In our first episode of 2021, we discuss the mindset and thought process inside the FIRE movement. Let’s be honest, the FIRE movement has turned into somewhat of a cult! But it’s a positive, empowering and help-each-other-prosper kind of cult. Our philosophy, values, and beliefs are often very different from
Continue readingOur 2020 Household Spending Revealed
Let’s kick off 2021 by taking a look at how much the Strong Money household spent last year. We’ll take a look at what categories went up, what went down, and how it all compares to last year. If you’d like to check out previous spending reviews, you can do
Continue readingGreatest Hits of 2020 and Recommended Reads
Today I’m sharing a list of my most popular articles and podcasts from 2020. On top of that, you’ll find out the best books I read this year and why I enjoyed them. The idea is to provide you with nicely curated list of content for the holidays. For those
Continue readingLooking Back on 2020: Our Year in Review
It’s true what they say. Each year goes by faster than the last. Unfortunately, I can confirm this is still the case when you’re no longer in full-time employment! While 2020 was no exception here, it threw us a few more curveballs than your average year. In this update, I’ll
Continue readingPodcast: How Much Do You Need to Retire Early?
In this episode, we break down exactly how much you need to retire early. What is ‘enough’? We explore the famous 4% rule, where it came from, and whether it’s still a reliable rule of thumb. We also explain how to live off your assets in practice, other considerations like
Continue readingOne Reader’s Remarkable Journey Towards FIRE
Many stories of those pursuing financial independence come from people who have always been pretty good with money. This can lead newbies to assume that the FIRE movement is only open to a select few financial wizards. But this is not the case at all! And that’s why I’m so
Continue readingInvestment Portfolio Update: H2 2020
As this year is almost over, it’s time for another portfolio update. The last update was back in July, and man, things have changed since then! I’ll share how our investments are going and what we’ve been buying in the last few months, as we continue building our share portfolio
Continue readingPodcast: Asset Allocation For Aussies Pursuing Financial Independence
In today’s episode, we discuss how to approach asset allocation in Australia when your goal is Financial Independence. We explain why asset allocation matters and how it affects our ability to create passive income, retire early (and stay retired!) for a long period of time. How much should we invest
Continue readingDo House Prices Affect Your Ability To Become Financially Independent?
Today, let’s talk about everyone’s favourite topic: house prices. House prices are sometimes pointed to as a reason why Financial Independence in Australia is excruciatingly hard, if not impossible to achieve. But I have great news: This is false! And in this article, I’ll explain why. So far, we’ve slayed
Continue readingPodcast: The Best Things We’ve Spent Money On
Listen to the show: (or download the mp3 file here) In this episode, we share the areas of our lives where we’ve spent MORE money than we otherwise could have. These things are some of our favourite purchases (past and current) that have really brought value to our lives. Remember,
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