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How and Where to Win Competitions in Australia: How we win thousands each year and you can too. The post Where are the Best Aussie Giveaways and Competitions? appeared first on The Thrifty Issue.
Good morning, internet friends!! Hope you had a good rest and are ready for some financial goodness! I don’t have any money to give away today sadly, but I do have the next best thing per Benjamin Franklin: a book! After all, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest!” I think he would be keen on this type of book too, considering how he was the O.G. of early retirement. “Retire By 30” How to Build Wealth, Gain Freedom, and Live Life on Your Own Terms It comes from fellow friend and podcaster, Cody Berman, who not only has the coolest mom ever (Hi Ruth!), but has also figured out how to hack life, by way of his finances, much earlier than anyone I know. Myself especially! His book on this just came out TODAY, and I’ve got three copies to give away if it sounds like something you’re interested in. More from his website: ******* “If you want to reach Financial Independence faster than most people think possible, this book is for you. It doesn’t matter if you’re 18 or 58. The principles work at any age. Retire By 30 breaks financial independence into a clear, step-by-step system. You’ll learn how to define your retirement number, optimize your biggest expenses, grow your income, and invest with confidence using a simple order of operations. The goal isn’t extreme frugality or risky bets. It’s building wealth through repeatable systems that give you control over your time. You don’t have to do everything — but if you implement even a few strategies, you can put yourself years ahead of your peers.” ******* The italicizing and bolding up there is my own because it’s an important piece!! This stuff doesn’t happen overnight, but by starting little habits NOW it’ll exponentially increase your wealth with each passing month – even if you never do another thing. And I’m glad he mentions that you can start on this *no matter your age* too because you really can! Don’t mind that click bait title of the book! I actually didn’t start paying attention to my own money until I was almost 30. And it took about 10 years or so of really focusing to feel comfortable enough and knowing that I was going to be set. Similar to others too from what I’ve heard – 10 years seems to be a magical number if you get to hustling and stick with it. The time is going to pass anyways, you might as well have something to show for it! If you’re interested in the book, answer the following question down below in the comments or via email if that’s where you’re reading this and you’ll be entered to win one of the 3 copies: At what age do you think you’ll actually retire at?! I’ll go first… I (tried) retiring at 42, but that only lasted a few months haha… Now if we’re using “financial freedom” interchangeably here, then I was just under 40
There’s a new retirement book that’s worthy of your attention, and it’s being released TODAY. I received an advance copy of Dana Anspach’s new book, “Living Off Your Acorns – Your Guide To The Four Phases of Retirement” (Amazon Affiliate link), and am excited to share what’s inside. A quote from the back cover is a great summary of the book: “Grounded, practical, and refreshingly human, Living Off Your Acorns shows you how to transform […]
I chat to Matt Raad from the eBusiness Institute to get an update on the current state of online business, and ask whether AI has destroyed the business model or is it still a valid strategy to reach financial independence? The post Podcast #69 – Is online business still worth it in 2026? first appeared on Captain FI.
Helping young students stay organized can be challenging as they begin balancing homework, reading assignments and classroom responsibilities. The right planner can be an effective tool in keeping students on track and helping them build organization skills from an early age. Why Elementary Students Benefit From Using Planners A well-designed planner can helpKeep Reading The Best Student Planners for Elementary Schools was originally published on WhatMommyDoes.com
You’re earning good money, managing a full career, and probably handling more than your fair share at home too. You’re saving, contributing to your 401(k), and have a general sense that you should have a financial plan. You just haven’t gotten around to figuring out what that actually means. Most people don’t know what a financial plan is, and the financial industry hasn’t done a great job of making it clear. Some people picture a […]
Monday mornings at the beach are a favorite guilty pleasure. This morning the surf report predicted a 2-3 foot swell at my local break, so I dropped my son off at school for an early class, loaded up the car and headed over. The only other person in the water was a friendly crane operator I’d met in the lineup a couple of months back, a regular with irregular hours. As we surveyed what looked […]
So here’s something you don’t hear every day. A bankrupt airline that most Americans loved to complain about shut down at 3 AM on May 2, 2026, and within hours, a 32-year-old TikTocker had rallied hundreds of millions of dollars in pledges to bring it back from the dead! What in the actual F! This is Wild. Look, I know Spirit Airlines was never exactly the Four Seasons at 35,000 feet. People totally dogged on […]
These easy summer dessert are the perfect way to cool down after dinner. From fruity popsicles to cool gelato cakes and pavlovas, these tasty recipes will delight the whole family! As an Italian, I’m always down for a scoop (or 3!) of gelato. But I love having a handful of refreshing summer dessert recipes on… The post 21 Summer Dessert Recipes Perfect For A BBQ or A Party appeared first on Gathering Dreams.
The month of April 2026 is another month of dividend income landing in my accounts. Due to becoming debt free, I changed my pay myself model. Starting the beginning of August 2021, I am paying myself 30%, just like before. This will now consist of 24% […]
The Fed (formally known as the Federal Reserve System) is the US central bank and largely controls monetary policy. The Fed regulates commercial banks and is responsible for conducting monetary policy to achieve its dual goals of full or maximum employment and stable prices, meaning low inflation. Investors need to pay attention to the Fed. The Fed’s independence remains essential to the Federal Open Meeting Committee (FOMC), despite President Trump’s urging the reduction of interest […]
Here’s the truth most parents avoid until it’s way too late: College is insanely expensive. And not “wow, textbooks are pricey” expensive. I’m talking: Now multiply that by two or three kids. Yikes. The problem is most parents don’t start thinking seriously about college until high school… when the financial runway is already dangerously short. But here’s the good news: You do not need to be rich to prepare well. You just need to start […]
VanEck launched a new Dividend ETF: TDVX – focused on dividend stocks outside of the US. Is this the TDIV alternative you have been looking for? The post Best Ex-US UCITS Dividend ETF? Diversify Away from the US with VanEck’s new TDVX appeared first on European Dividend Growth Investor.