How to get the government to pay for your kid’s college years
See how much you need to invest per month to cover your kid’s college costs and even how you can get the government to pay for it!
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What we spent in the last 12 months
I contemplated writing this post as I thought, who really wants to know what we spend but I recently saw another bloggers post on this and I found it really interesting to read and compare to my own expenses. Plus who can resist a bit of a nose into how other people spend their money! … Read more
The ultimate home buying guide
In Ireland’s current housing crisis I consider myself very lucky to have been in a position to buy my home. There are plenty of posts in the financial independence community about whether renting is better than buying or vice versa and there are a lot of criteria that go into deciding which is right for … Read more
My Irish ETF Portfolio
Meagan writes about her current ETF portfolio in Ireland, why she chose the make-up and how to buy ETFs. At a high level, she invests in an All-World ETF, Developed Europe, S&P500 and Emerging Markets ETFs.
Want to travel the world full time with your kids? Read on to see how
Find out how a growing community of families are funding their travels and educating their kids along the way
Investment options in Ireland
A good ol’ pro and con list of many of the investment options in Ireland including real rates of return after inflation, taxes and fees.
Year 1 baby costs and how staying home for 12 months compared to the cost of childcare
Having a baby doesn’t need to be expensive. See how much Meagan spent on her baby in the first year.
17 ways to curb your consumerism
One of the first steps to financial independence is getting your spending in check. This post gives some ideas on ways to cut back on spending.
Investing 101 – Canadian Edition
Everything you need to know about investing in Canada, from getting started to withdrawing tax free in retirement.
Pensions vs. Investments: The winner might surprise you
Knowing where your money will work hardest for you is a tough call but hopefully this post makes the decision a little easier when it comes to pensions vs self directed investments.