Today I’m chatting with Tina from moneyflamingo.com which is an Aussie FIRE blog that focuses on a very cool concept called Flamingo FI. Tina shares her incredible journey of how she and her partner went from being broke and clueless in their early 30s to happy semi-retirees just 5 years later. I’m sure the concept and strategy of Flamingo FI will be very interesting, applicable and relatable to a lot of people out there listening.

Some of the topics in today’s episode include:

➡Where the name Money Flamingo came from. What is Flamingo FI and when did Tina come up with this concept?
➡The shock of starting her first job and the reality of a lifetime of working full-time as a lifestyle. When Tina realised that she no longer had control of her time she went searching for an alternative to the standard path.
➡When did Tina first discover the concept of financial independence and FIRE? How she almost gave up before she began and did nothing about it for 3 years.
➡What really matters on the path to financial independence? Is money really the most important part?
➡Tina’s personal story - how Tina and her partner went from broke to semi-retired in just 5 years.
➡The reality of semi-retirement and living a balanced life.
➡What is the difference between Flamingo FI & Coast FIRE?

Aussie Firebug

Episode 41. Money Flamingo

My name's Matt, I'm a country boy for regional Victoria who is on track to reach Financial Independence and Retire Early (FIRE) by my mid-thirties. 

I interview guests who have already reached or are on their way to financial freedom and also answer listeners questions on the last Friday of every month.

You can learn more about the FIRE movement in Australia here https://www.aussiefirebug.com/start-here/