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, we're tackling the boring middle part of the FI journey. That long stretch of time where you're doing everything right and just waiting for the finish line. I'll go through the four ways you can handle it, and the one I wish I'd paid more attention to. 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 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 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 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 . 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 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 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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
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 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 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 more freedom and meaning. 👉 Paperback & ebook on Amazon 👉 Audiobook on Spotify | Apple | Audible (coming soon) Strong Money Australia A simple, practical guide to financial independence for Aussies who want to fast-track their progress and build a strong foundation. 👉 Paperback & ebook on Amazon 👉 Audiobook on Spotify | Audible | Apple 🔗Resources & Links 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 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 personal contact for all things home loans Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategy P.S. I share practical thoughts on wealth and freedom every two weeks in my free newsletter. Join here if you’d like to get those. 🤝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 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 Reflections on Three Years of Freedom **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 personal contact for all things home loans. Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategy P.S. I share practical thoughts on wealth and freedom every two weeks in my free newsletter. Join here if you’d like to get those. 🤝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 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 trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategy P.S. I share practical thoughts on wealth and freedom every two weeks in my free newsletter. Join here if you’d like to get those. 🤝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 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 personal contact for all things home loans. Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategy P.S. I share practical thoughts on wealth and freedom every two weeks in my free newsletter. Join here if you’d like to get those. 🤝Connect with Dave Website: Strong Money Australia Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter Contact page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
