Retirement Fees … and September 2023 – End of Month Update
The ruthless faces of the tax collectors depicted by Marinus Van Reymerswale do not ring true to Slack investor. These…
Monthly Portfolio Report – September 2023
For it is right, Athenians, to use prior events as a guide about what will happen in the future –…
Rental Investment Property update
The managing agent submitted the NCAT (lease termination application) form (costing me $60) last week, as the tenants had still…
12% solution ‘superhero’ portfolio and ‘moomoo’ trading account – end SEP 2023 update
The “12% solution”” recommendation email from David Alan Carter for the end of September was for60% SHY (or cash) +…
Day 25: the reason Ireland is so green.
We were supposed to see The Rock of Cashel this morning. Unfortunately, Ireland was dealing with the aftermath of a…
Day 24: Kinsale, Fort Charles and Cork.
I write these posts by taking photos as I go, of course, but also writing notes. As I was getting…
I think we’ll sell one of our investment properties
It’s looking likely that we’ll sell at least one of our two investment properties in the next few years after…
Day 23: a kiss of the Blarney Stone.
When we’re riding from place to place in the coach, Ben sometimes sings songs or tells stories to pass the…
Roboadvice – Getting financial advice from a roboadvisor
What is Roboadvice and should you use it for financial advice and investing? Here I discuss the benefits and some…
Day 22: The Ring of Kerry. A bit of a fizzer…
If I’d known that this was going to be the best view we’d see today, It’d have enjoyed it a…
Day 21: The Cliffs of Moher.
“On the coast, you will travel to the Cliffs of Moher. Braced against the ocean, on the coast of County…
Day 20: Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and a fjord.
Connemara was beautiful and wild. It’s harder country here than where we’ve been so far. Ben was telling us about…
Day 19: a boat ride and a grave.
Do you remember the two church spires from the last post? Here they are from the lake. Queen Elizabeth walked…
Everyday Benefits of Having More Freedom in Your Life
Sometimes people find it hard to imagine what FI or ‘retired’ life is like. But other than ‘not having to…
St George Home Insurance review; Is it worth it?
St George insurance can protect you from damage to your home or theft of your belongings. Here’s my St George…
Day 18: a quick trip to America and an even quicker walking tour of Derry.
We started off the day with a fabulous tour of Derry, half in the bus and then half walking over…
Rental investment property blues
Apparently the tenants for my rental apartment have not paid the rent since 24 August, so the managing agent issued…
The not inconsequential benefit of not caring about work
I have no need to push myself at work, and as a result I care less about work than ever.…
Day 17: Irish whiskey and a Giant’s Causeway.
Today we were driving along the coast towards the oldest licensed whiskey maker in Ireland. I sit up near the…
Simple Financial Lifecycle Illustrator
A Simple Financial Lifecycle Illustrator that you can play around with.All figures are in current $ terms.Enter the average after…
Day 16: Belfast.
As I travel, I often take notes on my phone to remind me of things, particularly when I’m listening to…
ASIC’s Money Smart Review
ASIC’s Money Smart is a website with info to improve people’s financial literacy. Created in 2011, it has heaps of helpful…
Day 15 – a great little castle and a huge sinking feeling…
I started off this morning with a quick chat to Evan27, who was enjoying a birthday. We didn’t talk long,…
Day 13- 14. Drogheda, Ireland. Head in a box.
Yes, I can see that my reflection is messing with this head in a box. I’m sorry. But this is…
Day 12: Dublin, Ireland.
Deana, Kathleen and I jumped in the car bright and early to get me to Stansted airport in time for…
Day 11: Ingateston Hall, Essex.
This place was one that Scott was going to put on our itinerary when we go on our tour of…
Day 10- the day when everything was closed but we still had a good time.
I’m not called Fortunate Frogdancer for nothing. Bright and early, we picked up Kathleen and we were on our way…
Day 9: Eltham Palace – Art Deco fabulousness.
I said a fond farewell toCorinna and Michelle and wheeled my trusty overnight case to the bus. The arrangements for…
AUG23 Net Worth $1,237,801 (-$29,652)
I share these net worth updates to stay accountable, seek feedback on our strategy, and prove that achieving financial independence…
InvestSmart Review; Is it really simple investing?
Take a deep dive into InvestSMART, an Aussie investment provider that is leading the way in hands-off, low-fee investments. Here’s…