What a great statement, sometimes we forget how we benefit from our current tax system, this is especially important as we get older and make more use of medical benefits.

"A democracy is not cheap. It certainly makes sense to legally minimise tax, but I know that supporters of the FIRE concept also want a society that provides peace, security, infrastructure and a support structure for those who need it."

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Agree, a well written article and we as individuals easily forget that tax dollars are essential for services we use everyday.

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You are earning a growing passive income from dividends (that are probably also fully franked) but are complaining about tax and the fact that you will retire early. Give me a break, 1st world problems ?

The only way this could be better if you took the attitude that "I paid taxes all my life" and you wanted a pension too...

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I agree with Phil. Everybody needs to save, invest, consider tax implications and aim to be financially independent. Your work life may be cut short at any time by unexpected events and you need to be prepared. From what I have read, people are forced to retire early and live the rest of their lives in poverty. I don't want this to be my future.

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I like to talk about finances but have seen most poeple dont like to talk about it much which i find annoying.planning is the secret I think.

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You've come to the right place, John. We LOVE to talk about finances!

- Money team

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