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Buying your first property is a big deal, and being strategic with that first purchase has never been more important. In this chat Glen, John and Rach discuss the various ways to approach your first property purchase, touching on: 👉🏾 making a plan to save for a property 👉🏿 deciding on a home or investment first 👉🏻 the downsides of self managing investment properties 👉 the trends of buying n...

The media has been spotlighting the Division 296 tax on super balances in Australia over $3m starting 1 July 2025. In this episode Glen and John unpack: 👉🏾 what Division 296 is and how it works 👉🏿 how the new super tax is calculated 👉🏻 the potential reasoning behind the policy 👉 why taxing unrealised gains is controversial 👉🏼 who this affects and whether you need to worry Watch this episo...

Thinking of leaving the employee life to start a business? Gina did - with no roadmap, a warehouse lease, and two kids in tow. She and Glen chat about the messy middle of building something new, from landing the first client to perfecting the sales pitch and tackling the fear that comes with starting something new. This episode first aired on our podcast, this is business! Subscribe on Apple...

In this special live episode from Perth, Glen and John take questions straight from the audience. From early retirement goals to splitting assets during a separation, they cover real-life money scenarios with plenty of laughs and practical tips along the way. They touch on: 👉🏾 how much super do you really need to retire? 👉🏿 financial hurdles and how to overcome them 👉🏻 early retirement vs bu...

Calling all first home buyers! Here's what you need to know about lending, mortgages, mortgage brokers, and the home buying process. In this episode, Glen chats with mortgage broker Genevieve from Sphere Home Loans about: 👉 how lenders are matched with you 👉🏼 how much generally you can expect to borrow based on your income 👉🏽 key terms like deposit, servicing, lenders mortgage insurance (LMI)...

Vince Scully is back! In this episode he and Glen unpack what listed investment companies (LICs) are, and how they compare to ETFs. Together they discuss: 👉🏾 what LICs are in a nutshell 👉🏿 the top 10 holdings of two LICs vs the IOZ ETF 👉🏻 how performance and volatility interact 👉 understanding the tax implications of LIC 👉🏼 the pros and cons of LICs vs ETFs Thanks to Sphere Home Loans for...

In this episode, Glen sits down with listener Katherine, who’s been with her husband for 25 years and disagrees with Glen’s usual advice around combining finances with your partner. She explains why separate accounts work just fine for her long-term relationship and how she and her husband have adopted a flexible money system. They unpack when joining finances makes sense, when it doesn’t, and wha...

In today's community Q&A Glen and John discuss: 👉🏾 there are no jobs for me in my city, what do I do? 👉🏿 should we sell our Perth investment property? 👉🏻 I've inherited my dads property: sell or keep and rent it out? 👉 imagine you had all the money you ever need, what would you do? 👉🏼 retired and coming into some cash, what should my family member do? John's Perth property workshop -1...

In today’s episode Glen chats with James, an engineer and dad who built a meal-planning tool while on parental leave. Now he’s at a crossroads to either scale it up or shut it down. What would Glen do? They dive into the emotional and practical challenges of turning a time-consuming hobby into a real business. Thanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team here We ha...

In today's Q&A Glen and John discuss: 👉🏻 what happens with your superannuation when you pass away? 👉 should I move my investing to Betashares Direct? 👉🏼 is this Sydney apartment the best one for me? Book a clarity call with John here: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/clarity-call-with-john-pidgeon/ Thanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need a mortgage broker? Connec...

Today’s bonus episode is from the This is Work podcast, where Shell catches up with former cohost Emily Bowen about what it’s really like to step away from work and into the baby bubble. They discuss the identity shift that comes with taking parental leave, the vulnerability of pressing pause and feeling disconnected from your workplace, and the surprising moments of clarity that come with time aw...

In today's episode Glen chats with Genevieve from Sphere Home Loans about her real-life experience of starting and growing a family while navigating career changes. Genevieve and her partner have had two kids, stepped in and out of the workforce, and managed money every step of the way. They cover: 👉🏾 preparing financially for parental leave 👉🏿 superannuation splitting with your partner 👉🏻 m...

In today's episode Glen and financial adviser Jess Brady from Financially Fierce answer your money questions! They touch on: 👉🏿 should you invest in the company you work for? 👉🏻 CHESS vs non-CHESS sponsored share brokers and if it matters 👉 would you talk about money on a first date? Subscribe to Financially Fierce here: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/financially-fierce To check out Jess's E...

