Strong Money Podcast

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 here

My new book 'You've Got Money, Now What?' is now available on Amazon. Audiobook on Spotify and Audible

🔗Resources & Links

• My best-selling book: Strong Money Australia | Audiobook on Spotify & Audible
• Newsletter - I publish articles and thoughts on wealth, mindset and freedom every two weeks
• Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategy
• Mortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loans
• Portfolio tracker - What I use to keep tabs on my dividends, franking, CGT and performance

🤝Connect with Dave

• Website: Strong Money Australia
• Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter
• Contact page

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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 here

My new book 'You've Got Money, Now What?' is now available on Amazon. Audiobook on Spotify and Audible

🔗Resources & Links

• My best-selling book: Strong Money Australia | Audiobook on Spotify & Audible
• Newsletter - I publish articles and thoughts on wealth, mindset and freedom every two weeks
• Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategy
• Mortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loans
• Portfolio tracker - What I use to keep tabs on my dividends, franking, CGT and performance

🤝Connect with Dave

• Website: Strong Money Australia
• Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter
• Contact page

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

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 & Links

• My best-selling book: Strong Money Australia | Audiobook on Spotify & Audible
• Newsletter - I publish articles and thoughts on wealth, mindset and freedom every two weeks
• Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategy
• Mortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loans
• Portfolio tracker - What I use to keep tabs on my dividends, franking, CGT and performance

🤝Connect with Dave

• Website: Strong Money Australia
• Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter
• Contact page

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

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 & Links

• My best-selling book: Strong Money Australia | Audiobook on Spotify & Audible
• Newsletter - I publish articles and thoughts on wealth, mindset and freedom every two weeks
• Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategy
• Mortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loans
• Portfolio tracker - What I use to keep tabs on my dividends, franking, CGT and performance

🤝Connect with Dave

• Website: Strong Money Australia
• Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter
• Contact page

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

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 & Links

• My best-selling book: Strong Money Australia | Audiobook on Spotify & Audible
• Newsletter - I publish articles and thoughts on wealth, mindset and freedom every two weeks
• Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategy
• Mortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loans
• Portfolio tracker - What I use to keep tabs on my dividends, franking, CGT and performance

🤝Connect with Dave

• Website: Strong Money Australia
• Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter
• Contact page

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

In this episode, I break down how momentum works outside the numbers, and why it’s so powerful on your FI journey. We’ll talk about identity, self-reinforcing loops, and creating behavioural shifts that propel you towards freedom.

Read the article version here. And the Mark Manson clip I mentioned is here.

**My new book is now available on Amazon. Audiobook on Spotify and Audible.

🔗Resources & Links

• My best-selling book 'Strong Money Australia' | Audiobook on Spotify & Audible
• Newsletter - I publish articles and thoughts on wealth, mindset and freedom every two weeks
• Mortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loans
• Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategy
• Portfolio tracker - What I use to keep tabs on my dividends, franking, CGT and performance

🤝Connect with Dave

• Website: Strong Money Australia
• Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter
• Contact page

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

In this episode, I’m unpacking an often debated topic - is it more important to focus on saving or investing? More importantly, which one will actually move you towards freedom the fastest - and at which times is one more important than the other?

Read the article version here. And the reader interview I mentioned is here.

**My new book is now available on Amazon. Audiobook on Spotify and Audible.

🔗Resources & Links

• My best-selling book 'Strong Money Australia' | Audiobook on Spotify & Audible
• Newsletter - I publish articles and thoughts on wealth, mindset and freedom every two weeks
• Mortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loans
• Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategy
• Portfolio tracker - What I use to keep tabs on my dividends, franking, CGT and performance

🤝Connect with Dave

• Website: Strong Money Australia
• Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter
• Contact page

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

In this episode, I dig into the tension between achievement and enjoyment, why it’s hard to slow down after reaching a big goal like FI, and how to shift out of constant “goal mode” so you can actually enjoy the freedom you’ve built.

Read the article version here.

**My new book is now available on Amazon. Audiobook on Spotify and Audible.

🔗Resources & Links

• My best-selling book 'Strong Money Australia' | Audiobook on Spotify & Audible
• Newsletter - I publish articles and thoughts on wealth, mindset and freedom every two weeks
• Mortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loans
• Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategy
• Portfolio tracker - What I use to keep tabs on my dividends, franking, CGT and performance

🤝Connect with Dave

• Website: Strong Money Australia
• Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter
• Contact page

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

In this episode, I break down why semi-retirement can be an excellent alternative strategy for freedom. I explore a concept called the 50% rule, a framework for thinking about luxuries, and how to make sure you still reach full FI even if you semi-retire.

Read the article version here.

**My new book is now available on Amazon. Audiobook on Spotify and Audible.

🔗Resources & Links

• My best-selling book 'Strong Money Australia' | Audiobook on Spotify & Audible
• Newsletter - I publish articles and thoughts on wealth, mindset and freedom every two weeks
• Mortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loans
• Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategy
• Portfolio tracker - What I use to keep tabs on my dividends, franking, CGT and performance

🤝Connect with Dave

• Website: Strong Money Australia
• Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter
• Contact page

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

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 and Audible.

🔗Resources & Links

• My best-selling book 'Strong Money Australia' | Audiobook on Spotify & Audible
• Newsletter - I publish articles and thoughts on wealth, mindset and freedom every two weeks
• Mortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loans
• Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategy
• Portfolio tracker - What I use to keep tabs on my dividends, franking, CGT and performance

🤝Connect with Dave

• Website: Strong Money Australia
• Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter
• Contact page

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