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Glen James
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Aug 28, 2025 • 13min

tii: 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/storeWant more investing content? Find 'this is investing' wherever you listen to podcasts.Have 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 27, 2025 • 39min

834b productivity roundtable, tax, housing, intergenerational wealth + more with Allegra Spender

The productivity commission roundtable was held last week in Canberra. To discuss what was on the table, Glen was joined by Allegra Spender, Independent Member for Wentworth, so you can stay up to date. They talk about:👉 the context of the productivity commission roundtable👉🏼 Allegra Spender's background and her current role👉🏽 what the productivity commission roundtable was focused on👉🏾 the training levy topic brought to the table👉🏿 the building and construction code discussion👉🏻 the topic of tax reform and the views shared👉 intergenerational financial inequality👉🏼 the housing crisis and what impacts it👉🏽 what's next on the agenda?This was recorded on Wednesday 27 August.Here was the previous episode with Allegra Spender: https://shows.acast.com/my-millennial-money/episodes/638cLearn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storemoney money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auWe 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, 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 25, 2025 • 42min

834 First Homebuyer Guarantee now changing in October: impact on FHBs, investors & property market

Rachelle Kroon, from Sphere Home Loans, shares real-world case studies illustrating the impact of the upcoming changes to the First Homebuyer Guarantee. John Pidgeon, from the This Is Property podcast, discusses how these changes might affect investors and the broader property market. They delve into strategies for first-time buyers, the challenges in a fluctuating housing market, and the potential for increased housing shortages. The conversation also touches on the implications for supply and demand as the scheme gears up for its October 2025 rollout.
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Aug 21, 2025 • 12min

tii: the 10 questions with Queenie Tan

Finance content creator (@investwithqueenie) and author Queenie Tan joins Glen in this bonus 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/45jO8ktLearn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing:  https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storeWant more investing content? Find 'this is investing' wherever you listen to podcasts.Have 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 20, 2025 • 53min

833b money but make it fun: the fun finance formula with Queenie

Money doesn’t have to be boring. In this episode Glen sits down with Queenie Tan (author and money educator) to explore her unique approach to finance, investing, and living with purpose. The conversation touches on:👉🏾 a bit about Queenie, her book, her values and view on the FIRE movement👉🏿 Queenie's 4 money quadrants, shadow selves + limiting beliefs👉🏻 hard decisions, regrets, taking risks + Queenie's investing strategy👉 Queenie's new project - the Billroo appCheck out Queenie's book, The Fun Finances Formula: https://amzn.to/4fT17gECheck out Billroo: https://billroo.com/Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storemoney money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auWe 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, 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 18, 2025 • 54min

833 tax agent giving bad advice, CC points hacking, investing beyond DHHF + more

In this episode Glen is joined by financial advisers James Millard and Phil Thompson to unpack your questions! They touch on:👉🏾 cancelling $100 a fortnight salary sacrifice. Tax agent said it should go elsewhere, is that bad advice?👉🏿 putting salaries go into the mortgage offset, use a credit card for about $10k monthly spend to earn Flybuys/Virgin points, and pay it off from the offset. Worth it?👉🏻 what have you DIY'd that genuinely saved you money?👉 when is it time to refinance? How long do you wait?👉🏼 I have DHHF, should I invest in anything else?Check out Glen's video about DHHF vs VDAL: https://youtu.be/xM1Z4EBUFPYLearn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storemoney money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auWe 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, 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

tii: 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 13, 2025 • 1h 6min

832b Betashares Direct deep dive Q&A with Matt from Betashares

Glen recently recorded a review of the new Betashares Direct platform, and to follow that up he invited Matt Fish, Head of Product at Betashares, to share more about it. In this discussion they dig into:👉🏾 what the Betashares Direct platform is👉🏿 how the platform is being developed over time👉🏻 why Betashares Direct is built on the custodian model, not the CHESS model👉 detailed community questions about the platform (fees, reinvesting, asset allocation, online profile features, how you use the platform to invest) + a live preview of using the platform👉🏼 taking a quick look at the mobile app👉🏽 how do the desktop login and mobile app differ?Watch Glen test and review the Betashares Direct system: https://youtu.be/sg3OwZVDVmM?si=HwUVg3EAgPGI6PtDLearn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storemoney money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auWe 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, 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 11, 2025 • 44min

832 extra mortgage payments before selling, is upgrading a car necessary, interest-only loans + more

Glen, John and Rachelle tackle your questions including:👉🏿 is it worth paying more of my mortgage knowing I'll sell it?👉🏻 my car is getting a bit old, time to upgrade?👉 first investment property: principal + interest or interest-only?👉🏼 any tips for negotiating a mortgage refinance?Check out this is property on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisispropertyWatch the 'money by age' miniseries: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQW_VRWNC0jTfzNGxPpfuwdot5SE5GMlj&si=7FO3e0DLB3JV0EAtSubscribe to Dev Raga Personal Finance: https://shows.acast.com/my-millennial-money-medicalLearn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storemoney money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auWe 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, 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

tii: 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 how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storeTo 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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