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Welcome to another edition of #AusFIWeekly. It’s Michelle here from FrugalityandFreedom.com, bringing you this regular selection of great Financial Independence links, news, and events from Australia and abroad.
Today, I invite our first guest curator for 2021 to share some FI content they’ve enjoyed recently. Say hello to The Flawed Consumer! Over to you…
Hi, I’m TFC and I am a married, recovering “flawed consumer” on a financial independence journey. Throughout my 20’s, I made a lot of financial mistakes that are now costing me in my early 30’s. I started The Flawed Consumer to help prevent others from making the same financial mistakes that I did. Follow along as I focus on achieving financial independence and happiness through four key principles: Finance, Knowledge, Kindness and Health.
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Australian Links
Beware! The Lifestyle Creep May Be Stalking You – The Flawed Consumer
Lifestyle Creep is a massive financial mistake that most of us unfortunately make. So, what is it? And, how do we stop it from occurring? Here’s practical advice, with a bit of sass on the side, about what lifestyle creep is and how you can avoid it taking over your life.
So How Was I Able To Retire Early(ish) Anyway? – Burning Desire For FIRE
Frogdancer Jones is a lady after my own heart… Sarcastic, sassy and clever. She’s a recently retired school teacher with a wealth of knowledge and experience. This post goes into the principles behind achieving early retirement and how it feels once there.
Financial Independence & Climate Change – The Not-so-strange Bedfellows – Two To FIRE
Climate Change is a frequently heard, but infrequently understood concept. Perhaps even less commonly understood are the economic impacts of anthropogenic climate change. This post goes into the direct correlation between climate change and economic prosperity, and why it makes total sense to put your money into ethical, sustainable investments.
Frugal vs Cheap – Captain FI
Being frugal and being cheap are often considered as one-and-the-same. But, the truth is, these mentalities are a world apart. In this post, Captain FI goes into why it pays to be frugal, and why it doesn’t pay to be cheap.
International Links
Why We Went Solar: The Economics, The Environment, and The Energy Produced – Frugalwoods (USA)
If you’ve ever considered going solar, but aren’t sure of the economics involved, this post by the Fugalwoods gives a comprehensive overview on the ins and outs of installing residential solar power.
A Letter To Modern Times – Accidental FIRE (USA)
This post from Dave from Accidental FIRE is a good reminder about what really matters in life. It’s a letter to the modern times… The times of social media, where we are more connected than ever, but less connected to each other than ever.
How It Felt To Get Rid Of Everything I Own – A Purple Life (USA)
If you’ve ever watched Marie Kondo or The Minimalists and been inspired to get rid of the excess stuff in your life, then this is the post for you. A Purple Life retired in 2020 and embarked on a nomadic lifestyle. To do so, first she needed to get rid of all her stuff. This post goes into the logistics of how to giveaway or sell your stuff, including what to tackle first and why.
How Can I Teach My Kids About Money? – Women Who Money (USA)
Financial education is critically important for children. But where do you start? This post gives a good overview on how to teach your kids about money in a practical and meaningful way.
Thanks again to The Flawed Consumer for picking today’s links. Read more from TFC at theflawedconsumer.com
Missed one? Read the archives here. Or get in touch if you have any FI content recommendations.
Yours in pursuit of FI,
Michelle @ Frugality and Freedom
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