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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Everything we do comes with benefits and drawbacks. When we ‘sacrifice’ one thing for another, we’re choosing a better set of benefits and drawbacks. And if that’s the case, then it’s not really sacrifice at all.
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.
Practical thoughts and ideas for keeping your finances in rock-solid shape as we live through a period of higher inflation.
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.
This week we answer some great questions sent in by listeners. We discuss starting a business, index prices, super, market crashes + more.
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.
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!
