Now that travel is starting to get back to normal in most of the world, what better time to speak about our future travel plans? We have been in the travel industry for a collective of 11 years, so I'd like to think we are qualified to provide our frugal travel tips. We have 8 topics and multiple tips surrounding them.  Connect with us:Website: www.firedownunder.comTwitter: @FIRE_DownUnderInstagram: @FIRE_DownUnderYouTube: FIRE Down UnderResources:Portfolio Tracking: SHARESIGHTMatch Betting Side Hustle: BONUS BANKInvestment Broker: PEARLERSubscribe 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.*

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.comTwitter: @FIRE_DownUnderInstagram: @FIRE_DownUnderYouTube: FIRE Down UnderResources:Portfolio Tracking: SHARESIGHTMatch Betting Side Hustle: BONUS BANKInvestment Broker: PEARLERSubscribe 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.*

This episode we share our story of joining bank accounts, the research we conducted and the questions we wish we knew to ask each other before going ahead with the big change.We will dive into how we brought up the finance conversation, how we would do it now and also how to bring up FIRE with your significant other.And of course we discuss the 7 questions we think you should ask yourself and your partner before joining bank accounts, and why we think they are important.Connect with us:Website: www.firedownunder.comTwitter: @FIRE_DownUnderInstagram: @FIRE_DownUnderYouTube: FIRE Down UnderResources:Portfolio Tracking: SHARESIGHTMatch Betting Side Hustle: BONUS BANKInvestment Broker: PEARLERSubscribe 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.*

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.comTwitter: @FIRE_DownUnderInstagram: @FIRE_DownUnderYouTube: FIRE Down UnderResources:Portfolio Tracking: SHARESIGHTMatch Betting Side Hustle: BONUS BANKInvestment Broker: PEARLERSubscribe 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.*

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 BankHouse Sitting: MindaHomeFreelance clients: Upwork & Fiverr One off Tasks: AirTaskerConnect with us:Website: www.firedownunder.comTwitter: @FIRE_DownUnderInstagram: @FIRE_DownUnderYouTube: FIRE Down UnderResources:Portfolio Tracking: SHARESIGHTMatch Betting Side Hustle: BONUS BANKInvestment Broker: PEARLERSubscribe 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.*

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.comTwitter: @FIRE_DownUnderInstagram: @FIRE_DownUnderYouTube: FIRE Down UnderResources:Portfolio Tracking: SHARESIGHTMatch Betting Side Hustle: BONUS BANKInvestment Broker: PEARLERSubscribe 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.*

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.comTwitter: @FIRE_DownUnderInstagram: @FIRE_DownUnderYouTube: FIRE Down UnderResources:Portfolio Tracking: SHARESIGHTMatch Betting Side Hustle: BONUS BANKInvestment Broker: PEARLERSubscribe 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.*

Today we are talking about all things FIRE! Financial Independence Retire EarlyWhat 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.comTwitter: @FIRE_DownUnderInstagram: @FIRE_DownUnderYouTube: FIRE Down UnderResources:Portfolio Tracking: SHARESIGHTMatch Betting Side Hustle: BONUS BANKInvestment Broker: PEARLERSubscribe 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.*

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.comTwitter: @FIRE_DownUnderInstagram: @FIRE_DownUnderYouTube: FIRE Down UnderResources:Portfolio Tracking: SHARESIGHTMatch Betting Side Hustle: BONUS BANKInvestment Broker: PEARLERSubscribe 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.*