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
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Looking 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 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 readingHow We Manage Our Money Each Month, Explained!
Each time I publish a portfolio update, there is often a small amount of confusion in the comments. You might have noticed this too. The question goes: “How are you able to be ‘retired’ if your passive income from investments is less than your spending?” “Doesn’t this mean you’re forced
Continue readingInvestment Portfolio Update: Mid-Year 2020
It’s time for my mid-year portfolio update. Seems like ages since the last one back at the end of Feb! So let’s peel back the curtain again and you can see what’s been happening behind the scenes. There have been a couple of small changes to the portfolio since last
Continue readingSo, About Last Week’s Post…
Holy moly! As you know, last week I wrote about the idea of selling our shares to buy a house with cash. At the end, I asked you all to chime in and let me know your thoughts on that strategy. Well, the response was overwhelming! The comments section lit
Continue readingWhy We Might Sell Our Entire Share Portfolio…
No, this is not click-bait. I’m serious! The Strong Money household is in a bit of a pickle. And maybe you can help (more on that later). Something has recently come up and now we’re thinking about whether we should sell our share portfolio. There are a list of pros
Continue readingReflections On Three Years Of Freedom
It’s now been more than three years since Mrs SMA and I declared ourselves financially independent and left our full-time jobs! And I know there’s not many people who can discuss what that’s like. So today, I’ll give you an update on how life is going from the other side
Continue readingSpecial Announcement: I’m Launching a Podcast!
After a number of requests, and plenty of procrastination, I’ve decided to start a podcast! But it gets better. I have a partner in crime who’s joining in on the fun too… Pat the Shuffler, from the blog Life Long Shuffle, will be my co-host on the show. We’re collaborating
Continue readingInvestment Portfolio Update: H1 2020
Welcome to my latest portfolio update! A few times each year I give you a backstage pass and share what’s been happening with our investments. Given the last update was back in October, it’s time for another one. And while ours isn’t the cleanest of scenarios (far from it), I
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