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Thinking of moving out and renting your home? In this episode, Glen James is joined by Rachelle Kroon to unpack the steps you need to take when turning your principal place of residence into an investment property. Learn to be a better investor with Glen and Nick’s book, 'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing':  https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv Check out Nick Bradley’s new YouTube show ‘15 Minute Money’:...

What's more valuable than money? Time. When you have a family to manage, time is tight, and money needs close management, especially when both parents are working. In this chat Glen and Rachelle share all the top tips from the money money money community to save time, get things done, maintain routines, and enjoy family life with less stress. Check out this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@th...

Thinking of buying an apartment, townhouse, or unit? In this episode, Glen and property coach John Pidgeon break down what it really means to buy in a strata scheme. They explain how strata works, what costs to expect, and the key things to check before you sign a contract. They also talk about red flags in strata reports and knowing what you actually own versus what’s common property. Watch the F...

Should you invest only in Australian equities? Glen shares his thoughts. Grab Nick & Glen’s book, The Quick Start-Guide to Investing:  https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group . Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider...

The First Home Super Saver (FHSS) scheme is one of the best kept first home buyer secrets! In this episode Glen and Vince Scully break down how the scheme works, provide examples as to how it could impact your finances, and what you need to consider. Read more about the FHSS scheme here: https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/super-for-individuals-and-families/super/withdrawing-and-using-...

In this episode Glen is joined by Rachelle Kroon to discuss your questions! They touch on: 👉🏾 should I pay off my home by refinancing IP? 👉🏿 grow offset or invest in VGS? 👉🏻 I have $10k portfolio in Spaceship, what now? 👉 what's the deal with superannuation government co-contributions + notice of intent to claim? Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/rWo84tgv55M Check out thi...

You've all seen the scandal, now lets unpack it. Entertainment episode, not heaps about money - but some good lessons here from the experts! Check out our podcast this is work wherever you listen to poddies! Our book, Sort Your Career Out can be purchased here. Cheers, Glen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glen interviews Nick Bradley about his FIRE journey, investing lessons, and what’s next. They talk about money regrets (like paying off the mortgage early), passive income, and the launch of Nick’s new YouTube project 15 Minute Money. 📺 Follow Nick’s new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@15minutemoney Nick & Glen’s book 'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' is available here:  htt...

One of the biggest financial mistakes people make is either buying too much house or too much car. In today's episode Glen shares his money formula and some good guides for making wise financial decisions around buying cars. He covers: 👉🏾 how much to spend on a car 👉🏿 the golden rule of car buying 👉🏻 buying new vs used 👉 how car loans work 👉🏼 balloon payments explained 👉🏽 car loan vs pe...

If you're in your 40s now is the time to get moving! In this episode Glen and John share their thoughts on the 40s decade and what you need to master, touching on: 👉🏾 it's half time with your money: act now 👉🏿 the keys to wealth creation 👉🏻 how to have money conversations with your kids 👉 tough money questions you need to ask yourself Check out all episodes in this money by age series: http...

Investing always involves some level of risk but how do you get comfortable with that? Glen James unpacks why education, diversification and experience are the keys to making peace with market ups and downs. Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://amzn.to/4dE11ai Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group . To get help, an...

We've hit a new financial year, so where are we at? In this episode Glen chats with Australian Retirement Trust economist, Brian Parker, about the state of the Australian and global economies. They touch on: 👉🏻 any surprises he's seen 👉 how Trump's trade tariffs are rolling out 👉🏼 interest rates and the RBA's focus 👉🏽 the tax reform conversation 👉🏾 his view on the Division 296 super tax C...

Your 30s are a critical decade for getting your money sorted! In this episode Glen, John Pidgeon and Rachelle Kroon share everything you need to know about money in your 30s, touching on: 👉🏾 optimising your financial foundations 👉🏿 upskilling or changing your career 👉🏻 investing 👉 the importance of estate planning 👉🏼 setting up your life insurances 👉🏽 setting some really solid goals and...

