Financial Independence

Part 2 of my chapter in the Aussie FIRE book by Pearler. I talk about how you can help create the world you want to see, both now and after FI. Read about value-based spending, ethical investing, and giving.

Part 1 of my chapter in the Aussie FIRE book by Pearler. I highlight different aspects of wealth beyond only money, reasons you may be far wealthier than you knew, and why appreciating these alternatives could mean lowering the amount you need for FI!

Financial independence for me is not just about choosing freedom, but also helping to shape the world I want to see. I outline the ethical investment options I’ve chosen for positive impact here in Australia.

Our local community of financial independence bloggers is growing in Australia. Reflecting on the year-that-was provides a solid grounding for making further progress towards future FI goals. Check out the…

I was thrilled to be interviewed recently for the Life Outside The Maze blog, exploring how I’m creating freedom along my financial independence journey.

With only a week until FinCon19, I’m getting ready for the 8,624 mile journey from my current home in New Zealand to Washington DC. (Yes, I calculated it). I went…

I’m sure I’m not alone when I say: I love a list. I also love discovering new posts, podcasts and news from the ever-expanding finance blogger universe. With these powers…

I was excited to have my first ever guest post published recently, on one of my favourite new blogs: The Fioneers. Want to skip ahead? Read my guest post here.…

As you know, an Emergency Fund is a key component of good financial management – a stash of money set aside to deal with the inevitable costly emergencies that come…

Welcome! Thanks for visiting this little corner of the financial independence internet universe. My name is Michelle, a single mid-30s South Australian on the path to financial independence. I work…