

Dev Raga Personal Finance
Dev Raga
Money concepts made simple for busy professionals, hosted by Melbourne-based doctor Dev Raga. New episodes every Wednesday.Formerly named my millennial money professional Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 28, 2023 • 52min
309 private health insurance
In today's episode we're diving deep into the world of private health insurance with a comprehensive break down of what it is and how it works. Dev talks about:👉🏾 what is private health insurance and what is it's benefit👉🏿 how bulk billing works👉🏻 why is health care becoming more expensive in Australia👉 the stealth health care tax we don't know about👉🏼 private health product tiers👉🏿 out of pocket expenses👉🏻 coverage, rebates & premiums👉 lifetime health cover loading👉🏼 Medicare levy and surcharge👉🏽 age based discount👉🏿 Dev's thoughtsResources mentioned: https://www.privatehealth.gov.au/Ten Golden Rules of Private Health Insurance🛑 Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode📝 Episode transcripts🏡 Join our facebook group for healthcare professionals💸 Quick links to our resources and $20 off The Glen James Spending Planmy millennial money professional is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.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.

Feb 21, 2023 • 39min
308 accrued leave vs overtime, charging what you’re worth, hedging, LICs + more
We're back with another Q&A! In today's episode Dev unpacks questions about:👉🏾 accrued leave, time in lieu & paid overtime👉🏿 financial implications of various medical careers / specialties👉🏻 how to charge a higher rate👉 hedged vs non-hedged ETFs👉🏼 LICs and DSSPsRelated listening 🎧118 what is DSSP?102 what is a dividend reinvestment plan (DRP)?065 dividends vs distributions031 what is dividend investing?020 what are franked dividends?036 listed investment companies (LICS)🛑 Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode📝 Episode transcripts🏡 Join our facebook group for healthcare professionals💸 Quick links to our resources and $20 off The Glen James Spending Planmy millennial money professional is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.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.

Feb 14, 2023 • 41min
307 money wins: an interview with Dr Nick
In today's money wins episode we interview Dr Nick (name changed for anonymity), a millennial doctor and investor with a multi-million net worth. Nick shares his approach to spending, saving, investing and debt as well as his encouragement for medical students.🛑 Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode📝 Episode transcripts🏡 Join our facebook group for healthcare professionals💸 Quick links to our resources and $20 off The Glen James Spending Planmy millennial money professional is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.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.

Feb 7, 2023 • 15min
306 what is the bullwhip effect?
Today on the show Dev breaks down the supply chain phenomenon called the bullwhip effect, touching on:👉🏾 how supply chain dynamics work👉🏿 the bullwhip effect and what it indicates👉🏻 how to minimise the risk of the bullwhip effect occurring👉 vertical integration🛑 Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode📝 Episode transcripts🏡 Join our facebook group for healthcare professionals💸 Quick links to our resources and $20 off The Glen James Spending Planmy millennial money professional is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.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.

Jan 31, 2023 • 24min
305 types of economic recoveries
Recessions are normally followed by an economic recovery, do you know the different types? Dev explains:👉 what an economic recovery is👉🏼 the signs of one👉🏽 how fiscal and monetary policies relate to economic recoveries👉🏾 the different recovery 'shapes' and which are the most commonRelated listening 🎧248 what is stagflation🛑 Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode📝 Episode transcripts💸 Quick links to our resources and $20 off The Glen James Spending Planmy millennial money professional is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.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.

Jan 24, 2023 • 46min
304 buying a home or investment property
In today's episode Dev chats about:👉🏾 is buying a home worth it?👉🏿 buying your own home vs investing in property👉🏻 what gets noted in a building and pest inspection👉🏽 7 steps of the buying process👉 pros and cons of investing in property👉🏼 the risks and how to manage them Related listening 🎧049 leverage vs margin!011 buy a home with your head, not your heart!235 Q&A: working rurally, property vs shares, BAS, GST & sole trader income🛑 Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode🏡 Join the mmm facebook group💸 Quick links to $20 off The Glen James Spending Plan, Glen’s book & other resourcesmy millennial money is produced by SYMO interactiveAny 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.

Jan 17, 2023 • 29min
303 can money buy happiness?
Can money buy happiness? Dev thinks it's the wrong question to be asking. Let's talk about it. Today's episode touches on the science behind happiness and what the data says about the relationship between money and happiness.Here's the study Dev mentions in the episode: https://www.hbs.edu/ris/Publication%20Files/FinancialScarcity_SPPS_accepted_November1_2021_06f87dd3-4474-4c92-88d1-a5c6b63a2eaa.pdf📢 PSA: Dev doesn't endorse any specific financial products so beware of scammers using his name📢 PSA #2: my millennial money medical has been renamed to my millennial money professional to include the growing number of non-health care workers who listen to this show!🛑 Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode📝 Episode transcripts🏡 Join our facebook group for healthcare professionals💸 Quick links to our resources and $20 off The Glen James Spending Planmy millennial money professional (formerly my millennial money medical) is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.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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Jan 10, 2023 • 36min
302 recessions, depressions, causes, protections
Today's episode is all about recession: what it is, what causes it and what you can do about it. Dev touches on:👉 what is a recession vs what is a depression👉🏼 what is a business cycle 👉🏽 examples of past recessions 👉🏾 triggers and causes👉🏿 how you can protect yourself during a recession Related listening 🎧248 what is stagflation?209 what is a financial bubble?🛑 Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode📝 Episode transcript: https://bit.ly/m3meptranscripts🏡 Join our facebook group for healthcare professionals💸 Quick links to our resources and $20 off The Glen James Spending Planmy millennial money medical is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.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.

Jan 3, 2023 • 36min
301 calculating returns
If you're an investor you would want to ensure you're making money not losing it, so how are investment returns calculated? Dev explains some different methods touching on:👉 what is a return👉🏼 annualised returns👉🏽 nominal returns👉🏾 real return👉🏿 purchasing power👉🏻 and ratios ratios ratios (e.g.: ROE, ROI, ROA) - demystifying these ratios🛑 Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode📝 Episode transcript: https://bit.ly/m3meptranscripts🏡 Join our facebook group for healthcare professionals💸 Quick links to our resources and $20 off The Glen James Spending Planmy millennial money medical is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.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.

Dec 28, 2022 • 50min
255b an interview with Ryan about locuming pt 2 (rates, locum overseas, non doctor locuming + more)
This episode is part 2 of the interview on locuming with Ryan from 1Medical locum agency! In this chat Dev asks Ryan:👉 can a locum agency become an employee at the hospital they have locumed in before?👉🏼 what happens with cancellations👉🏽 do you think rates will stay as high as they have been?👉🏿 what about overseas locum opportunities?👉🏾 what about non doctor opportunities?👉 how do locum doctors structure their finances e.g. ABN, sole trader or Pty Ltd?👉🏻 what makes a good locum agency?🛑 Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode🏡 Join our facebook group for healthcare professionals💸 Quick links to our resources and $20 off The Glen James Spending Planmy millennial money medical is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.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.