Episodes

  • 24. What If Everyone Pursued Financial Independence?
    Sep 5 2025

    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 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.



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    21 mins
  • 23. How I'd Reach Financial Independence Starting Today
    Aug 22 2025

    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 rating or review. It helps more people discover the podcast - cheers!


    You can read the article version of 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


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    33 mins
  • 22. Getting Your Spouse On Board with FIRE
    Aug 8 2025

    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 helps more people discover the podcast - cheers!


    You can read an article version of 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.

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    21 mins
  • 21. Rent vs Buy - Your Complete Guide to Making the Best Choice
    Jul 25 2025

    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.


    Enjoying the show? The best way to support it is by sharing it with others or leaving a quick rating or review. It helps more people discover the podcast - cheers!


    You can read an article version of 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


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    38 mins
  • 20. Making Big Money From Little Changes (Part 2)
    Jul 11 2025

    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.


    Enjoying the show? The best way to support it is by sharing it with others or leaving a quick rating or review. It helps more people discover the podcast - cheers!


    You can read an article version of 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.

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    23 mins
  • 19. The FIRE Mindset: A Life-Changing Philosophy
    Jun 27 2025

    In this episode, we unpack what I call the FIRE mindset.


    I break down the key differences between how most people think about money and how the FIRE community thinks — plus, I flip an old saying on its head, which has the power to completely change how you view your finances.


    Read the article version of this episode here.


    Enjoying the show? The best way to support it is by sharing it with others or leaving a quick rating or review. It helps more people discover the podcast — cheers!



    🔗Resources & Links
    • My book on Amazon — complete roadmap to financial independence
    • Audiobook on Spotify & Audible
    • Mortgage Broker - My trusted contact for all things home loans.
    • Sharesight - The tool I use to track my portfolio, dividends and capital gains.


    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.

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    14 mins
  • 18. Turn Your Income into Effortless Wealth
    Jun 13 2025

    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.


    💬 Enjoying the show? The best way to support it is by sharing it with others or leaving a quick rating or review. It helps more people discover the podcast — cheers!




    🔗 Resources & Links
    • ✍️ Article version of this podcast
    • 📚 My book on Amazon — the full roadmap to financial freedom
    • 🎧 Audiobook on Spotify & Audible
    • 🏡 Mortgage Broker - my trusted contact for all things home loans.
    • 📊 Sharesight - how I track my portfolio, dividends and capital gains.
    • 📰 Join the free Financial Independence newsletter — practical ideas, sent fortnightly
    • 🌐 Website: Strong Money Australia




    🤝 Connect with Dave
    • Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter
    • 📩 Contact via website

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

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    19 mins
  • 17. Die With Zero: Key Takeaways for the FIRE Community
    May 30 2025

    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.


    💬 Enjoying the show? The best way to support it is by sharing it with others or leaving a quick rating or review. It helps more people discover the podcast — cheers!



    🔗 Resources & Links
    • ✍️ Original article version
    • 📚 My book on Amazon — the full roadmap to financial freedom
    • 🎧 Audiobook on Spotify & Audible
    • 📰 Join the free Financial Independence newsletter — practical ideas, sent fortnightly
    • 🌐 Website: Strong Money Australia



    🤝 Connect with Dave
    • Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter
    • 📩 Contact via website


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

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    23 mins