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Glen James
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Sep 15, 2025 β€’ 1h 2min

837 superannuation explained: contributions, fees, asset allocation, insurance + more

Join John Pidgeon, host of This Is Property, as he simplifies the often daunting world of superannuation. He breaks down essential topics such as eligibility, contributions, and the tax advantages that can help build wealth. The discussion includes tips on asset allocation and investment strategies tailored for younger investors. John also dives into personal insurance within super and the importance of understanding beneficiary implications. This engaging conversation ensures listeners leave with valuable insights and a clearer path to mastering their superannuation.
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Sep 11, 2025 β€’ 17min

tii: investing in silver & other precious metals

Silver is making waves in the investment world, but what's behind the buzz? Discover the market trends and statistics driving its popularity. Learn the essentials of investing in silver and other precious metals, focusing on critical phases and the importance of industrial demand. Embrace a long-term investment philosophy and avoid the fear of missing out, all while considering unconventional investment options. This engaging discussion will help you make informed decisions for sustainable financial growth.
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Sep 10, 2025 β€’ 49min

836b how to make more money without earning more money

Alright, it's time to talk about budgeting 101. In this episode Glen and John walk through how to budget right. They touch on:πŸ‘‰πŸΎ how to get your budgeting sorted + why LOOT is better than FIREπŸ‘‰πŸΏ the 4 levers you can pull to tweak your budget or spending planπŸ‘‰πŸ» top-down vs bottom-up budgets: pros and consπŸ‘‰ prioritise setting up a budget before paying debt downCheck out the Glen James Spending Plan: https://education.moneypodcast.com.au/courses/the-glen-james-spending-planSubscribe to this is business: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQW_VRWNC0jSe05tXN9FUmbXUleFb5Je1Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisispropertyLearn 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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Sep 8, 2025 β€’ 59min

836 short-investments, why bother super splitting, credit card insurance, investing for kids + more

In this episode Glen James and John Pidgeon answer your questions, touching on:πŸ‘‰πŸΏ investing $6k-$10k in shares short-termπŸ‘‰πŸ» super splitting - what's the point and benefit?πŸ‘‰ options for investing for kidsπŸ‘‰πŸΌ one time purchases that turned into money pitsπŸ‘‰πŸ½ credit cards are NOT a great idea + be careful with the travel insurance CC companies offerCheck out the mmm merch store: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storeRead the blog about investing for your kids: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/blog/investment-for-kids-6-ways-to-invest-for-your-kidsWatch the credit card points hacking clip: https://youtu.be/P_QgQ58atVg?si=GCfByNFy-KcGaSnMLearn 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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Sep 4, 2025 β€’ 16min

tii: the 10 questions with Bryce & Alec from Equity Mates

Alec Renehan and Bryce Leske from the popular Equity Mates investing podcast join Glen in this episode to answer the 10 questions! Plus, a chat about Bitcoin, gold, silver & precious metals.πŸ‘‰πŸΎ what makes a successful investor?πŸ‘‰πŸΏ super or non-super investing and why?πŸ‘‰πŸ» mortgage or invest?πŸ‘‰ what do you think is the biggest barrier to people investing?πŸ‘‰πŸΌ do you have to be smart to be good with money?πŸ‘‰πŸ½ what's your definition of success and have you achieved it?πŸ‘‰πŸΎ if someone gave you $10,000 what would you do with it?πŸ‘‰ what's been your best investment to date?πŸ‘‰πŸ» what are you currently reading or listening to?πŸ‘‰πŸΌ what's one book you would recommend to become a better investor?Find Equity Mates wherever you listen to podcasts and check out their book Get Started Investing here: https://amzn.to/3HViUqLAlec's recommended read, The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel: https://amzn.to/3UPfitiLearn 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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Sep 3, 2025 β€’ 46min

835b mms: Mel sorted her money out & bought a property with her aunt

Mel is a long-time listener of the show and has a very cool story to share! In this episode Glen chats with her about her money situation, her plans and the lessons she's learnt along the way. In the episode:πŸ‘‰πŸΎ the message Mel sent into the teamπŸ‘‰πŸΏ a bit about Mel's situation, her 'ah-ha' moments with money + buying a home with her auntπŸ‘‰πŸ» how Mel and her partner manage money + kicking off with an investment propertyπŸ‘‰ Mel's advice to anyone wanting to sort their money out + the impact of her mum's passingLearn 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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Sep 1, 2025 β€’ 57min

835 pay off mortgage or invest with a lump sum payment from a work injury? (case study)

Peta has unfortunately obtained a work-related injury, and has received a lump sum payment as a result. Glen, Phil Thompson and James Millard discuss her situation and suggest some ways to approach what decisions she could make next. They talk about:πŸ‘‰πŸΏ receiving a lump sum of cash - determining goals + taking time to pauseπŸ‘‰πŸ» the specifics of Peta and Mike's situation + first considerationsπŸ‘‰ community segment: what's the most thoughtful low cost gift you've ever received or given?πŸ‘‰πŸΌ some possible solutions for Peta and MikeWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4PBtJPCg3WELearn 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 28, 2025 β€’ 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 β€’ 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:πŸ‘‰ the context of the productivity commission roundtableπŸ‘‰πŸΌ Allegra Spender's background and her current roleπŸ‘‰πŸ½ what the productivity commission roundtable was focused onπŸ‘‰πŸΎ the training levy topic brought to the tableπŸ‘‰πŸΏ the building and construction code discussionπŸ‘‰πŸ» the topic of tax reform and the views sharedπŸ‘‰ intergenerational financial inequalityπŸ‘‰πŸΌ the housing crisis and what impacts itπŸ‘‰πŸ½ 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 β€’ 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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