by Aussie Firebug | Sep 16, 2021 | Podcast, Popular Podcast
Summary
Today I’m chatting with Tina from moneyflamingo.com which is an Aussie FIRE blog that focuses on a very cool concept called Flamingo FI. Tina shares her incredible journey of how she and her partner went from being broke and clueless in their early 30s to happy semi-retirees just 5 years later. I’m sure the concept and strategy of Flamingo FI will be very interesting, applicable and relatable to a lot of people out there listening.
Some of the topics in today’s episode include:
- Where the name Money Flamingo came from. What is Flamingo FI and when did Tina come up with this concept?
- The shock of starting her first job and the reality of a lifetime of working full-time as a lifestyle. When Tina realised that she no longer had control of her time she went searching for an alternative to the standard path.
- When did Tina first discover the concept of financial independence and FIRE? How she almost gave up before she began and did nothing about it for 3 years.
- What really matters on the path to financial independence? Is money really the most important part?
- Tina’s personal story – how Tina and her partner went from broke to semi-retired in just 5 years.
- The reality of semi-retirement and living a balanced life.
- What is the difference between Flamingo FI & Coast FIRE?
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Transcript:
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by Aussie Firebug | Sep 9, 2021 | Podcast
Summary
Today I’m interviewing Ben, a 34-year-old husband & father hailing from South Australia who is well on his way to reaching financial independence.
Ben reached out to me via my website and offered to share his personal experience with the NAB Equity Builder. This is a really popular financial product that often appears on financial forums so I thought it was a great opportunity to find out what it’s really like. We take a deep dive into the pros & cons of the NAB Equity Builder and how Ben and his wife are using it as a significant part of their journey to FIRE.
Some of the topics in today’s episode include:
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Ben’s backstory and why he chose to invest in shares using the NAB Equity Builder.
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What is the NAB Equity Builder and how does it work?
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Margin calls, LVR and what makes the NAB EB different from other margin loans.
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The NAB EB interest rate, fees and application process. Who actually owns the shares?
- How much Ben borrowed to get started and what he used as collateral.
- What extra gains has Ben made using the NAB EB over the last couple of years?
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Transcript:
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by Aussie Firebug | Aug 23, 2021 | Podcast
Summary
Today I’m joined by Ben, a sustainable living enthusiast from South Australia who lives completely off-grid with his wife and children.
Ben’s a member of the Aussie FIRE Discussion Facebook Group who posted about his self-sufficient home last year which really struck a chord with the community (it’s still one of the most popular submissions to date). Ben has been kind enough to share his story of building an off-grid house and living sustainably in South Australia.
Some of the topics in today’s episode include:
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How Ben and his wife designed and built a completely off-grid home.
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Their journey towards the dream of sustainable living.
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The primary driver of going off-grid and building this house.
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Utilising a solar energy system to completely power a family home.
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How much does it really cost and how long will it last?
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How to deal with heating and cooling when you’re not connected to the grid.
- Running water and the challenge of sustainable water usage when rain is your only supply.
- How to create a domestic system that generates zero wastewater.
- The bottom line – what was the total cost of the project?
Show Notes
Transcript:
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by Aussie Firebug | Aug 18, 2021 | Podcast
Summary
Today it’s my pleasure to welcome Kurt to the show.
Kurt is the co-founder of the online brokerage company Pearler. We talk about Kurt’s relationship with money, how and why Pearler was started and what it takes to get a fintech startup off the ground.
Some of the topics in today’s episode include:
- Kurt’s upbringing in an entrepreneurial family. His relationship with money/investing and his personal investing goal & strategy.
- The inspiration behind the creation of Pearler.
- The psychology of money & investing. Meaningful work and the ultimate benefits of financial independence.
- What sets Pearler apart from the pack.
- What’s involved in starting and building a company like Pearler?
- Where does the money come from?
- Angel investing, founder accelerator programs & building out a fintech team.
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by Aussie Firebug | Aug 4, 2021 | Podcast
Summary
Today I’m chatting with Katy Winter who may be the very first Aussie FIRE blogger ever! Katy has an inspiring story of overcoming disadvantages and adversity to pursue financial independence as a parent in a household of 5 kids.
Some of the topics in today’s episode include:
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Katy’s backstory and how the Wealthy Winters FIRE blog came about way back in 2014.
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Katy’s experience of suddenly losing her mum when she was 8 months pregnant with her second daughter.
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An unexpected inheritance and what she did with the money.
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Katy’s journey from Minimalism to Barefoot Investor to FIRE and what really matters in life.
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Parenthood – Katy shares tips for those who are thinking about having kids while pursuing financial independence.
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How Katy got started with investing and what she bought first.
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