8 Steps to Building Financial Security in your 30s
This week on the Wealth Builder podcast Nick talks to Guidance team member Brenden Butler about ways to build financial security in your thirties. We'd love to hear your feedback. Send us a message via the Guidance website. Need help? - Learn about our Wealth Builder program Subscribe to our weekly GainingCHOICE email General advice disclaimer
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Should I convert my Super to a Pension?
It's one of the most common questions in retirement planning — when is the right time to move your super into the pension phase? In this episode, we unpack the pros, cons, and grey areas of converting superannuation to a pension. From tax implications and minimum drawdowns to defined benefit funds and surplus income, we explore when the default advice might not be the best fit. Whether you're planning ahead, approaching retirement, or already enjoying it, this conversation will help you navigate one of the most important financial decisions you'll make. Subscribe to our weekly GainingCHOICE email General advice disclaimer
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Estate Planning Basics
This week on the Wealth Builder podcast Nick talks to solicitors Sheredyn Legg and Stephen Fries about the basics of estate planning. We'd love to hear your feedback. Send us a message via the Guidance website. Need help? - Learn about our Wealth Builder program Subscribe to our weekly GainingCHOICE email General advice disclaimer
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The Real Deal on Rates and Inflation
An understanding of the concept known as "real return" is worth getting your head around. Without it, there is the potential to make investment mistakes. Subscribe to our weekly GainingCHOICE email General advice disclaimer
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Wealth Builder - Navigating Capital Gains Tax
This week on the Wealth Builder podcast Nick talks to accountant David Markovski about all things capital gains tax to make sure you don;t pay more than you need to. We'd love to hear your feedback. Send us a message via the Guidance website. Need help? - Learn about our Wealth Builder program Subscribe to our weekly GainingCHOICE email General advice disclaimer
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.