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Author: CaptainFI

retirement
Financial Independence 
October 2, 2020November 27, 2023

My first transition to retirement financial planning process

Posted By: CaptainFI 14029 Views 7 Comments

This article explains in detail how I am going to structure my finances during retirement. Personally, I have broken this up into three stages based on age – FIRE, traditional early retirement, and conventional retirement.

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Net Wealth 
October 1, 2020February 25, 2024

Sep 20 Update: $1,045,486 (+$16,193)

Posted By: CaptainFI 4172 Views 4 Comments

CaptainFI September 2020 Net worth financial and investment update.

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the automatic millionaire
Financial Independence 
October 1, 2020August 22, 2023

The Automatic Millionaire | David Bach

Posted By: CaptainFI 1346 Views 0 Comment automatic, automation, book review, book summary, david bach, millionaire

Bach offers the reader a simple, step-by-step guide for gradually building wealth. By relying on constant, automatic small transactions and investments, Bach shows that even those with poor discipline can become Millionaires

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passive income
Financial Independence 
September 30, 2020February 25, 2024

Passive income ideas for Australia

Posted By: CaptainFI 3766 Views 0 Comment income, income ideas, passive income

Earning Passive income is a great way to boost your finances to accelerate your journey to Financial Independence. Check out my top passive income earners.

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the power of habit
Financial Independence 
September 29, 2020May 22, 2023

The Power of Habit – Why we do what we do and how to change | Charles Duhigg

Posted By: CaptainFI 1757 Views 0 Comment behaviour, book review, book summary, charles duhigg, why we do what we do

Duhigg’s ‘The Power of Habit’ is behavioural psychology book and a New York Times best seller. Duhigg challenges you to view the the way you go about life and behave; your habits.

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the little book that beats the market
Financial Independence 
September 28, 2020August 21, 2023

The Little Book that Beats the Market | Joel Greenblatt

Posted By: CaptainFI 1337 Views 0 Comment beat the market, book review, book summary, joel greenblatt, stock market

The Little Book that (still) beats the market is a guide to implementing a simple mathematical formula for deciding whether to buy a stock, in order to generate long term profit.

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the life changing magic sarah knight
Financial Independence 
September 27, 2020May 22, 2023

The life changing magic of not giving a F*ck | Sarah Knight

Posted By: CaptainFI 1385 Views 0 Comment book review, book summary, life changing magic, sarah knight

Sarah Knight is a freelance author and editor who graduated from Harvard University. She has created a funny, informative and practical book in The life changing magic of not giving a F*ck.

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avocado-toast
Financial Independence 
September 26, 2020April 28, 2024

5 Finance tips for a millennial lifestyle

Posted By: CaptainFI 1716 Views 1 Comment

5 Finance tips for a millennial lifestyle by Oli from Minted Millennials

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The life changing magic of not giving a F*ck
Financial Independence 
September 26, 2020December 23, 2023

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up | Marie Kondo

Posted By: CaptainFI 1203 Views 0 Comment book review, book summary, marie kondo, minimalism, tidying up

Marie Kondo teaches you to simplify your life and make your home more peaceful by cutting down, organising and storing your possessions in her step by step guide.

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Financial Independence 
September 25, 2020November 28, 2023

The Valley of Disappointment; a mathematical certainty

Posted By: CaptainFI 2590 Views 1 Comment

The valley of dissapointment is a serious threat to anyone on the Journey to Financial Independence

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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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