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It’s Michelle here from FrugalityandFreedom.com, bringing you the latest #AusFIWeekly. Each edition is a handpicked selection of great financial independence links, news, and events from Australia and beyond.
Thanks to everyone who shared their highlights on the path to FI during November. Here’s the roundup post, celebrating your wins and milestones of the month! Congratulations, everyone.
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Australian Links
On Measurement – A History of Financial Benchmarks – The FI Explorer
“Essential to navigating any course is knowing your intended destination, and measuring one’s current position… This piece will look through the various benchmarks and measurements adopted, retained and discarded through my journey, to share what I have learnt about measuring progress to financial independence, and set out the logic behind my current portfolio goals.”
It’s time to talk about (Early) Semi-Retirement! – Money Flamingo
“Semi-retirement is a step between full-time work and traditional retirement. Most importantly, as part of a FIRE plan, it can be an important part of the journey to the ultimate goal – Financial Independence. In contrast to many other definitions out there, we don’t see semi-retirement as an alternative to FIRE – it is part of the puzzle. Semi-retirement means leaving one’s stressful, full-time career and creating a more balanced lifestyle that allows plenty of time to look after one’s health, spend time with family and friends, pursue hobbies and projects, and fulfilling part-time work.”
7 Steps to FIRE for Newbies and Spouses – Strong Money Australia
“Today’s post is all about creating that starting point. That meeting ground if you will. So let’s lay the foundation of why and how we can jump on this FIRE train, take that journey together, and hop off at Freedomtown.”
Must Watch Free Financial Independence Videos – Sustainable Living
“Want to know more about financial independence? Watch these free videos to increase your understanding. You may be surprised at how connected money is to happiness, the environment and freedom.”
Australian Events
Adelaide: FI/RE & Mustachian Meetup – Sat 21 Dec 2pm, CBD
Want to meet Michelle in person? This is where you can do it!
Brisbane: Mustachians Australia – MMM Brisbane North and South Christmas Picnic – Sun 15 Dec 1pm, New Farm
Melbourne: FI Meetup Melbourne – Monthly Wed Night Meetup – Wed 18 Dec 6pm, CBD
Sydney: Mr Money Mustache Sydney Tribe – Sydney Mustachian Meetup – Sat 1 Feb 12.30pm, Neutral Bay
International Links
Be Intentional, Not Obsessive – Educator FI (US)
“The definition of intentionality is ‘the fact of being deliberate or purposeful.’ Our current culture unfortunately often translates this as being boring. We celebrate the dramatic flourish or act rather than deliberate choice. In doing so, we ignore the path that will most likely lead to success. If obsession is a bonfire that rages until you burn out, intentionality is the torch that leads you where you need to go.”
FIRE Doesn’t Fix Everything – Millennial Revolution (Canada)
“Turns out, becoming FI doesn’t change who you are. All it does is give you the space and time, so you can fix yourself.”
An Interview with The Man – Raptitude (Canada)
The Man: “Obviously I want people to keep working for me, so I want to make quitting look like an unattractive option. So I give them positive incentives to remain in positions that they are otherwise unhappy with. Benefits they don’t want to walk away from, and quite often more money than they need. Otherwise who would sell insurance, conduct phone surveys, and keep the dollar stores stocked?”
What I Wish I Knew Before – Financial Bloggers Share What They Have Learned About FIRE And Personal Finance – Costa Rica FIRE (US/Costa Rica)
“Hindsight is always 20/20. Even if I regret a purchase or a missed opportunity, I made the best decision I could have made at the time. Still…what do I know now that I wish I knew before? We reached out to our favorite financial bloggers to ask them that same question.”
Do you fancy yourself as a guest curator? Got some other Australian events or favourite blogs to include? Get in touch.
Yours in pursuit of FI,
Michelle @ Frugality and Freedom
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