people about your situation, and navigating those awkward conversations around money and personal finance.
Learn how much tax you’ll pay when you live off an investment portfolio in Australia. I consider dividends, franking credits, capital gains, and even part-time income.
I share my thoughts on moving from being ‘goal focused’ all the time, towards the ‘enjoyment phase’ of your life when you reach FI. And how to do this while still feeling productive, happy, and doing things that matter to you.
I look at the many pros and cons of DIY vs Outsourcing, and why the tradeoffs are different for everyone. I also share my approach and explain how to figure out what’s best for your situation.
I share exactly how much money we spent in 2022, the breakdown for every single category, and how it compares to the prior year.
Why it’s okay to increase your spending as you become wealthier. And how to do it in such a way that guarantees you keep on getting richer. Plus my thoughts on operating like a rich person.
In this post I share what we’ve been up to this year. We bought a house, continued volunteering, I wrote a book, we kept investing + lots more.
I chat with a local Perth reader about his journey to financial independence and his new life of freedom, after building considerable wealth though decades of saving, investing and business ownership.
Financial independence can seem complex, but is easily broken down into simple actions. In this article, I explain how to beat procrastination and take your first steps, building momentum, and how surprisingly powerful it is.
