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#4: How to Spend More While Still Getting Richer

How you can spend more as your wealth increases without derailing your path to financial independence. And the importance of upgrading your mindset as your situation changes, so you can finally stop worrying about money.

#3: If the FIRE Journey Makes You Miserable, You’re Doing it Wrong

In this episode, we explore the myth that achieving financial independence means you miss out enjoying life.  I share a few examples of FIRE stories in the media which try to point out how ‘extreme’ this approach is, what they get wrong, and the lessons we can learn.

#2: The Art of Making Smart Money Decisions

In this episode I share my operating framework for how I approach spending  money.  It’s essentially the philosophy I use to make decisions.

#1: A Brief History of My Wealth-Building Journey and Life After FI

I give a brief rundown of my journey to financial independence. Where I came from, the ups and downs along the way, and what life looks like these days, as someone who’s basically retired or semi-retired in their 30s.

#0: Welcome to the Strong Money Podcast

The Strong Money Podcast is an audio version of the best blog articles over the years.  I share my updated thoughts on classic topics, and we dive into the mindset and principles behind wealth and FI.

Podcast: ASIC’s New Guidance & The Future of FIRE & Chill

We discuss the crackdown on financial content by the regulator ASIC.  We share our thoughts on these issues, how it affects content creators and why we’ve decided to end the show.

Podcast: How to Deal With Taxes

In this episode, we talk about taxes on income and investments, possible ways to reduce tax on our financial journeys, and what tax looks like when we reach early retirement.

Podcast: Minimalism and Financial Independence

We discuss the huge overlaps between Minimalism and the pursuit of financial independence.  The benefits, the possible drawbacks, and how to put these lessons into practice in our everyday lives.

Podcast: Starting the FI Journey From Zero Today

A thought experiment. What if we had to start our wealth-building journey all over again from scratch today. I share the steps I would take.

Podcast: FIRE Away! – Listener Questions Roundup #6

This week we answer some great questions sent in by listeners. We discuss starting a business, index prices, super, market crashes + more.

Podcast: Are Young People Screwed?

Most commentary implies that the future is bleak, and young people are screwed since there are so many factors working against us.  Is this true?  We unpack the arguments today and share our thoughts.

Podcast: Using Debt to Invest in the Sharemarket

We look at the different borrowing options, the pros and cons of using leverage in shares, and what you need to consider before diving in.