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Financial Autonomy

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

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09:42

How Much Super Do I Need?

Financial Autonomy ·

2025/05/07

It’s one of the most common retirement questions—how much super is enough? In this episode, we explore how to estimate your retirement needs based on lifestyle, spending habits, and travel plans. You'll walk away with practical tips to start shaping a retirement plan that actually fits you. Subscribe to our weekly GainingCHOICE email General advice disclaimer

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08:23

Is it Time to Use the Equity in your Home to Build...

Financial Autonomy ·

2025/04/22

With interest rates starting to fall, is there an opportunity to utilise the equity in your home for investment purposes and accelerate your wealth creation? It's something we're certainly evaluating with several of our clients, so I thought I'd share with you today our current thinking. Subscribe to our weekly GainingCHOICE email General advice disclaimer

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05:55

Goals are Essential, but Don't Miss this Next Step

Financial Autonomy ·

2025/04/08

When we head off on vacation we don't barrel off down the highway, pull up at some random point hours or days down the road, and camp out for the next fortnight. When we depart for our holiday, we know our destination. Clarity on the location of our holiday is essential so that we know what to pack, whether it's affordable, and whether we're likely to be happy when we get there. In a financial planning context, clarity as to your goals is the essential element for success. There are plenty of

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07:29

Will Active Managers Ever Come Back?

Financial Autonomy ·

2025/03/25

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

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08:00

How Does Tax Apply to Your Super?

Financial Autonomy ·

2025/03/11

Wanting to get your head around tax within the superannuation system makes total sense. Our savings accumulate in this regime, however there are restrictions on how we can access the money, and for the vast majority of us, we are forced to save into this vehicle. How does a government manage to force people to save? Sure they can legislate, but in a democratic society, that won't produce a lasting impact. The population needs to be on side, and simply being told it's for your own good isn't going

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08:55

Redundancy

Financial Autonomy ·

2025/02/25

Despite the current low rate of unemployment, there seems to be a mini wave of redundancies in the middle and senior ranks of many companies at present. Experiencing redundancy can be a significant blow to your confidence. However, it's crucial to recognise that redundancy is rarely a reflection of your performance, skills, or dedication. More often than not, it results from shifts in the industry, changes within the company, or simply the natural structure of the workforce. Organizations

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07:12

The 4 Essentials When Receiving an Early Inheritance

Financial Autonomy ·

2025/02/11

With an awareness of the challenges of high hiouse prices and resultant large mortgages, intergenerational wealth transfers - in the form of early inheritances - are happening more and more. So if you find yourself in the fortunate position of receiving an early inhertance, what are the smart moves to put you and your family on the path to financial security, and appropriately honour the hard work that went into the generation of the wealth? Subscribe to our weekly GainingCHOICE email General

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07:17

Is it Time to Own Bitcoin?

Financial Autonomy ·

2025/01/28

Bitcoin has got a fresh wave of energy since Donald Trump's election win, and we've had quite a few questions from our clients. We are all susceptible to FOMO. Hopefully sharing these thoughts will help you decide what makes sense for you. Subscribe to our weekly GainingCHOICE email General advice disclaimer

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13:30

Superannuation Contribution Master Class

Financial Autonomy ·

2025/01/14

Australia's superannuation system is undeniably complex, yet it plays a pivotal role in our financial lives. With compulsory contributions mandated by law, the system is designed to ensure that the age pension serves as a safety net for basic living expenses, rather than the primary source of retirement income. To achieve a comfortable retirement, understanding the mechanics of superannuation contributions is essential. Subscribe to our weekly GainingCHOICE email General advice disclaimer

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09:37

Recency Bias - Could it Derail Your Plans?

Financial Autonomy ·

2024/12/31

Stock market returns were phenomenal in 2024. But strong returns can plant the seed for an unexpected risk. This risk is known as recency bias. Holding an awareness of recency bias is the best way of ensuring you don’t fall victim to its draw, so this week, let’s take a look at this often overlooked risk factor. Subscribe to our weekly GainingCHOICE email General Advice Disclaimer

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08:21

What is the Transfer Balance Cap and How Does it Work?

