by Guidance Financial Services
Plenty of books, podcasts and blogs 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.
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April 8, 2025
<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW221219038 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW221219038 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0">When we head off on vacation we</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0">don't</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0">barrel off down the highway,</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0">pull</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0">up</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0">at some random point hours or days down the road, and camp out for the next fortnight.</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0">When we</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0">depart</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0">for our holiday, we know our destination. Clarity on the location of our holiday is essential so that we know what to pack</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0">, whether</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0">it's</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0">affordable, and whether</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0">we're</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0">likely to be happy when we get there.</span></span><span class= "EOP SCXW221219038 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW221219038 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW221219038 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0">In a financial planning context, clarity as to your goals is the essential element for success. There are plenty of potential investment pathways that could be followed. Selecting the one</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0">that's</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0">right for you very much depends on the destination that you are hoping to arrive at. A suitable financial planning strategy for someone whose goal is to have the</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0">option</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0">of retirement at age 60 would look quite different to someone whose goal was to be able to work two days per week whilst their children were in primary school.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW221219038 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW221219038 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW221219038 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0">So,</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0">when it comes to financial planning, goals are essential. But goals alone are not enough. There is one extra step that is</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0">required</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0">for success.</span></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW221219038 BCX0"> </p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW221219038 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0"><a href= "https://www.getdrip.com/forms/41864157/submissions/new" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Subscribe to our weekly GainingCHOICE email</a></span></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW221219038 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221219038 BCX0"><a href= "https://financialautonomy.com.au/general-advice-disclaimer/?__s=xxxxxxx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">General Advice Disclaimer</a></span></span></p> </div>
March 25, 2025
<p>In this episode, we dive into the debate between active vs. passive management, exploring the claims made by fund managers during a recent teleconference. Is 2025 the year active management finally outperforms passive investments? With decades of data suggesting otherwise, we break down why the odds of success for active managers may not be in their favor—and why sticking with passive investments could still be the smarter choice for most investors. Tune in for insights into market trends, risk management, and the truth behind the numbers.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.getdrip.com/forms/41864157/submissions/new" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subscribe to our weekly GainingChoice email</a></p> <p><a href= "https://financialautonomy.com.au/general-advice-disclaimer/?__s=xxxxxxx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">General advice disclaimer</a></p>
March 11, 2025
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW107711693 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW107711693 BCX0">Wanting to get your head around tax within the superannuation system makes total sense.</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW107711693 BCX0">Our savings accumulate in this regime, however there are restrictions on how we can access the money, and for</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW107711693 BCX0">the vast majority of</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW107711693 BCX0">us, we are forced to save into this vehicle.</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW107711693 BCX0">How does a government manage to force people to save?</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW107711693 BCX0"> Sure</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW107711693 BCX0">they can legislate, but in a democratic society, that</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW107711693 BCX0">won't</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW107711693 BCX0">produce a lasting impact. The population needs to be on side, and simply being told</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW107711693 BCX0">it's</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW107711693 BCX0">for your own good</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW107711693 BCX0">isn't</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW107711693 BCX0">going to cut it. The carrot then, is tax concessions.</span></span><span class= "EOP SCXW107711693 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.getdrip.com/forms/41864157/submissions/new" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subscribe to our weekly GainingCHOICE email</a></p> <p><a href= "https://financialautonomy.com.au/general-advice-disclaimer/?__s=xxxxxxx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">General Advice Disclaimer</a></p>
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