Dev Raga Personal Finance

The standard property advice out there is to buy a home and hold it long term, but what if you need to move around for work? In this episode we discuss some of the property strategies for junior doctors who may experience this during medical training. We look at worked examples of what would happen if you: 👉🏾 buy a home and then sell it when you move 👉🏻 live in your home for a short period the...

In this episode we work through some of the practical tips and tricks to get your internship started. In fact, you can use these same principles when you are starting a new role as a HMO, RMO, registrar or even a consultant. This shows that money and finances is all about principles and concepts, and also about behaviour. Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye...

In today’s episode Dev unpacks the current paid parental leave entitlements, touching on: 👉🏾 what is the paid parental leave scheme 👉🏿 how does it compare for Commonwealth vs employer based schemes 👉🏻 some of the pitfalls to avoid 👉 strategies to maximise your parental leave Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check ou...

In today’s episode Dev unpacks how automating your investing can fast track your wealth-building journey touching on: 👉🏾 automating vs doing everything manually 👉🏿 real life examples and $$ difference 👉🏻 6 practical ways to setup automation in your everyday life 👉 how it can lead to less stress in your financial life Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Sk...

Superannuation reform has been making headlines recently, so let's talk about the arguments for and against accessing super early. Dev touches on: 👉🏾 it's my money, why can't I access it? 👉🏿 the tax advantages 👉🏻 what happens if early access is allowed? 👉 the power of compounding 👉🏼 what if I can invest it better? 👉🏽 the COVID experiment - what happened when people were allowed early ac...

In today's episode Dev is joined by Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans for an update on the current lending landscape. They touch on: 👉🏾 how the May budget impacted investors 👉🏿 the changes to SMSF lending 👉🏻 banks offering new lending policies like 40 year loan terms 👉 will the property market crash as bad as the media reports? 👉🏼 the opportunity for first home buyers & upsizers...

In today’s episode Dev explains the World Bank's Pillars of Retirement, touching on: 👉🏾 why the framework was created 👉🏿 what are the 5 pillars 👉🏻 how does Australia compare? 👉 what we can take away from the framework for our own retirement planning Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomelo...

In today’s episode Dev explains the concept of recursive self improvement and how it relates to the use of AI and your personal finances. He also touches on: 👉🏾 how people can partner with AI in their finances 👉🏿 the pros of this 👉🏻 the risks involved 👉Dev's take on using AI in personal finance Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortg...

In this bonus episode Dev discusses the bond market and why everyone is so panicked, and does it really matter. We will link how it's related to government debt, interest rates, stock markets, and yield rates. Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insuran...

In this episode Dev unpacks the tax law that is now in effect impacting individuals with higher superannuation earnings. He covers: 👉🏾 what is Div 296 and why was it created 👉🏿 how does the legislation differ from the initial 2023 proposal 👉🏻 how are indexation and unrealised capital gains treated 👉 worked examples of $3M, $7M and $15M super balances 👉🏼 pros and cons of the legislation 👉...

In this episode Dev unpacks how the Gini coefficient is used to measure economic inequality. He explains how it works plus: 👉🏾 income inequality vs wealth inequality 👉🏿 what is the Lorenz curve 👉🏻 what is Pigou-Dalton principle 👉 limitations of the Gini coefficient 👉🏼 where does Australia sit relative to the OECD countries 👉🏽 his top takeaways Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly suppor...

In today’s episode Dev explains dividend investing, touching on: 👉🏾 the difference between a dividend vs distribution 👉🏿 what is dividend yield? 👉🏻 tax on dividends and how franking credits works 👉the pros and cons of dividend investing 👉🏼Dev's thoughts on dividend investing Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check...

In this episode Dev is joined by Gagan Gupta, airline points strategist and Founder of Turn Left For Less (TLFL) which helps business owners and entrepreneurs convert their everyday business and personal spending into Business and First Class travel for less than the retail fare. Gagan touches on: 👉 why businesses accumulate points a lot faster and how to maximise them 👉🏽 why your power bill mi...

