The Biggest Risk of All
In the personal finance community we often talk about risks. The risk of running out of money in retirement; the…
Flexibility – the Key to an Earlier Semi-Retirement?
Flexibility is an important factor in making our financial independence plans a success. Semi-Retirees are, by default, a flexible bunch.…
“I Thought I Hated My Job” – With Family Finance
Today’s article is an interview with a fellow Aussie content creator – Leigh from Family Finance. Leigh has been on…
How to Prepare Financially for a Mini-Retirement or Sabbatical
One of the most common questions people ask me about mini-retirements and sabbaticals is how much to save. Financial planning…
How to Take a Life-Changing Mini-Retirement
Have you considered taking a mini-retirement? Whether you feel burnt out and need some time away from your full-time career,…
Downsizing From a Big Family Home to TWO Lifestyle Properties
Ahhh, the Australian dream of owning a home. And not any home – a free-standing house on a decent-sized block…
How to Create More Freedom With a Portfolio Career
If you want to explore options like consulting, freelancing or self-employment and gain more control over how you spend your…
Accidentally Semi-retired – Aussie Firebug Interview
Today I’ve got something special for you: An interview with Aussie Firebug! This is not another interview about savings rates,…
Semi-Retirement Update – Q2/2022
Time for another quarterly update where we share our coasting journey from Flamingo FI to full Financial Independence (and beyond).…
The FIRE Community’s Greatest Flaw
Have you watched your investment portfolio tank recently? There are dark clouds on the Financial Independence horizon at the moment…