Strong Money Podcast

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 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...

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 here My new book 'You've Got Money, Now What?' is now available on Amazon . Au...

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

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...

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 &amp...

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 . Audioboo...

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. 🔗Resourc...

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 Spoti...

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. 🔗Resource...

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 Au...

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...

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-sell...

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 Sp...

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 & Links My best-selling book 'Strong Money Australia' on Amazon | Audiobook...

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 books You’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 mo...

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 & Links My best-selling book 'Strong Money Australia' on Amazon Audiobook on Spotify & Audible Mortgage broker - My pe...

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 Freedom Re...

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 & Links My book on Amazon Audiobook on Spotify & Audible Mortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loans. Financial advice - An advisor I tru...

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 & Links My book on Amazon Audiobook on Spotify & Audible Mortgage broker - My p...

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 & Links My book on Amazon Audiobook on Spotify & Audible Mortgage broker - My pers...

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 & Links My book on Amazon Audiobook on Spotify & Audible Mortgage broker - My personal contact for all things home loans. Financia...

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 & Links My book on Amazon Audioboo...

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 & Links My book on A...

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 ratin...

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 finances Enjoying the show? The best way to support it is by sharing it with others or leaving a quick rating or review. It h...