The most difficult thing to get your head around when getting started with investing is that growth is exponential, not linear. People can't see past the first couple of years which really do feel like they're linear as compounding hasn't had a chance to show how magical it can be if given the chance. Two of the most common replies I have received when talking to people … [Read more...] about Investing is Exponential, Not Linear
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ETF Dividend Portfolio Update 2024
Well it was nice to start the year on a high. Let's hope that 2024 finishes on an even higher note! There's still a lot of new contributions to be made and dividends to be reinvested before Santa comes around again though. If stocks behave and increase like they're supposed to then the ETF portfolio should reach $20,000 this year! If you're new around here, I started the ETF … [Read more...] about ETF Dividend Portfolio Update 2024
The First $100,000 is the Hardest
Billionaire investor Charlie Munger once said "The first $100,000 is a bitch, but you gotta do it. I don’t care what you have to do.. if it means walking everywhere and not eating anything that wasn’t purchased with a coupon, find a way to get your hands on $100,000. After that, you can ease off the gas a little bit." Unfortunately Mr. Munger won't be sharing anymore of his … [Read more...] about The First $100,000 is the Hardest
Nick Scali was my Most Bought Stock this Year (NCK) ASX
I know I don't talk much about my individual stocks portfolio on the Money is Choices blog but I thought I would share which stocks I have bought the most this year in 2023. These are not recommendations and I'm not even saying I would still buy them myself right now, I'm simply saying that these were the most bought stocks over the past twelve months. The reason I choose … [Read more...] about Nick Scali was my Most Bought Stock this Year (NCK) ASX
ETF Portfolio Update +Betashares Direct
Well it was nice to have an up month for the first time since I started the ETF portfolio!. Last month the ETFs were all in the red except for one but this month they're all in the green except for one. So I'm ahead on last month and things are looking good. Lets see if we can finish the year on a high as there's only thirty more days until 2024! I can't believe how fast this … [Read more...] about ETF Portfolio Update +Betashares Direct
Vanguard ETF Portfolio Update
September was a challenging month for stocks worldwide but if you're investing for the long term and you're focusing on increasing your dividend income then it really shouldn't be a problem. Actually you should be smiling more as companies will be cheaper to buy. The stock market is really the only place of commerce where people see discounts and run out the door. It's like … [Read more...] about Vanguard ETF Portfolio Update
Automatic Investing with Vanguard ETF Australia
Whenever anyone asks me how to get started with investing in stocks I tell them to start with an ETF (Exchange Traded Fund). I always feel a bit funny about it though as I have almost zero money invested in ETFs. So I figured I should walk my talk and jump on the ETF bandwagon like everybody else in the financial freedom movement. The reason I'm not invested in ETFs is not … [Read more...] about Automatic Investing with Vanguard ETF Australia
What is the FIRE Movement? (Financial Independence Retire Early)
F.I.R.E. is an acronym which stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. It's an online movement of people who are focused on retiring early by living frugally, increasing income, and investing every dollar they can now. It's said that the financial movement had its beginnings in 1992 with the "Your Money or Your Life" book written by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez. It … [Read more...] about What is the FIRE Movement? (Financial Independence Retire Early)