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Earlier this year I shared my superannuation balance online and to my surprise more than 20,000 people viewed it on red note. Many readers said they picked up something new or felt inspired to think about their own super performance, which is extremely and impactful as it is going to be a foundation for one’s […]
10 Years of My Superannuation Growth: Balance, Returns and Lessons Read More »
Another month goes by, August was all about staying the course with my regular contributions while waiting for the tax return to hit (still pending from the ATO, super excited as I am expecting a decent return!). At the same time, my mind has been occupied with two things: getting the Melbourne investment property sorted
August Monthly Journal: Working on SMSF and Investment Property Read More »
Although I’m not an accountant, I genuinely look forward to tracking my numbers every month. Is that weird? Probably, but it’s one of the most satisfying habits I’ve started this year. Here’s a transparent look at my July 2025 investment progress! This month, I created some new charts which allows me to visualize progress
July Monthly Journal: $500k in the Market and Counting Read More »
Another month, another wrap-up. June was relatively smooth despite the tension in the Middle East, the market has been quietly compounding in the background. This also marks the end of the financial year in Australia, so definitely a good time to review your finances. I began two new portfolios under my wife’s name, I picked
June Monthly Journal: Start of the DCA Wifey Portfolio! Read More »
“What was your superfund’s return over the years?” I asked myself this question two years ago. The answer surprised me and changed the way I think about my retirement savings forever. The Early Years: High Fees, Low Awareness When I started working a decade ago, superannuation was just a line on my
9 Years of Superfund: My Journey from Clueless to Conscious Investing Read More »
Welcome back to my Monthly Personal Finance Journal here on Peasant Investor! May has been a banger. With markets flirting with all-time highs again, it’s hard to believe that just two months ago, everyone was shouting about a potential 50% crash. Goes to show that staying invested even when it feels uncomfortable, has once
May Monthly Journal: When My Portfolio Growth Beats My Salary Read More »
There’s nothing more valuable than the work my wife does every single day as a full time mum. So I want to make sure she has a portfolio that works just as hard for her. Now, this isn’t just about being efficient for tax purposes (investing under the person in a lower tax bracket is
Building an Income Portfolio for My Superstar Wife Read More »
Welcome to the third edition of my Monthly Personal Finance Journal here on Peasant Investor! Oh boy, what a month April has been. We’ve seen some real recovery across markets despite the persistent noise especially in the earlier part of the month. Volatility remains, but I continue to stay bullish on the long-term outlook.
April Monthly Journal – Deploying More Cash and Future Plans Read More »
Welcome to my second monthly personal finance journal and in hindsight, what a month it has been! March was anything but quiet, with tariff news and global trade tensions shaking the markets. Despite the short-term volatility, I’m staying bullish on the long-term outlook. From my perspective, trade wars eventually settle and this feels more like
March Monthly Journal – Deploying Cash, Trading Lessons, and Leveraging ETFs Read More »
This marks the beginning of my journal to FIRE! I’ll be tracking my current balances across various investments and documenting the moves I’ve made.
February Monthly Journal – The Beginning! Read More »
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