<p>We knew the rates of last year were temporary, but the speed with which they are snapping back has been surprising. Based on this, I wanted to talk this week about the different potential strategies and opportunities that will arise in a world with rising interest rates.   <a href= "https://financialautonomy.com.au/general-advice-disclaimer/">[Disclaimer]</a></p>

Holding your nerve when markets are down

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.