A reader shares their inspiring story of humble beginnings to building $500k of wealth in 5 years. He shares family lessons, how he and his wife increased their income, and their FIRE goals over the next 5-10 years.
A reader shares their inspiring story of humble beginnings to building $500k of wealth in 5 years. He shares family lessons, how he and his wife increased their income, and their FIRE goals over the next 5-10 years.
The numbers behind our recent solar installation and how much we’ll save. A breakdown of solar FAQ, whether it’s a good investment and what to watch out for.
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.
Are we wrong to retire early? Is the FIRE movement bad for society? Are we all just being selfish and not thinking about the bigger picture? I tackle these criticisms and more.
I discuss how the world of money and spending evolved into the modern era. I explore how there’s now a great divide between those with knowledge and those without, between those who think for themselves and take action… and everyone else.
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.
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.
I chat with a local Perth reader about his journey to financial independence and his new life of freedom, after building considerable wealth though decades of saving, investing and business ownership.
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.
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.
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.
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.
