When we begin our big adventure towards financial independence, it’s extremely exciting. We can see the dollars building up. We can see our future options expanding. The later stage of the journey is also filled with anticipation and excitement, as we count down the days to freedom. But what about
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Podcast: FIRE Philosophy – Lessons from the World’s Greatest Cult
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 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 readingHow Being Green Makes You A Wealth Building Machine
According to my website statistics, approximately 100% of this blog’s readers live on a tiny blue speck we like to call Earth. This means, until Elon Musk has helped us set up shop on other planets, we’re not very diversified! So it’s kind of important how things turn out for
Continue readingPodcast: Time and Money Are Interchangeable
Listen to the show: (or download the mp3 file here) In today’s episode, we’re talking about the relationship between time and money. Understanding the many ways in which these two things are related is key for building a strong financial future and a satisfying life. Framing our time and
Continue readingPodcast: Misconceptions About the FIRE Movement
Listen to the show: (or download the mp3 file) In this episode, we chat about the misconceptions we see people making about the FIRE movement. Both newbies starting out and outsiders unfamiliar with the concept seem to miss some important key points. We’ll clear those up today, so we can
Continue readingPodcast: Recessions, Fear and Market Timing
Listen to the show: (or download the mp3 file here) In this episode we jump into the always-fascinating topic of recessions and market downturns. How should we deal with these disruptions on our FIRE journey? What should we do with our investments? (note: some details regarding the coronavirus have
Continue readingThe Lost Art of Moderation
There is one major hurdle to get past in the quest for financial independence… The idea that you have to miss out on the good life in order to spend less and save more. This is simply not true. You don’t have to become a monk and abstain from all
Continue readingPodcast: Spending, Happiness and FIRE
Listen to the show: (download the mp3 file here) In this episode, we dive deep into how spending, happiness and FIRE are all inter-related (and not in the way you might think). When we understand the connection between these three things, lifestyle changes are easier, saving becomes effortless, and
Continue readingShort-Termism and Market Madness
Since this coronavirus thing began, it seems more people have developed a nasty habit of thinking only in short time-frames. A survival instinct has kicked in, emotions take over, and people simply do whatever feels right today, because tomorrow seems so uncertain. This seems harmless at first. But it’s really
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