The Kiwi dream is DEAD! I’m from New Zealand, where owning a 3-bedroom house on a quarter-acre section used to be the norm—our birthright, something to strive for. But with skyrocketing home prices, that dream is slipping away for many. And it’s not just a New Zealand problem—Australians, Americans, and Brits are facing the same […]
Hey Geo-Fire Fams! A small treat for you this week. A strategy for using both Calls and Puts in a beautiful harmony that will see notes of cash fall melodically into your investment account. This week i’m chatting to you about the Wheel Strategy. Now before we jump into it, if you haven’t read my
The Wheel Strategy: A Passive Income Blueprint for Early Retirement Read Post »
A little motivational moment for you as we quickly make our way into 2025. Earlier this year, I shared an experience in the Geo-Arbitrage FIRE & Retire Abroad Group that powerfully underscored why we shouldn’t delay living life, hoping to do the things we truly want “later”—when we have more time or are retired. That moment reminded
Seize the Moment: Lessons from Kualoa Ranch and Beyond Read Post »
I recently wrote an article about my medical misadventures overseas, and that, combined with an experience I had with my father and uncle the last time I was in New Zealand, really got me thinking about the cost and waiting times for medical procedures—especially for people who can’t afford private care or don’t have private
New Zealand’s Superannuation (NZ Super) provides a basic income for retirees, but it’s not exactly a recipe for a lavish lifestyle. However, with a pinch of open-mindedness and a generous dash of geo-arbitrage, you can stretch your pension significantly. By spending part of the year abroad in a warm, affordable destination, you can enjoy a
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Discover the Power of Selling Options to Build a Reliable Income Stream Where It All Started For the past three years, I’ve been trading options against my share portfolio to generate steady monthly income, helping to offset my expenses—and fund my hiking addiction. This path wasn’t where I began; I was initially focused
Generate “Passive Income” Selling Covered Calls on your Portfolio? Read Post »
First, this marks the 12th edition of the 60 Seconds to FIRE monthly review—our first anniversary! I’m incredibly grateful for this small but growing community of readers who share the vision of retiring sooner through geo-arbitrage. I started this journey with the hope of helping others find a faster path to financial freedom, and I’m thrilled to
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Learn from the wisdom of experts to speed up your retirement journey Good Evening, Geo Fire Fans! October is here and for me that means, Uni is finishing up, Marathon training is ramping up and the trip to Europe is looming. I honestly can’t wait to get back to Europe and i’ll be sure to
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Uncover vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and unbeatable prices that can supercharge your path to financial independence! Anyone ever been to Turkey? Love the food? Ever thought of retiring there? Last year I spent around 4 months living in Istanbul and it was eye opening. I had been before but this time was little different. It
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Hey there, folks! Welcome back to the Substack, don’t forget to subscribe! I wanted to share our journey applying for a Mexican temporary residency visa and a Spanish temporary resident visa while living in Panama. Why Mexico? After four years of living in Panama, I’ve decided it’s time to move on. Mexico emerged as a
Visa Ventures: My Rollercoaster Ride to Mexican Residency? Read Post »
