The Aussie FIRE podcast is the ultimate guide to Financial Independence for Australians. Having started life as an e-book, then an audiobook, it's now reached its final form: a podcast that will keep on giving. The Aussie FIRE audiobook is brought to you by Pearler, Australia's favourite long-term investing community; and Dave Gow, the brains behind Strong Money Australia. Each episode explores a different aspect of Financial Independence, so stay tuned for new releases! https://pearler.com ...
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Going Rogue Money Ministry | Learn More About Finances, Retire Early, Travel Frequently
Melissa Myers- CFP* Professional & Producer- Holleigh Urbanik
Does thinking about money cause unnecessary stress in your life? Are you tired of feeling anxious, guilty or embarrassed about your financial situation? Has fear of being judged, or perhaps, being taken advantage of, ever held you back from sharing your financial accomplishments? Do you struggle with impostor syndrome and feel like you should know more, do more, or be better with money? Have your financial responsibilities trapped you in your career? Speaking of work, how would it feel to wo ...
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Learn all about the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement from the family perspective. Raising 3 boys isn’t easy or inexpensive. Learn from Nick and Kayla as they navigate working full-time, graduate studies, and investing their time and love into their family unit. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firethefamily/support
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A show dedicated to providing you with inspirational content for Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE). Easy and Actionable tips with all the resources you need to crush your FIRE goals! On the show, we interview amazing guests from the business and finance world. We explore personal finance topics, investing strategies, and wealth-building ideas. To be part of the show or ask a question send me an email at questions@inspiretofire.com
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Today Cam has a chat to a FIRE pioneer Dean who managed to retire at age 40 easily with a few wise decisions. We probe his journey and how his family, also of five, managed to retire so early while living an amazing lifestyle. Dean shares how it started and that everyone with a little discipline, and the right strategy, can do it too. The FamilyOnFIRE.com.au Cam and Trish, parents to three kids. Our family is on the road to F.I.R.E and it is one very exciting ride. We can’t WAIT to share it ...
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14. #1 Way to Choose the Best Medication for You. Dr. Ina Liko, Director of Clinical Pharmacogenomics Operations at RxGenomix Writes the Script on: Pharmacogenomics
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Ready to feel financially confident? Let's have a conversation: https://calendly.com/melissamyers/welcome What's your favorite pizza!? What does that have to do with Dr. Ina Liko? Dive deep with us as she dishes out the deets for us. Welcome! Dr. Ina Liko received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago where she was …
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10. Are shares the best path to FIRE?
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Within the Australian Financial Independence community, shares have always been a popular asset. With a bit of research, it’s easy to understand why – they’re easy to manage, they don’t require debt, and most people can get started with minimal funds. This raises the question: is investing in shares the best way to reach FIRE? In this episode, Dave…
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13.Break Out of Your Comfort Zone with Massage Therapist, Goddess Wendy Coon
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Let's Chat! https://calendly.com/melissamyers/welcome Hop on our email list: sunkissedandblessed@gmail.com Tips & Tricks: https://linktr.ee/melissamyersgroup Goddess Wendy, a renegade in the massage world, joins us today! With over 28 years of experience, Wendy brings a unique blend of massage therapy, holistic healing, and a passion for financial …
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12. Ask Dr. Pamela (Wong) Wiltfang: Can minimalist living truly lead to a better financial wellbeing?
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Let's have a conversation: https://calendly.com/melissamyers/welcome Pop in to our email list: sunkissedandblessed@gmail.com Purchase Going Rogue! https://goingrogue.askmelissamyers.com/ Dr. Pamela (Wong) Wiltfang graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy and Masters in Public Health from the University of Iowa in 2012. She's been in clinical pharmacy pr…
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11. Mel & Holl: Shut out the noise; Keep the faith; He provides! What is God teaching you in this season?
