Strong Money Podcast

In this episode, I share a few more lessons and reflections from having freedom in my 30s. Not everyone gets this type of experience, and it has led to some interesting observations. I hope it gives you an idea of what to expect as you work towards your own version of a freedom-based lifestyle.This podcast was adapted from the following articles:Looking Back on Two Years of FreedomReflections on Three Years of Freedom**My new book is now available on Amazon. Audiobook on Spotify**🔗Resources & LinksMy best-selling book 'Strong Money Australia' on AmazonAudiobook on Spotify & AudibleMortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loans.Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategyP.S. I share practical thoughts on wealth and freedom every two weeks in my free newsletter. Join here if you’d like to get those.🤝Connect with DaveWebsite: Strong Money AustraliaFacebook | Instagram | X/TwitterContact page

In this episode, I break down how to guarantee you beat inflation and 5 different strategies to position yourself to ensure you always come out ahead.You can also read the original article that inspired this podcast here.🔗Resources & LinksMy book on AmazonAudiobook on Spotify & AudibleMortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loans.Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategyP.S. I share practical thoughts on wealth and freedom every two weeks in my free newsletter. Join here if you’d like to get those.🤝Connect with DaveWebsite: Strong Money AustraliaFacebook | Instagram | X/TwitterContact page

In this episode, I explain why as long as you’re half decent with money, you are NOT going to be priced out of the housing market - despite what the media is telling you.And yes, even if you rent for a long time, and even if property prices keep going up.You can also read the article version here.🔗Resources & LinksMy book on AmazonAudiobook on Spotify & AudibleMortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loans.Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategyP.S. I share practical thoughts on wealth and freedom every two weeks in my free newsletter. Join here if you’d like to get those.🤝Connect with DaveWebsite: Strong Money AustraliaFacebook | Instagram | X/TwitterContact page

In this episode, I'm sharing a viewpoint that might make you uncomfortable. Despite all the talk about cost of living, Australians today have roughly double the purchasing power we had 60 years ago. So if that's true, why is everyone struggling to get ahead?You can read the article version here.🔗Resources & LinksMy book on AmazonAudiobook on Spotify & AudibleMortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loans.Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategyP.S. I share practical thoughts on wealth and freedom every two weeks in my free newsletter. Join here if you’d like to get those.🤝Connect with DaveWebsite: Strong Money AustraliaFacebook | Instagram | X/TwitterContact page

In this episode, we're covering four more strategies that could be worth roughly $1 million dollars over 20 years. Some of these go against conventional wisdom, and they're all surprisingly simple to implement.You can read the article version here.🔗Resources & LinksMy book on AmazonAudiobook on Spotify & AudibleMortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loans.Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategyP.S. I share practical thoughts on wealth and freedom every two weeks in my free newsletter. Join here if you’d like to get those.🤝Connect with DaveWebsite: Strong Money AustraliaFacebook | Instagram | X/TwitterContact page

In this episode, I'm diving into one of the biggest debates in personal finance: should you focus on earning more money or spending less? Both sides have compelling arguments, so I'll walk you through the merits of both strategies, what we can learn from each, and explain how I think about it.You can read the article version of this podcast here.🔗Resources & LinksMy book on AmazonAudiobook on Spotify & AudibleMortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loans.Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategyP.S. I share practical thoughts on wealth and freedom every two weeks in my free newsletter. Join here if you’d like to get those.🤝Connect with DaveWebsite: Strong Money AustraliaFacebook | Instagram | X/TwitterContact page

In this episode, I'm tackling one of the biggest objections to the FIRE movement: what if everyone did this? What if everyone became frugal, retired early, and stopped working? Wouldn't the whole system collapse? Let's dive into why this concern, while understandable, isn't something we need to worry about.You can read the article version of this podcast here.🔗Resources & LinksMy book on AmazonAudiobook on Spotify & AudibleMortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loans.Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategyP.S. I share practical thoughts on wealth and freedom every two weeks in my free newsletter. Join here if you’d like to get those.🤝Connect with DaveWebsite: Strong Money AustraliaFacebook | Instagram | X/TwitterContact page

In this episode, I'm answering one of the more common questions I get: could I actually repeat what I've done if I started from scratch right now?  So we’ll run the numbers, and I’ll share what I’d do if I woke up tomorrow with no savings, and had to build financial independence all over again.Enjoying the show? The best way to support it is by sharing it with others or leaving a quick rating or review. It helps more people discover the podcast - cheers!You can read the article version of this podcast here.🔗Resources & LinksMy book on AmazonAudiobook on Spotify & AudibleMortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loans.Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategyP.S. I share practical thoughts on wealth and freedom every two weeks in my free newsletter. Join here if you’d like to get those.🤝Connect with DaveWebsite: Strong Money AustraliaFacebook | Instagram | X/TwitterContact page

In this episode, we're tackling what might be the trickiest part of pursuing FIRE - getting your spouse on board when they don’t seem interested. We'll cover what works, what definitely doesn't work, and how to find middle ground without destroying your relationship or your financesEnjoying the show? The best way to support it is by sharing it with others or leaving a quick rating or review. It helps more people discover the podcast - cheers!You can read an article version of this podcast here.🔗Resources & LinksMy book on AmazonAudiobook on Spotify & AudibleMortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loans.Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategyP.S. I share practical thoughts on wealth and freedom every two weeks in my free newsletter. Join here if you’d like to get those.🤝Connect with DaveWebsite: Strong Money AustraliaFacebook | Instagram | X/TwitterContact page