Reading Time: 7 Minutes Hola peeps! Another weekend down, and oh boy – cannot WAIT for 2020 to be over, what a tough, tough year it’s been! Amazingly I was remarking to MrsFrugalSamurai only this morning, that it felt like yesterday that we went through a mass toilet paper shortage (remember that?) and that face masks and hand sanitizers were flying out the door… … then I promptly closed the toilet door and yelled out that we had run out of toilet paper. Anyhow, today’s post is the 2nd chapter that I was lucky enough to write in Aussie FIRE: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Independence for Australians courtesy of Pearler.com…
-
-
6 HOME LOAN HACKS YOU MUST KNOW (Youtube Video)
Reading Time: 1 Minute Many of us have a massive financial burden in our lives, one that feels like an anchor around our finances… and that is our home loan! So how can you smash it out as fast as possible? In this video, I’ll show you 6 ways without needing a 2nd job or even increasing your income. Transcript: Hey, have you ever wondered how can we smash out the mortgage as fast as possible? Well, luckily, you’ve got me. And I’ll show you 6 quick and easy ways to paydown your mortgage quicker, without changing jobs or increasing your income. Number 1 – leave all your savings in…
-
June Net Wealth Update
Reading Time: 2 Minutes Amazing that we are past the halfway mark of 2020 already. Does anyone else feel like the height of the pandemic in March was only yesterday BUT somehow feels so long ago? “Puts hand up”. May’s net wealth update highlighted the risk of a 2nd wave, and with Victoria in lock-down and NSW seemingly next, that 2nd wave is on our doorstep. Please. No. More. I think most of us are pretty much over 2020 and just looking forward to 2021. But I feel like we haven’t seen the last of the volatility, and with that – the rollercoaster of the markets… I’ve been trimming some…
-
We Bought Again! (Final Part)
Reading Time: 4 Minutes Hiya boys and girls! Been a lil while since I’ve seen you in these parts right. Excuse me, as I got caught up with all the craziness that’s been going on this week. But I’m back! With the final part of our latest property purchase. You can read part 1, here and part 2, here. We’ll be diving into the nitty gritty of it today. The numbers involved and the pros and cons of the property. Numbers So we secured this two bedroom villa with an offer of $220,000. Like I mentioned earlier, it was on the market for $279,000 initially. Given it’s size, I certainly…
-
DIY or Hiring a Property Manager: Which Is Better?
Reading Time: 3 Minutes What’s up guys! Hope we all had a great week, it’s NOVEMBER people! Wow, 2019 is absolutely FLYING right? How’s it coming along for you? Sadly I haven’t quite achieved my two main goals yet… (sad face). But don’t worry, there’s a couple more months left, let’s hustle hustle! Today’s post is a shorter edit of an article I wrote for an Australian Property Magazine named Your Investment Property. The magazine is about… um, investment… properties. The article is based on some of the things to look out for with managing your own properties versus hiring someone to do it for you, hope you enjoy! ~~~ Earning…
