Hey folks! I hope this finds you crushing your goals for 2025! Whether you’re stacking investments, cutting expenses, or planning your next move abroad, every decision brings you closer to financial freedom. This month, I revisited an oldie but a classic—Rich Dad Poor Dad by old mate Robert Kiyosaki. This book was my gateway drug into […]
When I first retired at 35, I weighed in at a cheeky 108kg, and let’s just say—I wasn’t feeling great in my own skin. Work had been stressful, and I hadn’t been looking after myself. I was training, sure, but I wasn’t taking nutrition seriously, and I was drinking way too much. My health was
From Overweight to Adventure-Ready: How Retiring Early Transformed My Health Read Post »
March and some huge changes! Hey folks, welcome to the 16th edition of 60 Seconds to FIRE! This issue is packed with big updates—an exclusive options trading presentation, a brand-new website, exciting projects in the pipeline, and a life-changing move to Spain. Let’s dive in! The Lazy Formula: Intro Presentation Many in the larger Facebook community
Every financial decision you make comes with a hidden price tag—one that isn’t always obvious at first glance. This hidden cost is known as opportunity cost, and it can have a massive impact on your long-term wealth. Whether it’s choosing between buying a new car or investing that money, or opting for a bigger house when
Opportunity Cost: The Hidden Expense That’s Delaying Your Retirement Read Post »
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
Maximise Your NZ Superannuation with Geo-Arbitrage Read Post »
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 »
