Retiring earlier isn't about winning the lotto — it's about understanding the financial levers that actually move the needle. In this episode, we explore five practical strategies Australians can use to bring retirement forward, including maximising super contributions, improving spending efficiency, reviewing asset allocation, tapping into home equity, and easing the transition with part-time work. Retirement is ultimately about choice, and having the option to step away earlier — even if you don't take it — is a powerful form of financial autonomy.

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This week on the Wealth Builder podcast Nick talks to Financial Autonomy host and financial planner Paul Benson about 9 new year's resolutions to kickstart your 2026 financial journey. Tune in to make this your year!

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In this episode, we step back from the day-to-day financial noise and take a long-term view with the 10 Year Wealth Test, asking the key question: are you on track for 2036? Using the power of compounding and clear goal setting, the episode outlines a simple four-step framework to assess where you are now, define your 2036 financial vision, put numbers around what success looks like, and build practical strategies and milestones to keep you on course. If you're seeking more clarity, confidence, and choice in your financial future, this episode will help you start planning the next decade with intention.

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This week on the Wealth Builder podcast Nick talks to expert marketer and international speaker Ethan Donati about his journey and the strategies and tips he would give for building confidence, personal branding, and a strong mindset.

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As you approach retirement, the question of whether to keep or sell your investment property becomes increasingly important. This episode explores how retirement reshapes your financial priorities, why property can shift from a growth asset to a source of complexity, and the key reasons many retirees choose to sell. From improving cashflow and reducing stress to making better use of tax-free superannuation income, it helps you assess whether your investment property still supports the lifestyle, flexibility, and confidence you want in retirement.

This week on the Wealth Builder podcast Nick talks to Financial Autonomy host Paul Benson about using debt to build wealth.

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Your 40s and 50s are a crucial window for shaping your financial future—but many people start coasting without realising it. In this episode, we break down the cost of delaying action and share simple, high-impact steps to strengthen your long-term wealth. Tune in to make these years count.

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This week on the Wealth Builder podcast Nick talks to Ange Belot from Cheeky Kookaburra on starting and growing a successful small business.

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In this episode, we break down private equity and private credit—two fast-growing but often misunderstood parts of the investment world. We explore how they work, why super funds love them, and why private credit might be the most likely trigger of the next market downturn.

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This week on the Wealth Builder podcast Nick and Paul discuss the topic of the moment - are stock markets, particularly the US market, in an AU fuelled bubble, with an inevitable bust somewhere on the not too distant horizon?

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