Financial Autonomy

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Financial Autonomy is podcast focused on strategies to give you choice.

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Join Justin and I as we digest the most interesting stories in investment markets. This podcast should never be considered advice. See our general advice warning here. Check out Justin's YouTube channel.

Financial Autonomy episodes:

09.20.2021 MARKET NOISE - Iron Ore crashes, Canva shines, Best Re-Opening Bets, and plenty more Join Justin and I as we digest the most interesting stories in investment markets. This podcast should never be considered advice. See our general advice warning here. Check out Justin's YouTube channel.
09.15.2021 Get the Job you Really Want with Erin Devlin This week I chat with career transition expert Erin Devlin. Erin had a career with the Australian Ballet from an early age, but at age 21 needed to reinvent herself. Today she runs two different businesses help people succeed in ...
09.13.2021 MARKET NOISE - What is Play to Earn, Macquarie's Crypto Play, Utlity Companies Selling Cars, and more Join Justin and I as we digest the most interesting stories in investment markets. This podcast should never be considered advice. See our general advice warning here. Check out Justin's YouTube channel.
09.08.2021 ARK Deep Dive Perhaps you’ve heard of ARK, or its founder Cathie Wood. They’re frequently mentioned in passing on stock market related podcasts or in press. Justin and I regularly mention both of them in Market Noise. But if you’re like me, you ...
09.06.2021 MARKET NOISE - Biggest Investment Opportunity since the Internet, Making a killing with AirBNB, Ethical Investment Booms, and more Justin Baldori and I chat about the market news that caught our eye last week. Nothing in this podcast should be considered advice. It is for information and entertainment purposes only. General Advice Warning.
09.01.2021 What Friday's Federal Reserve meeting means for interest rates and you The US Federal Reserve met last Friday for their annual Jackson Hole meeting. This is closely watched by markets for the future direction of US monetary policy and interest rates. This week I download what was said and the impacts ...
08.30.2021 MARKET NOISE - Solana rips, what Tik Tok + Spotify means for creators, and plenty more Join Justin and I as we digest the most interesting stories in investment markets. This podcast should never be considered advice. See our general advice warning here. Check out Justin's YouTube channel.
08.25.2021 How to win in the new working from home world with Vanessa Marrama - Episode 212 Most employers have discovered that having workers work from home can be just as productive as having them come into the office. At the same time, employees have discovered the benefits of more flexible work practices, and some of the ...
08.23.2021 MARKET NOISE - Tesla to build replicants, Australia's biggest company changes its spots, Cathy Wood "no bubble" Justin and I had a tonne of fun recording this weeks episode. We hope you love it too. As always, please remember this podcast is for information and entertainment only - it is not advice. Full disclaimer. Check out Justin's ...
08.18.2021 10 ways to save more - Episode 211 Financial Autonomy, this podcast and blog, exists to help you gain choice in life. To succeed with this goal, we need to put ourselves into a position of financial strength – debt paid off, investments generating income, and superannuation well-funded ...
08.16.2021 MARKET NOISE This week we talk about ARK Invest's robotics research, what do the current rush of huge share buybacks mean, the $600m crypto heist, Adidas jettisoning Reebok, and Benifer's new $85m pad. My co-host is Justin Baldori. Check out his stuff ...
08.11.2021 Investing in US Stocks with Danielle Ecuyer - Episode 210 This week Paul talks to Danielle Ecuyer, author of Shareplicity - A simple approach to share investing and Shareplicity 2 - A guide to investing in US stock markets. In this episode, Danielle shares her expertise primarily in the area ...
08.09.2021 MARKET NOISE - Aussie Market Moves, Accelerating Innovation, EV's, Passive's win again, and more Justin Baldori and I are back for another episode of Market Noise. Disclaimer
08.04.2021 The 10 Essentials Upon Receiving an Inheritance - Episode 209 Australia’s wealth is disproportionately distributed to those over 60, with a sharp rise in property prices being the primary culprit. But whilst we’re all living longer, science hasn’t yet found a way to grant us eternal lives, and so eventually ...
08.02.2021 MARKET NOISE - BHP's Tesla deal, Afterpay gobbled up, Silica Sands, and more Justin Baldori and I chew the fat on investment market news from the past week. Disclaimer
07.29.2021 Mastering Remote Working with Sarah Hawley - Episode 208 This week I'm chatting to Sarah Hawley, an entrepreneur in the remote working space. Remote working COULD be the one good thing to come out of the COVID pandemic for those seeking Financial Autonomy and gaining choice, so let's work ...