Is it better to pay off your mortgage or invest the money instead? In today’s episode Dev explains: 👉🏾 invest or pay off debt? the mathematical solution 👉🏿 the F2 rule - feelings vs finance 👉🏻 behavioural finance 👉 the 6% rule 👉🏼 real life examples on decision making Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out http...

In this episode Dev unpacks: 👉🏾 what are the principles of homo economicus 👉 real life examples of homo economicus playing out in modern society 👉🏿 what is behavioural finance 👉🏻 what is neuroeconomics Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insuranc...

In this episode Dev explains the difference between two investment structures, LICs and ETFs. He covers: 👉🏾 what is an LIC vs what is an ETF? 👉🏿 what is NTA (net tangible assets) vs NAV (net asset value) 👉🏻 the pros and cons of each investment structure 👉 the similarities and differences 👉🏼 Dev's bottom line verdict of which investment structure suits you Dev Raga Personal Finance is prou...

In this episode Dev talks about the different structures you can consider using to invest for your kids. He touches on: 👉🏾 the role of parents and parenting 👉🏿 learning about tax for minors 👉🏻 investing using your offset account 👉 trust structures 👉🏼 investment bonds 👉🏽 and super accounts for kids Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need...

In today’s episode from season 4, Dev explains 5 money mistakes he sees doctors commonly making. Related episodes 🎧 117 what is automation? 409 money mistakes by doctors part 2 Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au...

In this episode from season 4, Dev breaks down the concept of debt recycling, touching on: 👉🏾 debt 👉🏿 deductible vs non-deductible debt 👉🏻 debt recycling 👉 tax savings 👉🏼 advantages of debt recycling 👉🏽 disadvantages of debt recycling 👉🏾 final things to consider Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https...

In this episode Dev is joined by Matt Warren, specialist insurance adviser at Skye Wealth to unpack: 👉🏾 recent legislation changes to how insurers can use genetic testing data when you apply for personal insurance 👉🏿 can insurers request your full medical history from your GP? 👉🏻 how does this legislation change impact you? 👉 what is TPD aka total and permanent disability cover? 👉🏼 3 type...

In this episode, Dev chats with return guest and retired GP, Dr Ken McMahon to get his thoughts on: 👉🏾 investing for kids 👉🏿 selecting an accountant & financial adviser 👉🏻 preparing for a retirement lifestyle 👉insurances and self-insuring 👉🏼 lending money to family 👉🏽and if BFAs are worth it Dev's first interview with Ken: 527 lessons from 50 years of investing (with a retired GP!)...

Dev is back with his seventh EV update! After trading in his Tesla Model 3 in 2024, he's now 90,000km into his second one. In this episode he covers: 👉🏾 the cost savings of his first Model 3 👉🏿 the numbers on his second Model 3 👉🏻 does it make sense to buy an EV in 2026? 👉 comparing costs to an ICE car 👉🏽 pros & cons of having an EV 👉🏼Dev's top tips for buying cars Related episodes:...

Having lots of money has it's advantages, but it can also come with added challenges. In today's episode Dev unpacks these, touching on: 👉🏾 trust and relationship issues 👉🏿 family issues 👉🏻 suspicion 👉 lack of privacy 👉🏼 rising stress 👉🏽 social isolation 👉🏾 judgement and pressure 👉🏿 personal risk 👉🏻 achievements become devalued 👉 morality 👉🏼 raising children 👉🏽 his final thou...

In this episode Dev & Vince Scully, Portfolio Manager at Life Sherpa Invest dig into what most index fund podcasts don't tell you, that the index you pick matters just as much as the decision to invest in one. They touch on: 👉 the current interest rate environment 👉🏾 why index investing isn't truly passive 👉🏿 the ASX 200 is basically banks and miners, your "diversified" fund might not be...

Rachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property is available here: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH The 2026 federal budget landed with major changes for property investors and first home buyers. Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans joins Dev to unpack what it all means, touching on: 👉🏾 capital gains tax 👉🏿 negative gearing 👉🏻 how grandfathering will work 👉first home buyer schemes and...