Strong Money Podcast

In this episode, we're tackling the boring middle part of the FI journey. That long stretch of time where you're doing everything right and just waiting for the finish line. I'll go through the four ways you can handle it, and the one I wish I'd paid more attention to. Read the article version hereMy new book 'You've Got Money, Now What?' is now available on Amazon. Audiobook on Spotify and Audible🔗Resources & LinksMy best-selling book: Strong Money Australia | Audiobook on Spotify & AudibleNewsletter - I publish articles and thoughts on wealth, mindset and freedom every two weeksFinancial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategyMortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loansPortfolio tracker - What I use to keep tabs on my dividends, franking, CGT and performance🤝Connect with DaveWebsite: Strong Money AustraliaFacebook | Instagram | X/TwitterContact page

In this episode,I unpack a behaviour trap I see in the FI community. Being so good at saving you can’t turn it off. I discuss how it works, why it happens, and how to overcome it so you can enjoy the life you’ve always wanted.Read the article version hereMy new book 'You've Got Money, Now What?' is now available on Amazon. Audiobook on Spotify and Audible🔗Resources & LinksMy best-selling book: Strong Money Australia | Audiobook on Spotify & AudibleNewsletter - I publish articles and thoughts on wealth, mindset and freedom every two weeksFinancial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategyMortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loansPortfolio tracker - What I use to keep tabs on my dividends, franking, CGT and performance🤝Connect with DaveWebsite: Strong Money AustraliaFacebook | Instagram | X/TwitterContact page

In this episode, I share the story of getting fired when I was 19 and why I wasn't worried. I also talk about investing during the worst days of the COVID crash, and how to put yourself in the small group of people that not only handles a recession just fine, but actually benefits from it. Read the article version hereMy new book 'You've Got Money, Now What?' is now available on Amazon. Audiobook on Spotify and Audible🔗Resources & LinksMy best-selling book: Strong Money Australia | Audiobook on Spotify & AudibleNewsletter - I publish articles and thoughts on wealth, mindset and freedom every two weeksFinancial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategyMortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loansPortfolio tracker - What I use to keep tabs on my dividends, franking, CGT and performance🤝Connect with DaveWebsite: Strong Money AustraliaFacebook | Instagram | X/TwitterContact page

In this episode, I'm revisiting one of my most popular articles, updating the numbers for 2026. I’ll explain how I’ve lived this lesson out in real life and why the principle is more powerful now, eight years since I first wrote about it.Read the article version hereMy new book 'You've Got Money, Now What?' is now available on Amazon. Audiobook on Spotify and Audible🔗Resources & LinksMy best-selling book: Strong Money Australia | Audiobook on Spotify & AudibleNewsletter - I publish articles and thoughts on wealth, mindset and freedom every two weeksFinancial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategyMortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loansPortfolio tracker - What I use to keep tabs on my dividends, franking, CGT and performance🤝Connect with DaveWebsite: Strong Money AustraliaFacebook | Instagram | X/TwitterContact page

In this episode, I break down the true cost of car ownership. I’ll introduce a concept I call the car mortgage that I think is certifiably insane, and walk through how to keep car costs in check without giving up the benefits.Read the article version hereMy new book 'You've Got Money, Now What?' is now available on Amazon. Audiobook on Spotify and Audible🔗Resources & LinksMy best-selling book: Strong Money Australia | Audiobook on Spotify & AudibleNewsletter - I publish articles and thoughts on wealth, mindset and freedom every two weeksFinancial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategyMortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loansPortfolio tracker - What I use to keep tabs on my dividends, franking, CGT and performance🤝Connect with DaveWebsite: Strong Money AustraliaFacebook | Instagram | X/TwitterContact page

In this episode, I map out all the different ways you can transition away from full-time work once you’re in a strong financial position. Plus a couple of useful ways to rethink your FI number that might mean you’re closer to freedom than you think.Read the article version hereMy new book 'You've Got Money, Now What?' is now available on Amazon. Audiobook on Spotify and Audible🔗Resources & LinksMy best-selling book: Strong Money Australia | Audiobook on Spotify & AudibleNewsletter - I publish articles and thoughts on wealth, mindset and freedom every two weeksFinancial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategyMortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loansPortfolio tracker - What I use to keep tabs on my dividends, franking, CGT and performance🤝Connect with DaveWebsite: Strong Money AustraliaFacebook | Instagram | X/TwitterContact page

In this episode, I'm unpacking the Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, and how it applies to money, but also to life more broadly. We’ll look at how focusing on a small number of factors can help you make faster progress with less effort - and what exactly you should focus on.Read the article version here.My new book 'You've Got Money, Now What?' is now available on Amazon. Audiobook on Spotify and Audible.🔗Resources & LinksMy best-selling book: Strong Money Australia | Audiobook on Spotify & AudibleNewsletter - I publish articles and thoughts on wealth, mindset and freedom every two weeksFinancial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategyMortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loansPortfolio tracker - What I use to keep tabs on my dividends, franking, CGT and performance🤝Connect with DaveWebsite: Strong Money AustraliaFacebook | Instagram | X/TwitterContact page

In this episode, I walk through five different ways to end up with a paid-off home by the time you’re ready to retire. I explain the cashflow tradeoffs between each option - including a weird middle ground most people don’t think about.Read the article version here. And here's the Portfolio Update I mentioned.**My new book is now available on Amazon. Audiobook on Spotify and Audible.🔗Resources & LinksMy best-selling book: Strong Money Australia | Audiobook on Spotify & AudibleNewsletter - I publish articles and thoughts on wealth, mindset and freedom every two weeksFinancial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategyMortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loansPortfolio tracker - What I use to keep tabs on my dividends, franking, CGT and performance🤝Connect with DaveWebsite: Strong Money AustraliaFacebook | Instagram | X/TwitterContact page

In this episode, I share my thoughts on what impacts AI could have on the idea of financial independence. We'll discuss the changing job environment, living costs, and how different investments might perform in an AI-dominated world.**My new book is now available on Amazon. Audiobook on Spotify and Audible.🔗Resources & LinksMy best-selling book: Strong Money Australia | Audiobook on Spotify & AudibleNewsletter - I publish articles and thoughts on wealth, mindset and freedom every two weeksFinancial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategyMortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loansPortfolio tracker - What I use to keep tabs on my dividends, franking, CGT and performance🤝Connect with DaveWebsite: Strong Money AustraliaFacebook | Instagram | X/TwitterContact page