Strong Money Podcast

In this episode, I share 7 business principles you can apply to your finances, so you can run your life like a well-managed company, and move towards financial independence with more ease and less stress.Read the article version here.**My new book is now available on Amazon. Audiobook on Spotify.🔗Resources & LinksMy best-selling book 'Strong Money Australia' on Amazon | Audiobook on Spotify & AudibleNewsletter - I publish articles and thoughts on wealth, mindset and freedom every two weeksMortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loansFinancial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategyPortfolio tracker - What I use to keep tabs on my dividends, franking, CGT and performance🤝Connect with DaveWebsite: Strong Money AustraliaFacebook | Instagram | X/TwitterContact page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I walk you through a simple but powerful reset to start the year. How to upgrade your mindset, your money, and your lifestyle in such a way that you don't fall off after 3 weeks.You can read the original article version here.**My new book is now available on Amazon. Audiobook on Spotify.🔗Resources & LinksMy best-selling book 'Strong Money Australia' on Amazon | Audiobook on Spotify & AudibleNewsletter - I publish articles and thoughts on wealth, mindset and freedom every two weeksMortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loansFinancial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategyPortfolio tracker - What I use to keep tabs on my dividends, franking, CGT and performance🤝Connect with DaveWebsite: Strong Money AustraliaFacebook | Instagram | X/TwitterContact page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I break down some of the common fears around leaving work, and I give you some practical guidelines to follow so you can confidently (and safely) step into freedom.You can read the original article version here.📚 My booksYou’ve Got Money… Now What? For those who’ve built a solid financial base and are wondering whether they can work less, semi-retire, and design a life with more freedom and meaning. 👉 Paperback & ebook on Amazon 👉 Audiobook on Spotify | Apple | Audible (coming soon)Strong Money Australia A simple, practical guide to financial independence for Aussies who want to fast-track their progress and build a strong foundation. 👉 Paperback & ebook on Amazon 👉 Audiobook on Spotify | Audible | Apple🔗Resources & LinksNewsletter - I publish articles and thoughts on wealth, mindset and freedom every two weeksMortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loansFinancial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategyPortfolio tracker - What I use to keep tabs on my dividends, franking, CGT and performance🤝Connect with DaveWebsite: Strong Money AustraliaFacebook | Instagram | X/TwitterContact page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I unpack the underrated power of moderation - and why it might be the single most valuable skill for building wealth and freedom.You can read the original article version here.**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 loansFinancial 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I look at renting vs buying through the lens of financial independence. I break down the true costs and long term outcomes of both strategies, and offer a framework for helping you figure out which one is the best choice for you.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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re diving into some simple but powerful ways you can make big strides toward financial independence… all by making some relatively small tweaks in your finances and your lifestyle.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 an article version of this podcast here.🔗Resources & LinksMy book on Amazon Audiobook 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we unpack what I call the FIRE mindset. I break down the key differences between how most people think about money and how the FIRE community thinks — plus, I flip an old saying on its head, which has the power to completely change how you view your finances.Read the article version of this episode here.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!🔗Resources & LinksMy book on Amazon — complete roadmap to financial independenceAudiobook on Spotify & AudibleMortgage Broker - My trusted contact for all things home loans.Sharesight - The tool I use to track my portfolio, dividends and capital gains.P.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we break down how to make saving, investing, and even paying off your mortgage effortless.We’ll explore five powerful automation strategies—plus, if you prefer full control over your money, we’ll cover key concepts you should still be applying.💬 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!🔗 Resources & Links✍️ Article version of this podcast📚 My book on Amazon — the full roadmap to financial freedom🎧 Audiobook on Spotify & Audible🏡 Mortgage Broker - my trusted contact for all things home loans.📊 Sharesight - how I track my portfolio, dividends and capital gains.📰 Join the free Financial Independence newsletter — practical ideas, sent fortnightly🌐 Website: Strong Money Australia🤝 Connect with DaveFacebook | Instagram | X/Twitter📩 Contact via website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I share my takeaways from the book Die With Zero — one of the most talked-about finance books of the last decade.We’ll go through the key concepts from the book and explore how they apply (or don’t apply) to those of us on the FIRE path.💬 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!🔗 Resources & Links✍️ Original article version📚 My book on Amazon — the full roadmap to financial freedom🎧 Audiobook on Spotify & Audible📰 Join the free Financial Independence newsletter — practical ideas, sent fortnightly🌐 Website: Strong Money Australia🤝 Connect with DaveFacebook | Instagram | X/Twitter📩 Contact via website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we break down the evolution of consumerism, and how it’s changed and adapted over time. I’ll explain why it keeps people stuck, constantly searching for satisfaction and happiness in the wrong places, and I’ll share how to break free from this cycle so you can fast-track your path to wealth and freedom.💬 If you enjoy the show, the best way to support it is by sharing it or leaving a quick rating or review. It helps more people discover the podcast!🔗 Resources & Links✍️ Original article version (if applicable)📚 My book on Amazon — the full roadmap to financial freedom🎧 Audiobook on Spotify & Audible📰 Join the free Financial Independence newsletter — practical ideas, sent fortnightly🌐 Website: Strong Money Australia🤝 Connect with DaveFacebook | Instagram | X/Twitter📩 Contact via website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we explore how to achieve both wealth and happiness. I’ll discuss why they’re interconnected, and how focusing on one can actually help you achieve the other. It’s all about creating a life where you have both, rather than maximising just one.Resources:Article version of this podcast hereWebsite: Strong Money AustraliaJoin the free Financial Independence newsletterMy book on AmazonAudiobook on Spotify and AudibleConnect with Dave:FacebookInstagramX/TwitterWebsite Contact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.