Your 40s and 50s are a crucial window for shaping your financial future—but many people start coasting without realising it. In this episode, we break down the cost of delaying action and share simple, high-impact steps to strengthen your long-term wealth. Tune in to make these years count.



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The Biggest Financial Mistake People Make in Their 40s and 50s

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.