Community Spotlight: Simon – Exploring the Pros and Cons of FIRE with Bryce

<p>Simon Harvey has just joined the Equity Mates team as Head of Product, and keeping with tradition, Bryce and Alec have placed a microphone in front of him to garner some of the investing wisdom Simon has gathered over his investing journey, both in the U.K, and here in Australia.</p><p>Simon gives some insightful perspective on the <strong>Financial Independence, Retire Early</strong> (FIRE) movement and how he was inspired by first hearing a podcast with <a href="https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mr. Money Moustache.</a> Also mentioned in this episode - <a href="https://www.aussiefirebug.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aussie Firebug</a></p><br><p>*****</p><p>Calling all bulls, bears and party animals. The market’s closed and the bar is open. Come and trade ideas at Australia’s biggest investing festival -<strong>&nbsp;Equity Mates' FinFest</strong>.</p><br><p>With expert speakers and guests, DJs and booze, it’s an inspiring and empowering event for investors of any level of experience.</p><p>Save the date - 15th October, 2022 Sydney - Head to&nbsp;<a href="http://equitymates.com/finfest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">equitymates.com/finfest&nbsp;</a>to register your interest.</p><p>Equity Mates' FinFest, powered by&nbsp;<a href="https://hellostake.com/au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stake</a></p><br><p>*****</p><p>Order Get Started Investing on <a href="http://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/vn2drL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Booktopia</a> or <a href="https://amzn.to/3dkncW2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon</a> now.&nbsp;</p><p>If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them <a href="mailto:contact@equitymates.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Make sure you don't miss anything about Equity Mates - visit<a href="https://equitymates.com/support/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> this page</a> if you want to support our work.</p><b