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911b wwgd: Jake & Kiera in fresh relationship, existing assets, goals & bringing it all together
Jake & Kiera have built strong financial foundations individually and now theyβre figuring out how to bring it all together in a new relationship. In this What Would Glen Do episode, they talk about:
ππΌ Jake and Kieraβs current situation
ππ½ Glen runs through the sound financial house
ππΎ properties, assets & investments
ππΏ Kiera's new career plans
ππ» their shared goals to get a new PPOR, travel & live life on their own terms
π what Glen would do
ππΌ structuring property ownership & protecting against future risks
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911 Glen's banking system, loan split for IP, physio career change, credit card points + more
In this Q&A, Glen James and John Pidgeon chat about:
ππΌ bank account structure
ππ½ loan splits on your PPOR to purchase investment properties
ππΎ buying a car with finance or equity
ππΏ a hospital physio who wants a career change
ππ» if you had a full year off work on your current pay, what would you do with your time?
π credit cards and their impact on your credit score/rating
ππΌ should I use half my emergency fund to get solar?
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910c tax white paper, war, oil prices, inflation, interest rates, first home vs investment property + more (campfire chat)
Join us (Jess Brady, Vince Scully & Glen James) for an informal long-form chat about anything and everything.
Recorded on Friday 13 March 2026. Mixed and mastered by Glen (sorry team isn't working on Sat) and was dealing with a tech difficulty with Vince' mic. Due to some other tech issues with our recorder having a meltdown, this episode will not be on YouTube (sad face).
Jess' new book: https://amzn.to/4lvIUII
Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because...
910b wwgd: new house & a cashflow crisis coming + did GJ spot a red flag?
In this "what would Glen do" episode, Julie* and her fiancΓ© recently built a home but now a major career change means their household income is about to drop. With a big mortgage, wedding costs coming up and plans to start a family, Julie wants to know: do they need to sell the home? How can they afford everything? Glen and Julie unpack:
ππΌ her dilemma
ππ½ salaries, career change & income drop
ππΎ emergency fund, savings & debts
ππΏ spending plan, insurance & financial foundations
ππ» super balances and financial position
π the mortgage and house value
ππΌ lifestyle...
910 apartment buying red flag, when is a side hustle viable, selling my unit to developers + more
In today's Q&A Glen and John answer your questions about:
ππΌ when is a side hustle viable?
ππ½ giving and generosity in a cost of living crisis
ππΎ I've been approached by developers to sell my unit
ππΏ buying into an apartment block that has rumours of a big reno in the future
ππ» doing a joint venture with someone, things to consider
Below are links to episodes of this is property that touch on joint ventures.
105 joint ventures
217 joint ventures with tradies
638 buying new PPOR before s...
ASX falls over 3%: is now a time to buy? sell? hold?
Markets dipped and the headlines are getting loud, so what should you actually do? Glen jumps on for a quick bonus chat to explain whatβs going on, why volatility is normal, and why long term investors should probably just zoom out and chill.
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909b how to stop overspending, passive vs active funds & advice for your 20s (live from Auckland)
In this special live episode from Auckland, Glen answers money questions from the audience about housing, investing and life decisions that shape your financial future. The episode covers:
ππΌ is not owning a house in retirement a big deal anymore?
ππ½ how can I lower my mortgage if I don't have many spare funds
ππΎ passive vs active investing
ππΏ what would Glen's perfect day look like
ππ» Glen's thoughts on the best investment in your 20s
π some mini money interviews with Paige & Brent
Active funds vs index benchmarks: https://www.spglobal...
909 single and buying first property, employee pay dispute, saving less after having kids + more
In this episode Glen is joined by Vince Scully, portfolio manager at Life Sherpa to unpack:
ππΌ should I save a 10% or 20% deposit for my first property?
ππ½ budgeting and saving after having kids
ππΎ pay dispute with my employer, what should I do?
ππΏ be part of our ultimate income guide! https://moneymoneymoney.typeform.com/income-guide
ππ» you have 72 hours to free up $5,000, what are you selling or cancelling?
