Aussie FIRE | Financial Independence Retire Early
The Aussie FIRE podcast is the ultimate guide to Financial Independence for Australians. Having started life as an e-book, then an audiobook, it's now reached its final form: a podcast that will keep on giving.
The Aussie FIRE audiobook is brought to you by Pearler, Australia's favourite long-term investing community; and Dave Gow, the brains behind Strong Money Australia. Each episode explores a different aspect of Financial Independence, so stay tuned for new releases!
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Aussie FIRE | Financial Independence Retire Early
15. Is university worth the money?
In life, there are various ways to invest. And we’re not only talking about shares versus bonds, or ETFs versus property. In fact, education can offer as much of an investment as any asset.
Many Australians seem to agree; according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, around 32% of Australians hold a bachelors degree. But when you compare the fees to the earning potential, is a uni degree actually worth it?
Full disclosure: Dave and Hayden aren’t the Cosmic Arbiters of What Is & Isn’t “Worth It”. With that said, they do love to discuss effective routes to Financial Independence. It’s through this lens that they discuss the pros and cons of university, from “How much could I earn?”, to “How much would the debt impact me?”, to “Is there an argument for using that extra time to work instead of study?”
Class is officially in session for the University of Aussie FIRE!*
*(In case it’s not clear, this isn’t a real university.)
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Disclaimer
Any advice is general and does not consider your financial situation needs, or objectives, so consider whether it’s appropriate for you. You should also consider seeking professional advice before making any financial decision.
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