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scott riekens
Podcast 
November 10, 2021December 3, 2023

Podcast | Playing with FIRE with Scott Rieckens

Posted By: CaptainFI 2364 Views 1 Comment

Scott Rieckens is the author and cinematographer and behind the Playing with Fire Documentary. See how his FIRE journey is tracking here.

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Net Wealth 
November 8, 2021January 4, 2024

Oct 21 Update: $1,705,907 (+$65,243)

Posted By: CaptainFI 10352 Views 5 Comments net worth

Click here to read CaptainFIs October 21 financial and personal update.

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flippa review
Making money Reviews 
November 6, 2021January 3, 2024

Flippa review; Buying and Selling Websites

Posted By: CaptainFI 3701 Views 1 Comment buying and selling websites, flippa, flippa review, making money online

This Flippa Review looks at the details surrounding the purchase and sale of websites and online businesses through Flippa.com

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Reviews 
October 24, 2021September 6, 2023

Empire Flippers Review

Posted By: CaptainFI 3813 Views 2 Comments empire flippers, empire flippers review

Empire Flippers is one of the best ways to buy or sell a website! This review discusses how they operate, success rates & why they’re such an amazing resource.

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Net Wealth 
October 17, 2021January 4, 2024

Sep 21 Update: $1,640,663.85 (+$16,547)

Posted By: CaptainFI 9963 Views 4 Comments

Click here to read CaptainFIs September 2021 financial and personal update.

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blackrock ishares
Investing 
September 21, 2021October 10, 2022

Blackrock iShares Core S&P ASX200 Australian Shares (ASX:IOZ) ETF Review

Posted By: CaptainFI 2706 Views 0 Comment australia, investment, LIC, LICs, Listed Investment Companies, Listed Investment Company, SOL

The Blackrock iShares Core S&P ASX200 (ASX:IOZ) is an Exchange Traded Fund that gives investors exposure to the the top 200 Australian Shares by market capital and liquidity, according to the Standards and Poors ASX200 index

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Liz Raad
Podcast 
September 13, 2021January 28, 2024

Podcast | Entrepreneurship with Liz Raad

Posted By: CaptainFI 2293 Views 0 Comment

Liz Raad is a successful online entrepreneur and educator who’s expertise is buying and selling websites and teaching women how to do the same.

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captainFI
Net Wealth 
September 7, 2021April 28, 2024

Aug 21 Update: $1,624,116 (+$70,156)

Posted By: CaptainFI 10077 Views 6 Comments

Click here to read CaptainFI’s August 2021 Net worth financial, investment and personal update.

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captainFI
Net Wealth 
August 10, 2021January 4, 2024

July 21 Update: $1,543,959 (+$74,732)

Posted By: CaptainFI 9848 Views 4 Comments

Click here to read CaptainFI’s July 2021 Net worth financial, investment and personal update.

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Hello Fresh review
Reviews 
July 26, 2021February 7, 2024

Hello Fresh review – save time and money on your Food shopping?

Posted By: CaptainFI 1970 Views 2 Comments

Do you want to save time and have more fun cooking in the comfort of your own home? Read my Hello Fresh review!

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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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