07.28.2021 Mastering Remote Working with Sarah Hawley - Episode 208 Remote working would seem to offer at least a partial solution to the goal of gaining choice, so I'm keen to explore how we can all make it work for us. This week I'm chatting to Sarah Hawley, an entrepreneur ...
07.26.2021 MARKET NOISE - Apple House, AI Drones, Buy the Dip and more Paul and Justin's weekly chat - what caught their eye in the past week on the business and market fronts? Disclaimer https://financialautonomy.com.au/general-advice-disclaimer Justin Baldori
07.21.2021 Why is the best strategy also the toughest to pull off? - Episode 207 In this episode, Paul looks at why it can be so hard to stick to the investing principles we all know to generally be the best course of action. With the constant barrage of information, it can be hard to ...
07.14.2021 Why Active Management? Chloe from Forager Funds Management makes her case. - Episode 206 This week, Paul talks with Chloe from Forager Asset Management about the strengths of active management and her role within Forager. [Disclaimer]
07.07.2021 What's a Moat, and why do they matter when investing? - Episode 205 This week we're going to explore the topic of moats. No this is not yet another weird acronym, though you do sometimes see it written all in upper case so if you’ve been confused by this you’re completely forgiven. The ...
06.30.2021 Investment market opportunities with Adam Smith - CEO of Saxo Markets Australia - Episode 204 Investment markets are in a fascinating place right now. There are more opportunities for investors than ever before. This week I talk with Adam Smith, CEO of Saxo Markets Australia, someone perhaps uniquely placed to help us navigate the current ...
06.23.2021 Is Ethical Investing Right For Me? Pandora, the world’s largest jewellery manufacturer, will cease using mined diamonds. In future the only diamonds it will use will be those manufactured in a laboratory. The reason for the move is concern for the working conditions of diamond miners, ...
06.16.2021 CASE STUDY - How did Ashleigh Page create Adventure Travel Pro? - Episode 202 Entrepreneurial inspiration here. One of the Financial Autonomy pathways to gaining choice is starting a business or side hustle. This week I talk to Ashleigh Page from Adventure Travel Pro about her journey in creating this exciting new business and ...
06.09.2021 A Tax Return Bonus - Episode 201 The end of the financial year is just a few weeks away. If you've had a successful year financially, perhaps you’re looking for ways to shave a little off your tax bill. We all know that paying taxes is important. ...
06.02.2021 Listener Questions - Episode 200 This week's special episode, we will answer some of your burning questions ranging in topic from investing, to financial goals, to the all important question of what Paul can see out of his window! [Disclaimer]
05.26.2021 Non-traditional property investment with Property Investory host Tyrone Shum - Episode 199 This week I speak with the host of the popular Property Investory podcast, Tyrone Shum. Tyrone is passionate about property as an investment vehicle, but he's thinking about things a little differently to the normal buy and hold a residential ...
05.19.2021 Discovering the satellites - what are the satellites in a core-satelite strategy? - Episode 198 As regular listeners would know, here on the podcast we follow the framework set out in the Financial Autonomy book. One of the pathways in that framework is stocks and within that section, I explore the Core-Satellite strategy in some ...
05.12.2021 Investing in apartments and units with strata lawyer Amanda Farmer - Episode 197 Whether you're considering buying an apartment as an investor, or as an owner occupier, Amanda has some tips here that could save you thousands of dollars and a whole lot of heartache. In this weeks episode we talk all things ...
05.10.2021 The most impactful tax deduction that is often overlooked - Episode 201 The end of the financial year is just a few weeks away. If you've had a successful year financially, perhaps you’re looking for ways to shave a little off your tax bill. We all know that paying taxes is important. ...
05.05.2021 The must knows about Crypto with BTC Markets CEO Caroline Bowler - Episode 196 This week I'm joined by Caroline Bowler CEO of BTC Markets, Australia's largest cryptocurrency and digital asset exchange. We're talking blockchain, crypto-currencies, and the opportunities these technologies might present for our future. [Disclaimer]
04.28.2021 5 Strategies to Maximise Income for Couples - Episode 195 Couples can have a distinct advantage when it comes to building wealth and achieving financial autonomy provided they maximize the opportunities available to them. Let's take a look at 5 opportunities you might be able to use. [Disclaimer]
04.21.2021 Emily Wallace - Property market update + insider tips - Episode 194 This week I chat with buyers agent Emily Wallace about the state of the property market around the country, where the opportunities are, and I also asked for some tips on what to look for at an open for inspection, ...
