Dev Raga Personal Finance

In today’s episode Dev interviews Dave Gow of Strong Money Australia, touching on: 👉🏾 savings rate? 👉🏿 property vs shares 👉🏻 financial independence retire early (F.I.R.E) principles 👉 debt and recycling 👉🏼 superannuation 👉🏽 children and financial independence 👉🏾 approach to investing 👉🏿 money wins We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the va...

Dev Raga continues his tradition of comparing his Tesla Model 3 SR+ which he purchased in 2019 with his previous Diesel. In this episode we focus on the economics of EVs, and whether it makes sense to purchase in EVs in the: 👉🏾 current climate of high costs of living 👉🏿 petrol/diesel prices 👉🏻 servicing costs 👉 all the features EV's offer 👉🏼 the annoying bits of Model 3 And by the time th...

In today’s episode Dev interviews Renee from Vanguard, touching on: 👉🏾 about VG Super 👉🏿 the fees 👉🏻 is it different to Super structures offered elsewhere? 👉 who owns the assets? 👉🏼 who is the back-up? 👉🏽 tell us about the auto-adjust 👉🏾 what are the products VG offers 👉🏿 what about capital gains? 👉🏻 can I switch without taxes? Related episodes 🎧 👇 402 an interview with Balaji G...

In today’s episode, Dev interviews Dr. Chris, touching on: 👉🏾 what is his savings rate? 👉🏿 getting the perspective of a doctor for locuming 👉🏻 his side hustle 👉 views on debt 👉🏼 his medical training and subspecialty 👉🏽 does he maximize his superannuation? 👉🏾 views on children and FI 👉🏿 his investing philosophy 👉🏻 money wins Related episodes 🎧 👇 307 money wins: an interview with...

In today’s episode Dev interviews Dr. Dan, touching on: 👉🏾 what is his savings rate? 👉🏿 what is his locum/side hustle? 👉🏻 his story of how he got into med 👉 reaching financial literacy 👉🏼 his views on debt 👉🏽 his views on children and GI 👉🏾 private or public schools 👉🏿 will & estate planning Related episodes 🎧 👇 307 money wins: an interview with Dr Nick We hate email spam so w...

In today’s episode Dev explains REITs, touching on: 👉🏾 what is a trust? 👉🏿 what is a REIT? 👉🏻 various types of REITs 👉 things to consider with REITs 👉🏼 non-existent REITs 👉🏽 open-ended and close-ended Related episodes 🎧 👇 045 what are REITs? We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get he...

In today’s episode Dev interviews Tom of Ludicrous Feed, touching on: 👉🏾 why did he buy an EV? 👉🏿 batteries and charging 👉🏻 the driving experience 👉 manufacturing myths 👉🏼 his personal experience 👉🏽 is China a threat? 👉🏾 his investing journey YouTube channel: youtube.com/ludicrousfeed and also my website: ludicrousfeed.com We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsl...

In today’s episode Dev interviews Dr. Jim Dahle of the White Coat Investor, touching on: 👉🏾 American health system 👉🏿 student loans 👉🏻 how Dr. Jim invests his money? 👉 what is training like in the US? Dr. Jim Dahle, White Coat Investor www.whitecoatinvestor.com. We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you...

In today’s episode Dev interviews Vince Scully, touching on: 👉🏾 questions about portfolio drawdown? 👉🏿 preparing for retirement 👉🏻 wealth protection? 👉 case scenarios We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our di...

In today’s episode Dev interviews Vince Scully, touching on: 👉🏾 what is Life Sherpa 👉🏿 why is financial advice expensive in Australia? 👉🏻 why are people skeptical about financial advisers in general? 👉 how is Life Sherpa different from traditional financial advice? 👉🏼 questions about portfolio construction 👉🏽 is there a one-size-fits-all all portfolio? 👉🏾 case scenarios We hate email...

In today’s episode Dev interviews John Pidgeon of this is property, touching on: 👉🏾 what is a buyer's agent and what do they do? 👉🏿 how do they get paid? 👉🏻 how to select a buyer's agent? 👉 how much does it cost? 👉🏼 what about off-market sales? 👉🏽 what happens when I have a bad experience with a buyer's agent? 👉🏾 how does the negotiation process work? 👉🏿 what about commercial proper...

In today’s episode Dev explains the concept of a 360 review, touching on: 👉🏾 how does a 360 review work? 👉🏿 goals of review 👉🏻 what is a traditional review? 👉 pros and cons 👉🏼 how do you give a 360 review? 👉🏽 the problems with F2F feedback We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help,...

