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Tag: saving money

WeMoney Review
Reviews Saving Money 
December 23, 2023August 31, 2024

WeMoney Review: Is this money wellness app safe to use?

Posted By: CaptainFI 9294 Views 2 Comments budgeting, budgeting apps, financial independence, saving money

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?

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Financial Independence Saving Money 
December 11, 2023December 12, 2023

Barefoot Investor Budget: A Template to Manage Your Household Finances

Posted By: CaptainFI 1002 Views 1 Comment barefoot investor, budgeting, financial independence, saving money, scott pape

The Barefoot Investor Budget can help you take control of your finances and reduce financial stress. Let’s take a look at Scott Pape’s approach to budgeting!

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September 23, 2023September 28, 2023

St George Home Insurance review; Is it worth it?

Posted By: CaptainFI 533 Views 0 Comment home insurance, insurance products, insurance reviews, reviews, saving money, st george

St George insurance can protect you from damage to your home or theft of your belongings. Here’s my St George home insurance review..

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September 20, 2023December 12, 2023

ASIC’s Money Smart Review

Posted By: CaptainFI 629 Views 0 Comment asic, financial independence, financial literacy, investing, money smart, reviews, saving money

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.

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Financial Independence Reviews Saving Money 
September 13, 2023September 14, 2023

Fun things to do in Adelaide

Posted By: CaptainFI 661 Views 0 Comment adelaide, captainFI, reviews, saving money, south australia

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!

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Financial Independence Reviews Saving Money 
August 31, 2023December 23, 2023

Parkhound Review; Best way to find the cheapest park?

Posted By: CaptainFI 737 Views 0 Comment cheap parking, making money, parkhound, reviews, saving money, side hustles

Parkhound matches renters with parking spaces. Parkhound provides the contract and organises payment. Is it really worth it? Here’s my full Parkhound review.

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Financial Independence Saving Money 
August 4, 2023January 28, 2024

Biggest Waste of Money – 23 Ways to Waste Your Money Fast!

Posted By: CaptainFI 1043 Views 3 Comments budget, financial independence, fire, saving money, spending habits, wasting money

Here are 23 ways to waste your money really fast! Take a look at your spending habits. What do you think is the biggest waste of money?

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Financial Independence Reviews Saving Money 
August 2, 2023December 31, 2023

Money School by Lacey Filipich Review: Become financially independent and reclaim your life

Posted By: CaptainFI 672 Views 0 Comment book review, financial independence, fire, lacey filipich, money school, reviews, saving money

Lacey Filipich is the founder of Money School and the Author of the book ‘Money School – Become Financially Independent and reclaim your life’

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Reviews Saving Money 
July 26, 2023April 28, 2024

Ubank Review; How does this online bank compare?

Posted By: CaptainFI 4713 Views 5 Comments bank reviews, online banking, reviews, saving money, ubank

Click here to read a detailed Ubank review from a long term customer and personal finance expert who has reached Financial Independence.

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Financial Independence Reviews Saving Money 
July 22, 2023July 11, 2023

Koala Mattress Review: Are They Worth It?

Posted By: CaptainFI 995 Views 0 Comment koala, mattress reviews, quality mattresses, reviews, saving money

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..

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