Today, we’re going to get a little creative. With me, I have a special guest who will share insights into a strategy that, until now, I knew almost nothing about. Our guest explains how he’s able to turn one of life’s biggest expenses – housing – into something that costs
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Podcast: Property vs Shares – A Closer Look at the Major Asset Classes
Listen to the show: (or if you prefer, download the mp3 file here) In this podcast, we take a deep dive into the two major asset classes that people turn to for long term returns: property and shares. These investments are best suited to deliver the income and growth
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Listen to the show: In this episode, we talk about how inflation affects our retirement, the overarching purpose behind building a portfolio of assets, and the most sensible investment strategies to fund 50+ years of financial independence! (if you prefer, download the mp3 file here) Topics covered include:
Continue readingMy Latest Thoughts on Dividends and Diversification
Recent events have prompted me to think more deeply about our investments, our personal situation, and how I want to invest going forward. Most of you will know, we’re steadily transitioning from property to shares over time. The strategy is a bit like this. This lets us build our share
Continue readingFocus, Diversification and Early Retirement
Most people who want to retire early have got their finances in order. They’re heading in the right direction – saving, investing, paying down debt. And in most ways, they’re already well-off. Despite this, some of these folks have next to no chance of retiring anytime soon. That is, unless
Continue readingWhy Financial Independence Is Getting Easier – Part Two (The Future of FI)
So last time we covered how and why Financial Independence is getting easier over time. This week I’ll share my thoughts on the future of FI. We definitely have some challenges on the horizon, and I’m sure it won’t be smooth sailing. But I think we’ll come out the other
Continue readingWhy Financial Independence Is Getting Easier – Part One
After last week’s post and thinking about the current health crisis, it’s easy to feel down. We get concerned about the state of the world and, understandably, worry about the future. But it’s time to bring some optimism back. We need some positivity to lighten our spirits! So, in this
Continue readingMy Thoughts On The Current Sharemarket Crash
I wasn’t planning to write about the current market fall. Especially since I already published a hefty article on the topic when the market was falling back in 2018. If you missed that one, here it is: “Long Term Investing & Shrugging Off Sharemarket Falls” But it seems the coronavirus
Continue readingOptimisation Day: The Annual Gift To Your Future-Self
A relatively simple post today. But despite its simplicity, the instructions here (when acted upon) are incredibly powerful. This is not a learning/thinking style post. This is an article about action and results! As you’ll see, Optimisation Day is going to be your most profitable day of the year. It’ll
Continue readingSemi-Retirement: Your Shortcut to Freedom?
We all love the idea of complete Financial Independence (FI). Abundant free time, and passive income covering all our expenses. The only issue is, building this level of wealth and financial strength can be a long road. And even though 10-20 years of full-time work for a lifetime of freedom
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