Building wealth isn’t just about making money—it’s about mindset, strategy, and timing so that you keep it compounded over the long term.

Today, I sit down with Sarah Megginson, Head of Editorial at Finder, to break down the key insights from their Finder Wealth Report.

We explore what separates successful investors from those who struggle and why waiting for the "perfect time" to invest might be costing you. Sarah shares real-life case studies so you can learn from both wins and mistakes.

If you're serious about building wealth, this episode is a must-listen. Let’s go inside.

 

 

 

Resource Links:
Finder Wealth Building Report https://www.finder.com.au/share-trading/wealth-building-report
Get your Strategic Portfolio Plan and our help with Buying Your Next Perth Property  (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/invest-in-perth-property/)
Join the Perth Property Investment Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/perthpropertyinvestors)
Join Jarrad Mahon’s Property Investor Update (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join)
For more info on our award-winning and highly rated Property Management services that give you guaranteed peace of mind (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/perth-property-management-specialists/)
For more info on how our Property Sales services can ensure you get the best selling price while handling all the stress for you (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/selling-your-perth-property/)

 

 

 

Episode Highlights:
Intro [00:00]
Empowering People to Navigate Financial Challenges [02:01]
Key Habits and Mindsets of Successful Investors [03:07]
Impact of Economic Challenges on Investors [06:52]
The Importance of Having a Goal and Strategy [10:25]
Managing Risk and Fear in Investing [16:02]
The Role of Financial Literacy in Building Wealth [24:59]
Preparing for the Future and Setting Goals [30:57]
The Value of Seeking Expert Advice [32:13]
The Path to Wealth is Personalised [32:44]

 

Thank you for tuning in! If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast.

 

 

 

About the Guest:

A highly respected personal finance expert, Sarah has over 20 years of experience in property, finance and investment journalism. A regular media commentator, Sarah’s expert advice on personal finance, investing and wealth creation is frequently featured across television, radio, and print media, including Sunrise and ABC News. In 2023-2024 alone, her expert tips were shared over 2,500 times in the media. She was previously managing editor of Your Investment Property magazine, Australian Broker magazine, and home loan comparison site, Your Mortgage, and her byline can be found on Yahoo! Finance, Money Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Kidspot and Mamamia. Sarah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and a Tier 1 Generic Knowledge certification (RG 146), which complies with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) standards for finance professionals.

 

 

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://www.sarahmegginson.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-megginson-857a2717b/?originalSubdomain=au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmegginsonmoney/?hl=en
Finder: https://www.finder.com.au/author/sarahmegginson

 

 

 

Connect with Perth Property Insider:
Subscribe on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@InvestorsedgeAu
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/investorsedge

Building wealth isn&rsquo;t just about making money&mdash;it&rsquo;s about mindset, strategy, and timing so that you keep it compounded over the long term.
Today, I sit down with Sarah Megginson, Head of Editorial at Finder, to break down the key insights from their Finder Wealth Report.
We explore what separates successful investors from those who struggle and why waiting for the "perfect time" to invest might be costing you. Sarah shares real-life case studies so you can learn from both wins and mistakes.
If you're serious about building wealth, this episode is a must-listen. Let&rsquo;s go inside.
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&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Resource Links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Finder Wealth Building Report <a href="https://www.finder.com.au/share-trading/wealth-building-report">https://www.finder.com.au/share-trading/wealth-building-report</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Get your Strategic Portfolio Plan and our help with Buying Your Next Perth Property &nbsp;(<a href="https://www.investorsedge.com.au/invest-in-perth-property/">https://www.investorsedge.com.au/invest-in-perth-property/</a>)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Join the Perth Property Investment Facebook Group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/perthpropertyinvestors">https://www.facebook.com/groups/perthpropertyinvestors</a>)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Join Jarrad Mahon&rsquo;s Property Investor Update (<a href="https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join">https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join</a>)</li>
<li aria-level="1">For more info on our award-winning and highly rated Property Management services that give you guaranteed peace of mind (<a href="https://www.investorsedge.com.au/perth-property-management-specialists/">https://www.investorsedge.com.au/perth-property-management-specialists/</a>)</li>
<li aria-level="1">For more info on how our Property Sales services can ensure you get the best selling price while handling all the stress for you (<a href="https://www.investorsedge.com.au/selling-your-perth-property/">https://www.investorsedge.com.au/selling-your-perth-property/</a>)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Episode Highlights:
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Intro [00:00]</li>
<li aria-level="1">Empowering People to Navigate Financial Challenges [02:01]</li>
<li aria-level="1">Key Habits and Mindsets of Successful Investors [03:07]</li>
<li aria-level="1">Impact of Economic Challenges on Investors [06:52]</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Importance of Having a Goal and Strategy [10:25]</li>
<li aria-level="1">Managing Risk and Fear in Investing [16:02]</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Role of Financial Literacy in Building Wealth [24:59]</li>
<li aria-level="1">Preparing for the Future and Setting Goals [30:57]</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Value of Seeking Expert Advice [32:13]</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Path to Wealth is Personalised [32:44]</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
Thank you for tuning in! If you liked this episode, please don&rsquo;t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
About the Guest:
A highly respected personal finance expert, Sarah has over 20 years of experience in property, finance and investment journalism. A regular media commentator, Sarah&rsquo;s expert advice on personal finance, investing and wealth creation is frequently featured across television, radio, and print media, including Sunrise and ABC News. In 2023-2024 alone, her expert tips were shared over 2,500 times in the media. She was previously managing editor of Your Investment Property magazine, Australian Broker magazine, and home loan comparison site, Your Mortgage, and her byline can be found on Yahoo! Finance, Money Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Kidspot and Mamamia. Sarah holds a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Communications and a Tier 1 Generic Knowledge certification (RG 146), which complies with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission&rsquo;s (ASIC) standards for finance professionals.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Connect with Sarah:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Website: <a href="https://www.sarahmegginson.com/">https://www.sarahmegginson.com/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-megginson-857a2717b/?originalSubdomain=au">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-megginson-857a2717b/?originalSubdomain=au</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahmegginsonmoney/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/sarahmegginsonmoney/?hl=en</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Finder: <a href="https://www.finder.com.au/author/sarahmegginson">https://www.finder.com.au/author/sarahmegginson</a></li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Connect with Perth Property Insider:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Subscribe on YouTube: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@InvestorsedgeAu">https://www.youtube.com/@InvestorsedgeAu</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Like us on Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/investorsedge">https://www.facebook.com/investorsedge</a></li>
</ul>

Jarrad Mahon is the go-to guy in property management and investment in Perth and the owner of Investors Edge Real Estate, giving you his insider view on the Perth market and the strategies needed for you to grow your wealth and improve your life. All you need to do is to stay tuned!

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Jarrad Mahon is the go-to guy in property management and investment in Perth and the owner of Investors Edge Real Estate. Tune in to get his insider view on the Perth market and the strategies needed for you to grow your wealth and improve your life.

Jarrad Mahon is the go-to guy in property management and investment in Perth and the owner of Investors Edge Real Estate. Tune in to get his insider view on the Perth market and the strategies needed for you to grow your wealth and improve your life.