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Investment Portfolio Update: Mid-Year 2020

Updating our passive income chart from the latest financial year, plus what changes we’ve made to our portfolio since last time.

Podcast: Property vs Shares – A Closer Look at the Major Asset Classes

An in-depth discussion at the pros and cons of investing in shares vs property on the FI journey.  I share my experience with both asset classes.

So, About Last Week’s Post…

Clarifying my thoughts on home ownership, plus the final verdict on our decision to sell our shares or not.

Why We Might Sell Our Entire Share Portfolio…

We flirt with the idea of selling our shares to buy a house with cash here in Perth.

Podcast: Inflation and Why We Invest

We need our investments to keep up with living costs over time.  Here’s how we do it.

Reflections On Three Years Of Freedom

How has our third year of early retirement has been?  Get the details in this post.

Complete Guide to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in Australia

The ins and outs of real estate investment trusts, the different types, and deciding whether you should invest in them.

Sitting Down with Strong Money – Reader Questions Answered #11

In this reader questions post:  Answering the question, “what do you do?” after reaching FI, growth vs income, super options, franking credits, and more.

Podcast: The #1 Factor for Financial Independence – Your Savings Rate

Why your savings rate matters more than anything else in the world of personal finance, and early retirement.

Short-Termism and Market Madness

Putting an end to the nonsense commentary and short-term thinking sparked by the virus and market crash.  People are losing their minds.

How Can You Get Your Spouse on Board for FIRE?

These tips will (hopefully) help you get on the same page with your spouse when it comes to money and your future.

Podcast: How to Deal With the Cost of Housing in Australia

Property in Australia isn’t cheap.  How do we approach this while pursuing financial independence?  We discuss in this podcast.