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AMPLIFY Mastermind Program *NOW Open! Hosted by Melissa Myers email: sunkissedandblessed@gmail.com Subject: AMP Let's chat about joining our Exclusive Mastermind Program for High Caliber Women! Phil 4:6-7 In everything, seek God first. Melissa Myers and Holleigh Urbanik go rogue and chat about their faith. They both value Faith as one of their core…
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For most people on a FIRE journey, frugality is a potent tool in their toolkit. Yes, investing plays a role – but frugality serves a range of key purposes beyond saving. For starters, it can help you unlock money you didn’t even know you were spending. And, perhaps more importantly, it can train you to better manage your finances both pre- and post…
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10. Must Love Tonya: Certified Pet Food Nutrition Specialist, Owner of Must Love Dogs Boutique, Dishes Out How to Help Dogs Live THEIR Ideal Lifestyle
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*Starting SOON* Amplify Mastermind Program: Melissa developed and created this program uniquely for those that are curious to brainstorm ideas, collaborate, and celebrate together to learn how to better lead in your purpose. Email sunkissedandblessed@gmail.com Subject: AMP Ready to feel good about your finances? Let's chat! https://calendly.com/mel…
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9. Trailblazer, Donna Cates, CDFA® CRPC® Dives Deep into Divorce Done Right. "A Man is Not a Financial Plan"
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Let's Have a Conversation: https://calendly.com/melissamyers/welcome Send Us An Email: sunkissedandblessed@gmail.com Tools & Resources: https://linktr.ee/melissamyersgroup Grab a Copy of Going Rogue! https://goingrogue.askmelissamyers.com/ We are all about collaboration over competition on the Going Rogue Money Ministry Podcast. Did you know that M…
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8. How important is housing to FIRE?
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You MIGHT have noticed this, but people in Australia looooooove to talk about property. It’s a surefire conversation-starter if ever you’re struggling to make smalltalk, and the media won’t shut up about it. You’d be forgiven, then, for assuming that home ownership is a lynchpin of any half-decent FIRE strategy. In truth, though, it’s not the only …
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8. Don't settle in life or with your finances! As the CEO of your lifestyle, why disappoint yourself? Stop settling.
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Let's connect: https://calendly.com/melissamyers/welcome Send us an email: sunkissedandblessed@gmail.com Tips & Tricks: https://linktr.ee/melissamyersgroup Purchase your copy of Going Rogue! https://goingrogue.askmelissamyers.com/ Welcome Back! In this episode Holleigh and Melissa share that while goals are good, purpose is better. Curiosity leads …
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7. Introducing: Tammy Cross 'Coach Cross' our Special Guest this week; She lost over 100 pounds and she shares how simple it really can be!
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Let's have a conversation: https://calendly.com/melissamyers/welcome Let us know how you're doing: sunkissedandblessed@gmail.com Helpful Tips & Tricks: https://linktr.ee/melissamyersgroup Buy a copy of Going Rogue! https://goingrogue.askmelissamyers.com/ In this week's episode Holleigh shares the exciting news that she is now a #1 Best Selling, Con…
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You don’t need us to tell you that Covid disrupted a LOT. From the lockdowns, to the obvious health-related dangers, there weren’t many people who were unaffected by its spread. But what has it done for our Financial Independence prospects? For people working towards FIRE before 2020, in what ways did it disrupt their plans? And for those who start…
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6.Special Guest, Michelle L. Steffes CPS, CPLC, AHF, CDT shares information that will transform your perceptions on what it takes to regain control and perform at your optimum potential!