Want to be a guest on the show? Apply here! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show
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908b wwgd: Natalie's on track but her hubby's career needs a shot of adrenaline to retire early
In today's episode of "what would Glen do", Natalie's wondering whether to put extra money towards the house, super or her investing portfolio. But when asked what she and her husband truly want for their financial future, Glen uncovers that something needs to change.
Need career help? Check out the book, Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money by Glen James and Shelley Johnson.
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908 insurance Q&A: do I need it, mental health, inside vs outside super + more
In today's insurance Q&A Glen is joined by Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth to answer all your questions! They touch on:
ππΌ the process of working with an adviser to get insurance
ππ½ when does price enter the chat?
ππΎ mental health & exclusions explained
ππΏ when & how often should I review my cover?
ππ» do I need it if I don't have dependents?
π how much cover do I need?
ππΌ holding insurance inside vs outside of super
ππ½ child cover explainedΒ
ππΎ when can I cancel insurance altogether?
π can I have insurance with multip...
907b Glen is interviewed about investing, logic vs. behaviour, how to get started + more
To mix things up a bit friend of the show and financial adviser, Dawn Thomas, interviewed Glen about his investing book, The Quick-Start Guide To Investing. They touch on:
ππΌ why Glen focuses on why you're investing before you start
ππ½ why your career is so important as an asset
ππΎ why foundations matter so much before you invest
ππΏ the concepts of rich vs wealthy
Check out Dawn's podcast: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
Checkout Glen's unofficial income guide: https://moneymoneymoney.typeform.com/income-guide
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907 taking adult kids off health insurance, savings vs offset, pay mortgage off early + more
Glen, Rachelle and John unpack your questions! They touch on:
ππΌ when to cut off adult children financially
ππ½ savings accounts vs mortgage offsets
ππΎ renting our home while moving to the country
ππΏ paying off a mortgage within 10 years
ππ» home mods that save money
Read Glen's blog about private health insurance here
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Buy tickets to the Auckland show! https://bit.ly/4a8v4a2
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906b wwgd: single mum Chrissy wants to maximise her cash while living remotely
Apologies for the audio quality in this episode, we've been tackling some tech issues. We're onto it! In today's episode of "what would Glen do" Chrissy shares about her situation and asks for Glen's take on what to do.
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906 how to make a property offer, single parent retiring early, unsure what to do next + more
Glen James, John Pidgeon and Rachelle Kroon answer your questions! They touch on:
ππΌ needing first home buying advice - how much do we offer?
ππ½ single mum with teens - how can I be ready for early retirement?
ππΎ the community shares their goals for 2026
ππΏ help me know what to do next!
Buy tickets to the Auckland show! https://bit.ly/4a8v4a2
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Thank you for your patience as we are working on making the audio better...
905b the problem with side hustles + top tips for earning money on the side
Glen is joined by Kayla Malss, host of this is business to talk about side hustles! In this chat they touch on:
ππΌ the 4 reasons to start a side hustle
ππ½ is what I'm doing a hobby or business?
ππΎ how to start a side hustle (ABNs, business names, bank accounts, tax)
ππΏ community experience with side hustles
Subscribe to this is business: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisbusiness_m3
Follow Kayla on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bykaylamalss/?hl=en
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LET'S CHAT interest rate increase & government leak: changes to property CGT discounts in May?
Jumping on to discuss some newsy things that happened over the last 24 hours.
Recorded on 4 Feb, approx. 2:30pm
AFR article: https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/changes-to-cgt-discount-under-consideration-as-reform-budget-looms-20260203-p5nz1a
RBA mins here: https://www.rba.gov.au/monetary-policy/rba-board-minutes/2025/2025-12-09.html
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905 $450k after selling an IP, grow wealth without property, burnt out in nursing + more
Glen and Rachelle unpack your questions, touching on:
ππ½ we have $450k after selling an investment property, now what?
ππΎ property investing vs ETFs - which one is right for me?
ππΏ nursing has burnt me out and considering working in the cafΓ© scene
ππ» investing in super for kids - worthwhile?
Buy tickets to the Auckland show here: https://bit.ly/4a8v4a2
Checkout Glen's unofficial income guide: https://moneymoneymoney.typeform.com/income-guide
Check out Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money: https://amzn.to/3kXWjy2
904b when to sell shares, dying with zero, is Aus property really safe + more (campfire chat)
Glen and Vince take a seat by the fire, munch on some marshmallows and answer your investing/money/economic questions in a campfire chat! They touch on:
ππΌ when do you sell shares or ETFs that have performed well?
