Taking a 50% pay cut doesn't sound like a great financial strategy, but for Effie Zahos, author, speaker, board member and all-round finance professional, the risk she took 20 years ago has certainly paid off. From editing Money magazine to the Financial Literacy Foundation board, she's learned a lot, and taught many. In this broad-ranging discussion, Effie shares:  Her four key tips for getting your finances right Why she avoided one of the last decade's hot stocks The key behavioural traits holding us back, and what to read to understand yours, and Where to find an extra $12,000 this year by reviewing your finances You can access this and previous episodes of the Your Wealth podcast now on iTunes, Podbean, Spotify or at nabtrade.com.au/yourwealth If you’re short on time, consider listening at 1.5-2x speed, which should be shown on the screen of your device as you listen. This won’t just reduce your listening time; it has also been shown to improve knowledge retention.