Beem app is a free person to person payment service which allows you to send and receive money, split bills, and request money. Here’s my full Beem App review.
Reviews
Captain FI’s Reviews
Affiliate Marketing Courses: Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing vs eBusiness Institute
This article is a detailed look at Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing vs eBusiness Institute, to help you make the most informed decision.
Raiz Review Australia – Is Raiz safe for microinvesting?
Raiz Invest review by an experienced and long term investor who has reached financial independence. Is Raiz safe and can it help you invest?
Flux Finance Review: How fintech Flux Finance can help you with your money
Is Flux Finance the key to better manage your money? This Flux Finance review explores its features & resources, so you can make an informed decision.
Commonwealth Bank Review; Does it live up to the hype?
Commonwealth Bank is one of the Big 4 banks in Australia. Plenty of bad reviews but also many loyal customers. Read on for the full Commonwealth Bank review.
Up bank review; is this Digital banking app safe?
Up bank review from a long term customer. Click to find out if this digital bank is suitable for those pursuing financial independence.
Affiliate Marketing Training – Authority Hacker vs Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing
Looking into affiliate marketing courses? This is a close look at Authority Hacker vs Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing, to help you make the right decision.
Bamboo App Review; Micro-investing for Crypto
Investing in crypto for the first time can be daunting, but Bamboo app makes it easy to invest in Bitcoin and Ethereum with your spare change.
Best Money and Budgeting Apps in 2025
Trying to manage your financial wellness? Budgeting apps can help! Here are the best money and budgeting apps for the year, with features, pros and cons.
Income School’s Project 24 Review
Income School’s Project 24 has detailed courses about creating and monetizing blogs and YouTube videos. Here’s my full Project 24 review..
The Affiliate Lab Review; SEO & Affiliate Marketing Course by Matt Diggity
This Affiliate lab review will look at what this affiliate marketing course entails, discuss the cost, pros and cons to help you make an informed decision.
Quiet Growth Review; The best robo advice service?
QuietGrowth is a robo-advice service with automated investment management. So how does it work and what are the pros and cons? Read my full Quiet Growth review.
SelfWealth Review: How Secure is Selfwealth?
Complete SelfWealth review from a long-term investor who has reached financial independence. Find out if this low-cost broker is right for you.
The 4 Hour Work Week | Timothy Ferriss
The 4 Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss book review by a long term investor who has reached financial independence. How does this classic stand up today?
Blossom App Review; Does it really help your savings grow?
Blossom App is a micro-investment app allowing users to invest in bonds. It may be risky, but deliver good returns. Read on for my full Blossom App review.
Meet the Frugalwoods | Elizabeth Willard Thames
Meet the Frugalwoods by Elizabeth Thames book review by a long term investor who has reached financial independence, following their family’s journey to FI.
IG trading review; are the $5 trades legit?
IG Trading review from an experienced and long-term investor. Find out whether this complex trading tool heavy, low cost broker is the right choice for you.
Chemist Warehouse Review – Is It The Cheapest Pharmacy?
Chemist Warehouse is a large pharmacy chain in Australia that boasts having the best prices. So are they cheaper? Here’s my Chemist Warehouse review.
Spacer Review: Book or Rent Out Storage Space
Spacer allows you to rent out storage space for your items. You can also make extra cash renting out your own space. Let’s take a look at the details..
WeMoney Review: Is this money wellness app safe to use?
Complete WeMoney review and customer analysis from a long term Australian investor who has reached Financial Independence. Does this app live up to the hype?
Stake review; is it really cost-effective share trading?
Full Stake review from a long term investor who has reached financial independence. Learn about Stake fees, Stake Black and if Stake is legit.
Moomoo share trading review; 24 hour US trades
Moomoo review from an experienced and long-term investor. Find out whether this new low-cost feature-heavy broker is the right choice for you.
The Simple Path to Wealth | JL Collins
The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins book review by a long term investor who has reached financial independence. How does this classic stand up today?
