Reading Time: 5 Minutes Whoa ladies and gentlemen – it’s the midway point of what has been a VERY interesting year to say the least. A big determinant of future success is leaning on past experiences and it’s always good to have a bit of self-reflection. Therefore today’s post will be the perfect opportunity for that. Now, before we begin – these are my lessons for my future self, you may agree, you may disagree but I do hope you find them thought provoking. Lesson 1 – Nothing Beats Experience I think 2020 has once again shown up the fundamental difference between book smart vs street smart. I look back…
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7 Steps Involved In Buying Property (Youtube Video)
Reading Time: 1 Minute Hello everyone, Here’s the latest Youtube video on “How to buy property in Australia”. When I first started, I was pretty confused with the steps involved when it came to buying property. So when a friend who’s shopping for a new home, asked me what to do – I thought… why not do a video! So here we are… Have a watch below: Hope you enjoyed the view! Buying property can be very daunting and overwhelming – but hopefully with these steps, things will seem a lot easier for you. Until next time! Did you enjoy this post? If yes, put your email in and click…
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The Frugal Samurai Interview Series – Dave from Strong Money Australia
Reading Time: 4 Minutes Hey everyone! It’s time for another episode of the interview series, in which I showcase other Aussie FIRE bloggers for us to learn more about their journey. Another illustrious guest today… it’s Dave from Strong Money Australia! Dave runs a very popular blog over at strongmoneyaustralia.com Dave from Strong Money Australia Let’s jump in! Hey Dave! How old are you and MrsStrongMoney? Turned 31 this year, my spouse is quite a bit older than me. We’ve been together about 10 years or so. Do you have kids? Nah I don’t have kids. We have a bulldog instead, and he’s more than enough work haha! What area…
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Robin Hood Of Investing
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Howdy all! Insightful article I read this week from the Wall Street Journal on how retail investors have (so far) been outperforming professional investors. For those who aren’t aware, the WSJ article highlights a 29 year old electrician from Seattle named Cory Gerber who arguably out-traded the legendary Wall Street Investor Carl Icahn. This is because last month, after the car rental agency Hertz filed for bankruptcy protection – the 84 year old billionaire sold his stake in the company for just 72 cents a share… …which was a buy signal* for Mr Gerber. *A buy signal is a signal to buy. The 29-year-old electrician acknowledges Hertz…
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“Australia in Recession” (Youtube Video)
Reading Time: 1 Minute Hello everyone! So the dreaded “R” word has finally come for Australia. Our federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg has confirmed that yes, we are in recession. In this video, learn about what a recession means, what happened during the last recession, what to expect this time round and also how to prepare yourself for the upcoming recession… My outtake? Be prepared for what’s to come but don’t over-react! There will always be opportunities in the market. Speaking of… I might hit up a more detailed piece on a recession if things get REALLY bad. Here’s hoping we’ll come out of it OK. Did you enjoy this post?…
