June 2018 Monthly Letter
Welcome to my June 2018 monthly wrap-up! It’s been another big month at work with the launch of a new product, and I wrapped up another two university units. It feels good to be making progress on that front, and I’ll be glad to reach the halfway mark in a few months.
One of the interesting things that happened last week was speaking to a journalist from The Age on how and why I invest outside of my superannuation. It all happened very quickly, and suddenly I was on the front page of the Sunday Age Money section — they say we all get five minutes of fame! The article features a few different points of view and is worth a read, as I think it’s an important topic to discuss and think about.
I particularly enjoyed seeing a new face in the analyst team at Forager Funds Management by Chloe Stokes. Read her recent analysis of Zara and the fast-fashion industry over here.
Another great read on the topic of Self-Directed Education and transitioning away from the traditional education industry over on the Alliance of Self-Directed Education.
‘I wanted students to be empowered, take control of their own learning, and feel free to experience real life outside of the four walls of the classroom. Self-direction is a fundamental skill required to learn and adapt in the rapidly-changing world we find ourselves in.’
Are you looking for a job and want to brush up on your interview skills? Check out College Info Geeks recent article on How to Ace Your Next Job Interview: 35 Proven Tips.
When thinking about financial independence, an area I hadn’t really thought about was the hidden cost of working. Pat the Shuffler points out that ‘we spend more time on work than just our work hours, and we spend money on our work that needs to be taken into account when working out our real hourly wage.’ He also breaks down the costs of working, which are really interesting to see and consider.
If you’re interested in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) — check out his great little video by one of Australia’s ETF providers, BetaShares.
Until next month,
Kate
