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I’m Michelle, a mid-30s Australian on the path to financial independence. I blog about my journey at FrugalityandFreedom.com, with themes of budget travel, mini-retirements, frugal hacks, minimalism, sustainability, and alternative careers.
FinCon is next week! I’m looking forward to attending this finance media conference for a second year, to learn from some of the 2000+ finance content producers, bloggers and podcasters. I leave for Washington DC next Tuesday, making the 13380 km / 8625 mile trip from my current home in Auckland. Oof! Are you going too? Let me know!
I’m hosting an Aussies @ FinCon meetup on Thu 5 Sep 5.15pm at FinCon Central. RSVP here.
On Frugality and Freedom this week:
- NEW: FinCon for Foreigners: A Guide for Non-US Attendees
- ICYMI: Save money with my favourite 70+ Frugal Hacks I Use to Travel on US$55 a Day.
Got any links or events to share on #AusFIWeekly? Let me know at michelle@frugalityandfreedom.com
Australian Links
FIREside Chat at the Sydney Premiere of Playing with FIRE Documentary (video) – Pearler
5 Dangerous Money Lessons I Learned from TV Shows – The Broke Generation
This Abundant Life – Episode 1 (podcast) – The Joyful Frugalista
Travel in Retirement – The Gift of Time – His Her Money Guide
Adopting the Millionaire Mindset Is Easier Than You Think – Aspiring Millionaire
Australian Events
Adelaide: The Financial Future of Older Women in Australia free lecture, Thu 19 Sep 5.30pm, CBD
Brisbane: Mustachians Australia – North Brisbane Monthly Mustachian Picnic, Sat 7 Sep 1pm, Alderley
Melbourne: FI Meetup Melbourne – Monthly Wed Night Meetup, Wed 18 Sep 6pm, CBD
Perth: Choose FI Perth – September Meetup, Sun 1 Sep 10am, Armadale
Sydney: Mustachians Australia – Sydney Meetup, Sat 31 Aug 12pm, Darlington
+ Auckland: FIRE & Mustachians Meetup, Sun 1 Sep 2pm, Morningside. I’m hosting this event while in New Zealand. Know any Kiwi money nerds? Send this their way!
International Links
How to Pinch Pennies in the Right Places – NY Times (US)
The High Cost of Clutter – Money (US)
The power of saying, “So what?” – City Frugal (US)
Living an Amazing Life via the Reverse Retirement Plan – The Simple Dollar (US)
What if the world retired early? (Tragedy of the Commons) – Cashflow Cop (US)
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