Financial Autonomy

Why Waiting to Get Financial Advice Could Cost You Hundreds of Thousands

June 8, 2026·39 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Think financial advice is something you get when you're older, wealthier, or closer to retirement? That mindset could be costing you far more than you realise.  Because when it comes to building wealth, when you start can matter more than how much you start with.  In this episode, Nick is joined by Paul Benson to unpack why your 30s and 40s can be such a powerful window for getting advice. It's the time to make decisions that can compound, course correct, and create more choice later.  But this is not just one for younger listeners. If you are in your 50s, 60s or beyond, there are still valuable takeaways here, especially if you are wondering whether your super, investments, insurance, structures or old money habits still make sense for where you are now.  Inside the episode:  How to know whether your money is actually working hard enough Why "I'll sort it out later" can become one of your most expensive financial habits Why getting advice early could make a six-figure difference by retirement <span cl

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