Bluehost review – Hosting your Website with Bluehost
Bluehost review from a successful, experienced blogger with a portfolio of over a dozen websites. Is Bluehost website hosting the right choice for you?
ETax review – Australian tax return software
ETax is a tax return preparation and lodgement service that can take the worry out of tax time. Here’s my full Etax review..
Authority Hacker v Ebusiness Institute; Which is the best digital marketing course?
Authority Hacker v Ebusiness Institute is a Comprehensive Comparison Between The eBusiness Institute and Authority Hackers Digital Marketing Courses.
Pearler Review: Auto-Investing and low-cost Trading
Pearler Review; a complete review of the Pearler investment platform from an experienced and long term investor who has reached Financial Independence.
eToro Review; is it really Brokerage free share trading?
eToro fees and investment platform review from an experienced & long term investor. Do they really offer brokerage free share trading? Here’s my eToro review.
The Authority Site System (TASS) by Authority Hacker – Review
The Authority Site System (TASS) by Authority Hacker is a course that teaches how to set up a successful authority website. Is it worth it? Here’s my review.
CMC Markets Share Trading Review
CMC markets lets you trade shares in both Australian Domestic and International markets with competitive brokerage rates. Here’s my detailed review.
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown Book Review
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown Book review by a long term investor who has reached financial independence.
Superhero Review; Is this trading platform safe to use?
Superhero review from an experienced and long term investor. Can you trust this ultra low cost broker with your share portfolio? Read on..
Sharesight review: The best share portfolio tracker in 2025?
Sharesight review from a long-term investor. Find out if this portfolio tracker is right for you, and whether you can trust them with your portfolio.
CommSec pocket review; is micro-investing worth it?
Commsec Pocket review from an experienced and long term ETF investor. Is this Microinvesting platform from Commonwealth Bank worth your time?
CommSec review: Is Australia’s most trusted broker worth it in 2025?
Complete Commsec review from a long-term investor and customer. Is Australia’s most trusted share trading brokerage platform right for you?
St George Home Insurance review; Is it worth it?
St George insurance can protect you from damage to your home or theft of your belongings. Here’s my St George home insurance review..
ASIC’s Money Smart Review
ASIC’s Money Smart is a website with info to improve people’s financial literacy. Created in 2011, it has heaps of helpful info, tools & resources.
InvestSmart Review; Is it really simple investing?
Take a deep dive into InvestSMART, an Aussie investment provider that is leading the way in hands-off, low-fee investments. Here’s my full InvestSmart review.
Fun things to do in Adelaide
I have had quite a few people ask me about what to do while visiting Adelaide so I started making lists of fun things to do in Adelaide. Here it is!
ANZ Smart Choice Super Review
ANZ Smart Choice Super is a retail super fund based in Australia. Here’s my ANZ Smart Choice Super review to help you decide if it’s the right choice for you.
80+ Ways How to Make Money Online for Beginners in 2025 explained
How to make money online for beginners – 80+ online money making methods explained – so is it possible for a beginner to earn money online? Find out
BrickX Review; A smart way to invest in property?
BrickX allows people to invest in a property and receive income from rent without owning that property. Read on as I explain further..
Parkhound Review; Best way to find the cheapest park?
Parkhound matches renters with parking spaces. Parkhound provides the contract and organises payment. Is it really worth it? Here’s my full Parkhound review.
Navexa Portfolio Tracking Review – a better alternative to Sharesight?
Navexa is an investment analytics and tracking platform to track shares, crypto & managed funds. What are the pros & cons and how does it compare to Sharesight?
Sixpark review: is online robo-investing worth it?
Sixpark review – Find out about the pros and cons of sixpark, a roboadvisor investment platform with low fees that offers financial advice in real time.
Vision Super Review
Vision Super is an award-winning, Australian-based public-sector super fund, open for anyone to join. Read the following review, for plenty to think about.
