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

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.

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