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Aussie FIRE eBook & Podcast

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Aussie FIRE investing mistakes we've made

Investing mistakes we've made (and what we've...

Investing mistakes we've made (and what we've learned) | Aussie FIRE

2024-11-04

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6 min read

Investing mistakes we've made (and what we've learned) | Aus...

In this episode of Aussie FIRE, Dave and Hayden recap some of their biggest investing mistakes and their key takeaways. ...

2024-11-04

6 min read

Singles vs couples: which is better for FI? |...

Singles vs couples: which is better for FI? | Aussie FIRE

Dave and Hayden, Aussie FIRE

2024-10-09

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7 min read

Singles vs couples: which is better for FI? | Aussie FIRE

Who has the edge in reaching Financial Independence: singles or couples? Hayden and Dave dive into the potential pros an...

Dave and Hayden, Aussie FIRE

2024-10-09

7 min read

Debt recycling: what is it and who can benefi...

Debt recycling: what is it and who can benefit from it? | Aussie FIRE

Dave and Hayden, Aussie FIRE

2024-09-09

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10 min read

Debt recycling: what is it and who can benefit from it? | Au...

Debt recycling is a topic that seems to generate passionate responses and sometimes even fear. This Aussie FIRE session ...

Dave and Hayden, Aussie FIRE

2024-09-09

10 min read

Financial Independence

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November Investing Q&A with Strong Money Aust...

November Investing Q&A with Strong Money Australia

Dave Gow, Strong Money Australia

2024-10-30

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8 min read

November Investing Q&A with Strong Money Australia

In the immortal and slightly rephrased words of Montell Jordan: "This is Gow we do it". And by "it", we mean "a much-lov...

Dave Gow, Strong Money Australia

2024-10-30

8 min read

Capital growth vs income: which is better for...

Capital growth vs income: which is better for Financial Independence?

Kurt Walkom

2024-10-04

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7 min read

Capital growth vs income: which is better for Financial Inde...

In the quest for Financial Independence, investors often like to compare capital growth vs income. In this article, we b...

Kurt Walkom

2024-10-04

7 min read

Location or size: which is more valuable in a...

Location or size: which is more valuable in a property?

Oyelola Oyetunji

2024-10-03

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7 min read

Location or size: which is more valuable in a property?

Location or size – which matters more? We explore how each factor impacts property value and what to consider when makin...

Oyelola Oyetunji

2024-10-03

7 min read

Long Term Investing

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REITs vs property: how different are the two?

Oyelola Oyetunji

2024-10-23

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10 min read

REITs vs property: how different are the two?

What’s the best way to invest in real estate? Explore the key differences between REITs and direct property to weigh up ...

Oyelola Oyetunji

2024-10-23

10 min read

"How do I make long-term investing less borin...

"How do I make long-term investing less boring?" | Get Rich Slow Club

Tash and Ana, Get Rich Slow Club

2024-10-23

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6 min read

"How do I make long-term investing less boring?" | Get Rich ...

Long-term investing can feel like watching paint dry, but it doesn't have to. In this episode, Tash and Ana explore how ...

Tash and Ana, Get Rich Slow Club

2024-10-23

6 min read

Fixed term deposits vs gold: how should I com...

Fixed term deposits vs gold: how should I compare the two options?

Oyelola Oyetunji

2024-10-03

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8 min read

Fixed term deposits vs gold: how should I compare the two op...

Fixed term deposits or gold? Learn how they compare in risk, returns, and inflation protection, and how they fit into a ...

Oyelola Oyetunji

2024-10-03

8 min read

First Time Investors

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How to start investing with $5 | Get Rich Slo...

How to start investing with $5 | Get Rich Slow Club

Tash and Ana, Get Rich Slow Club

2024-10-16

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5 min read

How to start investing with $5 | Get Rich Slow Club

Tash and Ana explore how micro-investing allows beginners to start small, build confidence, and learn the basics of inve...

Tash and Ana, Get Rich Slow Club

2024-10-16

5 min read

What is a margin call, and how can it affect ...

What is a margin call, and how can it affect investors? | Definitions for invest...

Oyelola Oyetunji

2024-09-19

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8 min read

What is a margin call, and how can it affect investors? | De...

What happens during a margin call? Here’s what you need to know, how to manage the risks and keep your investing strateg...

