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Author: CaptainFI

Financial Independence Saving Money 
June 1, 2023February 7, 2024

What is the Opposite of Frugal?

Posted By: CaptainFI 1001 Views 0 Comment cheap, financial independence, fire, frugal, frugality, saving money

Let’s look at the meaning of frugality, its synonyms & antonyms, and how it differs from ‘cheap’. So, can you still reach FI if you’re the opposite of frugal?

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Financial Independence Saving Money 
May 29, 2023December 23, 2023

Save Money on Bills; Scripts to Negotiate Your Bills

Posted By: CaptainFI 1373 Views 0 Comment financial independence, monthly bills, negotiate bills, save money, save money on bills, saving money

There are many ways to save money on bills, but have you tried calling your provider and actually ASKING for a better deal? Here are the scripts I use..

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Financial Independence Investing Reviews 
May 25, 2023February 25, 2024

UniSuper Review – How do they compare?

Posted By: CaptainFI 2275 Views 0 Comment investing, investment, reviews, super, super reviews, superannuation, superannuation reviews, unisuper

UniSuper is an award-winning super fund which is also one of Australia’s largest. Read this UniSuper review to see what they can offer and how they measure up.

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Financial Independence 
May 22, 2023September 13, 2023

Being a Live In Carer for my Dying Mother

Posted By: CaptainFI 843 Views 0 Comment cancer, end of life care, live in care, live in carer, palliative care

A live in carer is someone who cares for someone whilst living in their home. This is my experience as a live in carer for my mother before she passed away.

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Financial Independence Investing Making money 
May 18, 2023December 12, 2023

Captain FI’s Residential joint venture property development investment

Posted By: CaptainFI 1182 Views 0 Comment fi, investing, investment properties, making money, property build, property investment

Captain FI’s residential joint venture property development investment – what it takes to finance and manage a subdivision and build on a small development

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Podcast 
May 11, 2023February 25, 2024

Podcast | Q and A Session with Matt Raad – Part ONE

Posted By: CaptainFI 3755 Views 0 Comment ebusiness, making money online, online business, podcast, websites

Welcome to Part ONE of my Q and A Session with Matt Raad from the eBusiness Institute, who is joining us again, to cover some FAQs about making money online.

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Financial Independence Reviews Saving Money 
May 8, 2023February 25, 2024

Youi Car Insurance Review – award winning car insurance

Posted By: CaptainFI 1658 Views 0 Comment car insurance reviews, insurance, insurance reviews, reviews, youi car insurance

Youi award winning car insurance can help provide peace of mind if the unexpected happens. Read on for my full Youi car insurance review..

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Financial Independence Investing Popular 
May 5, 2023December 19, 2023

Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) for Beginners

Posted By: CaptainFI 15049 Views 0 Comment captain FI, financial independence, Financial independence retire early, financial independence retire early australia, fire, investment

Financial Independence gives you the choice to direct your time and energy into the things that you truly value, rather than the things that you don’t.

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Net Wealth 
May 4, 2023May 4, 2025

Captain FI Net Wealth Update: Q1, 2023 – One year of Semi Retirement!

Posted By: CaptainFI 10514 Views 0 Comment net worth

Click here to read Captain FI’s FIRE Update for Q1, 2023 – One year of Early Retirement!

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Financial Independence Saving Money 
May 1, 2023December 23, 2023

10 At Home DIY Projects to Save You Money

Posted By: CaptainFI 715 Views 0 Comment at home diy, diy projects, fi, financial independence, save money, saving money

There are simple at home DIY projects you can do to save you heaps of money. Here are 10 ideas – how many of these have you done, or would consider doing?

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Captain FI is a retired international Air Transport Pilot from Australia. He is passionate about Financial Literacy, and enjoys writing and podcasting about financial education, aviation and his journey to Financial Independence and retiring early at age 30. About Captain FI or Contact Me

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