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best of 2024: achieving F.I.R.E at a young age (an interview with Dave Gow of Strong Money Australia)

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While we’re on a break, here’s a fan-favourite episode to keep you company


In today’s episode Dev interviews Dave Gow of Strong Money Australia, touching on:


👉🏾 savings rate?

👉🏿 property vs shares

👉🏻 financial independence retire early (F.I.R.E) principles

👉 debt and recycling

👉🏼 superannuation

👉🏽 children and financial independence

👉🏾 approach to investing

👉🏿 money wins



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Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf

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