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19.08.2025 |
Review: Singapore Air Economy Class – Singapore to Tokyo, Japan for $18
apurplelife.com | 10:00 Uhr
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This is the second part of a very long post about my experience flying 17 hours in Singapore Air Economy Class. In case you missed it, here’s the first part: Review: Singapore Air Economy Class – Auckland, New Zealand to Singapore for $18 In general, this is a part of a series of posts that … Continue reading Review: Singapore Air Economy Class – Singapore to Tokyo, Japan for $18[..] |
18.08.2025 |
Podcast – Pete Wargent – Shares, Property and FIRE
aussiefirebug.com | 02:42 Uhr
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Summary Today on the podcast, we’re joined by Pete Wargent—investor, author, market analyst, and one of Australia’s earliest FIRE pioneers. Originally from the UK, Pete reached financial independence by age 33 after building a portfolio of shares and property across both Australia and the UK. Since then, he’s written multiple best-selling books, launched a property […]
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16.08.2025 |
July ’25: New high watermark
firevlondon.com | 15:23 Uhr
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There wasn’t a huge amount to report from July. Politically/economically I fear the most important event in the UK was the Labour government’s failure to enact its intended welfare reforms. This leaves the government a) unable to control spending b) unable to nudge the economy towards more jobs and more growth and c) facing politically… Continue reading July ’25: New high[..] |
15.08.2025 |
July 2025 Early Retirement Update – British Isles Cruise Edition
rootofgood.com | 11:30 Uhr
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Welcome back to another monthly update from Root of Good! I'm back home in Raleigh for a few days between trips so I'll give an update on what we're up to.Â
We just returned from Europe where we spent two and a half weeks in late July and early August cruising around the British Isles, Ireland, Isle of Man, and northern Europe. We also had a full day in London before our cruise to explore the cit[..] |
T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 152
accidentalfire.com | 10:05 Uhr
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Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #152 Here are some things I really like and that you might too! Financial Independence/Work Life/Retirement Articles & Content A Harsh Truth, or a Contrarian View (Humble Dollar) “The US economy’s...
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12.08.2025 |
Road Trip Part 2: Craig To Salt Lake City
1500days.com | 18:38 Uhr
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For the next couple of weeks, I’ll be documenting my road trip to drop my kid off at school. Today we left Craig Colorado and headed to Salt Lake City (SLC). Utah is our first new state: In Salt Lake City, we saw a whale breaching from the center of a roundabout, the state capitol, […]
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Review: Singapore Air Economy Class – Auckland, New Zealand to Singapore for $18
apurplelife.com | 10:00 Uhr
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Surprise surprise – I’ve written a lot on this blog about Singapore Air Business Class, First Class and their First Class Suites, but until now, I had never sampled their Economy Class product. That all changed this year 🙂 . So let’s dive into if Economy on this airline lives up to the rest of … Continue reading Review: Singapore Air Economy Class – Auckland, New Zeala[..] |
11.08.2025 |
Road Trip Day 1: Longmont To Craig
1500days.com | 04:54 Uhr
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For the next 10 days, I’ll be writing about my road trip to drop my daugther off at college in California. It’s going to be 3,000 miles. I’m taking a northern route to get there to avoid the heat for the first part of the trip: Old Me would maximize driving, putting in 800-1,000 miles […]
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08.08.2025 |
Maximum Fitness: The Best Benefit Of FIRE
1500days.com | 21:15 Uhr
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You can have all of the money in the world, but it means nothing if you don’t have your health. Warren Buffett drove this point home at the first Berkshire Hathaway meeting I attended over 10 years ago. A young audience member asked a question about book recommendations. Buffett rambled on and changed the topic, […]
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07.08.2025 |
JUL25 Net Worth $1,654,745 (+$147,872)
aussiefirebug.com | 09:03 Uhr
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I share these net worth updates to stay accountable, seek feedback on our strategy, and prove that achieving financial independence in Australia is feasible without relying on extraordinary luck or wealth. The table below tracks our journey from $36K in debt to reaching our goals. 🔥 July was still very much about the baby bubble, […]
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05.08.2025 |
The Month Of The UK: July 2025 Recap
apurplelife.com | 10:00 Uhr
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I’ve continued my trend of visiting countries I haven’t experienced before during the summer months and this year that brought me to The UK. I haven’t been here in over a decade and a lot has changed. Let’s get into it. I Went To The UK🇬🇧 Over a year ago a friend of mine mentioned … Continue reading The Month Of The UK: July 2025 Recap[..] |
04.08.2025 |
The Truth About Your FI Number: It Might Be Holding You Back
thefioneers.com | 16:36 Uhr
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Everyone in the financial independence (FI) community loves to talk about their “number.” It’s supposed to be the holy grail — the target that unlocks your freedom. Over the past 15 years of being immersed in this space, I’ve met countless people who’ve proudly calculated and announced their FI number. I’ve read thousands of articles, […]
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Podcast – Andy Darroch – Independent financial advice
aussiefirebug.com | 15:36 Uhr
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Summary Today on the podcast, we have Andy Darroch, an Independent Financial Adviser and Director of Independent Wealth Advice. Andy is one of the very few truly independent advisers in Australia—less than 1% fall into that category. After time at Macquarie, Wilson HTM, and Deloitte, he started his own firm to offer advice free from […]
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01.08.2025 |
T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 151
accidentalfire.com | 10:01 Uhr
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Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #151 Here are some things I really like and that you might too! Financial Independence/Work Life/Retirement Articles & Content Non-Health Care Provisions of the “Big Beautiful Bill” that Should Be on...
