Aussie Firebug

Our guest today is Ilan Israelstam, co-founder of Australian investment company BetaShares. You may have heard of BetaShares as one of the leading managers of ETFs with over 44 ETF products for investors to invest in and managing more than 5.4 billion dollars of assets. One of the most talked about ETFs in 2018 has been the soon to be released A200 ETF from BetaShares which boasts an incredible MER of 0.07%. This ETF covers the top 200 companies in the Australian market and will become the lowest management fee of any Australian ETF ever!In this episode, we talk about:- BetaShares- The new A200 ETF- Ethical ETFs - The role active management plays in investing and much more.

Our guest today is Tim Sparks, Senior Key Account Manager, at Vanguard. Tim has more than 15 years’ experience in the financial services industry and joined Vanguard in 2013.In this episode, we unpack one of the most famous investing companies in the world. Vanguard.We go into who Vanguards is and what they can offer investors. Explain Some of the key investing philosophies AND We chat about the 4 new diversified ETFs that Vanguard released in Nov 2017 and why they are such a big deal for anyone wanting to reach financial independence.In this episode, we talk about:- What Vanguard is- Vanguard investing philosophies- What happens if Vanguard goes bust?- How to invest with Vanguard- Vanguard diversified index ETFs

Episode 13. Pat The Shuffler Goes Mainstream! by Aussie Firebug

Our guest today is 34 year old parent of 3 Nick from toowoomba queensland who describes himself as the most bland and generic person who has ever been on the podcast. Nick reached out to me just over 12 months ago detailing some of the things he was struggling with while trying to reaching financial independence. The email was very genuine and sincere and a good amount of people would struggle with the exact things Nick mentions. I spent a good hour or so responding to all his points and what I thought was a pretty decent motivational reply email. I didn't hear back from Nick until another 12 months. But I was very glad to read about all the progress he had made since sending the original email. I often interview people who are either running a business or are doing insanely well for their age. Nick come up with the idea of having himself on the show to give you guys out there some perspective from a self proclaimed average Joe.

Our guest today is Andrew Ward, the founder and managing director of online investing tool Self Wealth. Andrew is a former Executive Manager at Commonwealth Bank who has held many other high positions throughout his 20 years in the finance sector. Andrew seen an opportunity in the market for an online community for investors, but after failing to get through the red tape that comes with working in a large organisation, decided to start up his own company.

Our guest today is Serina Huang or better know as, Ms Furgal Ears. Serina works as a public servant but is also a writer, blogger, and foodie. A self proclaimed frugalista, Serina lives with her two sons in Canberra and has appeared in such publications as the RIOT ACT and the Canberra Times. She is currently wiritng a book about becoming a frugal multi millionaire and one day hopes to be a billionaire! In this episode, we talk about:Serina upbringing and working as an expat in TaiwanManaging 10 investment properties during a downturnThe importance of having your finances sorted especially if you go through a divorceStriking a balance between enjoying life and being frugalLiving off $50 a week for food, groceries, and toiletries

Our guest today is Pat from life long shuffle.com. Pat’s a 29 year old construction engineer working in Sydney who is planning to retire early within 10 years. Having amassed a net worth of over quarter of a million already, he is well on his way.In this episode, we talk about:* Investing! And in particular franking credits and why Pat is such a fan*Extra Super contributions? Should you be adding more to your *Super each year?*Buying a house in Sydney*Explaining FIRE to normal people*Reaching FIRE with a partner

Our guest today is Jayden Vecchio, a director, and co-founder for Red and Co who was awarded the 2016 FBAA Commercial Mortgage Broker of the Year award. You may know Jayden better as the co-host for the very successful 'Rentvesting Podcast' aimed at Gen X and Y Property Investors.In this episode, we talk about Jaydens path to success coming into the finance world when the GFC hit in 2009 and the devastation that caused the finance sector in Sydney. We also chat about his journey with property investing, moving cities, starting a company as well as a podcast and many more things.

Is there a more hotly debated topic among avid investors than property vs shares? Owning 3 investment properties and nearly $90K worth of ETFs over the last 5 years. I feel like I have experienced some of the best and worst of each asset class.This article details the pros and cons of the two, and ultimately which one is suited better for specific investing styles.

A big part of the journey towards financial independence is finding a partner along the way who has the same goals and aspirations as you do towards your finances. It's more common to find a partner who has no idea that financial independence even exists! I invited Mrs Firebug on the podcast today to chat about what it's like on the other side of the relationship and dealing with someone who is obsessed with reaching financial independence.