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Chat with the Melissa Myers Group: https://calendly.com/melissamyers/welcome Email us: sunkissedandblessed@gmail.com Helpful Tools: https://linktr.ee/melissamyersgroup Buy Going Rogue!: https://goingrogue.askmelissamyers.com/ Michelle L Steffes possesses over 25 years of leadership experience. She is a Published Thought Leader & Influential Speaker…
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5. How to Prepare for What's Next In Life; Melissa Introduces Sunny Day Fund Strategies to Prepare Before You Need to & Invest in the Best Investment--YOU
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Schedule a call: https://calendly.com/melissamyers/welcome Send us an email: sunkissedandblessed@gmail.com Helpful tools!: https://linktr.ee/melissamyersgroup Buy your copy of Going Rogue! https://goingrogue.askmelissamyers.com/ (All of the proceeds from book sales are gifted to a nonprofit organization) In this episode Melissa and Holleigh chat al…
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6. Passing on the lessons we’ve learned
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Knowledge is a lot like compound interest: the more you accrue, the faster it grows. How, then, can we ensure that others around us, and future generations, are growing their knowledge the right way? And, more importantly, how can we help them to avoid the mistakes we’ve made? In this session, Dave (Strong Money Australia) and Hayden (co-founder of…
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4. Special Guest: Alicia Favata Delta Zeta's Chief Advancement Officer, Passionate about helping others realize their philanthropic potential and ensure their values align for a fulfilling experience
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Let's have a conversation: https://calendly.com/melissamyers/welcome Send us an email: sunkissedandblessed@gmail.com Helpful tools: https://linktr.ee/melissamyersgroup Grab a copy of Going Rogue! https://goingrogue.askmelissamyers.com/ Visit: https://www.deltazeta.org/ Stay tuned for upcoming National Convention in April of 2024 in Pittsburg and Ka…
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3. ***Special Guest Interview: Alana - Alana Adventures
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Connect with Alana on Facebook: Alana Adventures Send her an email: alanagrdh@hotmail.com Coming Soon: Alana's website *** Melissa Myers and Holleigh Urbanik welcome special guest, Alana to the podcast. Alana goes rogue and travels SOLO and she shares some of her new and exciting events coming up. Alana shares some of her favorite delicacies to try…
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2. Values, Practicing Gratitude, Discovering Purpose, & Confidence
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Let's have a conversation: https://calendly.com/melissamyers/welcome Send us an Email: sunkissedandblessed@gmail.com Helpful Tools: https://linktr.ee/melissamyersgroup Purchase Going Rogue! https://goingrogue.askmelissamyers.com/ Join Melissa and Holleigh as they discuss Melissa's recent venture to take a break from the hassle and enjoy some down t…
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1. Going Rogue, Financial Trendsetters, & Investing in Yourself
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Let's Have a Conversation: https://calendly.com/melissamyers/welcome Send us an Email: sunkissedandblessed@gmail.com Helpful Tools: https://linktr.ee/melissamyersgroup Purchase Going Rogue!: https://goingrogue.askmelissamyers.com/ Holleigh and Melissa go rogue as they discuss the debut of Financial Trendsetters in which, Holleigh is a contributing …
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5. Choosing work for income vs enjoyment
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One of the greatest joys of FIRE are these two hyphenated words: “work-optional”. The freedom to choose whether to work, and what to work on, is a key motivator for many FIRE-seekers. In the meantime, though, there’s little that’s work-optional about the journey towards FIRE. For anyone who aims to reach Financial Independence, paid employment is a…
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Does thinking about money cause unnecessary stress in your life? Are you tired of feeling anxious, guilty or embarrassed about your financial situation? Has fear of being judged, or perhaps, being taken advantage of, ever held you back from sharing your financial accomplishments? Do you struggle with impostor syndrome and feel like you should know …
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4. Balancing future goals with current desires
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“I’m saving for a home deposit right now, but my friends just invited me to a bottomless brunch. I know that every dollar counts, but I don’t want to miss a morning with my friends. What should I do?” For many everyday Aussies, tradeoffs like this are not uncommon. But for anyone on a journey towards FIRE, they’re a regular part of life. While it m…
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3. How different mindsets affect your money habits
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In the realm of money psychology, different mindsets can affect the way we spend, save, and invest. Two of the most relevant mindsets for FIRE are scarcity and abundance. To strip them down to their scaffolding: a scarcity mindset can help you save, but make you worry. An abundance mindset leads you to look at the biggest expenses, and not worry so…
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2. How to deal with financial surprises and setbacks
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The road to FIRE is seldom a straight line. Between job losses, home repairs, medical issues, and other unwelcome surprises, our best laid FIRE plans can easily come derailed. Fortunately, as with most aspects of FIRE, it’s possible to prepare for financial hardship. In doing so, you can mitigate its impact on your FIRE progress. In this session, D…
