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Old dog, old tricks

Should older FIRE-ees stop preaching to a younger generation who cannot take this path?

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Some people are stricken by investing paralysis, unable to commit and waiting for an ideal tomorrow that never comes.

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On the plateau

Passive investing is all excitement at the start, but then you hit a plateau and there’s nothing do but keep at it.

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Become your money hero

Don’t put off your rainy day fund for a rainy day. Start being the person you want to be right now.

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Some people’s parents teach them how to buy their first shares, or the power of compound interest. My dad taught me that once you’ve got a bit, after that money doesn’t matter so much.

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The reason why super well-paid bankers, management consultants and the like still moan about their jobs is because they lack a purpose.

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Do you have the vision, determination and commitment of swimmer Michael Phelps? You might not have his 6′ 4″ tall frame and dolphin-like body, but even as investors we can learn from his stunning achievements. I let go of my Olympic dreams when medical complications sent me to hospital aged 18. Before then, I’d been [...]

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Recent immigrants can inspire us to earn more money, to start new businesses, or even just to greet the day with a smile. Seriously.

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