Reading Time: 1 Minute The great debate, is it better to rent or to buy a property here in Oz? As we all know, the great Australian Dream is to buy your own place and put up roots, but as property prices continue to rise, many young people are concerned we’ve missed the opportunity to get in – and it makes more financial sense to rent, which is the best way to go? Transcript: The great debate rages on! As we all know, the great Australian Dream is to buy your own place to live and to put up roots. But as property prices continue to rise, many of us…
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Why Markets Rise
Reading Time: 3 Minutes “Why are markets rising?” Hm, interesting question MrsFrugalSamurai posed to me last night, as she clicked on another James Charles video. James Charles, for the uninitiated, is an American internet sensation/make-up artist/Youtuber. Why women are following men for make-up advice, is beyond the scope of this discussion. “I mean, why are markets rising when the economy is struggling?” Pay attention to that video woman, and get rid of these here wrinkles, I thought but did not say as I love my wife. As I stepped away from the mirror, I began to think. Why are markets rising? Everyone knows that COVID-19 has pretty much put the…
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5 FINANCIAL HACKS IN YOUR 20’s TO START NOW (Youtube Video)
Reading Time: 1 Minute Hey! Wouldn’t it be great to rewind the clock back to our 20’s? When we were so full of life and had so much time on our hands? Well, this is also the time when we should be developing good money habits. In this video, I’ll walk you through 5 financial hacks to do in your 20’s. Transcript: Today I’m going to walk you through 5 financial hacks to do in your 20s, to set you up for your 30s and beyond. Make sure you stay to the end, as I’ll give you a couple of extra hacks, to really amp it up. Number 1 –…
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The Frugal Samurai Interview Series – Mrs Hack From Sustainable Living
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Hey all, hope we are all having a wonderful weekend. Myself, I’ve been alone these last couple of days as MrsFrugalSamurai had to put in a couple of extra shifts at work. Bummer… but at least it gives me more time on the blog! Today’s post is another blogger showcase from the who’s who of Aussie FIRE. Introducing Mrs Hack from Sustainable Living Mrs Hack gives us the eco-friendly path to financial freedom, and why not! If you want to read more about other FIRE bloggers, you can do so here. Mrs Hack from Sustainable Living Let’s get started! Hey Mrs Hack! How old are you…
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4 WAYS TO FAST-TRACK YOUR FIRST HOME DEPOSIT TODAY (Youtube Video)
Reading Time: 1 Minute Research shows it takes 6 years of savings just to buy an entry level home in Sydney or Melbourne. In this video, I’ll show you 4 simple and effective ways to fast-track your savings for that first home deposit. Transcript: You’ll see here on the table that if you were to live in Sydney and Melbourne, you’d be looking at around 6 years just to get a foothold on to the market. SIX years! What’s the point seriously… property values would’ve moved more in 6 years time, and we’ll be forever falling behind. Now you search online on how to save for a deposit and it’s…
