Strong Money Podcast

In this episode, I explain why the biggest thing that everyone worries about - running out of money - is really quite overblown. I go through a whole bunch of ideas and strategies you can use to make sure that never happens, and it’s actually easier 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 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 how I came to the conclusion that it made sense to allocate $100,000 to Bitcoin. I’ll explain where my thinking has changed from before (as well as what's still the same), how I went about it, and why it aligns with my thinking in recent years. 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 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 pull apart one of the most common finance assumptions out there - the idea of "fixed costs" - because I reckon it's a sneaky lie that ends up leading people to believe FI is harder than it really is. 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 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 a few more lessons and reflections from having freedom in my 30s. Hopefully it gives you a feel for what this kind of life is like - at least what it’s been like for me. And importantly, the fact that these were all lessons and realisations for me points out you just can’t know what you’re going to learn on the other side until you do it. My new book 'You've Got Money, Now What?' is now available on Amazon . Audiobook on Spotify and Audible 🔗Resources & Links My 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 talk about Deliberate Spending. It’s a strategy for using your money in such a way where you don’t worry about rules to follow. Instead, you become more intentional where every dollar goes so it lines up with what you really care about. I also settle an argument which the personal finance world has been debating forever. 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 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 pushing back on the doomer narrative that home ownership is basically impossible in Australia. I firmly believe it’s a game you can still win, but not by doing what everyone else does. 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 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.

Are we wrong to want freedom? Is the FIRE movement bad for society? Are we just being selfish? What about the bigger picture? That’s what we’ll unpack in today’s episode. 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 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, 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.