Strong Money Podcast

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 DaveFacebook | Instagram | X/Twitter📩 Contact via website

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 DaveFacebook | Instagram | X/Twitter📩 Contact via website

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.💬 If you enjoy the show, the best way to support it is by sharing it or leaving a quick rating or review. It helps more people discover the podcast!🔗 Resources & Links✍️ Original article version (if applicable)📚 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 DaveFacebook | Instagram | X/Twitter📩 Contact via website

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 AustraliaJoin the free Financial Independence newsletterMy book on AmazonAudiobook on Spotify and AudibleConnect with Dave:FacebookInstagramX/TwitterWebsite Contact

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 AustraliaJoin the free Financial Independence newsletterMy book on AmazonAudiobook on Spotify and AudibleConnect with Dave:FacebookInstagramX/TwitterWebsite Contact

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.Debt Recycling ArticleAussie FIRE Podcast on Debt Recycling Part One + Part TwoResources:Website: Strong Money AustraliaJoin the free Financial Independence newsletterMy book on AmazonAudiobook on Spotify and AudibleConnect with Dave:FacebookInstagramX/TwitterWebsite Contact

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 AustraliaJoin the free Financial Independence newsletterMy book on AmazonAudiobook on Spotify and AudibleConnect with Dave:FacebookInstagramX/TwitterWebsite Contact

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 podcastResources:Website: Strong Money AustraliaJoin the free Financial Independence newsletterMy book on AmazonAudiobook on Spotify and AudibleConnect with Dave:FacebookInstagramX/TwitterWebsite Contact