Qantas Travel Insurance Review: Is It Worth It?
If you’re travelling, it makes sense to take out travel insurance, but there are many providers! Let’s take a closer look at Qantas travel insurance..
Money School by Lacey Filipich Review: Become financially independent and reclaim your life
Lacey Filipich is the founder of Money School and the Author of the book ‘Money School – Become Financially Independent and reclaim your life’
Stockopedia Review: An All-In-One Stock Market Research Encyclopedia
Stockopedia offers an investing research solution for stock market investors. So, what are the features, pros and cons? Here’s my full Stockopedia review..
Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner; an honest review
Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing review from an experienced blogger and affiliate marketer who earns six figures: is this course worth your time and money?
Ubank Review; How does this online bank compare?
Click here to read a detailed Ubank review from a long term customer and personal finance expert who has reached Financial Independence.
How to Make Money Online with Websites in 2025
How to make money online by buying and/or developing profitable online businesses and digital properties (websites).
Koala Mattress Review: Are They Worth It?
The Koala Mattress is an Australian-made foam mattress – they are affordable, comfortable and they get delivered free! Here’s my full Koala mattress review..
Bob Andersen’s Property Mastermind review
Bob Anderson’s Property Mastermind promises to equip aspiring real estate investors – but is it too good to be true? Find out in my property mastermind review
Jucy Van Rental Review
Jucy vans are available in Australia and NZ. They have different sizes but are fully equipped. We hired a Tarago through Jucy. Here’s my Jucy Van rental review.
ART Super Review; Is it a good Super fund?
A review of ART Super; an Aussie super fund formed through a merger between QSuper and Sunsuper. Learn about investment options, fees, insurance & performance.
BonusBank review – Is Matched betting with Bonus Bank worth your time?
BonusBank review from an experienced and long term investor and side hustler. Can you make money matched betting with Bonus Bank? Read to find out!
Slow Travel – Philippines and SE Asia
My partner and I spent 2 months traveling SE Asia in late 2022 through to early 2023. Here’s a breakdown of expenses and what really stood out from our trip!
eBusiness Institute Review 2025: Does it work and can you trust them?
This eBusiness Institute review considers whether the eBusiness Institute courses are good value for money and the various courses offered.
REST Super review – How do they stack up?
REST is Australia’s 3rd biggest super fund by membership. Started for the benefit of retail workers, it’s now open for anyone. Here’s my REST super review.
Barefoot Investor Index Funds – The Best Index Share ETFs
Barefoot investor index funds review from an experienced and long term investor on the path to independence. Click to discover the barefoot investor shares.
Barefoot Investor Pillow Review; Is the Dunlopillo overrated?
What is the Barefoot Investor Pillow? Dunlopillo pillows are made from natural latex, and Barefoot Investor says they are good value. Here’s my full review..
Finance blogs: The Best Financial Independence and Personal Finance blogs
Finance blogs – the best financial independence and personal finance blogs from Australia and the World!
UniSuper Review – How do they compare?
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.
Youi Car Insurance Review – award winning 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..
Australian Super Review – What You Need To Know
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.
AllHomes Review; Real Estate website and App
AllHomes is a real estate website and app, based in Canberra, with listings for the whole country. Read on for my full AllHomes review..
RSPCA Pet Insurance Review: Are They the Best?
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.
Finder Review: Is this website safe to use?
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.
Woolworths Pet Insurance Review; Is it worth it?
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.
MLC Superannuation Review: How do they measure up?
MLC is a stalwart of Australian superannuation funds. Read this MLC superannuation review to help weigh up if their offerings are right for you.
Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX:VDHG) Review
VDHG ETF review; A complete review of Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX:VDHG) from a long term index fund investor. Read on..
Aussie Paid Surveys Review
Aussie Paid Surveys gives users access to websites that pay for completion of surveys. So, is it worth it? Here’s my full Aussie Paid Surveys review..
