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Strong Money Australia

How to Gain Financial Independence and Create a Life of Freedom

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Strong Money Australia

By: Dave Gow
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"A practical mix of finance, philosophy and psychology. Dave is an Aussie FIRE pioneer." (Aussie Firebug)

What would life be like if you never had to work for money again?

That might sound like a fantasy. But gaining financial freedom is far more achievable than you think.

Dave Gow retired at 28, after a decade of working as a forklift driver. He didn’t win the lottery, inherit a fortune, or get lucky in the stock market. Instead, he discovered a simple set of principles that helped him spend less and invest more, all while increasing his happiness.

If you’re fed up with the rat race and wish you could live a life of freedom and fulfilment, his story will show you the path. In this book, you’ll learn:

  • The mindset that helped Dave build wealth and retire at 28
  • Proven tactics to optimise your spending for more savings and more enjoyment
  • How to easily build a portfolio of passive-income-producing investments
  • The secrets for living a happy and satisfying life while working towards your financial goals

From the author of the popular Strong Money Australia blog, this book is your complete roadmap to reaching financial independence and retiring early in Australia.

“Most people think financial independence isn’t possible on a normal salary, but this book shows exactly how it’s done.” (Pete Wargent, author of Get a Financial Grip)

“Dave’s story is an honest and inspiring reflection of what it takes to succeed financially. His book is a field guide for understanding the world of money, and yourself.” (Owen Raszkiewicz, founder of Rask)

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©2022 Dave Gow (P)2022 Dave Gow
Investing & Trading Personal Finance Inspiring Happiness

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Simplicity and consistency are the key to financial freedom and everyone should start now than later.

I like how the author has made the FI journey sound so simple genuine and achievable

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Practical and Steps to Start

Was an easy read! First time I’ve read a book that makes total sense and I could start implementing the strategy!

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Thanks nice book

Easy listen! Thanks for the great book and awesome information! Won’t retire that young given I’m 47 however the book gave me great ideas to make sure I’m not retiring too late.

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Calm, considered and kind

So many finance books read like get rich quick schemes. They are written in a near aggressive, or holier than thou tone, and, while informative, leave me feeling like I don’t want to be like the author so less likely to follow their advice.

Strong Money Australia is beautifully unique in the finance space. The author’s calm, considered and kind writing is both accessible and inspiring. It addresses the “why” of financial independence as much as the “how”.

I loved the audiobook so much that I found myself having to take forced breaks to let the information digest lest I rush through and miss the many takeaways. Definitely an audiobook I’ll return to again and again for inspiration.

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Utterly brilliant!

Dave is a humble hero in the Aussie FI movement and this book wonderfully encapulates his savvy approach to life and finance. I hope it inspires many people to cast off the shackles of small-minded consumerism and improve their lives one step at a time.

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Excellent Resource

Excellent resource for newcomers or others looking for information on investing.
Sets out the path you should take to become Financially Independent (FI) with tips along the way.
Recommend reading for everyone in Australia and perhaps others overseas can use a lot of the tips too.

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Loved Strong Money Australia

Should be a book handed out in year 12 at school as mandatory reading and a quiz!

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An old wise man in a young body

Well worth a listen
Wish an Australian book like this was published / readily available 20 years earlier

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Great Book

Very much enjoyed reading strong money, laid out very simply and easy to follow. Dave practiced what he preached and had the guts to pull the pin at the ripe age of 28.

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Great resource

The principles in this book are Simple and actionable. The book is easy to listen to and full of useful ideas and resources

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