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BULLETPROOF INVESTING
GAINING FINANCIAL CONTROL IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
JAMES FITZGERALD
First published in 2021 by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd
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Office also in Melbourne
Typeset in Sabon LT Std 11pt/14pt
© John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 2021
The moral rights of the author have been asserted
ISBN: 978-0-730-39455-6
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Disclaimer
The material in this publication is of the nature of general comment only, and does not represent professional advice. It is not intended to provide specific guidance for particular circumstances and it should not be relied on as the basis for any decision to take action or not take action on any matter which it covers. Readers should obtain professional advice where appropriate, before making any such decision. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the author and publisher disclaim all responsibility and liability to any person, arising directly or indirectly from any person taking or not taking action based on the information in this publication.
To my parents; my best mate, Dad, and the strongest woman I know, Mum.
INTRODUCTION
Spoiler alert: this is not a book about a self-made millionaire who knows the secret to turning $200 into $100 million. It's a cautionary tale about gaining and keeping financial control. I also want to sound a warning to anyone who equates money with success and believes their financial wellbeing or otherwise defines them as a person. By sharing a collection of personal stories and experiences, I'm determined to start an important but at times uncomfortable money conversation as we enter this post-pandemic economic frontier.
I've had the great fortune of learning what you need to do to never again have to worry about money. The best news is you can start with nothing. I don't have all the answers, but I have valuable insight from my own unique journey, which
