Josh shares his journey of leaving construction to pursue finance at 34, driven by a search for fulfillment. He discusses the emotional and financial hurdles of this transition, including selling his home to fund his degree. The conversation emphasizes the importance of networking in financial services and the need for a financial safety net. Listeners are inspired to embrace change, highlighting how passion can lead to a more satisfying career, even when it means taking significant risks.

Discover how to tackle HELP debt effectively by using salary packaging strategies. Learn about sub-dividing properties and the potential of leveraging a $200K windfall for big investments. The discussion dives into safeguarding inheritances for future generations and navigating the complexities of property development. Gain insights into cultivating a resilient financial mindset while celebrating community engagement through education. Perfect for anyone looking to make informed financial decisions!

Erin Davis, an accountant-turned-money-coach, helps women gain financial confidence. She discusses the often-overlooked tax obligations of Airbnb hosts, including important record-keeping tips and implications of capital gains tax. Erin emphasizes the impact of renting a room on CGT exemptions and explains the six-year rule relevant to primary residences. Throughout, she shares her journey to empower women in business, highlighting the importance of mindset and personalized financial coaching.

Phil Thompson, a financial advisor from Skye Wealth specializing in life insurance, dives into pressing insurance topics. He discusses how vaping and recreational drug use affect life insurance eligibility. The conversation turns to genetic testing's impact on coverage decisions, highlighting ethical dilemmas. Phil also addresses common pitfalls when switching super funds and the challenges of securing insurance with pre-existing conditions. The importance of professional advice and family coverage is emphasized, ensuring listeners understand their options and rights.

In today’s episode Glen chats with Jane* about her financial, career, and living situation, exploring the exciting options ahead. From a potential career pivot into the arts to a $90k boost from nan to help her and her sisters enter the property market, Jane has some big decisions to make. *Name changed for anonymity.Thanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team hereWe 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.

In today's episode Glen and Vince Scully from Life Sherpa discuss:👉🏿 proposed Government changes to reduce student loans👉🏻 choosing the best super fund for you👉 default insurance within super👉🏼 and buying ETFs within superThanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team hereWe 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.

In today's chat, Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans joins Glen to answer all your questions touching on:👉🏾 benefit of using a broker vs direct to bank👉🏿 will a mortgage broker help someone get a loan under $250k?👉🏻 how much does having a child impact borrowing capacity?👉 borrowing capacity upon returning from mat leave 👉🏼 using equity to buy a new PPOR👉🏽 what after-settlement service can you expect from brokers?👉🏾 renovation loans👉🏿 financial hardship assistance & impact on refinancing👉🏻 how does applying for lending impact your credit score?👉 do mortgage brokers get kickbacks from developers?👉🏼 building a granny flat on your propertyThanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting this episode! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team hereWe 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.

In today's Q&A Glen and John talk about:👉🏻 are flights to check on your investment property tax deductible?👉 financial implications for turning your home into an investment👉🏼 do you need to pay tax on financial gifts from overseas?👉🏽 investment platforms & brokerage fees👉🏾 the VAP and VSO ETFsThanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team hereWe 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.

Tayla is 27 and wants to know what it will take to purchase her first home on the NSW Central Coast. In this live clarity call, John Pidgeon from this is property and mortgage broker Genevieve Fordham from Sphere Home Loans help Tayla crunch the numbers to figure out what she can afford to buy as either a first home or investment property.Want clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John hereCheck out John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future at sortyourpropertyout.comThanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting this episode! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team hereWe 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.

Improving your money doesn't have to be complicated! In this episode Glen and Lucy Dean, wealth reporter at the Australian Financial Review, share a ton of easy money tips and hacks from the experts to help you save money, spend smarter and build wealth.Prefer reading? Check out Lucy's article here (you'll need an AFR subscription): https://bit.ly/40rf5k4Thanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team hereWe 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.