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
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Why 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 readingCan You Achieve Financial Independence on a Low Income?
A common assumption among the population, even among those aiming to retire early, is that you can’t build wealth and reach Financial Independence on a low income. And the only stories you hear of lucky people who do manage it, are those with huge six-figure salaries and no kids. Aussies with
Continue readingThe Aussie Guide to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
REITs are something I’ve mentioned in passing many times on the blog. But today is the day I finally put pen to paper (or is it words to screen?) and delve right into this topic. Real estate investment trusts come in all sorts of shapes and sizes (literally). We’ll look
Continue readingReader Case Study: High Income Family Craves A Retirement Roadmap
Welcome to the second case study in the series! If you missed the last one with Daniel, you can check it out here. It was a classic case of Equity Rich, Cashflow Poor. As an aside, hopefully Daniel ended up selling that Sydney property! These case studies are where we
Continue readingPeter Thornhill on LICs, Dividend Investing and Other FAQ
Peter Thornhill is a well-known advocate for sharemarket investing. And in particular, he’s been educating others through his presentations and his book for almost two decades. I’ve mentioned him a number of times on this blog, with good reason. It’s Peter’s teachings that helped me make sense of the sharemarket
Continue readingLIC Review: BKI Investment Company (ASX:BKI)
Welcome to the latest LIC review! Today, we’re taking a look at another of the largest investment companies in Australia, BKI Limited. As with the others, this is an LIC that we own personally and plan to add to over time. You can check out my reviews of the other
Continue readingInternational Shares for Aussie Dividend Investors – Where Does It Fit?
International shares. They’ve provided incredible returns in recent years. And Aussie investors are wondering how much they should have allocated to this area. This question is even more common in the Financial Independence space. Early retirement chasers are torn between the dividends on offer in Australia, and the growth prospects
Continue readingShould You Invest For Income Or Growth?
Lately, I’ve seen some confusion in the Financial Independence community, about different investment strategies. After deciding they want to invest in shares, some are unsure if they should invest for growth, or income. It’s a big decision after all. Now, many of you will already have in your mind which
Continue readingLIC Review: Milton Corporation (ASX:MLT)
Welcome to the third review in the series. Today, we’ll be taking a look at Milton Corporation. This is another LIC we own personally, and are happy to hold for the foreseeable future. For new readers, we’ve already reviewed the two biggest listed investment companies – AFIC and Argo. You can
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