Financial Autonomy ·

2024/12/17

A few weeks back in the episode about the Superannuation Sweet Spot, I made reference to the transfer balance cap of $1.9 million. I've since had a few questions about how this operates, so this week I thought we'd dig into some extra detail on this particularly important piece of the superannuation rule book. Subscribe to our weekly GainingCHOICE email General Advice Disclaimer

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09:54

Passive Income 101

Financial Autonomy ·

2024/12/03

The desire for passive income frequently comes up as a goal when I speak with new clients. The idea of earning money before we even get out of bed holds obvious appeal. So this week in the podcast, I thought I'd cover all there is to know about passive income. Where it can be sourced, how you can create it, some of the challenges and misconceptions, tax considerations, and some tips for success. Subscribe to our weekly GainingCHOICE email General Advice Disclaimer

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09:10

The Most Important Concept in Finance to Understand

Financial Autonomy ·

2024/11/19

In this episode we take a look at the most important concept in finance to understand - compounding. Subscribe to our weekly GainingCHOICE email General Advice Disclaimer

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08:05

The Superannuation Sweet Spot - Making the Most of...

Financial Autonomy ·

2024/11/05

Consistent with most developed nations, Australia provides incentives for people to save for their retirement. Being self-sufficient in retirement reduces the need for Age pensions and other forms of Social Security. But saving for your retirement means sacrificing the here and now. Money socked away for your 70s and 80s, is money that you can't enjoy in your 20s and 30s. The opportunity cost is real, so the incentives need to be meaningful. Fortunately our superannuation system does indeed

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08:47

Markets Have Had a Phenomenal Year. Where To From Here?

Financial Autonomy ·

2024/10/23

It's been a wonderful time to be an investor recently. As regular readers of our GainingCHOICE e-mail will know, the current one year numbers for the trio markets we track are all in double digits, with the US index over 30% up on the year, and the Australian and Emerging markets both up around 20%. So where to from here? Do such large gains over the past year mean we're destined for a fall? Or is this the early days of a new boom? General Advice Disclaimer

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09:00

What is Longevity Risk and How Should I Avoid Getting...

Financial Autonomy ·

2024/10/09

There’s lots of risk when it comes to investing and building wealth. Inflation risk, market risk, timing risk, concentration risk, liquidity risk, credit risk, legislative risk, reinvestment risk, currency risk, leverage risk, and plenty more. Some risk we want to take – the ones that we can handle and will reward us with extra returns. Other risks provide no benefit to us and so should be avoided at all costs. Longevity risk, the topic of this week’s episode, falls into this second bucket,

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12:13

The Blueprint To Wealth Creation in 2024

Financial Autonomy ·

2024/09/25

We all want to build wealth and have financial security, have choices in life. This week I wanted to explore the basic framework for how you can make that happen. Your home, your super, your investments, and the financial decisions that sit around those all play their part. General Advice warning Add yourself to the GainingCHOICE weekly email list

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Where to find new episodes of What's Possible?

Financial Autonomy ·

2024/09/18

Looking for a new What's Possible episode? What's Possible has now moved to its own channel. Links are below for the most common players, or just search What's Possible in your podcast app. Find What's Possible on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7beUaLlKeg7zlq6RlIObTp Find What's Possible on Apple here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-possible/id1766412250 We're having a lot of fun with the What's Possible project. Be sure to follow or subscribe to the What's Possible

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08:18

Am I On Track To Retire?

Financial Autonomy ·

2024/09/11

This week's episode is inspired by the number one question we get asked by new clients - am i on track to retire? This week I take you through how we go about answering this question. What are the inputs required, and the key things for you to consider? For help, visit our website: www.guidancefs.com.au Disclaimer

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47:28

What's Possible - 9 Month's in Antarctica

Financial Autonomy ·

2024/09/04

Could you spend 9 months through winter down in Antarctica? This week I chatted with Matt Roberts who did exactly that with the Australian Antarctic division. He shares how he got this opportunity, the training required, and what life's like at the bottom of the world. What's Possible is moving to its own channel. Be sure to add it to your Follows/Subcriptions: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7beUaLlKeg7zlq6RlIObTp Apple:

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