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Blake
Jun 25, 20223 min read
Practical Ways To Ease Financial Stress
A guest post by Amos Faulkner from domoneywell.com, with some practical tips to ease financial stress
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Blake
Mar 13, 20224 min read
Life Update: February 2022
Finally back with another life update! I promise i'll get better at staying consistent with these updates.
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Blake
Dec 16, 20217 min read
Why I'm Withdrawing From My Retirement Account
There is a method to our madness, I promise! We're withdrawing from our account for the purpose of... you'll have to read to find out!
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Blake
Dec 14, 20214 min read
Life Update: October 2021
I'm a bit late for the update but I still did it! Life update for October 2021
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Blake
Oct 25, 20215 min read
Mortgage Offset vs Redraw Facility: Which is Better?
Offset vs redraw? They are not the same thing. Each have their pros and cons. So which one is better?
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Blake
Oct 16, 20215 min read
How Tax Brackets Work
Tax brackets can be confusing & frustrating. Understanding how the different tiers can impact your hip pocket is a must know for everyone.
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Blake
Oct 5, 20216 min read
Life Update: September 2021
A spendy month but a good month! Out of lockdown (finally) and able to see the family & friends. And school holidays for the kids!
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Blake
Sep 16, 20217 min read
The Best Ways to Use a Credit Card
Credit cards often get a bad rap. They're blamed for people drowning in debt. If used properly, they won't cost you money, they'll save it!
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Blake
Sep 10, 20214 min read
Life Update: August 2021
Hard to believe 8 months has gone by in this year already! Still in lockdown but it ain't so bad.
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Blake
Aug 26, 20215 min read
5 Benefits of Owning Your Home
There are a few benefits of owning your own home. Some financial, some not. We'll cover 5 of them in today's post.
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Blake
Aug 17, 20215 min read
5 Advantages of Renting
Buying vs Renting. The age old debate. Sometimes, renting can have advantages you may not have been aware of. Let's explore them!
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Blake
Aug 5, 20214 min read
Life Update: July 2021
This month we've seen our net worth continue to climb & we went back into COVID lockdown... again. Still a good month though!
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Blake
Jul 25, 20216 min read
HelloFresh Review: Is It Worth It?
We decided to try out Australia's leading meal ingredient delivery service - HelloFresh. I explain what it is, how it works & what it costs.
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Blake
Jul 10, 20215 min read
Life Update: June 2021
We've now been living back in Australia for almost four months now, & boy hasn't time flown by. Bonus: Our net worth went also went up!
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Blake
Jun 5, 20215 min read
Life Update: May 2021
Slamming out these updates! Feels like yesterday I produced the April update. Well, that’s because it was… At least I’m staying accountable!
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Blake
Jun 1, 20215 min read
Life Update: April 2021
You've read our HUUUGE life update posts & now we're back to fill you in on all that happened in the month of April.
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Blake
May 14, 20217 min read
Our HUUUUGGEEE Life Update: Part 2
Part 2 of this update has all the deets of quarantine life, surprising our family & friends and settling into our new home town.
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Blake
Mar 27, 20216 min read
Our HUUUUGGEEE Life Update: Part 1
This life update is a little different. Why? Because a massive life-changing event occurred for us! And we didn't tell anyone.
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Blake
Mar 6, 20214 min read
5 Ways to Minimize Your Taxes
Everyone would love to have have more money in their pockets. One way to do that is to lower your taxes. Here's how.
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FIRE with a family
Feb 28, 20218 min read
Facebook bans Australian news
Facebook vs Aussie news companies. Why did FB ban the news on its platform? Let's chat about the facts.
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Blake
Feb 20, 20214 min read
The 4 popular FIRE strategies
There are several different FIRE strategies in existence. We’ll cover off 4 of the popular ones.
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Blake
Feb 8, 20215 min read
Life Update: January 2021
It's the beginning of a new year! Annnnd we're still in lockdown. Yay! Not all doom & gloom though. At least our savings is going well!
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Blake
Jan 30, 20216 min read
How banks ACTUALLY work
How banks really work might surprise you. They don't just hold onto your money like most people may think. Let's dive in & find out.
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Blake
Jan 24, 20215 min read
Capital Gains Tax: What you need to know
Tax... Not the sexiest subject to talk about, but it's one of the most important for your finances. Here's the scoop on capital gains tax!
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Blake
Jan 16, 20219 min read
Life Update: December 2020
Finished the year with another busy month. We hit our goal of saving 50% of our income & entered another provincial lockdown. Yay!
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Blake
Jan 12, 20216 min read
The Importance of Setting Goals
All of us would like to "do better", but how do we make that achievable? Well written SMART goals help turn your vision into something real.
