Welcome to the Strong Money Podcast.
Hosted by Dave from Strong Money Australia, this show dives into the principles, mindset, and decisions that turn financial independence into a reality.
Tune in to learn how you can build a freedom-focused lifestyle—where work is optional, and enjoyment is mandatory.
Whether you’re already on your journey or just starting out, you’ll gain practical insights and inspiration to help you build financial strength, break free from the grind, and create a life with more meaning and freedom.
Website: Strong Money Australia
Book available on Amazon
Audiobook on Spotify and Audible
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the Strong Money Podcast.
Hosted by Dave from Strong Money Australia, this show dives into the principles, mindset, and decisions that turn financial independence into a reality.
Tune in to learn how you can build a freedom-focused lifestyle—where work is optional, and enjoyment is mandatory.
Whether you’re already on your journey or just starting out, you’ll gain practical insights and inspiration to help you build financial strength, break free from the grind, and create a life with more meaning and freedom.
Website: Strong Money Australia
Book available on Amazon
Audiobook on Spotify and Audible
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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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In this episode, we unpack what I call the FIRE mindset.
I’ll break down what I see as the key differences in the belief system of a regular person VS people in the FIRE community. I also flip an old saying on its head, which has the power to completely change how we look at money.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 here
Website: Strong Money Australia
Join the free Financial Independence newsletter
My book on Amazon
Audiobook on Spotify and Audible
Connect with Dave:
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In this episode, I share some of the early lessons and realisations from quitting my job in 2017. Some of these are things I should’ve known, but maybe just didn’t appreciate. While other things came as a complete surprise. For those of you aiming to create a freedom-based lifestyle and quit your job one day, I hope these lessons are useful.
Resources:
Website: Strong Money Australia
Join the free Financial Independence newsletter
My book on Amazon
Audiobook on Spotify and Audible
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In this episode, we discuss the challenge of balancing enjoyment now with building for the future, and how to prioritize what truly matters. Plus, I’ll share some simple exercises to help you gain clarity and focus on your goals, so you can stay on track and beat FOMO.
Links for this episode:
Article version of this podcast here.
Resources:
Website: Strong Money Australia
Join the free Financial Independence newsletter
My book on Amazon
Audiobook on Spotify and Audible
Connect with Dave:
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In this episode, we’ll discuss whether it's better to pay down your mortgage, invest, or debt recycle during a period of higher interest rates.
I’ll break down the benefits of each option, and share an important angle on the topic that you probably haven’t heard before. I’ll also share what I’m doing and how to make the best choice based on your situation.
Links for this episode:
Article version of this podcast here.
Aussie FIRE Podcast on Debt Recycling Part One + Part Two
Resources:
Website: Strong Money Australia
Join the free Financial Independence newsletter
My book on Amazon
Audiobook on Spotify and Audible
Connect with Dave:
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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.
Resources:
Website: Strong Money Australia
Join the free Financial Independence newsletter
My book on Amazon
Audiobook on Spotify and Audible
Connect with Dave:
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In this episode, we explore what I call the wealth illusion. That is, the number of people who look and act wealthy, yet have very little to their name. We unpack why that never used to be the case, and how social media and debt is creating a mirage. And of course, we’ll look at how you can take a different approach and get the best of both worlds.
Links from the show:
Article version of this podcast
Resources:
Website: Strong Money Australia
Join the free Financial Independence newsletter
My book on Amazon
Audiobook on Spotify and Audible
Connect with Dave:
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In this episode, we’ll explore some of the common mistakes and traps people fall into on their way to Financial independence. I’ll share how I fell into many of these traps myself, and how you can overcome them so they don’t derail your progress or throw your life off track.
Resources:
Website: Strong Money Australia
Join the free Financial Independence newsletter
My book on Amazon
Audiobook on Spotify and Audible
Connect with Dave:
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