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31.07.2025 |
Hot Aluminum & Father’s Day (Jun. 2025 Update)
tictoclife.com | 23:29 Uhr
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High temps didn't stop us from reaching a FIRE high along with a very low budget month during a relaxing June at home. Read our monthly update!
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Monthly Portfolio Update – July 2025
thefiexplorer.com | 22:22 Uhr
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In economics, things take longer to happen than you think they will, and then happen faster than you think they could.
- Rudi Dornbusch
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Skinny Dips
fiforthepeople.com | 14:45 Uhr
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Hello, Dear Reader! It’s been a minute since I wrote a rant post (I think this one was the last one). So, it’s high time for one now. Because you definitely wanna read hear some ancient, embarrassingly over-privileged guy complain about petty things. Right?! Right . . . ? Bueller? Well, I’m the one tapping...
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29.07.2025 |
Review: Tiritiri Matangi Island Nature Reserve from Auckland, New Zealand
apurplelife.com | 10:00 Uhr
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When I first visited Auckland, New Zealand in November 2023, a few people recommended that I check out Tiritiri Matangi Island Nature Reserve after learning about my love of birds. Unfortunately we were only in Auckland for a few short days and didn’t have the time to do a whole-day adventure on this nearby island. … Continue reading Review: Tiritiri Matangi Island Nature Reserve from [..] |
22.07.2025 |
I Became A NY Resident (Again): Real ID, Voting, Libraries, Healthcare and Taxes
apurplelife.com | 10:00 Uhr
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It finally happened 🙂 . After 10 years as a resident of Washington State, I am once again a New York resident. I previously lived in NYC from 2011 to 2015 and now I’m back baby! As a result of semi-settling down with my Partner and getting an apartment in Upstate NY as well as … Continue reading I Became A NY Resident (Again): Real ID, Voting, Libraries, Healthcare and Taxes[..] |
21.07.2025 |
Recession? When?!??
1500days.com | 15:45 Uhr
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A couple of weeks ago, I was talking to a local friend who is a building inspector. We had an interesting conversation: In my head: AHHHHHH RECESSION!!!!!! And then this came across my feed: And then I read that the Air Force and Space Force met their recruiting goals months early. Some think this is […]
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Podcast – Mark LaMonica – Are we being ripped off by super?
aussiefirebug.com | 02:32 Uhr
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Summary Today on the podcast, we have Mark LaMonica, CFA, a Director at Morningstar and co-host of the Investing Compass podcast. Mark brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, having spent time in both the US and Australia, which gives him a unique perspective on their financial systems and retirement landscapes. In today’s episode, we […]
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18.07.2025 |
3 Best Ways to Earn Yield on Bitcoin in 2025 – A Simple Guide
wisestacker.com | 13:56 Uhr
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T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 150
accidentalfire.com | 10:04 Uhr
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Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #150!!! Here are some things I really like and that you might too! Financial Independence/Work Life/Retirement Articles & Content The Death of the Amex Lounge: Why the Upper Middle Class Isn’t...
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17.07.2025 |
Control Factors (Part Trois)
fiforthepeople.com | 14:45 Uhr
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Hello, Dear Reader! Welcome the third (troisd?) and probly last installment of my series addressing a May 29, 2025, Morningstar article by Christine Benz in which she recapped her takeaways as an attendee and speaker at CampFI Spain earlier this year. In the post, Benz remarked how disappointing it is that some people pursuing FIRE...
