Dr Dean discusses the benefits of debt leverage and their experience with mortgages. The podcast covers debt management, credit cards, and superannuation. They also discuss the cost of raising kids, importance of insurance, and leaving a legacy. Creating a legal document and investment strategy are discussed, along with the importance of tracking money and talking about finances.
Debt can be a tool for building wealth if used strategically, such as leveraging mortgages for investments.
Maximizing the benefits of credit cards while avoiding interest charges is essential for smart financial management.
Deep dives
Debt and Leverage
Dr. Dean discusses his view on debt, emphasizing that he sees debt as an opportunity for leverage to build wealth. He mentions having debt through mortgages on his primary residence and investment property, highlighting the potential benefits of using debt to invest in assets.
Credit Cards and Money Management
Dr. Dean talks about his usage of credit cards, explaining that he maximizes the benefits by using them for perks such as travel credits, frequent flyer points, and insurance. However, he always pays off the balance in full, highlighting the importance of not incurring interest charges.
Superannuation and Retirement Planning
The discussion shifts to superannuation, with Dr. Dean explaining that he and his wife maximize their concessional contributions to superannuation to take advantage of the tax benefits. They do not currently have a self-managed super fund (SMSF) and view superannuation as a valuable retirement savings tool despite its long-term inaccessibility.
Investing Philosophy and Financial Goals
Dr. Dean shares his investing philosophy, adopting a core-satellite approach with a mix of passive and active investments. He discusses his involvement in angel investing, property, index funds, and some thematic investments. Dr. Dean and his wife have set a financial independence goal of $10 million in productive assets, emphasizing the importance of tracking expenses and having open conversations about money.
In the second part of this interview Dev and Dr Dean chat about:
๐๐พ how Dean invests
๐๐ฟ his thoughts on debt
๐๐ป he and his partner's FI number
๐ public vs private education
๐๐ผ his personal protection plan (insurances, wills and estate planning)
๐๐ฝ and money wins
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