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Financial Independence Making money Saving Money 
April 27, 2023December 23, 2023

House Hacking in Australia: How to Save Money On Housing

Posted By: CaptainFI 1126 Views 0 Comment financial independence, fire, house hacking, making money, saving money

Looking for ways to save money on your housing in Australia? House hacking is a potential solution. Read on as I explain further

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Financial Independence Investing Reviews 
April 24, 2023February 14, 2024

Australian Super Review – What You Need To Know

Posted By: CaptainFI 1701 Views 0 Comment australian super, financial independence, investment, reviews, super reviews, superannuation

Australian Super is Australia’s biggest super fund. Here’s my Australian Super review to help you decide if it’s the right super fund for you.

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Financial Independence Investing 
April 20, 2023February 25, 2024

Strategic Asset Allocation for Investment Portfolios

Posted By: CaptainFI 1640 Views 0 Comment asset allocation, financial independence, fire, investing, investment, investment portfolio

Asset allocations can be a source of self doubt and something any investor can change their mind on. Let’s look at asset types & my strategic asset allocation.

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Financial Independence Reviews Saving Money 
April 17, 2023April 12, 2023

AllHomes Review; Real Estate website and App

Posted By: CaptainFI 1947 Views 0 Comment allhomes, real estate, real estate app review, real estate website, reviews

AllHomes is a real estate website and app, based in Canberra, with listings for the whole country. Read on for my full AllHomes review..

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Financial Independence Reviews Saving Money 
April 13, 2023February 14, 2024

RSPCA Pet Insurance Review: Are They the Best?

Posted By: CaptainFI 1258 Views 0 Comment insurance reviews, pet insurance, pet insurance reviews, reviews, saving money

RSPCA pet insurance is one of the most popular insurers in Australia, but are they the best? Here’s my full RSPCA Pet Insurance review.

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Financial Independence Reviews 
April 7, 2023February 25, 2024

Finder Review: Is this website safe to use?

Posted By: CaptainFI 2183 Views 0 Comment comparison sites, financial products, finder, review sites, reviews, save

Finder is a comparison site that allows you to compare products and find the best deal. So can you trust it? Read my full Finder review.

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Financial Independence Reviews Saving Money 
April 6, 2023August 21, 2023

Woolworths Pet Insurance Review; Is it worth it?

Posted By: CaptainFI 1757 Views 0 Comment insurance reviews, pet insurance, pet insurance reviews, reviews, saving money, woolworths pet insurance

Woolworths Pet Insurance can be a way of protecting your bank balance against vet bill shock. But is it worth it? Here’s my Woolworths pet insurance review.

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Financial Independence Podcast 
April 2, 2023January 4, 2024

Podcast | Andy Darroch – Independent Financial Advisor

Posted By: CaptainFI 4069 Views 0 Comment financial advice, financial advisor, investing, making money, money, podcast, superannuation

On board the pod today is Andy Darroch. Andy calls himself a self-loathing financial advisor and has some controversial views on the financial advice industry.

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Financial Independence Investing Reviews Saving Money 
March 26, 2023February 14, 2024

MLC Superannuation Review: How do they measure up?

Posted By: CaptainFI 2202 Views 0 Comment investing, mlc super, retirement savings, super, superannuation, superannuation reviews

MLC is a stalwart of Australian superannuation funds. Read this MLC superannuation review to help weigh up if their offerings are right for you.

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Financial Independence Investing Reviews 
March 25, 2023August 22, 2023

Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX:VDHG) Review

Posted By: CaptainFI 11018 Views 5 Comments australia, ETF, index funds, investment, LIC, SOL, Vanguard ETFs

VDHG ETF review; A complete review of Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX:VDHG) from a long term index fund investor. Read on..

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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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