Blog Post of the Month – February 2020

I have read several “how I’ll reach Financial Independence in just 5 years” posts. Most of them were written by young, high-earning men who lived very frugally and didn’t include children in their calculations. The article that received the most interest here on FIREhub.eu last month deals with exactly the same topic of retiring early in 5 years, but is written by a married man in his late forties who has a big family of 6 children (yes, six!). His…

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Noemi

2020-03-02

Blog Post of the Month, FI Dates, Pension Plans, The FI Journey

How I’m Going to Retire in 5 Years | FI UK Money

FU mon Chu reveals his FIRE number, withdrawal rate and whether he includes his state pension in his plans.

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Noemi

2020-02-08

FI Budgeting, FI Dates, Goals, Pension Plans

Lessons from the Past (Analyzing My Returns from 2007-2019) | Total Balance

Some years you win, some years you lose. And sometimes you win in experience, sometimes you lose your nerves.

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Noemi

2020-01-18

Asset Allocation, Pension Plans

How Much Should I Pay into My Pension to Retire Early? | Foxy Monkey

The answer to this question depends on 4 factors that Michael from Foxy Monkey lists. Graphs, examples and handy links are included in his article.

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Noemi

2019-12-16

Pension Plans

Podcast: Talking Pensions with Ralph Benson from Moneycube | The Irish FIRE Podcast

Podcast: Talking Pensions with Ralph Benson from Moneycube | The Irish FIRE Podcast In this episode, Michael talks to Ralph Benson from Moneycube. Ralph is on a mission to add more transparency to pensions and investment products. You can access the podcast here. Podcast created by The Irish FIRE Podcast.

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Emma

2019-09-15

Pension Plans, Podcasts

Statutory Or Private Health Insurance?

Katrin gives an overview to health care insurance in Germany, with a special tip concerning early retirement.

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Noemi

2019-07-31

FI Budgeting, Health, Pension Plans

The Best Things to Outsource in Your Business by @stupidisthenorm

If you are a small business owner, entrepreneur or self-employed making your way to FIRE, Stupid is the norm has some useful advice on what to outsource so that you have better control of your expenses and improve your work-life balance.

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Noemi

2019-05-15

Entrepreneurship, Pension Plans, Productivity

Avoid the Retirement Crisis by @financialgladi1

Financial Gladiator paints a pretty grim picture of the global pensions crisis and gives some advice on how you can minimise your risk.

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Emma

2019-05-12

Pension Plans

Pensions Are NOT ‘Just for Old People’

The Frugal Foxes discuss the importance of getting your pension set up asap and explains the options available in the UK in a very easy-to-understand way.

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Emma

2019-03-03

Pension Plans

Blog Post of the Month – November 2018

The article with the most clicks on Firehub.eu in November appeared on the blog Financial Independence Ireland. The author’s father, “a strong believer in socialist protectionism”, comes up with some common objections to investing and saving. In this well-structured article, the blogger has a closer look at these objections and compares her situation with her brother’s. She also puts it in an Irish context (pension plans, taxes – and buying a round of drinks!) and gives us her personal version…

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Noemi

2018-12-03

Blog Post of the Month, Managing Money, Pension Plans, Real Estate