Investing demystified
We’re here to strip away the noise and explore the fundamental strategies that make investing safe and sustainable. Whether you are taking your first step or your fiftieth, we believe financial independence shouldn’t be a solo mission.
No get-rich-quick schemes, just good planning, a lot of patience, and a group of friends cheering you on.
Check your plan with real numbers.
Build your ETF mix and see what you really own.
- 1Pick an ETF. We suggest the ones that fill the gaps.
- 2Drag the shares and watch the fee, yield and countries change.
- 3Test another ETF: green if it adds something, red if you own it already.
New here? Start with these three.
FIRE 101
If you've just typed "What is FIRE" into your search bar, you are about to discover a life-changing financial movement. This guide is aimed to be a…
22 Dec 2025
Investing vs Trading
If you are new to the world of money, you might hear the terms "investing" and "trading" used interchangeably. You might see a news headline that…
22 Dec 2025
DIY Wealth: 3 Simple ASX Model Portfolios
If you’ve been following along, you now know that picking individual stocks is a headache, and that ETFs are the secret weapon for building wealth…
13 Jan 2026“MyFireInvesting is a refreshingly practical guide to financial independence. It cuts through the noise with clear strategies, and an honest take on what it truly takes to retire early.”
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VDHG vs DHHF: Comparing Two Popular All-in-One ETFs
VDHG and DHHF are two of Australia's most popular one-fund portfolios. Here is how they differ on bonds, fees, holdings and tax, and which kind of…
15 Oct 2026
What the 2026 Budget CGT Changes Mean for ETF Investors
The 50% CGT discount is being replaced from 1 July 2027. Here is what actually changed, who it affects, a worked ETF example, and why staying calm…
15 Oct 2026
Hedged vs. Unhedged ETFs
When you start buying international ETFs (like the S&P 500 or Global Shares), you are stepping into a bigger world. But you are also stepping into a…
27 Jan 2026DIY Wealth: 3 Simple ASX Model Portfolios
If you’ve been following along, you now know that picking individual stocks is a headache, and that ETFs are the secret weapon for building wealth…
13 Jan 2026
Beyond ETFs
If you’ve read our guide on ETFs, you know that buying the "whole haystack" of stocks is smarter than trying to find the needle. That’s the first…
26 Dec 2025
The Ultimate Guide to ETFs
If you’ve read our previous guides, you know that we are big fans of simplicity. We don't like staring at six computer monitors, we don't like…
23 Dec 2025Investing vs Trading
If you are new to the world of money, you might hear the terms "investing" and "trading" used interchangeably. You might see a news headline that…
22 Dec 2025FIRE 101
If you've just typed "What is FIRE" into your search bar, you are about to discover a life-changing financial movement. This guide is aimed to be a…
22 Dec 2025All the knowledge, in one place.
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Hi, I’m Sujith.
When I began my journey, I had exactly $2,000 in my bank account and zero financial backing from my parents. I had to learn everything from scratch, make mistakes, and slowly build my foundation brick by brick.
I’ve spent 20 years in the tech industry and have been investing consistently for 15. I built myFIREinvesting to share the roadmap I wish I had when I was starting out.
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