Aussie FIRE | Financial Independence Retire Early

15. Is university worth the money?


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In life, there are various ways to invest. And we’re not only talking about shares versus bonds, or ETFs versus property. In fact, education can offer as much of an investment as any asset.


Many Australians seem to agree; according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, around 32% of Australians hold a bachelors degree. But when you compare the fees to the earning potential, is a uni degree actually worth it?


Full disclosure: Dave and Hayden aren’t the Cosmic Arbiters of What Is & Isn’t “Worth It”. With that said, they do love to discuss effective routes to Financial Independence. It’s through this lens that they discuss the pros and cons of university, from “How much could I earn?”, to “How much would the debt impact me?”, to “Is there an argument for using that extra time to work instead of study?”


Class is officially in session for the University of Aussie FIRE!*


*(In case it’s not clear, this isn’t a real university.)

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Disclaimer

Any advice is general and does not consider your financial situation needs, or objectives, so consider whether it’s appropriate for you. You should also consider seeking professional advice before making any financial decision.


Pearler is an Authorised Representative #1281540 of Sanlam Private Wealth Pty Ltd AFSL #337927. Read the FSG available from https://pearler.com/financial-services-guide


If you are considering any of the products we spoke about during the show, be sure to read the Product Disclosure Statement & Target Market Determination available from the product issuer’s website before deciding.

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