Aussie FIRE | Financial Independence Retire Early
Claim This Podcastby Hayden Smith & Dave Gow
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<p>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.</p><br><p>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!</p><br><p><a href="https://pearler.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pearler.com</a></p><br><p><a href="https://strongmoneyaustralia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://strongmoneyaustralia.com/</a></p><br><p><strong>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.</strong></p><br><p><strong>Consider whether it's appropriate for you, and if in doubt, speak to a licensed financial adviser.</strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 19, 2026
79. Should war change how you invest?
<p>What actually happens to your portfolio when the world feels like it's on fire? In this episode, Hayden and Dave look back at how share markets have responded to major global conflicts, from WWI and WWII through to COVID, and what that history can teach us about investing through periods of fear and uncertainty.</p><br><p>They walk through the data most people have never seen: markets that fell sharply in the first six months of a war, only to roar back stronger than before it began. It's a timely reminder that the instinct to act during a crisis isn't always the one that serves us best.</p><br><p>They cover:</p><p>👉 How the US and Australian share markets actually performed during WWI and WWII, including the sharp falls and surprising recoveries</p><p>👉 What 31 wars across 130 years of market data reveal about how long downturns really last</p><p>👉 Why war tends to be inflationary in a way that's different to a typical recession, and what that means for share prices</p><p>👉 How governments have historically intervened in markets during wartime, and where COVID fits into that picture</p><p>👉 Why 24/7 news and social media might be making market volatility feel worse than it actually is</p><p>👉 The case for sticking to dollar-cost averaging and diversification even when the headlines are dark</p><br><p>At its core, investing through conflict is a bet on humanity's ability to find its way through. A look at history that might just change how you think about the next crisis, whatever it turns out to be.</p><br><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aussiefirepodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow us on Instagram</a></p><br><p><a href="https://youtube.com/@aussiefirepodcast?si=ECenJH2w2AoZFTDb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch on Youtube</a></p><br><p><a href="https://airtable.com/appm1Qj814tgX3I0O/shr50DPEI7iKsbNrG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ask a Question</a></p><br><p><a href="https://airtable.com/appm1Qj814tgX3I0O/pagP8jSwwyeYskjRk/form" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FI Case Study Request Form</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pearler.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pearler</a></p><p><a href="https://strongmoneyaustralia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Strong Money Australia</a></p><p><a href="https://pearler.com/explore/learn/blog/category/aussie-fire-ebook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Original Aussie FIRE e-book</a></p><p>Dave's books on <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0BNL7WHM6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/author/0XP2oVmixNv9sVfUd5riI6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></p><br><p><strong>Disclaimer</strong></p><p>Any 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.</p><br><p>Pearler is an Authorised Representative #1281540 of Sanlam Private Wealth Pty Ltd AFSL #337927. Read the FSG available from<a href="https://pearler.com/financial-services-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://pearler.com/financial-services-guide</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 12, 2026
78. Case Study: Should we buy or keep renting on the path to FIRE?
<p>When your landlord puts the property up for sale, the rent vs. buy question stops being theoretical. For Shyann and her husband, that moment became the push they needed to make a decision they'd been circling for a while.</p><br><p>In this case study episode, Shyann walks through how she and her husband approached one of the biggest financial decisions a FIRE-chasing couple can make, and what it actually looked like once they got the keys.</p><br><p>They cover:</p><p>👉 Why security and long-term control tipped the scales toward buying over rentvesting</p><p>👉 How they funded the purchase on a strong combined income while keeping their investment strategy intact</p><p>👉 The trade-offs in choosing a home that fit the life they were planning, not just the budget they had</p><p>👉 Managing mortgage anxiety when one income might shrink after starting a family</p><p>👉 What actually happens when you move into a renovated home and the plumbing has other ideas</p><br><p>Is buying always the right move for someone on the path to FIRE? And how do you keep building toward financial independence when a mortgage is suddenly in the mix?</p><br><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aussiefirepodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow us on Instagram</a></p><br><p><a href="https://youtube.com/@aussiefirepodcast?si=ECenJH2w2AoZFTDb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch on Youtube</a></p><br><p><a href="https://airtable.com/appm1Qj814tgX3I0O/shr50DPEI7iKsbNrG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ask a Question</a></p><br><p><a href="https://airtable.com/appm1Qj814tgX3I0O/pagP8jSwwyeYskjRk/form" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FI Case Study Request Form</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pearler.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pearler</a></p><p><a href="https://strongmoneyaustralia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Strong Money Australia</a></p><p><a href="https://pearler.com/explore/learn/blog/category/aussie-fire-ebook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Original Aussie FIRE e-book</a></p><p>Dave's books on <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0BNL7WHM6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/author/0XP2oVmixNv9sVfUd5riI6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></p><br><p><strong>Disclaimer</strong></p><p>Any 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.</p><br><p>Pearler is an Authorised Representative #1281540 of Sanlam Private Wealth Pty Ltd AFSL #337927. Read the FSG available from<a href="https://pearler.com/financial-services-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://pearler.com/financial-services-guide</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 5, 2026
77. FIRE Later vs. Living Now
<p>Today Hayden & Dave are unpacking an email they received from a listener. He's 29, originally from the UK, drives trucks for a living and keeps moving on after a year or two because the passion just isn't there. He loves to travel, wants to build wealth, but struggles to commit to investing when the next adventure feels a lot more appealing to him. He also lost his brother 13 years ago, which has really changed his outlook on things.</p><br><p>They cover:</p><p>👉 Why losing a loved one can make the "now vs. later" question so much harder to answer</p><p>👉 The problem with expecting your job to be a source of passion (and what to expect instead)</p><p>👉 A simple mental framework for deciding whether spending & living today is actually worth it</p><p>👉 How to stop thinking about life choices as all-or-nothing trade-offs</p><p>👉 Whether the rise of AI is a reason to bunker down financially, or something else entirely</p><br><p>If you've ever felt the pull between building for the future and not wanting to miss the present, this one's worth a listen.</p><br><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aussiefirepodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow us on Instagram</a></p><br><p><a href="https://youtube.com/@aussiefirepodcast?si=ECenJH2w2AoZFTDb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch on Youtube</a></p><br><p><a href="https://airtable.com/appm1Qj814tgX3I0O/shr50DPEI7iKsbNrG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ask a Question</a></p><br><p><a href="https://airtable.com/appm1Qj814tgX3I0O/pagP8jSwwyeYskjRk/form" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FI Case Study Request Form</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pearler.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pearler</a></p><p><a href="https://strongmoneyaustralia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Strong Money Australia</a></p><p><a href="https://pearler.com/explore/learn/blog/category/aussie-fire-ebook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Original Aussie FIRE e-book</a></p><p>Dave's books on <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0BNL7WHM6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/author/0XP2oVmixNv9sVfUd5riI6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></p><br><p><strong>Disclaimer</strong></p><p>Any 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.</p><br><p>Pearler is an Authorised Representative #1281540 of Sanlam Private Wealth Pty Ltd AFSL #337927. Read the FSG available from<a href="https://pearler.com/financial-services-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://pearler.com/financial-services-guide</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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<p>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.</p><br><p>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!</p><br><p><a href="https://pearler.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pearler.com</a></p><br><p><a href="https://strongmoneyaustralia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://strongmoneyaustralia.com/</a></p><br><p><strong>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.</strong></p><br><p><strong>Consider whether it's appropriate for you, and if in doubt, speak to a licensed financial adviser.</strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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