67. How we would invest $1M
From Aussie FIRE | Financial Independence Retire Early by Hayden Smith & Dave Gow
March 27, 2026 · 49 min
About this episode
Hayden and Dave discuss hypothetical investment strategies for a sudden influx of $1 million, exploring various perspectives on wealth management.
What would you do if $1 million landed in your bank account tomorrow? In this episode, Hayden and Dave get hypothetical and things get interesting fast. From taking on a gelato giant to debating whether a swimming pool counts as a financial decision, this one's a little different. But buried in the fun are some genuinely useful ideas about how people at different stages of their FIRE journey think about sudden wealth. Ask a Question FI Case Study Request Form Pearler Strong Money Australia Original Aussie FIRE e-book Strong Money Australia’s audiobook Disclaimer Any advice is general and does not consider your financial situation needs, or objectives, so consider whether it’s appropriate for you. You should also consider seeking professional advice before making any financial decision. Pearler is an Authorised Representative #1281540 of Sanlam Private Wealth Pty Ltd AFSL #337927. Read the FSG available from https://pearler.com/financial-services-guide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Hayden Smith, Dave Gow
Topics covered
- investing
- financial independence
- wealth management
- FIRE journey
- sudden wealth
Keywords
- investing
- financial independence
- FIRE
- wealth
- sudden wealth
- gelato giant
- financial decisions
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Pearler, Strong Money Australia, Sanlam Private Wealth Pty Ltd
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