

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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Jul 31, 2018 • 27min
009 active vs passive investing
In this episode, we discuss the two main ways of investing. active versus passive investing. I discuss the pros and cons of each type. Choose the best strategy that works for you.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.

Jul 29, 2018 • 13min
008 budgeting strategies explained
In this episode I discuss the various budgeting strategies you can employ. Perhaps a hybrid budgeting system is useful for u. I also talk about the concept of a helicopter view of your budget using medicine and formula 1 racing as an analogy.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.

Jul 27, 2018 • 17min
007 debt paying strategies
In this episode I discuss the basic strategies which you can use to pay off debts. I also discuss the way you should think about money as a whole.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.

Jul 26, 2018 • 16min
006 fees, fees, fees!!
In this episode, I talk about how fees can literally make or break your retirement nest egg. Do you know all the fees associated with your investments? The chances are, you are paying fees which you don't even know about. You don't need to be smart to get rich, but you certainly can't be dumb.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.

Jul 24, 2018 • 25min
005 protect yourself: let's talk personal insurance
In this episode, I summarise the concepts discussed in previous podcasts. I also go into detail the main types of personal insurance and some of the key questions you need to ask yourself, your family, and the insurance company.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.

Jul 21, 2018 • 27min
004 I've paid myself 20%, then what?
In this podcast, I discuss what are some of the options when it comes to paying yourself first, and where you can put that money. I discuss various asset classes, and go into concepts like diversification. I also use an analogy to compare investing in the stock market and going grocery shopping.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.

Jul 21, 2018 • 23min
003 who I listen to
Exploring personal finance gurus like Dave Ramsey and Tony Robbins, the podcast delves into budgeting, debt reduction, and investing tips. It also covers financial education through podcasts and YouTube channels, discussing dividend investing and retirement planning. Key concepts in financial planning include income diversification and maximizing guaranteed sources. The episode concludes with leadership lessons and a promotion for the 2024 Ford F-150 truck.

Jul 21, 2018 • 13min
002 mortgage tips and tricks
This is my 2nd podcast on personal finance topics. The aim is to be financially independent as quickly as possible. In this podcast I talk about some of the common tips and tricks for your mortgage.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.

Jul 21, 2018 • 14min
001 power of automatic savings and compounding
This is my very first podcast about personal finance. I discuss some key concepts such as: Automatic savings, Automatic investing, Harnessing the power of compounding. I provide some examples of how powerful these concepts can be for the investor/saver.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.