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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Why 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 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
Continue readingInterview with Mrs Strong Money: Insights From the Better-Half
Long before Strong Money Australia existed, two unlikely people teamed up. One, more of a spender. The other, passionately frugal. One, an outgoing extrovert. The other, a quiet introvert. One, an enjoy-the-day type of person. The other, a think-and-plan-the-future type of person. I could go on, but you get the
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 readingHow Much Did the Strong Money Household Spend in 2019?
It’s that time again. Time to peel back the curtain as I share the juicy details of our household spending. Believe it or not, last year was the first full year we’ve actually tracked our spending, and I only did it because of this blog! Before that I used to
Continue readingEpic Blogger Roundup: The Best Advice for 2020 from the FIRE Community!
Welcome to 2020! It’s a brand new year. And what better way to kick things off, than with an Epic Roundup Post! This Epic Roundup Post showcases the best lessons and advice from the most prominent Aussie Financial Independence bloggers and podcasters out there! I did the rounds, asking each
Continue readingIf the FIRE Journey Makes You Miserable, You’re Doing it Wrong
In recent times, I’ve noticed stories popping up with a similar theme. That to achieve Financial Independence and Retire Early (FIRE) means extreme sacrifice that inevitably comes at a cost to your happiness today. Because what’s the point of being miserable now, waiting so long for Financial Independence and then
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