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Episode 139
Learnings from our recent Community Survey
Today’s episode is a bit different. I don’t have a script and I don’t have a guest. I recently ran a community survey to everyone that gets the Gaining Choice email. In this podcast I want to share with you what we learned and some of the ways this information will be used to shape … Continued
Episode 136
Author Lacey Filipich talks about her new book Money School
Like me, Lacey Filipich is passionate about financial independence and gaining choice in life. She’s recently written a book, Money School, so I’ve invited her on to tell us all about it. Lacey shares her thoughts on how social trends, like conscious consumerism and sustainable lifestyle, have helped Financial Independence gain momentum, especially among younger … Continued
Episode 134
How to Money’s Kate Campbell on the Secrets to Successfully Saving for Your Goals
This week I chat with Kate Campbell, host of the popular podcast How to Money on how she’s gone about setting her goals and developing a savings strategy to see them achieved. As you’ll hear, she heads off to Europe soon for a 4 month trip, so clearly she’s got some ideas that work. I’m … Continued
Episode 128
Urban Kitchen Garden and Permaculture to achieve Financial Independence with Kat Lavers of Plummery
Living sustainably is an increasing focus for many of us. This week’s guest, Permaculture expert Kat Lavers, shares how growing your own food cannot not only help in reducing your environmental footprint, but save you money too. In this episode, Kat shares: How she took on a modest inner suburban home in Melbourne and transformed … Continued
Episode 122
Science teacher to 6 figure earning internet marketing gun within 14 months
This week’s guest went from high school science teacher to being self-employed providing digital marketing services. In the space of 12 months she has grown her business income to over $100,000, and now has 2 staff helping her out. In this episode Brittany shares what sparked her change of career, her use of side hustles … Continued
Episode 121
Is Private Health Insurance Worth Having in Australia?
The cost of private health insurance in Australia keeps on rising. After housing, food and motor vehicle expenses, health insurance typically comes up as the next big-ticket item in most household budgets. So it’s worth asking the question – do we need it? Private Health insurance is likely to be worth having if: You are … Continued
Episode 116
Living in a world where money is free
February 12, 1999. That was the date something never before seen, happened. The Central Bank of Japan, battling persistent recession, cut official interest rates to zero. At the time other central bankers around the world criticised the move. Savers must be rewarded for savings. Borrowers must have to pay something to borrow. Without these basic … Continued
Episode 115
FIRE is stupid – here’s some better alternatives
You’ve probably stumbled across the FIRE acronym before – it stands for Financial Independence Retire Early. It came out of the US and has spawned countless books, podcasts, conferences, and even a movie. Reddit has huge discussion threads devoted to the idea, with the primary thrust seeming to be how young you can achieve early … Continued
Episode 113
3 Alternatives To Car Ownership That Can Help You Save
How many thousands of dollars do you have parked on the street or in the garage losing money every day? It’s a question I’ve been focused on for our household recently. My wife and I each have a car, plus there is a 12 seater minibus for my wife’s tourism business that we could use for a personal trip … Continued
Episode 106
From spinning your wheels to moving ahead with purpose
It’s so easy to just float along. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it is not just a good approach to raising toddlers, it can be a whole of life game plan. But there will come a day when you’re sick of going sideways. When rinse and repeat just won’t cut it anymore. Whether it … Continued