FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) in Australia: Is It Worth the Hype?

One of the biggest ‘movements’ in finance is the FIRE concept. You work hard, you save even harder and you retire early. Does it work? Does it pay off? Does it even make sense?

One of the biggest ‘movements’ in finance is the FIRE concept. You work hard, you save even harder and you retire early. Does it work? Does it pay off? Does it even make sense?

James Gerrard of www.financialadviser.com.au joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode.

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In today’s show we cover:

*Facing FIRE - It’s a neat acronym, but is it for real?

*Insurance - The unavoidable cost that may have to come first

*Property versus super

*Negative gearing - Did getting rid of it in NZ really hurt the market?

One of the biggest ‘movements’ in finance is the FIRE concept. You work hard, you save even harder and you retire early. Does it work? Does it pay off? Does it even make sense?
James Gerrard of <a href="http://www.financialadviser.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.financialadviser.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1723611210775000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0jazqS3V1Bx7Y5M_F8-z0v">www.financialadviser.com.au</a> joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode.
------ In today’s show we cover:
*Facing FIRE - It’s a neat acronym, but is it for real?
*Insurance - The unavoidable cost that may have to come first
*Property versus super
*Negative gearing - Did getting rid of it in NZ really hurt the market?

The Money Puzzle covers all the important property, business, money and finance news. 

With two episodes published every week, The Australian’s Wealth Editor James Kirby, along with business, property and finance experts share insights and information that you will use on your wealth building journey.

Submit your questions on all things property, business and finance here - themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au

The Money Puzzle covers all the important property, business, money and finance news. 
With two episodes published every week, The Australian’s Wealth Editor James Kirby, along with business, property and finance experts share insights and information that you will use on your wealth building journey.
Submit your questions on all things property, business and finance here - <a href="mailto:themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au">themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au</a>

The Australian’s Money Puzzle covers all important finance and property topics.

The Money Puzzle, with James Kirby

The Australian’s Money Puzzle covers all the important finance and property topics.

FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) - Does it work?

Managing $120 Billion in Superannuation: Inside the Mind of Hostplus CIO Sam Sicilia

Anyone with an investment portfolio has experienced stress: But what if you had nearly two million people depending on your investment skills to manage their retirement money?

Anyone with an investment portfolio has experienced stress: But what if you had nearly two million people depending on your investment skills to manage their retirement money? And what if you created your own pressure because your $120 bn fund has been the top super fund in Australia for a decade? It's time to talk to Sam Sicilia, chief investment officer at Hostplus.

Sam Sicilia, chief investment officer at Hostplus joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode 

In this episode, we cover:
Why you can't invest the same way as a big fund
Super's new challenge - managing your money after you retire
The dilemma posed by ESG for retirement managers 
 Your super fund is an 'active' manager - can they beat a passive approach?

Anyone with an investment portfolio has experienced stress: But what if you had nearly two million people depending on your investment skills to manage their retirement money? And what if you created your own pressure because your $120 bn fund has been the top super fund in Australia for a decade? It's time to talk to Sam Sicilia, chief investment officer at Hostplus.
Sam Sicilia, chief investment officer at Hostplus joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode 
In this episode, we cover:
<ul>
<li>Why you can't invest the same way as a big fund</li>
<li>Super's new challenge - managing your money after you retire</li>
<li>The dilemma posed by ESG for retirement managers </li>
<li> Your super fund is an 'active' manager - can they beat a passive approach?</li>
</ul>

He manages $120 billion, what keeps him awake?

Australian Banks Slash Deposit Rates: Will Lending Rates Drop Next?

The big banks have jumped the gun, putting through hefty cuts on deposit rates before the RBA has even conceded that official rates can move lower. Money markets dictate money prices : If they are right, the rate cut you have been expecting is just around the corner.

The big banks have jumped the gun, putting through hefty cuts on deposit rates before the RBA has even conceded that official rates can move lower.Money markets dictate money prices: If they are right, the rate cut you have been expecting is just around the corner.

AMP economist Diana Mousina joins wealth editor James Kirby.

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In today's show, we cover 
Rates finally drop - but not for borrowers
* Why are my council rates rising if prices are flat? 
* Can childcare stocks ever be viable for retail investors? 
* The FIRE movement returns fire 

The big banks have jumped the gun, putting through hefty cuts on deposit rates before the RBA has even conceded that official rates can move lower.Money markets dictate money prices: If they are right, the rate cut you have been expecting is just around the corner.
AMP economist Diana Mousina joins wealth editor James Kirby.
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In today's show, we cover 
<ul>
<li>Rates finally drop - but not for borrowers</li>
<li>* Why are my council rates rising if prices are flat? </li>
<li>* Can childcare stocks ever be viable for retail investors? </li>
<li>* The FIRE movement returns fire </li>
</ul>

If banks are cutting deposit rates, will lending rates follow?

Why Wealthy Australians Embrace Illiquid Investments: Rethinking Property and Beyond

Our guest today has been rated as one of the top advisers in the market for many years. He makes the point that virtually every Australian investor loves property - a notoriously illiquid asset.

Our guest today has been rated as one of the top advisers in the market for many years. He makes the point that virtually every Australian investor loves property - a notoriously illiquid asset. But then very few investors are willing to move into illiquid assets outside of bricks and mortar...it's time to change your mind.

Charlie Viola of Pitcher Partners joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode.



In today's show, we cover:

*Why are you scared of illiquid assets? 

*Do you have enough exposure to overseas share markets

*Help! I need to move a lot of money overseas...where do I start?

* The truth about Trump and fossil fuels 

Our guest today has been rated as one of the top advisers in the market for many years. He makes the point that virtually every Australian investor loves property - a notoriously illiquid asset. But then very few investors are willing to move into illiquid assets outside of bricks and mortar...it's time to change your mind.
Charlie Viola of Pitcher Partners joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode.
 
In today's show, we cover:
*Why are you scared of illiquid assets? 
*Do you have enough exposure to overseas share markets
*Help! I need to move a lot of money overseas...where do I start?
* The truth about Trump and fossil fuels

FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) - Does it work?

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