Feeling stuck on the sidelines because you're afraid to make the wrong investment move? Glen James shares some strategies for tackling analysis paralysis to help you get out of your own way and take action. Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://amzn.to/4dE11ai Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group . To get help, and...

In this episode Glen James and Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth unpack your life insurance questions. They touch on: 👉🏾 how much will life insurance roughly cost? 👉🏿 are life insurances a scam? 👉🏻 stepped vs level premiums 👉 what's the deal with getting insurance policies after receiving a new health diagnosis? 👉🏼 what are the pros and cons of default insurance in super vs retail insurance?...

We're bringing back a popular series - money in each decade! Today we kick off with money in your 20s and late teens. Glen, John and Rachelle share their top tips for managing money and building the life you want. They touch on: 👉🏾 the key money foundations 👉🏿 where your priorities should be 👉🏻 how to have fun and plan for the future at the same time 👉 habits or spending that have better im...

Landlord insurance is one of those things investors often don’t think about until they need it. This episode unpacks what landlord insurance actually covers (and what it doesn’t), why strata and building insurance aren’t enough and the biggest mistakes landlords make when it comes to claims. Glen is joined by Carolyn Parrella from Terri Scheer Insurance to chat about: 👉🏾 what landlord insurance...

Is your financial life ready to be a better investor? Welcome to The Ten Minute Investor. Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://amzn.to/4dE11ai Want to watch this? You can here: https://youtu.be/qLYkiyAjdzc Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that,...

In this episode of 'my money story' Glen sits down with Sky from Perth who is a nurse, self-proclaimed spender and lowkey savings queen. In this chat we hear about her decision to call off her engagement, spend big on travel and save $75k for a house deposit! Sky also talks about: 👉🏽 learning financial literacy after a breakup 👉🏼 spending $10k on braces and not regretting it 👉🏿 why she’s sti...

It's so easy to let your money take the reins in your life, but you might end up somewhere financially you don't want to be. In this episode Glen and Jacqui Clarke talk about the essential work you have to do to align your goals and money and build the secure financial life you actually want to live. They touch on: 👉🏾 getting your head out of the sand with your finances 👉🏿 structuring and prot...

How many times have you heard someone say, 'personal finance should be taught in schools!'? Well, Barbara van der Merwe has created a resource to do exactly that called 'Mandy Money', a curriculum for students in year 9-12. Glen chats with Barbara about: 👉🏻 opportunities to teach your teens about money 👉🏾 how to keep money conversations in a positive light 👉 how the Mandy Money program links...

The First Home Guarantee scheme is getting a major overhaul with new price caps, scrapped income limits, and no more place limits. Glen, John and Josh de Buelle unpack what the changes mean for first home buyers and whether it’s worth jumping in now or waiting. Then they dive into a real case study of a couple in their mid 20s wanting to purchase an investment property that they can move into late...

It's everyone's favourite time of year - tax time! In this episode Glen and Erin Davis, chartered accountant and money coach, dig into *everything* from lodging returns to claiming WFH expenses. They touch on: 👉🏾 back paid income 👉🏿 lodging late returns 👉🏻 key lodgement dates 👉 teenagers and their income 👉🏼 side hustle income and deductions 👉🏽 salary sacrifice and HELP debt 👉🏾 the Div...

In this campfire chat, Glen and Vince Scully from Life Sherpa unpack the world of alternative assets, everything from hedge funds and VC investments to gold, wine, watches, crypto and even pink diamonds. It’s a deep (and slightly cheeky) dive into the ‘sexy stuff’ that shows up in your super or portfolio and why you probably don’t need as much of it as you think. Learn how to be a better investor...

Giving generously (with time, money or support) has always been a central part of Glen's money philosophy. In this conversation he chats with Mark Dombkins from Forever Projects, one of the key charities that money money money supports financially. They chat about an upcoming Mount Kilimanjaro climb, how their charity activities are going and their 100% charity giving model. Check out Forever Proj...