RAA Car Insurance Review
RAA provides car insurance and other services. So what are the pros and cons and is it worth it for those outside SA? Here’s my full RAA car insurance review.
Bank of Melbourne Review; How do they measure up?
In this Bank of Melbourne review, I evaluate their offerings and accounts, weigh the pros and cons of being a customer with them and discuss their FAQs.
Sharesies Review; Is this investing platform trustworthy?
Sharesies is a popular NZ-based investing platform. Learn about features, regulatory & ownership structure, and investment options in my full Sharesies review.
Proppie Review; Shared property ownership
Proppie makes it easier for people to get into the property market sooner and facilitates shared property ownership. Read my full Proppie review..
Budget Direct Car Insurance review
Car insurance premiums can vary a lot! I found Budget Direct and stuck with them. Read on for my Budget Direct car insurance review..
Pearler Micro review – the best way to start your investing journey?
A comprehensive Pearler Micro review from an experienced and long-term investor. Is Pearler Micro the best way to start your investing?
Barefoot Investor Review; Does the Barefoot Investor Work?
Does Barefoot Investor work? My Barefoot Investor review covers his steps to reach financial independence and explains how this book changed my life.
HubDoc Review; making tax time easier?
Hubdoc is a reasonably priced application for extracting data from bills and receipts and exporting it to accounting software. Read on for a full Hubdoc review.
Australian Foundation Investment Company AFIC (ASX:AFI) LIC review
Read on for the Australian Foundation Investment Company review (ASX:AFI) – Australia’s largest LIC, from an experienced and long term investor.
CoinLedger review – Crypto tax software
CoinLedger is software for calculating tax liability for cryptocurrency in 16 countries. Most of the features are free but you must pay for a tax report.
Crypto.com review; the best Crypto exchange?
Crypto.com: a crypto exchange with its own cryptocurrency, the Cronos. It operates in 90 countries, and the platform’s easy to use. Here’s my Crypto.com review.
FreshBooks Review; online accounting service
FreshBooks has reasonably priced cloud-based accounting software with an app for small businesses and a number of useful features. Here’s my Freshbooks review.
Bet365 Review – can you profit from 365Bet?
Bet365 is an online gambling company based in UK. It operates in more than 200 countries & has a wide variety of sports for betting. Here’s my Bet365 review.
MyBudget Review; How does it work?
MyBudget is an Australian service that creates budgets for clients and helps them to pay down debt and to save more. Here is the full MyBudget review..
Deposit Photos Review – paying for images
DepositPhotos is a stock photo website with more than 1.5 million images as well as music and videos. Read on for the full Deposit Photos Review.
Energy Rating Calculator Review; How does it work?
The Energy Rating Calculator allows consumers to calculate the cost of running an appliance. It adds the cost of the appliance to the cost of the electricity.
TaxBit Review – Cryptocurrency tax software
A thorough review of cryptocurrency tax platform TaxBit including how it works, pricing, pros and cons and FAQs. Read on for the full Taxbit review..
Hi Pages Review; How does it work?
Hi pages is an Australian service that connects trusted tradies with homeowners. The service is free for clients, but tradies pay a monthly subscription.
Airtasker Review; Is it worth it?
Airtasker is a platform where people can post jobs that need to be done. So is it easy to use and how much does it cost? Read on for the full Airtasker review.
ING Bank review; the bank for Financial Independence?
Click to read an ING Bank review from a long term customer, and experienced investor. Is ING bank the bank for Financial Independence? Find out here
Wise Review; the cheapest way to transfer money overseas?
Wise is a P2P currency exchange service allowing you to hold balances in different currencies. Read on for the full Wise review, including pros and cons.
Unsplash Images Review – images for free
Unsplash images are free stock images that can be used by anyone. So how does it work, are there rules, and what are the pros and cons? Read on..
Finspo review – making home loans easier?
Finspo is an online mortgage broker with an app to help you find a home loan and pay it off ASAP. So are they really worth it and is it free? Read on..