In today’s episode Dev interviews Youtube's most watched flight reviewer, Josh Cahill, touching on: 👉🏾 paid reviews 👉🏿 controversies 👉🏻 youtube revenue 👉 investment and savings 👉🏼 health and travel 👉🏽 traveling to dangerous places 👉🏾 experience of setting up the first all-female pilot crew in Afghanistan 👉🏿 tips for frequent flyers Josh Cahill YouTube's Most Watched Flight Reviewer....

In today’s episode Dev interviews Rachelle Kroon, a mortgage broker, touching on: 👉🏾 qualifications of a mortgage broker 👉🏿 how to prepare for a meeting 👉🏻 how brokers get paid 👉 what are the focus of interest rates 👉🏼 specific loan features 👉🏽 health care workers / high-income earners 👉🏾 difference from commercial loans 👉🏿 fixed variable rates 👉🏻 penalties for breaking the rules...

 In today’s episode Dev answers some of your questions, touching on: 👉🏾 overtime and sustainability? 👉🏿 ways to pay back credit cards? 👉🏻 increase earning potential? 👉 taxation for RNs, 👉🏼 high income earns and trusts? 👉🏽 property vs shares Related episodes 🎧 👇 348 income per unit time vs income per unit effort 094 income and deductions! 099 little known deductions! 107 investmen...

In today’s episode Dev continues his interview with Phil Thompson - an insurance expert, going in-depth on: 👉🏽 income protection and life insurance 👉🏾 trauma insurance and TPD 👉🏿 claim rejections We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resou...

 In today’s episode Dev interviews Phil Thompson - an insurance expert, touching on: 👉🏾 the basics of insurance 👉🏿 difference of a financial advisor and insurance advisor 👉🏻 insurance via TV ads 👉 the concept of self-insurance 👉🏼 super vs non-super insurance 👉🏽 income protection and life insurance 👉🏾 trauma insurance and TPD 👉🏿 claim rejections https://www.thisis.money/blog/201...

In today’s episode, Dev continues his interview with special guest Marlee Viero who is a wills lawyer from Nest Legal. In the 2nd part of this chat Dev and Marlee touch on: 👉🏾 the role of the executor; administering the estate 👉🏿 probate vs grants 👉🏻 the role of the court 👉 invalidity of the will 👉🏼 who can challenge a will 👉🏽 digital assets Find out more about Marlee & the team at...

In today’s episode Dev interviews special guest Marlee Viero who is a lawyer specialising in wills and estate planning. They chat about: 👉🏾 what happens when you don't have a will? 👉🏿 do it yourself will kits 👉🏻 what is an executor? 👉 what is a beneficiary? 👉🏼 what is a guardian? 👉🏽 what about kids under 18? 👉🏾 distribution of assets, special items, etc. 👉🏿 what is a testamentary tr...

In today’s episode Dev interviews special guest AG who day trades, touching on AG's experience with crypto and his personal investing philosophy. They chat about: 👉🏾 what is cryptocurrency and how do you make money from it? 👉🏿 costs of trading 👉🏻 net worth and income 👉 what is day trading and how one can compete with with "big people" 👉🏼 is time included in return calculations 👉🏽 mainst...

In today’s episode Dev explains money mistakes doctors make, touching on: 👉🏾 not prioritizing relationships, 👉🏿 not doing a will and estate plan, 👉🏻 training for far too long, waiting to become a consultant 👉 poor soft skills, 👉🏼 complicating their financial life Related episodes 🎧 208 what is a prenuptial or binding financial agreement? We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up...

In today’s episode Dev explains money mistakes doctors make, touching on: 👉🏾 not having a budget or financial plans 👉🏿 debt 👉🏻 lifestyle creep 👉 under insuring themselves Related episodes 🎧 117 what is automation? We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online c...

In today’s episode Dev explains buying commercial property, touching on: 👉🏿 types of commercial property 👉🏻 things to look for when buying a commercial real estate 👉 the pros & cons We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, resources and downloads...

 In today’s episode Dev explains the concept of a share buy back, touching on: 👉🏿 shares outstanding 👉🏻 why a company buys their own shares 👉 how a company would buy back their own shares 👉🏼 earnings per share 👉🏽 price to earnings ratio 👉🏾 advantages of share buy backs 👉🏿 buy backs vs share dividends 👉🏻 share buy backs vs arbitrage 👉 his personal views on share buy backs Relat...

In today’s episode Dev explains 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 We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and t...