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Dividend Investing – A Perfect Fit For Aussie Early Retirees?

Why the strategy of investing for dividend income lines up nicely with our desire for passive income to reach FI.

Looking Back On 2017

An overview of how our year was in 2017 and what we got up to.

Financial Strength – Which Level Are You?

The different levels of financial strength and how long it takes to retire based on each level.

RateSetter Signup Bonus – Update

***Note:  Since writing this post, RateSetter has changed its name to Plenti*** Just a quick update regarding the RateSetter signup...

Driving Your Wealth, With Frugal Car Ownership

I explore the many ways we can optimise the cost of car ownership.

LIC Review: Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC)

Taking a look at Australia’s largest listed investment company, AFIC.

Retire Young, Before It’s Too Late

Why I believe it’s easier to become financially independent at a young age, than it is to start later in life.

Relocating Strong Money Headquarters

We moved out of our owner occupied home into a rental property in a different suburb.  Here’s why we’ve decided to start renting.

Retirement Income Strategies – Which One Is Right For You?

Looking at various types of passive income to live on and my thoughts on each of them.

Equity Rich, Cashflow Poor

Why having lots of equity but no income is damn-near useless when it comes to retiring early.  A common problem for property owners in Australia.

Is Strong Money Australia Just Fake Finance News?

Why you might get lots of value from this blog, even though I didn’t invent any of the things you’re reading about.

When Frugality Meets Smartphones

How to get the benefits and convenience of smartphones while keeping the cost under control.  An easy win here!