Oyelola Oyetunji

2024-09-19

8 min read

What is contrarian investing, and how does it...

What is contrarian investing, and how does it work?

Nick Nicolaides

2024-09-09

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5 min read

What is contrarian investing, and how does it work?

It may not align with Pearler's philosophy, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't learn about it. Discover the ins and out...

Nick Nicolaides

2024-09-09

5 min read

Shares & Crypto

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Why is mining such a big industry in Australi...

Why is mining such a big industry in Australia?

Oyelola Oyetunji

2024-10-16

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8 min read

Why is mining such a big industry in Australia?

Join us as we explore why Australia’s mining industry is such a powerhouse, and how it influences the economy.

Oyelola Oyetunji

2024-10-16

8 min read

Why is banking such a big industry in Austral...

Why is banking such a big industry in Australia?

Oyelola Oyetunji

2024-10-11

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8 min read

Why is banking such a big industry in Australia?

Why is the banking industry in Australia so powerful? Discover how history, regulation, and market trends have shaped it...

Oyelola Oyetunji

2024-10-11

8 min read

Why have Nvidia shares grown in value so quic...

Why have Nvidia shares grown in value so quickly?

Cathy Sun

2024-10-03

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7 min read

Why have Nvidia shares grown in value so quickly?

The last 18 months have been fairly momentous for Nvidia's share price, so we're diving into why the tech giant has grow...

Cathy Sun

2024-10-03

7 min read

Ethical Investing

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How might climate change impact long-term inv...

How might climate change impact long-term investing?

Oyelola Oyetunji

2024-02-04

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4 min read

How might climate change impact long-term investing?

Have you found yourself wondering how climate change might impact long-term investing? This article explores the differe...

Oyelola Oyetunji

2024-02-04

4 min read

Where do you stand on ethical or ESG investin...

Where do you stand on ethical or ESG investing? feat. Nick from Pearler | Get Ri...

Tash and Ana, Get Rich Slow Club

2024-02-08

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6 min read

Where do you stand on ethical or ESG investing? feat. Nick f...

In this Get Rich Slow Club episode, Pearler founder and CEO Nick Nicolaides is back to unpack trends and general views o...

Tash and Ana, Get Rich Slow Club

2024-02-08

6 min read

How investors can learn about what they're in...

How investors can learn about what they're investing in

Nick Nicolaides

2024-01-29

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4 min read

How investors can learn about what they're investing in

An increasing number of investors want to know what their funds do with the money they invest. That's why, in this artic...

Nick Nicolaides

2024-01-29

4 min read

Debt

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How long does home loan pre-approval last?

Oyelola Oyetunji

2024-08-09

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8 min read

How long does home loan pre-approval last?

Looking to buy a home? Get the ins and outs of how long home loan pre-approvals last and discover what to do if it expir...

Oyelola Oyetunji

2024-08-09

8 min read

How can I get a lower interest rate on my mor...

How can I get a lower interest rate on my mortgage?

Cathy Sun

2024-07-17

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3 min read

How can I get a lower interest rate on my mortgage?

Hoping to nab a lower interest rate on your mortgage? Here are a few ideas that could help you face less interest on you...

Cathy Sun

2024-07-17

3 min read

How do I get home loan pre-approval?

Oyelola Oyetunji

2024-08-24

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6 min read

How do I get home loan pre-approval?

Here’s what you need to know about home loan pre-approval process. Follow along for step-by-step guidance and insights i...

Oyelola Oyetunji

2024-08-24

6 min read

Portfolios

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What are sector ETFs, and how do they differ ...

What are sector ETFs, and how do they differ to traditional ETFs?

Cathy Sun

2024-10-31

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5 min read

What are sector ETFs, and how do they differ to traditional ...

Sector ETFs allow investors to focus on specific industries. But how do these sector ETFs compare to traditional ETFs, a...

Cathy Sun

2024-10-31

5 min read

How can I minimise currency risk when investi...

How can I minimise currency risk when investing overseas?

Oyelola Oyetunji

2024-10-30

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7 min read

How can I minimise currency risk when investing overseas?

Worried about currency risk when investing overseas? Learn how to protect your portfolio while staying focused on your g...

Oyelola Oyetunji

2024-10-30

7 min read

What's the best way to research thematic ETFs...

What's the best way to research thematic ETFs?

