Show overview
Aussie FIRE | Financial Independence Retire Early has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 118 episodes. That works out to roughly 85 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 32 min and 56 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 34 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Hayden Smith & Dave Gow.
From the publisher
The Aussie FIRE podcast is the ultimate guide to Financial Independence for Australians. Having started life as an e-book, then an audiobook, it's now reached its final form: a podcast that will keep on giving.The Aussie FIRE audiobook is brought to you by Pearler, Australia's favourite long-term investing community; and Dave Gow, the brains behind Strong Money Australia. Each episode explores a different aspect of Financial Independence, so stay tuned for new releases!https://pearler.comhttps://strongmoneyaustralia.com/DISCLAIMER: We’re big fans of sharing experiences and talking about money. However, please note that any advice is general, and does not consider your financial situation, needs, or objectives.Consider whether it's appropriate for you, and if in doubt, speak to a licensed financial adviser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 118 episodes88. Savings vs Offset vs Investing: How Each Stacks Up at 6% Interest Rates
87. From investment properties to ETFs: how Dave actually made the switch
86. The $500k Tax Mistake Aussie Expats Don't See Coming w/ Brett Evans
85. Can You Really Afford to Leave Australia?
84. The ETF Tax Trap Costing Aussie Investors Thousands (ft. Navexa Founder)
83. Should you switch to the newest (and cheapest) ETFs?
82. Will AI take your job (and what can you do about it)?
81. Case Study: Sell the investment property, or hold for the long game?
80. How to eat cheaply on your path to FIRE
79. Should war change how you invest?
78. Case Study: Should we buy or keep renting on the path to FIRE?
77. FIRE Later vs. Living Now
76. Should your portfolio change as you approach FI?
75. A Final Word on the Budget: How We're Thinking About it Now
74. The Budget: What it actually means for investors
73. CGT and Negative Gearing: What the Budget Could Change for Investors
72. Case Study: Should Chris Buy a $1.5m House on $170k?
71. Q&A: Homebuyer’s regret + does flipping houses still work?
70. Living off your portfolio during a market downturn
69. FI case study: Are first home buyer schemes worth it?
What happens when a government equity scheme starts to feel like a trap? In this episode, Hayden and Dave sit down with listener Steve to unpack his property situation and map out a path forward.Steve is a self-employed sports coach earning around $120,000–$130,000 a year, with a partner on $100,000. He owns an apartment worth roughly $570,000, holds a $200,000 ETF portfolio, and used the Victorian Homebuyer Fund to get into the market with a 25% government equity stake still sitting on his property.In this episode they cover:👉 How the Victorian Homebuyer Fund works and why Steve is feeling stuck👉 Whether refinancing could free him from the government equity stake without selling his ETFs👉 The case for rent-vesting as a flexible alternative to upsizing👉 How to weigh lifestyle preferences against pure FIRE optimisation👉 Why financial flexibility can matter more than squeezing every dollar out of a strategyIt's pearler's 5th birthday! Get 5 free trades here 🥳Ask a QuestionFI Case Study Request FormPearlerStrong Money AustraliaOriginal Aussie FIRE e-bookStrong Money Australia’s audiobookDisclaimerAny advice is general and does not consider your financial situation needs, or objectives, so consider whether it’s appropriate for you. You should also consider seeking professional advice before making any financial decision.Pearler is an Authorised Representative #1281540 of Sanlam Private Wealth Pty Ltd AFSL #337927. Read the FSG available from https://pearler.com/financial-services-guide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.