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September 20, 2017
How to avoid the most common financial mistakes – Part 3 – Episode 14
Today’s episode is the 3rd and final look at the most common financial mistakes I come across when advising clients. Thanks for your comments and feedback on the previous 2 posts, it seems that many of you have battled with some of these issues yourselves, and there were a few other mistakes that you’ve managed … Continued
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September 6, 2017
How to avoid the most common financial mistakes – Part 2 – Episode 13
Welcome back. In the last episode we explored common investment mistakes people make. It’s not really essential that you listen to Part 1 before giving this one a listen, but if you haven’t listened to that one yet, perhaps make that the next episode you grab. Today we’re going to explore common cash flow mistakes … Continued
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August 23, 2017
How to avoid the most common financial mistakes – Part 1 – Episode 12
Enough people have hit their thumb with a hammer for you to know that it hurts quite a lot. You don’t need to do the experiment yourself. I’ve been helping people as a Financial Planner now for almost 18 years, and I’ve meet many, many wonderful people. Often people put off seeing a financial planner … Continued
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August 2, 2017
Is your ladder against the wrong wall? Episode 10
How long since you’ve taken a step back from your professional life and considered where it’s taking you? Is your current professional activity taking you to somewhere you want to be in 10 or 20 years? Is it leading you towards inner happiness? It’s easy with the pressures of mortgage repayments or rent, perhaps kids, … Continued
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July 19, 2017
Divorce – how to bounce back financially – Episode 8
Financial Autonomy is about managing and planning for major transitions in life. A transition that many of us face unfortunately is divorce. I understand researchers have found that going through a divorce can be one of the most stressful things you can experience in life. As a financial planner, I often work with clients … Continued
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July 12, 2017
How to retire early – 5 things you could do to gain financial independence – Episode 7
Many people that I speak to seek freedom from the need to clock on and clock off. To not be answerable to a boss. To not having to devote time and energy to things that they’re not passionate about, just for the pay. The dream therefore becomes to retire early, and the sooner the … Continued
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June 20, 2017
How to be financially ready to start a family – Episode 5
Starting a family is a huge step in a great many of our lives. Bringing a new little human into the world. So much hope. Scary too! Completely life changing. Financial Autonomy is about you taking control of your finances, and not being controlled by your finances. The focus of this audio blog is to … Continued
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June 20, 2017
What is financial autonomy and how to begin the journey towards financial independence – Episode 3
I’ve named this podcast Financial Autonomy. So what is Financial Autonomy? What does it mean? Well that’s what we’re going to explore in today’s podcast I’ll give you a big hint – Financial Autonomy is about gaining choices in life. Buckle up – let’s dive in! Financial autonomy or financial independence if you prefer, is … Continued
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June 20, 2017
Redundancy – what a great opportunity – Episode 2
Redundancy – not something most of us like to contemplate. Yet it is a reality for many of us in our working life. So rather than redundancy being seen as something negative, let’s flip it around – your redundancy could be the best thing that has ever happened to you. Financial autonomy is about building … Continued
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