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Financial Independence Reviews 
September 11, 2024July 5, 2024

Beem App Review; How does this bill splitting app work?

Posted By: CaptainFI 450 Views 0 Comment beem app, financial independence, money transfers, reviews, saving money

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.

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July 1, 2024May 4, 2025

Superannuation in Australia

Posted By: CaptainFI 2931 Views 0 Comment financial independence, fire, investing, investment, saving money, superannuation

Superannuation in Australia and its role in early retirement from an experienced and long term investor who has reached Financial Independence.

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June 12, 2024June 22, 2024

Flux Finance Review: How fintech Flux Finance can help you with your money

Posted By: CaptainFI 257 Views 0 Comment credit score, financial independence, personal finance resources, reviews, saving 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.

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June 2, 2024August 31, 2024

Up bank review; is this Digital banking app safe?

Posted By: CaptainFI 6156 Views 5 Comments bank reviews, banking apps, financial independence, reviews, saving money

Up bank review from a long term customer. Click to find out if this digital bank is suitable for those pursuing financial independence.

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Financial Independence Saving Money 
May 9, 2024June 1, 2024

Barefoot Investor Health Insurance

Posted By: CaptainFI 828 Views 0 Comment barefoot health insurance, barefoot investor, health insurance, health system, medicare, saving money

Barefoot Investor health insurance is Scott Pape’s tips and recommendations for obtaining health insurance in Australia. So, do you really need it? Read on..

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Financial Independence Reviews Saving Money 
April 10, 2024June 27, 2024

Best Money and Budgeting Apps in 2025

Posted By: CaptainFI 302 Views 1 Comment budgeting, budgeting apps, financial independence, reviews, saving money

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.

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Financial Independence Saving Money 
March 13, 2024February 28, 2024

Types of Insurance in Australia: A Comprehensive Guide

Posted By: CaptainFI 256 Views 0 Comment general insurance, insurance, insurance in australia, saving money, types of insurance

What are the different types of insurance in Australia? There’s several categories of insurance and some will be vital while there are also many optional types.

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Financial Independence Making money 
February 14, 2024January 31, 2024

Jobs for 12 year olds; 12 suggestions

Posted By: CaptainFI 327 Views 0 Comment jobs for kids, making money, pocket money, saving money

There are jobs kids can legally do while they are still at school, usually through their family network.. Here are 12 suggestions of jobs for 12 year olds.

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January 22, 2024January 28, 2024

Blossom App Review; Does it really help your savings grow?

Posted By: CaptainFI 584 Views 0 Comment blossom app, fixed income, investing, micro investing, reviews, saving money

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.

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Reviews Saving Money 
December 29, 2023January 3, 2024

Chemist Warehouse Review – Is It The Cheapest Pharmacy?

Posted By: CaptainFI 1415 Views 0 Comment book summary, chemist warehouse, discounts, reviews, saving money, savings

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.

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