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Dev Raga Personal Finance

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Apr 15, 2025 • 25min

516 types of debt & what is debt recycling

Let's talk about debt! Dev covers:👉🏿 what is debt?👉🏻 deductible vs non deductible debt👉 what is debt recycling👉🏼 the pros and cons of debt recyclingWe 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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 8, 2025 • 17min

515 what is a doom loop?

In today's episode Dev unpacks the concept of a doom loop, touching on:👉🏿 what it is and how it works👉🏻 what is a flywheel effect?👉 the main causes👉🏼 and how to break the doom loopWe 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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 1, 2025 • 40min

514 dentistry, insights into practice ownership & building wealth: Vanessa’s story

In this episode, Dev chats with Vanessa* who is a practicing dentist and private practice owner about her 30+ year journey in dentistry. From getting into dental school to navigating staff management and overheads, Vanessa shares what it’s really like to run a dental practice and how she’s built long-term wealth along the way. *Name changed for privacy. Her journey includes:👉🏾 getting into dental school & early career challenges👉🏿 private vs public dentistry: work, income & opportunity👉🏻 practice ownership, staff management & overheads👉 profit margins, fee structures & how dentists actually get paid👉🏼 buying her own premises & why it mattered👉🏽 learning the business side of dentistry👉🏾 how Vanessa invests👉🏿 decisions around insurances, SMSF & estate planningEpisode mentioned in the chat:Listen: 🎧 506 protecting your wealth: wills, estate planning & generational wealth (Q&A with a lawyer)We 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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 25, 2025 • 17min

513 will the 4% rule actually work for your retirement?

The 4% rule is a go-to for retirement planning, but does it actually hold up? In this episode, Dev Raga breaks down what the rule gets right, where it falls short, and how you can tweak it for a more secure future. He dives into:👉🏻 why the 4% rule was created and if it still works today👉 how market downturns and fees can derail your retirement👉🏼 the hidden power of paying off your mortgage before retiring👉🏽 asset allocation strategies to make your money last longer📝 Episode transcripts We 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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 18, 2025 • 49min

512 lessons from a junior doctor: saving, investing & buying a home

Jeff* is 25, a junior doctor, and already owns a home with a growing $120K share portfolio. He joins Dev to share how he got here including his journey through private medical school, navigating doctor-friendly home loans, and the investing strategy that’s setting him up for financial freedom. *Name has been changed for privacy. Jeff's story touches on:👉🏾 the cost of private medical school & fee-help loans👉🏿 moving for work & how it shaped his career👉🏻 current income, outgoings & savings rate👉 using doctor-specific home loans to buy a property👉🏼 his investment strategy & approach to FIRE👉🏽 money wins & lessons learned so farWe 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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 11, 2025 • 21min

511 timeless principles of investing

Some investing strategies come and go, but the best ones stand the test of time. In today's episode Dev shares 5 timeless investing principles to help you build lasting wealth, including:👉🏾 having a clear financial plan👉🏿 why diversification is key👉🏻 minimising your investment costs👉 having a long-term perspective👉🏼 and knowing when to stop playing the game📝 Episode transcripts We 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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 4, 2025 • 46min

510 from divorce to financial freedom: Sarah’s story

Today's episode is a special one as Dev sits down with Sarah*, a GP who shares her deeply personal and inspiring journey with money. Sarah shares how an arranged marriage ended in divorce and how she rebuilt financial freedom for herself and her children. *Name has been changed for privacy. Sarah's story touches on:👉🏾 her med school journey in the UK👉🏿 growing up with a scarcity mindset in an immigrant family👉🏻 entering an abusive arranged marriage at a young age👉 how divorce impacted her finances and career👉🏼 plus how she rebuilt both as a single parent👉🏽 using property and super to build long-term wealth👉🏾 why she prioritised her will and estate planning, post-divorceIf you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or financial abuse, there is help at https://1800respect.org.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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 25, 2025 • 16min

509 the two income trap: why earning more isn’t always better

Discover the intriguing concept of the 'two-income trap' and why earning more money might not guarantee financial freedom. Rising fixed costs, especially housing and childcare, can quickly consume any extra income. Learn about the hidden financial pressures faced by dual-income households, revealing that having two earners can lead to increased stress and risk. This discussion also tackles the value of stay-at-home parenting as 'paid work' and explores practical strategies to evade the trap. Plus, is borrowing for holiday gifts a wise choice?
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Feb 18, 2025 • 45min

508 the psychology of retirement (with Prof. Joanne Earl)

One of the questions that commonly gets asked from doctors and other professionals is how to plan for retirement, as many struggle to settle into retirement after working for 30+ years. In today's episode, Dev chats with Joanne Earl, Professor of Psychology at Macquarie University. They touch on:👉🏾 the 6 buckets to focus on in your transition to retirement👉🏻 is working long term a bad idea?👉🏼 managing boredom in retirement👉🏽 navigating losing more loved ones in old age👉 how to practice retirement👉🏿 is society designed for young people?Below are the articles mentioned in the chat:A psychologist on how to know you’re ready for retirementA guide for medical practitioners transitioning to an encore career or retirement Online intervention trial for late-career medical practitioners to promote planning for retirement📝 Episode transcripts We 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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 11, 2025 • 12min

507 the paradox of thrift

In today's episode, Dev explains the concept called "paradox of thrift". He touches on:👉🏾 what it is👉🏿 real world examples such as a recession👉🏻 the circular flow economic model👉 Keynesian economics👉🏼 it's flaws and criticismRelated episodes: 🎧 070 recessions and depressions!📝 Episode transcripts We 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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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