FIRE Down Under

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  • SMART Goals: Why set SMART goals? How to make your goals more achievable?

    Episode 8 we cover SMART goals. We love goals! We revise our goals weekly and keep ourselves accountable to out goals.
    We cover the meaning of SMART goals and why they are so important.
    Goals can be financial, social, personal, fitness, health, intellectual, creative, career and so many more!

    We also talk about how to bring this up with your partner if you think goals will help your relationship or you personally.

    SMART goals can help you achieve your goals, which will then bring your happiness and fulfilment. 

    Connect with us:
    Website: www.firedownunder.com
    Twitter: @FIRE_DownUnder
    Instagram: @FIRE_DownUnder
    YouTube: FIRE Down Under

    Resources:
    Portfolio Tracking: SHARESIGHT
    Match Betting Side Hustle: BONUS BANK
    Investment Broker: PEARLER

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    Thank you for listening!

    *This should not be taken as financial advice. This is for entertainment purposes only. 
    You should do your own research before making decisions about your finances.*

    45 min
  • Keeping up with your finances: Budgets, Expenses, Income & Outgoings Tracking

    Todays episode is about keeping on top of your finances, so they don't get on top of you!
    We want our money to work for us and this is what we have found that has worked for us.

    We cover budgets - 50/30/20, Pay yourself first, cash and the envelope method.
    The importance of tracking your income, expenses and your outgoings.

    Auto Invest is something we start to do with PEARLER in November. If this is something that will work for you - sign up using our link, it helps up greatly!

    Connect with us:
    Website: www.firedownunder.com
    Twitter: @FIRE_DownUnder
    Instagram: @FIRE_DownUnder
    YouTube: FIRE Down Under

    Resources:
    Portfolio Tracking: SHARESIGHT
    Match Betting Side Hustle: BONUS BANK
    Investment Broker: PEARLER

    Subscribe to get notified of future episodes and don't forget to share this one with 2 friends that you think can benefit.
    Thank you for listening!

    *This should not be taken as financial advice. This is for entertainment purposes only. 
    You should do your own research before making decisions about your finances.*

    47 min
  • Side Hustles: Options & How to Begin them

    Side Hustles are certainly not for everyone. We choose to incorporate side hustles into our routine for a bit of variety. Also, some because we are passionate about them.
    We do firstly recommend you focus on you earning potential in your 9-5 job, if you enjoy it. If not - this episode is for you, to help you reach those 7 streams of income!

    Ramit Sethi's free recourses on how to speak to your boss about a promotion or raise.

    Side Hustle links:
    Surveying: Octopus Group
    Matched Betting: Bonus Bank
    House Sitting: MindaHome
    Freelance clients: Upwork & Fiverr
    One off Tasks: AirTasker

    Connect with us:
    Website: www.firedownunder.com
    Twitter: @FIRE_DownUnder
    Instagram: @FIRE_DownUnder
    YouTube: FIRE Down Under

    Resources:
    Portfolio Tracking: SHARESIGHT
    Match Betting Side Hustle: BONUS BANK
    Investment Broker: PEARLER

    Subscribe to get notified of future episodes and don't forget to share this one with 2 friends that you think can benefit.
    Thank you for listening!

    *This should not be taken as financial advice. This is for entertainment purposes only. 
    You should do your own research before making decisions about your finances.*

    33 min
  • Net Worth: The How to and The Why?

    Net Worth is an important - to us. However, thats not the case to everyone. In today's episode you will find out how we calculate our Net Worth and why.
    A number you don't manage, you can't change."

    Connect with us:
    Website: www.firedownunder.com
    Twitter: @FIRE_DownUnder
    Instagram: @FIRE_DownUnder
    YouTube: FIRE Down Under

    Resources:
    Portfolio Tracking: SHARESIGHT
    Match Betting Side Hustle: BONUS BANK
    Investment Broker: PEARLER

    Subscribe to get notified of future episodes and don't forget to share this one with 2 friends that you think can benefit.
    Thank you for listening!

    *This should not be taken as financial advice. This is for entertainment purposes only. 
    You should do your own research before making decisions about your finances.*

    14 min
  • Investing 101: Exploring ETFs, LICs, REITs, Dividends, Portfolio Tracking & More

    Today we are diving into the scary world of investing - once you know what is happening it’s not actually that scary, but it can be with all of the technical terms and abbreviations. We are here to simplify it for you!
    How to start investing? What is an ETF? What is an LIC? REITs? Dividends? Franked dividends? Bonds? Just a bit lost with it all? Exploring different ways to invest and brokers, as well as Portfolio Tracking.

    Connect with us:
    Website: www.firedownunder.com
    Twitter: @FIRE_DownUnder
    Instagram: @FIRE_DownUnder
    YouTube: FIRE Down Under

    Resources:
    Portfolio Tracking: SHARESIGHT
    Match Betting Side Hustle: BONUS BANK
    Investment Broker: PEARLER

    Subscribe to get notified of future episodes and don't forget to share this one with 2 friends that you think can benefit.
    Thank you for listening!

    *This should not be taken as financial advice. This is for entertainment purposes only. 
    You should do your own research before making decisions about your finances.*

    54 min
  • F.I.R.E 101: The What, Who & How To Retire Early

    Today we are talking about all things FIRE! Financial Independence Retire Early
    What is FIRE? Who is it for? How do we reach FI? 4% rule. Different types of FIRE. What is FIRE for us? How to start?

    Connect with us:
    Website: www.firedownunder.com
    Twitter: @FIRE_DownUnder
    Instagram: @FIRE_DownUnder
    YouTube: FIRE Down Under

    Resources:
    Portfolio Tracking: SHARESIGHT
    Match Betting Side Hustle: BONUS BANK
    Investment Broker: PEARLER

    Subscribe to get notified of future episodes and don't forget to share this one with 2 friends that you think can benefit.
    Thank you for listening!

    *This should not be taken as financial advice. This is for entertainment purposes only. 
    You should do your own research before making decisions about your finances.*

    31 min
  • Welcome To The FIRE Down Under Podcast!

    Welcome to the very first episode of FIRE Down Under.

    Never heard of FIRE before? Well you are in for a treat! Financial Independence Retire Early.
    Episode 1 we'll be introducing ourselves and sharing a bit about our  financial past.
    You'll also find out what this podcast series will be about, and what we have in store for future episodes, including how we went from being in debt to having over $120k invested in the ASX.

    Connect with us:
    Website: www.firedownunder.com
    Twitter: @FIRE_DownUnder
    Instagram: @FIRE_DownUnder
    YouTube: FIRE Down Under

    Resources:
    Portfolio Tracking: SHARESIGHT
    Match Betting Side Hustle: BONUS BANK
    Investment Broker: PEARLER

    Subscribe to get notified of future episodes and don't forget to share this one with 2 friends that you think can benefit.
    Thank you for listening!

    *This should not be taken as financial advice. This is for entertainment purposes only. 
    You should do your own research before making decisions about your finances.*

    15 min

About FIRE Down Under

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Welcome to the FIRE Down Under podcast.We're Mr & Mrs FDU, a young Aussie couple on our journey to financial freedom. Here we'll post all the lessons we've learnt, featuring episodes with special…