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Financial Autonomy

Financial Autonomy

著者： Guidance Financial Services: Investing & Retirement Planning Experts
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Plenty of podcasts focus on building wealth – and that's great, as far as it goes. But focusing just on wealth misses the point. I believe what most of us actually want is to have choice. Choice in how much time we give to income-producing activities. Choice about what those income-producing activities are. Choice about where we live. Choice about when we retire. Choice about the ways we use our money to produce happiness. In the Financial Autonomy podcast, I explore the different ways you can gain choice - from investing in stocks to becoming self-employed, starting a side hustle, or buying an investment property. I share learnings I've gained working with clients for over 20 years as a Certified Financial Planner, and interview others with interesting insights or experiences in gaining choice in life.Paul Benson 個人ファイナンス 個人的成功 経済学 自己啓発
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  • Am I on Track to Retire?

    Am I on Track to Retire?
    2026/07/26
    You may know how much is sitting in your super. But do you know whether it is enough to retire when you want to? Could you stop work at 60? Would your money last? Or could you already have more options than you realise? In this Financial Autonomy Essential, Paul explains how to assess whether you are on track for retirement and what the answer could mean for the years ahead. Because being on track is not only about having enough money. It could mean retiring earlier, reducing your working hours or spending more while you are healthy enough to enjoy it. Inside this episode: How to work out whether you can retire when you want to Why a healthy super balance does not always mean you are on track The signs you may be able to retire earlier or cut back your hours What you can still change if your current plan falls short Why playing it too safe with your super could work against you NOTE: This episode was originally recorded in 2024. Any contribution limits, tax rules, pension thresholds or other figures mentioned reflect the rules in place at the time of recording and may have changed. WANT PERSONALISED ADVICE FOR YOUR RETIREMENT PLAN? At Guidance Financial Services, we use detailed financial modelling to show you what your current path could make possible, whether that means retiring sooner, working less or making changes now to improve your position. Book your appointment here. WANT TO STAY ACROSS WHAT'S MOVING THE MARKETS?: Subscribe to GainingCHOICE, our weekly email unpacking the key headlines and what to pay attention to. GOT A FINANCE QUESTION FOR PAUL?: Send it to paul@financialautonomy.com.au, and it could be featured in his Ask an Expert column each Sunday in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald. You can also find all our links here.
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    9 分
  • The Sharemarket Financial Year in Review (and What BlackRock Is Watching Now)

    The Sharemarket Financial Year in Review (and What BlackRock Is Watching Now)
    2026/07/22
    If you have been watching the news and wondering whether your investments are about to get hit, you are not alone. Over the past year, investors have had plenty to worry about. War, inflation, interest rate changes, property pressure and constant talk of an AI bubble. Yet markets have not behaved the way many people expected. So what actually happened? Why did some markets keep climbing despite all the uncertainty? And what does that mean for where your money is invested now? In this episode, Nick Donato is joined by BlackRock strategist Beatrice Yeo to cut through the noise and explain the market moves that matter most to everyday investors. They look at whether the AI boom still has room to run, why Australian shares have struggled to keep pace with global markets and how higher interest rates have quietly changed the investment landscape. They also explore what BlackRock is watching across shares, bonds and property, and what could matter most for your portfolio over the next 12 months. In this episode Why the sharemarket kept rising when the headlines said it should be falling The split-second decision that can turn a market dip into a costly mistake Is the AI boom running out of steam, or is the next phase just beginning? Why the next big winners may not be the companies everyone is watching The blind spot that could be holding Australian investors back How higher interest rates may have created opportunities hiding in plain sight Why bonds are suddenly worth paying attention to again The property opportunity that does not involve buying another house Where BlackRock sees the biggest risks and opportunities now What your portfolio may need to handle the next 12 months You do not need to predict every market move, but it helps to understand what is driving markets, where the risks are shifting and whether your current portfolio is built for what comes next. FURTHER LISTENING You can find our playlist full of episodes about investing here. WANT PERSONALISED ADVICE FOR YOUR INVESTMENT STRATEGY?: Book an appointment with Guidance Financial Services here. READY TO SORT YOUR FINANCES AND BUILD WEALTH WITH A CLEAR PLAN?: Wealth Builder is our specialised 12-month financial advice program for people in their 30s and 40s. You can learn more about it here. FOLLOW NICK ON LINKEDIN HERE. WANT TO STAY ACROSS WHAT'S MOVING THE MARKETS?: Subscribe to GainingCHOICE, our weekly email unpacking the key headlines and what to pay attention to. GOT A FINANCE QUESTION FOR PAUL?: Send it to paul@financialautonomy.com.au, and it could be featured in his Ask an Expert column each Sunday in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald. You can also find all our links here General advice disclaimer
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    35 分
  • How to Build Passive Income So You Can Retire Earlier

    How to Build Passive Income So You Can Retire Earlier
    2026/07/19
    Imagine reaching a point where your pay cheque is no longer the only thing keeping your life running. You could reduce your hours, change careers, retire earlier or simply have more freedom to decide what comes next. That is the promise of passive income. But the path to getting there is often very different from the effortless version sold online. In this Financial Autonomy Essentials episode, we look at what passive income really involves, where it can come from and the decisions that can make or break your progress. Because building income outside your job is not only about finding investments that pay dividends or buying a rental property. The way you think about growth, tax, risk and even spending your capital could completely change the strategy. And there is another question worth asking: what is the point of creating financial freedom if getting there costs you the best years of your life? In this episode: The real work hiding behind supposedly passive income Which income sources are more passive than others Why chasing faster returns can push you into dangerous territory The common passive income belief that could limit your wealth Why you may not need to replace your entire salary to change your life The tax considerations that could affect how you generate cash flow How to build more financial choice without sacrificing everything today If you want your investments to eventually give you more control over how, when and whether you work, this episode will help you think differently about the path ahead. WANT PERSONALISED ADVICE ON YOUR PASSIVE INCOME STRATEGY? At Guidance Financial Services, we can help you build an investment strategy designed to create more income, reduce your reliance on work and give you more choice over how you spend your time. Book your appointment here. WANT TO STAY ACROSS WHAT'S MOVING THE MARKETS?: Subscribe to GainingCHOICE, our weekly email unpacking the key headlines and what to pay attention to. GOT A FINANCE QUESTION FOR PAUL?: Send it to paul@financialautonomy.com.au, and it could be featured in his Ask an Expert column each Sunday in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald. You can also find all our links here. General advice disclaimer
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    11 分
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