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Michelle Freeman

Michelle Freeman

An investor who's put her money where her mouth is - she retired early in her forties through hard work and savvy long-term investing. Previously, she spent 20 odd years in a financial career across risk management, energy trading, strategy, and renewables. These days, she travels widely, enjoying all kinds of new challenges. Runs her blog (www.fireandwide.com) to help others looking to achieve their own financial freedom goals. Personal finance motto: "Buying Time For Living Life" Occasional tweeter @fireandwide

Recent Articles

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Investing Articles

Is now the ‘Prime’ time to buy Amazon?

| Michelle Freeman

The Amazon share price is down over 25% so far this year but is it possible that the great tech…

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Investing Articles

Premium bonds or dividend shares – which is my better bet for passive income?

| Michelle Freeman

Retiring early needs a reliable passive income portfolio. Are premium bonds or dividend shares my better bet?

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Investing Articles

How I’m boosting my tax-free passive income in a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Michelle Freeman

Happy New Tax Year! Here’s how I plan on using my Stocks & Shares ISA allowance in 22/23 for tax-free…

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Investing Articles

Is the Rolls-Royce share price about to go nuclear?

| Michelle Freeman

The Rolls-Royce share price is having a turbulent time. I think the latest UK Government Energy strategy’s support for nuclear…

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Investing Articles

The Lloyds share price looks cheap – but does that make it a good buy & hold investment?

| Michelle Freeman

Everyone loves a bargain, but we all know cheap isn’t aways best! With the Lloyds share price falling again, can…

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Investing Articles

Why I’m sleeping easier in retirement with this passive income ETF

| Michelle Freeman

I've found that investing for passive income can pay huge dividends for a more relaxing retirement – so long as…

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Investing Articles

Could this dividend stock be a winner (winner, chicken dinner)?

| Michelle Freeman

With rising headwinds of inflation and interest rate rises, I’m considering this dividend stock for its combination of reliability and…

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