Interview With Donny: Retiring Was an Accident
I’m excited to post something different this time around. I decided to host an interview, after meeting an inspiring individual on one of my Meetups, who happens to lead a …
Dangers of Social Media (& The Dark Side of Keeping Up Appearances)
I feel inspired to write this post after watching a Netflix Show called Black Mirror. It was one brilliant but tragic episode in particular that really hit home. It’s called ‘Nosedive’. …
Why I’m Moving Abroad and Starting a New Life (Style)
A select bunch of FI’ers prefer to start their new life abroad after pulling the trigger. It symbolizes new beginnings, possibly a better quality of life and perhaps the opportunity …
Katie Price Downfall – 5 Budgeting Lessons the FIRE Community Can Teach Her
Katie Price is all over the tabloids again like a bad rash. According to the worldwide media, her financial affairs are an absolute disaster – having spunked most of her …
Dating and FIRE – Your Love or Your Life?
Being a singleton and dating (your life partner) could potentially have severe consequences on your FIRE journey and end date. Not forgetting life beyond FIRE. If you’re on the same …
How to Work Abroad – The Ultimate Guide
Exciting new cultures, strange languages, exotic food and endless sunshine (or snowscapes). You can have it all. These are just some of the qualities of working abroad. But how to …
Which Type of Retirement Fits Your Lifestyle?
It was all about the 9-5 until your 65. Starting work as a fresh-faced 16-year-old and leaving in a pine box. Well, maybe I’m being a little dramatic there. But …
What No One Told You About the Journey to Financial Independence
What if I told you there’s a core ingredient for planning your journey to financial independence. You can have the highest IQ, earn a hefty income with letters after your …
New Years Resolutions and 2017 Review
It’s that time of year again, where we can reflect on 2017 and look ahead for your new years resolutions in 2018. It was a tough year with respect to …
What’s Your Why for FI? (Financial Independence)
If you don’t know what’s your why, then what’s the point? Sometimes we lose track of why we do certain things. As in, why do you really want to be …