04.14.2021 The Age of Creators, NFT's, and Financial Autonomy - Episode 193 We are entering the Age of the Creator. The confluence of the internet, the tools it has produced, and blockchain technology is delivering us from the Industrial Age to the Creator Age at speed. And for anyone interested in the ...
04.07.2021 Gaining Choice as a creative - Tess McCabe - Episode 192 Not only is Tess McCabe the genius behind the cover of my Financial Autonomy book, she's also a creative freelance extraordinaire! In this episode, we discuss the positive and negative elements of being a freelancer, her career journey and how ...
03.31.2021 Financial Planning, Coaching, and Counselling - What's the Difference and When to Use Each - Episode 191 Financial planning, money coaching, and financial counselling. These are all terms you've probably seen or come across, but the difference between the three roles and when they are applicable is often not obvious. So in this week's episode I’ll clarify ...
03.23.2021 Cartoonist to online business marketing Yoda - Sean D'Souza - Episode 190 This week I speak with Sean D'Souza, host of the Three Week Vacation podcast. Sean shares his journey from successful cartoonist to building an online business helping businesses succeed at marketing. [Disclaimer]
03.17.2021 Bitcoin - My Experience as a First Time Investor Early this year I bought a small amount of Bitcoin. In this week's episode I share, why, how, and what I learned. [Disclaimer]
03.10.2021 What's the Investment Thesis with Damon Gosen from Van Eck - Episode 188 Van Eck are an ETF provider with several interesting fund offerings that might fit in a portfolio as a satellite. So I've invited Damon Gosen, Director of Business Development at Van Eck onto the podcast to explain what the investment ...
03.03.2021 Is Self Employment for you? - Episode 187 Shifting to self-employment can be a great way to gain choice. But it's not without its risks and drawbacks. Today we're going to explore both the positives and the negatives to help you decide whether self-employment might be the way ...
02.24.2021 CASE STUDY: Happiness Via a Life Reboot - Episode 186 In this episode, Financial Autonomy listener Katrina shares how she reinvented her life, from a high-stress, inner-city role in the police force, to a new life in a regional town, with some internet dating success to stir into the mix. ...
02.17.2021 Is there any reason to still buy LIC's? - Episode 185 This week we take a look at Listed Investment Companies, LIC’s. They’ve been around a long time on the stock market, and given the advancements made, especially in the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) space, it's worthwhile to question whether LIC’s ...
02.10.2021 Making serious money on Youtube with Justin Baldori - Episode 184 After only 9 months since launch Justin Baldori is making over $2,000 per month from his YouTube channel. In this week's episode he shares how he's done it, from the equipment needed, growing an audience, and the time commitment involved. ...
02.03.2021 Everything you need to know about Short Selling - Episode 183 Recently a very small stock in the US made headlines in the investment community. Gamestop is a bricks and mortar retailer in the US, selling games and accessories for The PlayStation and Xbox. Despite being a dying business, in the ...
01.27.2021 Resiliency through challenging times with Adam Ford - Episode 182 From radio and publishing to hosting his own TV show, and today being self-employed in one of the industries hardest hit by the COVID pandemic - tourism - Adam Ford of the Big Bus Tour and Travel Guide shares with ...
01.20.2021 Market Outlook for 2021 - Vanguard and Vaneck's forecasts and what they might mean for you if they're right - Episode 181 In this episode I review two 2021 Outlook reports, one produced by Vanguard the second largest fund manager in the world , and one from VanEck . I've pulled out these two because they have some consistency in their views, ...
01.12.2021 How to increase your returns by over 5% - Episode 180 Russell Investments recently released a research report - 2020 Value of an Adviser - where they explore where a financial advice relationship can add value for investors. Today I speak with Bronwyn Yates, Head of Client and Business Solutions at ...
01.06.2021 Money Management for Couples - Joint everything, or keep your finances separate? - Episode 179 If you're in a relationship that's been going for a little while, how do you manage your finances? Do you and your partner’s wages all go into a single joint account that you both then spend out of? Or do ...
12.30.2020 How can you invest in your career - with Emily & Shelly from My Millenial Career - Episode 178 In the Financial Autonomy podcast, we normally talk about traditional investments - stocks and property. But today I wanted to discuss another type of investment you can make which can help you hugely in achieving financial autonomy and gaining choice. ...
12.23.2020 Year in review, and what's coming up in 2021 - Episode 177 In this week's episode, we look at the year just gone and pull back the curtain to reveal some of the things that have happened here at Financial Autonomy. Then we share with you what's coming up in 2021. I ...