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1. Questions on money, freedom, and a FIRE’d lifestyle
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The quest for FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) requires planning, discipline, and structured money management. It’s no surprise, then, that most FIRE-craving people focus on these topics (or aspects of them). Even so, a sound FIRE strategy doesn’t begin and end with saving, budgeting and investing. Our goals once FIRE’d, and our sense of…
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0. Welcome to the Aussie FIRE podcast
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Welcome to Aussie FIRE, the podcast designed to educate and inspire you towards a better future! This podcast evolved from an audiobook of the same name, and explores the path to FIRE – Financial Independence, Retire Early. If you want to level up your FIRE game without being overwhelmed by jargon, this is the show for you. In our introductory epis…
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The Aussie FIRE Audiobook | Conclusion
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Congratulations! You've made it to the final chapter of our original Aussie FIRE audiobook. In each chapter, we've covered a different step in the journey towards Financial Independence. Now that we've reached the end of the book, we wanted to reflect on everything we've covered. That way, you can extract the key points from Aussie FIRE in one easy…
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From budgeting to ETFs, this audiobook has covered a range of routes to reach FIRE. However, beyond earning, saving, and investing, there are non-monetary tools that can propel you closer to your goal. And in this chapter, we're going to explore what they are, and how they can help you. Join Michelle from Frugality & Freedom as she details the non-…
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Chapter 23: Build financial resilience
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For many, reaching FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) is a best case scenario. However, it's even more important to prepare for WORST case scenarios. Investments can crash, interest rates can change, disaster can strike – and without a capacity to adapt, your FIRE could be extinguished. Luckily, that's what this chapter is all about. Join S…
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In the last chapter, we covered how to choose your FIREstyle. By "FIREstyle", we mean the type of life you'd like to live once you've retired early. This time, we're forging further into our FIRE futures to assess what life will look like on a day-to-day basis. In this chapter, Dave Gow from Strong Money Australia gives you a glimpse into your life…
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Much of this audiobook has focused on the path to FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). So far, though, there's a crucial question we haven't asked: "What will you do once you reach it?" To many listeners, this might seem like a textbook definition of a champagne problem. But by asking yourself this question now, you'll arm yourself with a p…
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Chapter 20: Property investing meets FIRE
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There's an old joke that's been kicking around for the past decade or so: "If you're struggling to make conversation with an adult Aussie, ask them for their thoughts on the housing market." Real estate can be a fraught topic in Australia - not least of all because it's so expensive. In fact, there's been a growing assumption that the only people w…
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Chapter 19: Fuel for the FIRE - Leverage
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First off, we want to make something clear: debt and leverage can be a slippery slope. Many people in our community either avoid debt like the plague, or see it as a demon to slay. In fact, badly managed debt can scuttle even the surest of FIRE plans. However, as we've said before, not all debt is created equal. While debt and leverage can sap our …
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Chapter 18: International investing for Aussies
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We Aussies love to travel abroad. More than half of us have passports, which makes us one of the world's more globe-trotting nations. If you're investing, though, you shouldn't confine that global outlook to the airport. Your portfolio could also benefit from some international love. In this chapter, Ms. FieryIce from Two to FIRE delves into the be…
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Chapter 17: Superannuation and FIRE
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Often, the FIRE community focuses on the more eye-catching routes to early retirement - shares, ETFs, real estate, budgeting. However, superannuation can also play a pivotal role in lighting your FIRE. Sure, it may not factor much into the "Early" part of "Financial Independence Retire Early". But as part of nuanced strategy, it can serve as a bulw…
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Chapter 16: Optimise your portfolio
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At Aussie FIRE, we believe that investing regularly in low-cost ETFs will trump endless research. Forget an encyclopaedic market knowledge, or a deep grasp of macroeconomics; the secret ingredient is consistency. Even so, there are some investors who may want to ensure their assets run as a well-oiled machine. This is where portfolio optimisation c…
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Have you read many early retirement success stories lately? Chances are, most of them featured investors who were too young to have used a cassette tape non-ironically. And don't get us wrong – anyone who can retire before their joints start to creak has our undying respect. However, given the tenor of these case studies, you'd be forgiven for thin…
