Dev Raga Personal Finance

Dev Raga
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Jan 6, 2026 โ€ข 44min

best of 2025: how to maximise pay day

In this episode Dev unpacks 8 essential habits and strategies to help you achieve financial stability and long-term success.Dev Raga Personal Finance 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.auTo chat with a professional and get help about your situation, 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. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 30, 2025 โ€ข 21min

best of 2025: timeless principles of investing

Unlock the secrets to wealth with five timeless investing principles! Discover the importance of having a clear financial plan tailored to your goals. Learn how diversification can protect you from risk while avoiding fees that eat into your returns. Stay disciplined and committed to long-term investing strategies, leaving the panic behind. Dev also emphasizes the strategy of de-risking as you approach retirement. These strategies are crafted to stand the test of time in your financial journey!
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Dec 23, 2025 โ€ข 13min

551 the 10 lessons I've learned in 2025 - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

In this episode it's time to reflect on the 10 things I have learned in 2025, and its not always about finance. Have a good Christmas and New Year period.Dev Raga Personal Finance 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.auTo chat with a professional and get help about your situation, 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. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 16, 2025 โ€ข 17min

550 are non concessional contributions worth it?

In this episode Dev unpacks:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ what is a non concessional contribution๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ the bring forward rule๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป what happens if you breach the $120k cap๐Ÿ‘‰ pros and cons of making non concessional contributions๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ downsizer contributions๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ the Government co-contribution๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ what Dev doesDev Raga Personal Finance 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.auTo chat with a professional and get help about your situation, 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. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 9, 2025 โ€ข 1h 5min

549 mental health in medicine: what doctors donโ€™t talk about (with Dr Ava)

In this episode Dev sits down with psychiatrist Dr Ava for an honest, unfiltered look at mental health in the medical profession. They unpack why doctors and healthcare workers arenโ€™t immune to burnout, depression or family violence, how stigma keeps people silent and the real financial fallout when your health crashes. The episode touches on:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ why mental health issues show up so strongly in medicine๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ the signs colleagues should look out for๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ burnout, irritability, sick leave patterns & early intervention๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป APRA, impairment, and what actually triggers a notification๐Ÿ‘‰ how mental health impacts your income, shifts, and financial stability๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ the reality of family violence among healthcare workers๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ financial abuse, safety planning & navigating the legal system๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ the role of GPs, EAP, and finding proper support๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ resources available for doctors and healthcare workersMental health and family violence support services: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/s/Mental-health-support-services-for-health-professionals.pdfDev Raga Personal Finance 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.auTo chat with a professional and get help about your situation, 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. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 2, 2025 โ€ข 44min

548 unpacking the changes to div 296 with Vince Scully

In this episode Dev and Vince Scully discuss the newly announced changes to the div 296 tax, touching on:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป cap or no caps๐Ÿ‘‰ CPI indexed amounts or not๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ and what marginal tax rates people will pay for balances higher than $2MDev Raga Personal Finance 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.auTo chat with a professional and get help about your situation, 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. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 25, 2025 โ€ข 16min

547 how to pick an ETF

There's so many ETFs on the market to choose from, how do you decide which one(s) to invest in? In this episode Dev shares a system based approach to selecting an ETF that's right for you. He covers:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ ETFs vs managed funds๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ knowing your investor policy๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป what is your performance objective?๐Ÿ‘‰ what does the ETF hold?๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ ETF structure๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ liquidity๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ costs & fees๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ who is ETF issuer?๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป net asset value๐Ÿ‘‰ currency hedgingDev Raga Personal Finance 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.auTo chat with a professional and get help about your situation, 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. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 18, 2025 โ€ข 56min

546 what is an annuity?

In this episode Dev and Vince Scully from Life Sherpa unpack what an annuity is and how it can be used as a retirement income strategy. They talk about:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ what is an annuity and how can you buy one ?๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ lifetime vs fixed annuities๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ returns๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป how does it affect the aged pension๐Ÿ‘‰ pros and cons๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ how are annuities taxed๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ what happens if the annuity providers go bankruptDev Raga Personal Finance 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.auTo chat with a professional and get help about your situation, 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. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 11, 2025 โ€ข 17min

545 budgeting types explained

In this episode Dev unpacks 6 budget types and the pros & cons of each. He walks through:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ the 50/30/20 budget ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ cash stuffing / envelope system๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป zero based budget๐Ÿ‘‰ pay yourself first budget๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ the no budget budget๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ and Dev's personal budget strategyDev Raga Personal Finance 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.auTo chat with a professional and get help about your situation, 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. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 4, 2025 โ€ข 34min

544 is rural medicine worth it? community, burnout & money (part 2)

Continuing on from last week's episode, Dev and Dr James* go deeper discussing boundaries in small communities, navigating burnout, and how rural doctors approach money, cost of living and investing while working in isolated areas. They chat about:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป living and working in a tight-knit town๐Ÿ‘‰ boundaries with neighbours and patients๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ isolation, guilt and burnout risks๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ cost of living & lifestyle differences๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ workforce incentives and income realities๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ how James invests and builds wealth long-term*Name changed for privacyDev Raga Personal Finance 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.auTo chat with a professional and get help about your situation, 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. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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