Investment hacks, AI fears, Debt recycling, family trusts & whether you really need VAS – there is a lot packed into this one! In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Owen and Gemma are back for your weekly Q&A and answering your questions on:

- Why some people invest through bucket companies
- If you actually need a lot of money to see a financial adviser

- What to do once you’ve fully debt recycled your home loan

- Whether fees in your super are tax-deductible
- Is it still worth having a family trust if it’s not saving you tax (yet)?
- And how to clean up your financial life if it feels like a mess

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Chapters (approximate)

00:00 Introduction

04:15 Investment Bonds: Are They Worth It?

07:17 Understanding Bucket Companies and Tax Strategies

10:18 Building Wealth on an Average Income

13:03 Active vs Passive ETFs: What You Need to Know

16:16 The ASX 200: How Are Companies Selected?

19:44 Understanding the ASX 200

21:53 The Value of Financial Advisors

23:29 When to Seek Financial Advice

25:40 Portfolio Construction: Soulpats vs. ETFs

27:08 Superannuation Fees and Tax Deductions

31:06 The Role of Family Trusts

35:55 AI's Impact on Society

37:57 Debt Recycling Strategies

40:14 Cleaning Up Your Finances

Resources for this episode

- Sign up for the Ladies Finance Club Online summit- https://www.ladiesfinanceclub.com/online-wealth-summit-2025

- Epiosde- Family Trusts: https://youtu.be/wLBybwjbHBc?feature=shared

- Get Rich Quick episode- https://youtu.be/ApxQv4ddRqk?feature=shared

- Books we recommended: Emma Edwards Good with Money. Victoria Vivente Know Your Worth. Queenie Tan The Fun Finance Formula

- PreSales for Gemma’s book The Money Reset- https://amzn.to/42Uz0aK

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