Achieving Financial Independence
There are many, many reasons to want to achieve Financial Independence
Our reason was Freedom
Gaining the ability to live as we wanted
Free from needing to earn money
These posts are all about How & Why
In the spirit of helping others on their own path
Burning The FIRE Rules
I’ve been loosely following FIRE folk in the early retirement and financial independence space for about twenty years now....
Read MoreFive Years Of FIRE – Was It Worth It?
Somehow, five years has passed since I quit my job and started my financial independence journey. But has it been...
Read MoreDown The AI Rabbit Hole
AI is a hot topic right now - but where is it going? More importantly, what do I do about...
Read MoreWhat would you ask someone who’s retired early?
I didn't have many people to talk to who had retired early - but having just been interviewed made me...
Read MoreLearning And Earning
Learning about money is a core life skill but it doesn't have to be complicated. You learn more than you...
Read MoreCredit Is Bad – Right?
Is credit bad? How can you tell the difference between good or bad credit?
Read MoreNet Worth Or Cash Flow?
Net worth or cash flow? Which should you focus on for your investment strategy post retirement? My vote goes to...
Read MoreEarning And Learning
One question I often get asked is "how did you learn about money"? The answer can often be from the...
Read MoreWhat Is Discretionary Spend?
What is discretionary spend? It may seem one of those obvious questions to you – but to me it opens...
Read MoreAre You Ready For Early Retirement?
Are you ready for early retirement? The numbers may say yes - but have you put the same effort into...
Read MoreHead Or Heart?
Do you choose to follow your head or heart when working out your next step in life? Is one really...
Read MoreGeo Arbitrage: Saving Money (Unexpectedly..)
Geo arbitrage is a popular money saving strategy for a good reason. It works. There are also other less discussed...
Read MoreDrawdown In Retirement: From Saver To Spender
Making the switch from saver to spender in retirement is a big one. Two years in, here's what we've learned...
Read MorePlaying The Cards You Have – My Financial Origin Story
What shapes us financially? Who and what influences you early on can often shape your journey to financial independence more...
Read MoreAn Extreme Tale Of Asset Liquidity – Are You Prepared?
Asset liquidity is not something most people worry about - until it's actually a problem. At which point it is...
Read MoreWealth Tax – Should You Be Concerned?
A deep dive into the different areas a wealth tax could target and personal opinion on impact
Read MoreWhy A Life Goal Works Better Than New Year Resolutions
If you want to improve your ability to change your life in the way you want to - you need...
Read MoreIs FIRE Really The Dream For You?
Financial freedom is a dream come true for many, including us. But will it match up to your expectations?
Read MoreA New Benefit Of Financial Freedom – Escaping Lockdown?
Financial freedom has many benefits but escaping lock down to a low risk location is a new feather in its...
Read MoreWas Our Financial Budget Enough Money To Retire On?
Will our financial budget give us enough money to retire on? It must be one of the most frequently asked...
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