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Blake
Dec 7, 20205 min read
Life Update: November 2020
This month is the 1 year mark for our wealth building journey. Also, it's nearly Christmas! Time to put that tree up and get festive!
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Blake
Nov 29, 20207 min read
Snowball vs Avalanche: Which is best for debt reduction?
Two common debt reduction strategies; Snowball & Avalanche. Which is better for paying down debt? We've got the answer for you!
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FIRE with a family
Nov 14, 20204 min read
Savvy ways to save at Christmas
Looking to save a bit of cash when preparing for Christmas? Here are a few ways to keep more money in your pocket for this festive holiday!
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FIRE with a family
Nov 9, 20204 min read
Life Update - October 2020
Another month has flown by & until I sat down & thought about it, I had forgotten what even happened in October! Life update October 2020!
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Blake
Nov 3, 20208 min read
An Introduction to Index Funds
Learn the basics of index funds & how they can help you build wealth slowly with their passive investing strategy.
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Blake
Oct 17, 20205 min read
5 Reasons You NEED An Emergency Fund
An emergency fund (EF) is a stash of cash you keep tucked away for any unplanned expenses that may come up. EVERYONE needs one!
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Blake
Oct 5, 20204 min read
Life Update - September 2020
A slower month with less outdoor activities. The weather is cooling down & we're getting back on track with our savings goals.
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Blake
Sep 27, 20204 min read
Sinking funds: What they are & why they're important
A sinking fund is a place where we periodically set aside money for an upcoming planned expense. Here we'll discuss why they're important.
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Blake
Sep 19, 20204 min read
11 strategies to slash your grocery spend
What we spend on groceries can fly under the radar & often get overlooked. Here are 11 strategies to put more money back in your pocket!
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Blake
Sep 12, 20204 min read
Micro investing apps: Are they worth it?
Micro investing allows users to invest small amounts of money, often through an app that rounds up your purchases & invests those amounts.
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Blake
Sep 5, 20205 min read
Life Update - August 2020
A life update from August 2020. Multiple camping adventures & Allanah's 29th birthday. A fun-filled month in the sun.
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Blake
Sep 2, 20207 min read
How to set REALISTIC budget targets
To stick to a budget, you need realistic targets. Without them, you'll likely throw the whole process out. 5 areas for you to focus on.
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Blake
Aug 15, 20206 min read
Good Debt vs Bad Debt
Good & Bad debt, there is a difference! Good debt can make you money, while bad debt takes money away from you. Let's dive into the details.
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Blake
Aug 10, 20204 min read
Teaching your kids the concept of saving
Most adults have a hard time with the idea of saving money, but what about children? Let's teach our kids this concept at an early age
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Blake
Aug 1, 20204 min read
Life Update - July 2020
We're back for another life update from July 2020. A month full of outdoors fun and activities, and we even met our savings goals!
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Blake
Jul 25, 20204 min read
How much home can you afford
When searching for a home you can truly afford, it's important to factor in all of the expenses that come with owning a home.
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Blake
Jul 20, 20204 min read
How we got a flight for FREE
Ever wanted to fly somewhere for free? Me too. Here i explain how you can do it, and it's completely legal! All thanks to travel rewards.
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Blake
Jul 4, 20204 min read
Life Update - June 2020
Half a year done & dusted! We're back with another life update & to check our progress toward FIRE. Trending well to meet our 2020 goal.
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Blake
Jun 28, 20208 min read
How to Build a Bulletproof Budget
Need to make a budget but don't know where to start? Don't worry, we've got you covered. We go through income, expenses, tracking & more.
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Blake
Jun 20, 20205 min read
The Pros & Cons of Credit Cards
When used responsibly, credit cards can be fantastic. However, there are some downsides to watch out for. Here are 4 of the top pros & cons.
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Blake
Jun 14, 20206 min read
How to improve your credit score
Credit scores range from 300 to over 850. It's impacted by 5 categories & measures how well you manage debt. Find how to improve it here.
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FIRE with a family
Jun 6, 20203 min read
May 20 Life Update
Back for another update for May 2020. Here we'll speak about our savings progress, net worth, & all other activities completed in the month.
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FIRE with a family
Jun 3, 20204 min read
Get to know your Net Worth
Do you know your net worth or why it's important? Here I'll teach you how and why it's a number you should get familiar with.
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FIRE with a family
May 30, 20204 min read
Living with a shopping addiction
Living with a shopping addiction is no easy feat. Holding back & not buying every item that pops up can be a daily struggle. 3 tips to help!
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