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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