Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other exchange-traded products have been growing rapidly around the globe. Since the first ETF launched in Australia in 2001, the industry has grown approximately 45% on average year on year!
Author: CaptainFI
Stealth Wealth
Why you should never reveal your income and net worth, not even to your friends and family. Read on for my take on Stealth Wealth.
The real cost of dog ownership
Pets and other animals are great for kids development. Both physically in terms of exposure to dander, allergens and bacteria, as well as actually exercising them, and also psychologically as they provide companionship, an understanding of empathy, and an opportunity to take responsibility for looking after them.
How the Economy Works; Confidence, Crashes and Self-Fulfilling Prophecies | Roger E.A. Farmer
Farmer offers a fairly jargon-free discussion of modern economics; comparing classical and Keynesian economic theories
Jun 20 Update: $858,650 +$791
It has been a big month, and well, a big year. Lots of changes have happened to me, and a lot of personal growth.
The real cost of driving to work
Traffic jams. We have all been there, stuck bumper to bumper and awkwardly shifting between neutral and first, painfully riding the clutch, throttle and brakes
The Cost of Private health insurance vs Public Healthcare in Australia
You’ve probably heard about some horror stories when it comes to the price of healthcare and life changing medical conditions. So what exactly are the differences between private and public healthcare in Australia, and how do they impact our journey to FIRE?
Minimalism for Financial Independence
The concept of minimalism might spark a myriad of different ideas in everyone brain. Truth be told, minimalism means different things to everybody and there isn’t really a definition, but I like to think of it being a concept of clarity, purpose and intentionality
Reflections on an amazing childhood
One of my biggest motivators on the path to Financial Independence is the dream of one day becoming a Dad. To explain why this is so important to me, I want to reflect on my own childhood experiences.
Why your Saving Rate is your financial Super power!
Your savings rate is the number one factor for the time it will take you to reach Financial Independence. It is a combined measure of how fast and efficiently you are increasing your Net Worth.