In this episode, Michael adds another chapter to his original episodes released back in 2019 on income.  He reviews various additional methods of potential ways to increase your income, including some of the recent methods being adopted by some members of the FIRE community.  Some of these methods are extreme, so please do your own research and take your own circumstances into account before pursuing any of these.

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In this episode, Michael introduces the 20:20 rule.  A simple concept that is a great starting point for anyone new to the FIRE movement.  He also gives some quick starting points on how to reduce expenses and increase income.

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In this episode, Michael discusses some strategies around how he and his family grocery shop.  He mentions some of the traps that he see's when shopping for food and shares some tips on how you can reduce your grocery bill.

In this episode, Michael discusses everything solar panels related!  He goes through his own experience of having solar panels installed 12 months ago and lists the pro's and con's of installing solar panels.  Solar panels can be a great investment, but what factors should you consider before installing solar panels?  Michael looks to answer these questions in this episode.

In this episode, Michael is interviewed by Joshua from The Art of Money and Communication Podcast.  The interview covers various aspects, from trying to FIRE with children, embracing FIRE in a high inflation environment, discussing other FIRE influences and discussing some of the core aspects of FIRE - such as being uncomfortable and compounding your ability to earn, save and reduce expenses.

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In this episode, Michael interviews Joshua from The Art of Money & Communication Podcast.

Joshua is originally from Wales and now living in London.  He is an Opera Singer and has been pursing FIRE for a number of years.

Michael & Joshua talk about a range of FIRE topics, from happiness in your career, trying to FIRE in the arts industry, following a simple investment strategy, how to decide to a job, to getting your partner onboard with FIRE. 

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In this episode, Michael responses to a listener email.  The email asked Michael why he doesn't look to apply more moderation and consistency to his FI journey.  Michael responses by talking about the elephant in the room - that FIRE is extreme and that to make it work long term, it often needs to be done in phases.

In this episode, Michael talks with Laura Mansbridge, a mortgage broker based in Limerick.    Michael and Laura talk everything mortgages, including mortgages for first time buyers, equity release, buying property through a company and a pension, advantages of using a mortgage broker and associated costs.

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Disclaimer: Information in this episode is for education purposes only.  When it comes to mortgages, all situations are different.  Please consult your own mortgage broker or contact Laura directly to answer any specific questions.

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In this episode, Michael covers the second part of his 12 FIRE rules. In part two, he covers his 5 rules related to income and investing. Michael shares his advise around why income is the most important FIRE attribute, the importance of an emergency fund, why keeping investing simple is the best approach and that average market returns are OK!

In this episode, Michael covers his 12 FIRE rules.  In part one, he covers his 7 rules related to managing expenses.  Since 2018, Michael has actually decreased his annual expenses, even with rising inflation.  He lists his 7 rules related to how his family have reduced expenses overtime.