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ASIC’s Crackdown of Financial Content & ‘Finfluencers’

My thoughts on ASIC’s crackdown on ‘finfluencers’ and online discussion about investing and finances. Why this ‘solution’ has multiple problems, and what it means for my content going forward.

Podcast: Minimalism and Financial Independence

We discuss the huge overlaps between Minimalism and the pursuit of financial independence.  The benefits, the possible drawbacks, and how to put these lessons into practice in our everyday lives.

Investment Portfolio Update: H1 2022

Our latest portfolio update.  Net worth allocation.  Passive income tally.  Current share portfolio & how I’m seeing shares and property right now.

Podcast: Starting the FI Journey From Zero Today

A thought experiment. What if we had to start our wealth-building journey all over again from scratch today. I share the steps I would take.

How We’re Buying A House During Early Retirement

I share our house-buying experience while not working.  Why we bought, what type of property we bought, how we’re financing it, and whether it affects our FI numbers.

Podcast: FIRE Away! – Listener Questions Roundup #6

This week we answer some great questions sent in by listeners. We discuss starting a business, index prices, super, market crashes + more.

50 Enjoyable Low Cost Things To Do

There’s a huge amount of ways we can spend our spare time which are fun, meaningful and also help us save.  Here’s a list of 50 enjoyable low cost activities I came up with.

Podcast: Are Young People Screwed?

Most commentary implies that the future is bleak, and young people are screwed since there are so many factors working against us.  Is this true?  We unpack the arguments today and share our thoughts.

Sitting Down With Strong Money: Your Questions Answered #16

Q&A includes:  Super vs mortgage vs investing.  Mechanics of index funds. 2024 tax changes and investment income.  Why invest monthly?  Should I sell my investment property?

Podcast: Using Debt to Invest in the Sharemarket

We look at the different borrowing options, the pros and cons of using leverage in shares, and what you need to consider before diving in.

Our 2021 Household Spending Revealed

In this article, I break down our spending from last year and show where each dollar went. Somehow we managed to live another enjoyable year on under $50k 😉

Podcast: Personal Habits for Wealth and Happiness

The personal habits and traits we discuss are key to building a happy and prosperous future. They help us reach our goals, but keep our lives balanced and healthy too!