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12.07.2025 |
JUN25 Net Worth $1,506,873 (+$10,502)
aussiefirebug.com | 07:14 Uhr
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I share these net worth updates to stay accountable, seek feedback on our strategy, and prove that achieving financial independence in Australia is feasible without relying on extraordinary luck or wealth. The table below tracks our journey from $36K in debt to reaching our goals. 🔥 We welcomed our second daughter into the world in […]
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11.07.2025 |
June 2025: Show times
firevlondon.com | 23:23 Uhr
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I really want to stop mentioning Trump. Even when he sends troops into LA, one of my favourite cities. But when he launches 30kt bombs on Iran, it is very hard to avoid talking about him. In the context of what Trump’s been up to, the welfare reform screw-ups by the Labour government seem almost… Continue reading June 2025: Show times →[..] |
Why I Got the Chase Sapphire Reserve… Even With Its $795 Fee
routetoretire.com | 12:15 Uhr
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Long-time readers know that we’ve been playing the credit cards travel rewards game for several years now. The more we learn how to play the game more efficiently, the further the rewards have taken us. Without a doubt, credit card travel rewards have easily saved us tens of thousands of dollars on travel and helped us vacation in some amazing places. Regardless, we’re still pretty jud[..] |
10.07.2025 |
Portfolio Income Update – Half Year to June 30, 2025
thefiexplorer.com | 21:46 Uhr
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You are not those who saw the harbour
Receding, or those who will disembark.
Here between the hither and the father shore
While time is withdrawn, consider the future
And the past with an equal mind.
- T. S. Eliot, The Dry Salvages
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Our Alaska Cruise Was Incredible… But One Thing Left Me Cold
routetoretire.com | 12:15 Uhr
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Haha, one of the AI tools helped me generate that title about our Alaska Cruise, and I chuckled when I saw it, so I went with it! 🙂 Anyway, it’s been a long time, friends! I haven’t written a post for a couple of months now. I said I was going to scale back and, boy, did I! I’ve been super busy with a bunch of things (travel included), so it was nice not putting pressure [..] |
09.07.2025 |
It’s Official, I’m Fully Retired!
accidentalfire.com | 10:00 Uhr
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It’s been a long road my friends. If you’re new to my blog you may not know I’ve been posting for over 7 and a half years now. And if you’ve been reading that whole time I applaud you for...
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07.07.2025 |
Performance Update, Q2: Not On My Bingo Card
1500days.com | 22:14 Uhr
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My main goal* was to build an investment and cash portfolio of $1,120,000* ($1,000,000 to retire on and $120,000 to pay off the house) in 1500 days**, starting from 1/1/2013 and ending in February of 2017. I made my goal in 2016, my 1500 Days are over, and I’ve left my job. In the interest of openness, I’ll continue to share […]
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May and June 2025 Early Retirement Update – Busy Travel Season Edition!
rootofgood.com | 11:30 Uhr
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Welcome back to another monthly update from Root of Good! This is a bonus edition covering the last TWO months. Many readers reached out to me to find out where the May update went. The truth is I was way too busy with a series of back to back to back cruises around the world. I only had a few days in Raleigh between each cruise, so I had to focus on other things while in town.
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HelloPrenup Review 2025: Easy, Affordable, and Surprisingly Empowering
financialmechanic.com | 00:45 Uhr
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Nothing says romance like a prenup!
Here’s how we used HelloPrenup to talk money, healthcare, and cat custody.
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04.07.2025 |
T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 149
accidentalfire.com | 10:09 Uhr
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Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #149! Here are some things I really like and that you might too – and HAPPY 4th of JULY!! Financial Independence/Work Life/Retirement Articles & Content The New Trend In Personal Finance:...
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03.07.2025 |
Control Factors (Part Deux)
fiforthepeople.com | 14:45 Uhr
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Hello again, Dear Readers! For the 1s of you who are regular readers or happened to stumble on my last post (Control Factors (Part Un)), you’ll recall that in said last post I began a multipart series addressing a May 29, 2025, Morningstar article by Christine Benz in which she recapped her takeaways as an...
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01.07.2025 |
Sailing Into Summer (May 2025 Update)
tictoclife.com | 02:10 Uhr
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Our budget seems to be taking on water, but we're sailing into summer with an adventure on a boat and lots of free fun in May!
Continue reading Sailing Into Summer (May 2025 Update) at TicTocLife.
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30.06.2025 |
Monthly Portfolio Update – June 2025
thefiexplorer.com | 21:46 Uhr
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The sinews of war are infinite money.
- Marcus Tullius Cicero, Phillipics V
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