What do Tesla, Meta and Amazon have in common? They’re founder-led, and that might just be their secret sauce. In this episode Glen chats with author and fund manager Lawrence Lam about the unique mindset founder-CEOs bring to the table, why psychological ownership matters and how to spot red flags in your portfolio. They unpack examples from Chemist Warehouse to Netflix and dig into Lawrence’s n...

***This episode was recorded before the election announcements relating to the first home home buyer scheme proposed changes. In today's chat, Rach Kroon from Sphere Home Loans joins John on the pod to help answer your mortgage questions. They cover: 👉🏾 monthly vs weekly repayments  👉🏿 coming off a fixed rate 👉🏻 should I use a guarantee scheme to have more money in the offset? 👉 pay do...

***Please note this was recorded on 10 April, 2025. Glen James is joined by Brian Parker, Chief Economist at Australian Retirement Trust, to discuss current market volatility and how to shape your mindset around it's behaviour. Their chat touches on: 👉🏾 how long do economists expect this volatility to last? 👉🏿 growth vs defensive assets, and how super funds diversify 👉🏻 what exactly is a tra...

***Please note this episode was recorded in March, before the current trade war drama. In this episode, Glen and John answer your money questions and share a few personal stories too. Here's what's in store: 👉🏾 should I change the way my super is invested? 👉🏿 are we on track financially? One couple wants to know 👉🏻 what would you do with an unexpected $10k? 👉 Glen's break up story Thanks to...

Thinking of using a buyer’s agent or advocate to buy your next property? Glen sits down with John Pidgeon to unpack what they actually do, what you should expect to pay and how to avoid dodgy operators. They touch on: 👉🏾 the importance of working with a strategic BA 👉🏿 flat fee vs percentage pricing 👉🏻 what the property buying process looks like 👉 signs a buyer’s advocate might not be legit...

In today's episode Glen and John share some strategies and answer your questions, touching on: 👉🏻 mini-strategies to win with money 👉 the worst price hikes in Australia 👉🏼 a property investment opportunity with 2 houses on the title 👉🏽 should you lower your small business tax liability to get a loan? Check out John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future at sortyourpropertyou...

Stop! Don't panic! I ask you to pause and step back and not do anything out of fear when it comes to investing and your superannuation. Episode on YouTube with presentation: https://youtu.be/xHNAhZrtBNE?si=dQHe3-9tjw52NyOO Perth Live Show tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/m3-live-in-perth-tickets-1295263831989 John's Property Masterclass in Perth: https://events.humanitix.com/perth-property-wo...

In today's episode, Glen chats with Aimee from Skye Wealth, a partner of the show. Aimee’s career journey began in managing a McDonald's restaurant but over a number of years and roles she's transitioned into the financial services industry. She opens up about her unique story, sharing: 👉🏻 her transition from managing a McDonald's restaurant, to a government job, to becoming a provisional financ...

In today's episode Glen and John dive into a listener’s real-life situation: she’s 30 years old and just inherited $850k after the tragic passing of her mum. What should she do with it? Thanks Megan (not her real name) for sharing your story with us! They chat about: 👉🏾 inheritance options: property, super or shares? 👉🏿 buying a home with cash vs keeping flexibility 👉🏻 protecting the money i...

Niche & nerdy content warning!!!! Many of you loved the behind the scenes recordings in the second half of the budget episode earlier this week. I catch up with Kayla Malss, who is in town to record "this is business" podcast episodes with me on how I got invited to the federal budget lockup and gained unprecedented access to ministers during and after lockup. This is an audio extract of the f...

Mitch Churi is a radio presenter, podcaster & comedian, and in this chat he shares a little about his life and money with Glen. The chat touches on: 👉🏾 spending and savings habits 👉🏿 building passive income 👉🏻 money mindset 👉 what it's like being made redundant from media 👉🏼 relationships and money 👉🏽 investments including super and property 👉🏾 mental health Follow Mitch on Instag...

Michael Read is the Financial Review's economics correspondent, reporting from the federal press gallery at Parliament House. He was previously an economist at the Reserve Bank of Australia and at UBS. 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...