Reading Time: 3 Minutes OK peeps, it’s the real deal now. MrsFrugalSamurai and I are in the market officially looking for a place to call our own. Not that we’re homeless at the moment mind you, just that we’re now looking for a place to put down roots for at least a few years. We’ve always been rentvestors, but I think the current market is as good a time as any to call a place our own. Naturally, as I’ve been in the property game for some years now “tugs at lapels on jacket” I have my investor lens on when I’m looking for a place. But let’s face it,…
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The Frugal Samurai Interview Series – Kara from The Flawed Consumer
Reading Time: 4 Minutes Greetings everyone! Before I start, can I say that I am feeling RE-FRESHED after what has been a wonderful week of RnR. Really needed the time off boys and girls. WHEW. MrsFrugalSamurai took a week off too, so it was great spending quality time together. Raring to jump back into it next week! “Rolls up sleeves and inserts mouthguard”. Today’s post is another episode of our interview series, in which we profile other high flying FIRE bloggers for us to learn about their journey. Please welcome… … Kara from the Flawed Consumer! Kara from the Flawed Consumer Ready? Let’s begin! Hey Kara! How old are you and…
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Role Reversal – We Get Profiled For a FIRE Interview!
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Hey all! Pretty excited today, because today’s post is an extract of a recent “Aussie Millionaires” interview from fellow FIRE blogger “L” from Sustainable Living. The interview is about… us! (By “us”, I mean “me”). Oh and personal finance doesn’t have to mean you give up your social responsibilities, and “L” adheres to this philosophy perfectly with her blend of eco-friendliness and frugality on the path to financial freedom. So make sure you head on over to her site if you haven’t already! Without further ado, here’s the extract: Personal Snapshot Name: The Frugal Samurai Current age: Early 30s. Marital status: Married, no children yet ……
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Complete Guide To Dividend Reinvestment Plans
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Howdy all! Whoa, freezing me proverbials off here in Old Sydney Town at the moment, hope you guys are staying warm! I’m looking forward to next week, as it’s a well-deserved week off work to have some much needed R’n’R. When did life become so stressFUL these days, geebers. Mind you, would have liked to travel somewhere, say the Bahamas… but with COVID raging on, of course that’s not possible. I was actually searching where to go during my week off when an email notification popped-up about a dividend reinvestment plan approaching for one of my shares in the portfolio. What is a dividend reinvestment plan?…
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PROPERTY VS SHARES – The Age Old Debate, Which One Is Better? (Youtube Video)
Reading Time: 1 Minute Hey everyone, so for decades, the debate has raged on. Property or shares? In this video, we look at the pros and cons of each and what you need to consider before jumping into either market, hope you enjoy! Transcript: Today we will be discussing one of the most common questions in investing, should I invest in property or shares? In this video we will walk through the basic pros and cons of each and also which one may be suitable for you. Shares Everyone knows what shares are, you find a company and buy a share of that company based on its future prospects. Or…
