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The government is passing stage 3 tax cuts in 2024
February 23, 2024 Stage 3 Tax Cuts Explained (Taxes and FIRE)

The new tax cuts and how it affects different income levels.  What impact does it have on FIRE?  What about franking credits and living off your portfolio?  Plus thoughts on future tax changes.

January 25, 2024 80/20 Rule: The Pareto Principle for Financial Independence

How to harness the 80/20 rule across your income, spending, investing, and life in general, to make more progress with less frustration.

January 6, 2024 How to Level Up Your Life & Finances In 2024

My best advice for having a great year.  Improving your mindset.  Spending more consciously.  Boosting your income.  Perfecting your investment portfolio.  And living a healthier life.

December 3, 2023 Should You Pay Off Your Home, Invest, or Debt Recycle at Higher Interest Rates?

Should you pay down your mortgage or invest when interest rates are high? What about debt recycling? Let’s discuss the benefits of each and figure out which is the best option.

May 29, 2023 What’s the Difference Between FIRE in Australia and the US?

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.

March 27, 2023 What Are Taxes Like When You Retire Early in Australia?

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.

August 30, 2022 Your Flex Rate: The Crucial Factor Behind A Successful Early Retirement

I break down the concept of your ‘flex rate’, and how it can help you retire sooner and with greater peace of mind.  This can create years of extra freedom and squash the fear of not having enough money.

August 1, 2022 Why We’re Not Paying Off Our Mortgage

Our debt recycling situation, beefing up our share portfolio after selling an investment property, investing a lump sum, simplifying our accounts & going ‘all-in’ on shares.

April 5, 2022 Podcast: How to Deal With Taxes

In this episode, we talk about taxes on income and investments, possible ways to reduce tax on our financial journeys, and what tax looks like when we reach early retirement.

Finfluencers risk jail time for financial content
March 29, 2022 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.

March 15, 2022 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.

February 22, 2022 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.

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