SmarterQueue review; Smarter social media scheduling?
Looking for a social media scheduling platform? Check out Smarterqueue! With a free trial and 4 different plans, there’s sure to be an option that suits you.
Receipt Jar Review – turning receipts into cash
Receipt Jar is an app for both android and IOS smartphones. Users scan their shopping receipts in order to earn eGift cards. Is it really worth it?
Audible Review – listen to your favourite books
Audible provides its subscribers with either 1 or 2 audiobooks per month as well as giving access to podcasts. Read on for the full Audible review.
Pixabay Review; free stock images
Pixabay allows users to download photos, videos, and music to use for any purpose. Downloads are free, but users can make donations to content creators.
TaskRabbit Review; the best task platform?
Wondering if TaskRabbit is worth it? We break down the platform, including prices, services, and more, to help you decide if it’s the right fit for you.
Pexels Free Images Review
Pexels allows the free download and use of stock photos and videos, but allows users to make donations for downloads. Read our full Pexels free images review..
Magic Mushrooms – My experience with Psilocybin shrooms
Read about my profound spiritual healing experience with psilocybin taking psilocybe subaeruginosa shrooms.
Spriggy Review – Pocket money card and App
Spriggy pocket money app and card can teach kids the fundamentals of financial management in a cashless society. Is it worth it? Read the full Spriggy review.
Tiger Brokers Review
A review of the online investing platform Tiger Brokers and whether it’s a viable option for those looking to expand their investment portfolio internationally.
BearTax Review – Cryptocurrency Tax Software
BearTax can help keep track of your crypto transactions for tax purposes, and ease the headache of record-keeping in preparation for tax time.
H and R Block Review – no-frills tax accounting
It doesn’t have to be tax time to start thinking about tax preparation. Let’s look at H and R Block – the pros and cons of using them for your tax accounting.
KWFinder Review: SEO and Niche Keyword Finder Research Tool
This KWFinder Review will guide you through everything you need to know about KWFinder and how you can use it for finding the best keywords out there.
SEEK review – a way to find better paying roles?
SEEK is an Australian run website aimed at connecting job seekers with job opportunities. SEEK also provides tips and advice. Read on for the full Seek review.
Copyscape Review; The Best Plagiarism Checker?
Considering using Copyscape to check for plagiarism? What are the features and how much is it? Find out everything you need to know in this Copyscape review.
Choice Review; Is it a reliable and trustworthy website?
Choice is an Australian consumer advocacy group. Choice also provides unbiased advice on products and services. Read on for the full Choice review..
ANZ Bank Review – One of the best ‘Big 4’?
ANZ is the biggest bank in New Zealand and a popular choice for many Aussies. There’s also varying pros and cons. Here’s my full ANZ bank review.
Surfer SEO Review – Ultimate Website SEO Optimisation
Is Surfer SEO the best content editor and on-page optimisation tool out there? Find out in this comprehensive Surfer SEO review.
WestPac Bank Review – How Does it Measure Up?
Westpac bank is Australia’s oldest bank and offers a range of accounts and loans, however there are also mixed reviews. Check out the full Westpac Bank review.
Grammarly Review; Is It Worth It?
Grammarly is becoming hugely popular, but is it worth it? What’s the cost, what are the pros and cons and can it be trusted? Here’s my full Grammarly review.
NAB Bank Review – is a ‘Big 4’ bank better?
A NAB bank Review for Australians seeking a reliable banking experience with one of the Big 4 Banks. What are the pros and cons?
ME bank review
Find out if ME digital bank is a good choice for your accounts with this ME bank review. Learn more about what kind of value they provide their customers.
Barefoot Investor bank accounts: the best bank accounts in 2025
You’ve read The Barefoot Investor, but want more information on how to actually set up the barefoot investor bank accounts? Check this out
Octopus Survey Review
This Octopus Survey review will give you a complete overview of this survey company. How it works, what they pay, and whether or not this is worth your time.