Ana Kresina

2024-10-12

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5 min read

What's the best way to research thematic ETFs?

Learn to research thematic ETFs like a pro, from spotting key trends to evaluating risks and fees for smarter investing.

Ana Kresina

2024-10-12

5 min read

Superannuation

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Why invest in superannuation over ETFs?

Ana Kresina

2024-10-23

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7 min read

Why invest in superannuation over ETFs?

Learn the key benefits and drawbacks of superannuation and ETFs, and work out which investment option could be the right...

Ana Kresina

2024-10-23

7 min read

The history of superannuation: how it became ...

The history of superannuation: how it became a key part of retirement in Austral...

Nick Nicolaides

2024-10-22

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6 min read

The history of superannuation: how it became a key part of r...

Ever been curious about the history of superannuation? In this article, we explore what came before it in Australia, and...

Nick Nicolaides

2024-10-22

6 min read

Should I contribute to my own superannuation ...

Should I contribute to my own superannuation if I'm self-employed?

Cathy Sun

2024-10-09

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6 min read

Should I contribute to my own superannuation if I'm self-emp...

Not sure if superannuation is your best investment option? Learn which factors matter and explore other nest egg alterna...

Cathy Sun

2024-10-09

6 min read

Micro Investing

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How to switch from Pearler Micro to Pearler S...

How to switch from Pearler Micro to Pearler Shares

Nick & Hayden

2024-06-23

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3 min read

How to switch from Pearler Micro to Pearler Shares

Something we get asked a lot is how to shift from Pearler Micro to Pearler Shares. If you’re ready to make the switch, t...

Nick & Hayden

2024-06-23

3 min read

How to Transition from Spaceship to Pearler M...

How to Transition from Spaceship to Pearler Micro

Kurt Walkom

2024-07-27

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5 min read

How to Transition from Spaceship to Pearler Micro

If you'd like to know how to transition from Spaceship to Pearler Micro, this is the article for you.

Kurt Walkom

2024-07-27

5 min read

How to choose between investing in Shares and...

How to choose between investing in Shares and Micro

Nick Nicolaides

2023-11-30

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5 min read

How to choose between investing in Shares and Micro

Wondering how to choose between investing in Shares and Micro? While there's no right or wrong answer, this article lays...

Nick Nicolaides

2023-11-30

5 min read

Budgeting & Personal Finance

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Automatically save a deposit for a first home

How can I automatically save a deposit for my...

How can I automatically save a deposit for my first home?

Kurt Walkom

2024-10-16

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7 min read

How can I automatically save a deposit for my first home?

In this article, we explore how to automatically save a deposit for your first home. Specifically, we focus on two strat...

Kurt Walkom

2024-10-16

7 min read

How much should I have in my emergency fund?

Oyelola Oyetunji

2024-10-09

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7 min read

How much should I have in my emergency fund?

An emergency fund can empower you to protect your finances in a way that suits your lifestyle. Here’s how to decide how ...

Oyelola Oyetunji

2024-10-09

7 min read

How to use Atomic Habits to make you rich (sl...

How to use Atomic Habits to make you rich (slowly) | Get Rich Slow Club

Tash and Ana, Get Rich Slow Club

2024-10-03

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6 min read

How to use Atomic Habits to make you rich (slowly) | Get Ric...

In this episode, learn how the concepts explored in Atomic Habits could build long-term financial success. Read the epis...

Tash and Ana, Get Rich Slow Club

2024-10-03

6 min read

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Location or size: which is more valuable in a...

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Location or size: which is more valuable in a property?

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Long Term Investing

REITs vs property: how different are the two?

REITs vs property: how different are the two?

Oyelola Oyetunji

REITs vs property: how different are the two?

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"How do I make long-term investing less borin...

"How do I make long-term investing less boring?" | Get Rich Slow Club

Tash and Ana, Get Rich Slow Club

"How do I make long-term investing less boring?" | Get Rich ...

Tash and Ana, Get Rich Slow Club

Fixed term deposits vs gold: how should I com...

Fixed term deposits vs gold: how should I compare the two options?

Oyelola Oyetunji

Fixed term deposits vs gold: how should I compare the two op...

Oyelola Oyetunji

First Time Investors

How to start investing with $5 | Get Rich Slo...

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Tash and Ana, Get Rich Slow Club

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