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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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:

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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