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Glen James
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Aug 28, 2025 • 13min

736 selling an investment property, $400k cash: offset vs invest?

Glen answers a listener’s question about selling an investment property and what to do with the proceeds. With around $400k expected after debts, they’re torn between investing in index funds or using the cash to offset their next mortgage. Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing:  https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storeNick Bradley is now over on Youtube! Subscribe to his show, 15 Minute Money: https://youtube.com/@15minutemoney?si=GOLaFNrEqh5iUCJ1Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.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 if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 21, 2025 • 12min

735 the 10 questions with Queenie Tan

Finance content creator (@investwithqueenie) and author Queenie Tan joins Glen in this episode to answer 10 questions:👉🏾 what makes a successful investor?👉🏿 super or non-super and why?👉🏻 mortgage or invest?👉 what do you think is the biggest barrier to people investing?👉🏼 do you have to be smart to be good with money?👉🏽 how do you define success and have you achieved it?👉🏾 if someone gave you $10,000 what would you do with it?👉 what's been your best investment to date?👉🏻 what are you currently reading or listening to?👉🏼 what's one book you would recommend to become a better investor?Grab Queenie's book, The Fun Finance Formula: https://amzn.to/45jO8ktCatch this week's full episode with Queenie over on money money money!Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing:  https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storeNick Bradley is now over on Youtube! Subscribe to his show, 15 Minute Money: https://youtube.com/@15minutemoney?si=GOLaFNrEqh5iUCJ1Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.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 if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 14, 2025 • 9min

734 the 10 questions with Brian Parker

Glen interviews Brian Parker, Chief Economist at Australian Retirement Trust in a quick-fire Q&A. Okay... so it's not quite 10 questions, but close enough!👉🏾 what makes a successful investor in your mind?👉🏿 super or non-super and why?👉🏻 mortgage or invest?👉 what do you think is the biggest barrier to people investing?👉🏼 do you have to be smart to be good with money?👉🏽 when have you financially 'made it' and have you achieved that?👉🏾 if someone gave you $10,000 what would you do with it?Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing:  https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storeNick Bradley is now over on Youtube! Subscribe to his show, 15 Minute Money: https://youtube.com/@15minutemoney?si=GOLaFNrEqh5iUCJ1Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.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 if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 7, 2025 • 11min

733 the 10 questions with Vince Scully

In this short and sharp money Q&A, Glen chats with Vince Scully about what makes a good investor, mortgage or invest?, what "making it" with money actually looks like and more!Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storeCheck out Nick Bradley’s new YouTube show ‘15 Minute Money’: https://youtube.com/@15minutemoney?si=GOLaFNrEqh5iUCJ1Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.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 if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 31, 2025 • 13min

732 turning your home into an investment property

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/3QNNrbvCheck out Nick Bradley’s new YouTube show, ‘15 Minute Money’: https://youtube.com/@15minutemoney?si=GOLaFNrEqh5iUCJ1Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.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 if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 31, 2025 • 12min

731 should I invest only in Australia?

Should you invest only in Australian equities? Glen shares his thoughts.Learn to be a better investor with Glen and Nick’s book,  'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing':  https://amzn.to/3QNNrbvCheck out Nick Bradley’s new YouTube show ‘15 Minute Money’: https://youtube.com/@15minutemoney?si=GOLaFNrEqh5iUCJ1Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.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 if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 31, 2025 • 12min

730 how to get comfortable with investing risk

Investing always involves some level of risk but how do you get comfortable with that? Glen 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/4dE11aiCheck out Nick Bradley’s new YouTube show, ‘15 Minute Money’: https://youtube.com/@15minutemoney?si=GOLaFNrEqh5iUCJ1Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.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 if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 31, 2025 • 12min

729 how to get out of analysis paralysis and start investing

Feeling stuck on the sidelines because you're afraid to make the wrong investment move? Glen 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/4dE11aiCheck out Nick Bradley’s new YouTube show ‘15 Minute Money’: https://youtube.com/@15minutemoney?si=GOLaFNrEqh5iUCJ1Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.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 if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 19min

728 the 10 random stocks quietly crushing the market

It’s Nick’s final episode of this is investing before he kicks off his new YouTube show, 15 Minute Money! Before handing the mic over to Glen James, he’s diving into a bunch of lesser-known stocks that have massively outperformed expectations.📺 Follow Nick’s new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@15minutemoneyGrab Nick & Glen’s book, The Quick Start-Guide to Investing:  https://amzn.to/3QNNrbvHave a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group.This podcast is produced and published by Oregon Trail Investor in the USA. All information is for entertainment purposes only. This brand is used under license. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 17, 2025 • 22min

727 Glen interviews Nick Bradley + announcement of future plans

Today Glen's hijacking the mic to interview Nick about his FIRE journey, investing lessons, and what’s next. They chat about 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/@15minutemoneyNick & Glen’s book 'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' is available here:  https://amzn.to/3QNNrbvHave 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 if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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