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.

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Episode Highlights:

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

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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

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