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If you search online for FIRE resources, you'll likely find a slew of articles targeted at singles or couples. In contrast, the idea of reaching FIRE with children seldom rates a mention. Is it because kids simply cost too much to fit into a FIRE framework? In this chapter, we hear from Ms. FireMum on that very question. If her name hasn't already …
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Chapter 13: Learn to play the long game
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The Financial Independence Retire Early movement benefits from a long-term mindset. For many investors, this equates to concepts like time in the market, dollar-cost averaging, and militant budgeting. And, yes, there's a time and place for all three of these strategies. However, by only focusing on the numbers, we skip a crucial truth: we're only h…
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Chapter 12b: Diversifying with other assets
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In our last chapter, we detailed why shares and index-tracking funds have historically been so popular with the FIRE community. However, there's more than one way to start FIRE. By learning about the full spectrum of assets, you can make the right FIRE choices for your goals. That's why Captain FI spends this chapter diving into the variety of weal…
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There are a slew of different ways to reach Financial Independence and Retire Early. However, there's one method that stands tall above the others in terms of FIRE popularity. And that method is shares investing. While other assets classes have always enjoyed FI representation, FIREbugs have historically clustered around shares like moths around a,…
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Chapter 11: Why you should invest ASAP
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Within the long-term investing community, the phrase "time in the market beats timing the market" is something of a motto. In this chapter, you'll find out why. Join Kate Campbell from Rask as she explores the benefits of getting started early with investing. These include the magic of compound interest, the power of making mistakes (sooner rather …
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Chapter 10: Prepare for emergencies
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Sometimes, despite our best efforts, life can get in the way of our FIRE plans. Unwelcome surprises can place demands on our finances, and if we aren't prepared, our investments can take a hit. That's why, in any Financial Independence journey, it pays to be ready for emergencies. In this chapter, Latestarterfire helps you determine the amount you'…
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"Work smart, not hard" is a philosophy that's applicable to countless areas of life. Perhaps nowhere is this truer than in the quest for FIRE. Don't believe us? Ask Aussie Firebug - a man so FIRE-y he has "fire" in his name. And you'd better believe he brings the FIRE to this chapter...because he does. In this next instalment of Aussie FIRE, the ma…
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In the last chapter, we covered the easy wins to be found on the journey towards FIRE. However, to really progress towards our goals, we need to assess our spending behaviour, budgeting habits, and relationship with money. The good news is: it's not as painful as it sounds. In this chapter, Kara from The Flawed Consumer explores how you can make me…
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There's no hack, secret formula, or "one weird trick" that can propel any of us to financial freedom. Even so, many well-meaning resources out there have a habit of overcomplicating FIRE. While achieving FIRE does require structure and discipline, there are also easy wins to be had along the way. That's why Miss Balance from All About Balance has s…
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Chapter 6: Focus on savings before earnings
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There are an array of factors that contribute to a solid FIRE strategy. Arguably, though, none are more important than saving. Sure, increasing your salary can give you more money to work with. However, if you don't form savings habits, your earnings may not bring you closer to your FIRE goal. In this chapter, Aussie Firebug explores some of the mo…
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Chapter 5: Get perspective - A tale of two spenders
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What happens when you spend an extra $27.50 a day? You lose $10,000 a year in savings. That's what Mrs Hack from Sustainable Living has set out to explore in this chapter. Join us as we follow the lives of two people - one who spends, and one who saves. On the surface, their circumstances and daily routines don't look all that different. But thanks…
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Chapter 4: Dealing with debt emergencies
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When left unchecked, debt can pose a real problem to Financial Independence. Poor credit scores, insecurity, and even debt collectors can become a reality before you know it. Even so, debt emergencies don't need to spell the end of your FIRE dreams. With a structured approach and some budgeting know-how, you can extinguish your debt fire and focus …
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Chapter 3: The Debt Dilemma. Pay it off or invest?
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In a perfect world, you’d have enough money to pay off your debt and invest at the same time. However, the world is rarely perfect - especially where our finances are concerned. Sometimes, we need to make tough decisions about what to prioritise in our personal budgets. In this chapter, Ms FireMum from A Family on FIRE breaks down the different typ…
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