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What's Financial Autonomy about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Financial Autonomy episodes:

MARKET NOISE - Iron Ore crashes, Canva shines, Best Re-Opening Bets, and plenty more

Get the Job you Really Want with Erin Devlin

MARKET NOISE - What is Play to Earn, Macquarie's Crypto Play, Utlity Companies Selling Cars, and more

ARK Deep Dive

MARKET NOISE - Biggest Investment Opportunity since the Internet, Making a killing with AirBNB, Ethical Investment Booms, and more

What Friday's Federal Reserve meeting means for interest rates and you

MARKET NOISE - Solana rips, what Tik Tok + Spotify means for creators, and plenty more

How to win in the new working from home world with Vanessa Marrama - Episode 212

MARKET NOISE - Tesla to build replicants, Australia's biggest company changes its spots, Cathy Wood "no bubble"

10 ways to save more - Episode 211

MARKET NOISE

Investing in US Stocks with Danielle Ecuyer - Episode 210

MARKET NOISE - Aussie Market Moves, Accelerating Innovation, EV's, Passive's win again, and more

The 10 Essentials Upon Receiving an Inheritance - Episode 209

MARKET NOISE - BHP's Tesla deal, Afterpay gobbled up, Silica Sands, and more

Mastering Remote Working with Sarah Hawley - Episode 208

Mastering Remote Working with Sarah Hawley - Episode 208

MARKET NOISE - Apple House, AI Drones, Buy the Dip and more

Why is the best strategy also the toughest to pull off? - Episode 207

Why Active Management? Chloe from Forager Funds Management makes her case. - Episode 206

What's a Moat, and why do they matter when investing? - Episode 205

Investment market opportunities with Adam Smith - CEO of Saxo Markets Australia - Episode 204

Is Ethical Investing Right For Me?

CASE STUDY - How did Ashleigh Page create Adventure Travel Pro? - Episode 202

A Tax Return Bonus - Episode 201

Listener Questions - Episode 200

Non-traditional property investment with Property Investory host Tyrone Shum - Episode 199

Discovering the satellites - what are the satellites in a core-satelite strategy? - Episode 198

Investing in apartments and units with strata lawyer Amanda Farmer - Episode 197

The most impactful tax deduction that is often overlooked - Episode 201

The must knows about Crypto with BTC Markets CEO Caroline Bowler - Episode 196

5 Strategies to Maximise Income for Couples - Episode 195

Emily Wallace - Property market update + insider tips - Episode 194

The Age of Creators, NFT's, and Financial Autonomy - Episode 193

Gaining Choice as a creative - Tess McCabe - Episode 192

Financial Planning, Coaching, and Counselling - What's the Difference and When to Use Each - Episode 191

Cartoonist to online business marketing Yoda - Sean D'Souza - Episode 190

Bitcoin - My Experience as a First Time Investor

What's the Investment Thesis with Damon Gosen from Van Eck - Episode 188

Is Self Employment for you? - Episode 187

CASE STUDY: Happiness Via a Life Reboot - Episode 186

Is there any reason to still buy LIC's? - Episode 185

Making serious money on Youtube with Justin Baldori - Episode 184

Everything you need to know about Short Selling - Episode 183

Resiliency through challenging times with Adam Ford - Episode 182

Market Outlook for 2021 - Vanguard and Vaneck's forecasts and what they might mean for you if they're right - Episode 181

How to increase your returns by over 5% - Episode 180

Money Management for Couples - Joint everything, or keep your finances separate? - Episode 179

How can you invest in your career - with Emily & Shelly from My Millenial Career - Episode 178

Year in review, and what's coming up in 2021 - Episode 177

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