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In today's Q&A, Glen and financial adviser James Millard from Sufficient Funds dive into the complexities of inheriting an uninhabitable property and making tough decisions about whether to renovate or sell. They also discuss the emotional weight of inheritance, how to avoid decision paralysis, and practical steps for financial planning. Plus, they discuss a question that caused a stir in the money money money Facebook group: How do you set up a fair mortgage split when one partner earns significantly more?📘 'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' by Glen James & Nick Bradley is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv📘 Insufficient Funds by James Millard: https://amzn.to/47ZVIQWThanks 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 episode Glen sits down with Nick Bracks—author, podcaster, and mental health advocate. They explore Nick's journey from growing up in the political spotlight to overcoming substance abuse, his money story and achieving success. It’s not just about money; it’s about life, mental health, and resilience. Nick's story touches on:👉🏾 growing up as the son of a political figure👉🏿 aspiring to be an athlete and battling substance abuse👉🏻 using alcohol to cope with anxiety and identity struggles👉🏼 the turning point: a mental health diagnosis and seeking help👉 chasing dreams in the entertainment industry👉🏽 navigating career shifts and creating his business, Move Your Mind👉 lessons learned on money, privilege, and mindset shifts👉🏾 the reality of success in media and managing money👉🏿 and balancing mental health while building a financial futureNick's book, Move Your Mind: https://amzn.to/3zGoOrEThanks 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 Q&A, Glen and financial adviser James Millard talk about:👉🏿 how are capital gains taxed on investment bonds?👉🏻 what part of the market cycle are we in? 👉 changing mortgage brokers & clawbacks👉🏼 tips to save money on aircon installation👉🏽 pivoting from growth investing to dividend investing📘 Insufficient Funds by James Millard: https://amzn.to/3Y7UTSP📘 The Quick-Start Guide to Investing by Glen James & Nick Bradley: https://amzn.to/3XMSmMwThanks 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 episode, Glen chats with Emily Wallace and John Pidgeon, hosts of this is property, to dive into the world of buyer’s advocates. Outside of hosting the show, Emily and John are both buyer's advocates with Emily focusing on first and family homes in Melbourne and John on investment properties. They discuss when you might need one, how to pick the right advocate, and whether it's worth the investment—especially in today’s tricky property market. The episode touches on:👉🏾 what buyer’s advocates do and when you might need one👉 why first-time homebuyers can benefit from expert help👉🏿 the differences between buyer's advocates and agents👉🏽 how much a buyer’s advocate costs and if it's worth it👉🏼 when it might be better to go it alone👉🏻 what to ask when interviewing a buyer’s advocate👉🏾 the value of off-market properties👉 why experience matters when buying propertyEmily's First Home Buyer course: https://bit.ly/4dnKmHwJohn's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: sortyourpropertyout.comThanks 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.

Today's episode is SPICY! Is buying your first home to live in achievable or worth it anymore? And the shocker—Glen got a credit card! Is he finally giving in to those points he’s always warned us about?Thanks 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 campfire chat Glen, John & Vince sit down for a candid conversation about superannuation and housing. They dive into how super stacks up against property, the challenges of contributing enough, and how to balance today's needs with tomorrow's retirement. It’s the kind of episode that feels more like a couple of mates talking over a beer than a financial deep dive.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.

'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' by Glen James & Nick Bradley is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbvIn today's episode Glen, John and Vince Scully tackle some community questions, covering everything from financial advice that doesn't sit quite right, inheritances, helping parents with money and the common question: which ETF should I go for? They touch on:👉🏻 what to do with financial advice that you're not quite sure on👉 feeling responsible to financially support a retiring parent👉🏼 how to use a $500k inheritance: mortgage, super, or invest?👉🏽 which ETFs to invest in: VAS,& VGS, or VDHG?Watch the digital workshop replay, Money, Investing & Life: https://youtu.be/CbA4vw960JMThanks 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.

'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' by Glen James & Nick Bradley is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbvIn today's episode Glen chats with Erica Hall from U Ethical to chat all things ethical investing. They discuss how to spot greenwashing, the future of climate reporting in Australia, and whether carbon offsets are actually doing any good. If you’ve ever wondered how to align your money with your values, this episode is packed with helpful insights. The episode touches on:👉🏾 what is greenwashing?👉🏿 the future of mandatory climate reporting in Australia👉🏻 why carbon offsets might not be enough👉🏼 how to screen companies for ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)👉 the pros and cons of mining companies like Fortescue and BHP👉🏾 how investors can influence companies to improve their ESG practices👉🏿 why renewable energy is cheaper and faster to implement than nuclear👉🏻 the growing trend of ethical investing in Australia📘 Erica's book, Top Stocks: A Sharebuyer's Guide to ESG for Leading Australian Companies: https://amzn.to/4eimENJThanks 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.

'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' by Glen James & Nick Bradley is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbvIn this episode, Glen and Vince Scully from Life Sherpa break down everything you need to know about superannuation and answer your burning questions. They discuss choosing the right super fund, the importance of asset allocation, the key things to look out for when comparing funds and tackle the big question: how much should you have in your super by now? They cover:👉🏾 what is super and how it works👉🏿 choosing the right super fund👉🏻 understanding asset allocation👉 comparing super funds effectively👉🏼 fees and what to look out for👉🏽 how much you should have in your super now👉🏾 the role of risk tolerance in super👉🏿 salary sacrificing into superJoin Glen's Business Bootcamp and take your business to the next level! Use the coupon code "FB200" at checkout to get a $220 discount (Only 10 discounted coupons available): https://bit.ly/3Twc3XwThanks 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 episode Glen breaks down the practical steps to becoming and feeling financially free, walking through 4 stages of wealth. This episode is a great chance to assess where you're currently at in your money journey and where you'd like to be!Prefer to read or want to recap the ep? Check out the blog post hereThanks 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.