Canva Pro review; is it worth it?
Canva is a graphic design tool with a free and a paid version. Is a Canva Pro membership really worth it? Read my Canva Pro review to see what I discovered.
Flippa review; Buying and Selling Websites
This Flippa Review looks at the details surrounding the purchase and sale of websites and online businesses through Flippa.com
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.
Hello Fresh review – save time and money on your Food shopping?
Do you want to save time and have more fun cooking in the comfort of your own home? Read my Hello Fresh review!
Wisr Review (ASX:WZR) Smarter Debt repayments and lower Interest Rates?
The average Australian has a credit card balance of $3,000 and an interest rate over 15%! Find out how to get on top of your debt faster with this Wisr review.
ShopBack Review – Can you really get paid for shopping?
Read this ShopBack review to learn how you can start using Shopback to get cash back on your purchases and earn money from shopping!
Cashrewards Review – A Guide to using Cashrewards to get free Money!
Read this Cashrewards review to learn how you can start using Cashrewards to get cash back on your purchases and start earning money from shopping
Payday lenders – Wallet Wizard review
Wallet Wizard is a payday lender based in Sydney that provides hideously expensive short term loans of up to $5000 with an Annual interest rate of nearly 50%.
Spaceship Voyager Review: Spaceship investing
Spaceship Voyager review from an experienced and long term investor. What is Spaceship voyager, Is Spaceship voyager safe and can this app help you invest?
Stockspot review – can this Roboadvisor help you invest?
Stockspot review from an experienced and long term investor on the path to Financial Independence. Is this Robo advisor safe to trust with your money?
Coinspot review
Coinspot review: cryptocurrency exchange analysis from an experienced and long term investor on the path to Financial Independence.
Plenti Peer to Peer Lending review; is your money safe with Plenti?
Complete review of Plenti P2P lending from a long-term investor. Find out if this Peer to Peer lending platform is right for you.
Matched Betting to Beat the Bookmaker – Does it Work?
Complete review of Matched betting in Australia. Click to find out how to use Matched betting as a legitimate side hustle.
OpenTrader review; can you trust $5 trades?
OpenTrader review from an experienced and long term investor. Can you trust Australia’s cheapest broker with your share portfolio?
Quality of products – why quality products matter
Quality of products generally might mean a higher price upfront, but a much lower lifetime cost – this is exactly why quality products matter!
The Barefoot Investor Blueprint
The Barefoot Investor blueprint was a subscription stock tipping and general financial advice newsletter run by The Barefoot Investor Scott Pape and his team of accountants and marketers.
HSBC bank review; a better online bank in Australia?
Honest review of HSBC Bank Australia from a personal finance expert and experienced investor. Is it a better online bank in Australia?
How I started the CaptainFI Podcast
I started the CaptainFI Financial Independence podcast to spread the powerful message of Financial Independence. I want to share with you exactly how I did this, as well as give you all of the tools I used.
Best Investing Books: Captain FI’s Library
The Captains Library contains my personal reading list of valuable and highly influential personal finance, financial independence and investing educational material
Freelancer review: Outsourcing and Freelancing side hustle
It is impossible to do everything myself, so I use Freelancer to find experienced Virtual Assistants and outsource design and technical work for my websites – you can find Freelancers to do almost anything you want, as well as bid to win freelancing gigs yourself as a side hustle
Tracking your expenses with PocketSmith
We all know the first step to Financial Independence is tracking your spending! PocketSmith is probably the best expense tracking software I have found, and since switching to PocketSmith from manually documenting my spending (on my iPhone notes and transcribing to excel spreadsheets) I have found it so much easier and less stressful
BonusMoney Review: is Bonus Money worth your time?
BonusMoney review from an experienced and long term investor and side hustler. Is it worth your time? Click here for a full Bonus Money review.
Why you should consider using a VPN, and two easy VPNs to choose
A VPN is a Virtual Protocol Network used for increased security online.