ππ½ invest in shares or focus on mortgage offset - implications over 10/15 years?
ππΎ dying with zero - what do Glen and Vince think of this concept?
ππΏ joint investment accounts with a partner, worthwhile?
ππ» what's a 3-year investing plan for a 30 year old?
π why is gearing in shares not as popular as property?
ππΌ the...
904 mortgage update (equity, fixed vs. variable, parental guarantees, self employed + more)
January is prime time for a mortgage reset so for this episode Glen is joined by Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans for a lending update and a chat about:
ππΌ why January is a good time to review your mortgage
ππ½ equity explained and how it can lower your interest rate
ππΎ fixed vs variable
ππΏ repricing vs refinancing
ππ» how parental guarantees work
π the government 5% deposit scheme risks and benefits
ππΌ increased flexibility in lending for self-employed people
ππ½ Rachβs top tips if you own a home or are planning to buy in 2026
S...
903b why most people never reach their money goals
Most people say they want to get ahead financially but are they willing to do what it takes to get there? In today's episode Glen and John chat about:
ππΌ real stories of sacrifice from the MMM community
ππ½ 4 ways to get more money
ππΎ do you have a goal for this year?
ππΏ taking risks to get the reward
π are you and your partner on the same page about money goals?
Check out The Glen James Spending Plan: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/glenjamesspendingplan
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903 wwgd: pay off car loan with emergency fund? + revisiting emergency funds (case study)
A few members of the community wondered if they should use their emergency fund to pay off their car loan or other debts. Glen James shares his view, unpacking the case studies step by step touching on:
ππΌ the case studies
ππΎ some comments and ideas from the community
ππΏ some basic assumptions Glen has made
ππ» Glen's options for what to do next
π what Glen teaches about debt reduction & emergency funds
ππΌ so what would Glen do?
ππ½ pay off my debts using my $1k emergency savings? + emergency fund basics
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902b living, moving or want to retire overseas? investing, super and tax as an Aussie expat
Brett Evans, founder of Atlas Wealth, joins Glen to chat about all things expat! They touch on:
ππΌ a little about Brett, his work in the expat space
ππ½ how does tax work while living and working overseas?
ππΎ moving to Malta - how does this affect my age pension + tax?
ππΏ if moving overseas for retirement, do you need to keep an Aussie bank account?
ππ» living in Singapore but repatriating - sell my investment properties in Australia?
π returning to Australia after 25 years, what do I prepare?
ππΌ how to prepare a will while living overseas...
902 resetting after divorce, terminal illness & big money decisions, invest or buy a home + more
Glen and John tackle your questions, touching on:
ππ» can I turn my PPOR into an investment property whilst in the fixed period?
π keep investing in ETFs or buy a home?
ππΌ pressing reset financially after divorce, buy a house or rent?
ππ½ tips for drawing up a will after a terminal diagnosis
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901b case study: an employee share scheme deep dive
It's not uncommon for employees of a business to be offered shares in the business they work for. Glen sits down and unpacks a real life case study of an employee who has been offered shares in their business, touching on:
ππΎ the case study basics
ππΏ details of the offer made to the employee
ππ» why do company's typically offer employee share schemes?
π what kind of returns could the employee expect?
ππΌ share classes that are typically offered in these schemes
ππ½ exit rules and drag along provisions
ππΎ ownership structure considerations
<...901 how to actually achieve your goals (money, investing, health)
Glen, John and Rachelle unpack the keys to making 2026 the year you achieve your goals. They touch on:
π how Rachelle helped her partner achieve his goal of buying a new car
ππΌ John's fitness goals - how he's using Strava to set and achieve goals
ππ½ SMART goals - what they are and how Glen adds to it (SMART-YO goals)
Check out Glen's sound financial house here: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/blog/glen-james-sound-financial-house-sort-your-money-out
Check out the Glen James Reset online course: https://education.moneypodcast.com.au/courses/2026reset
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852b the 101 to financial & physical fitness (+ fat loss)
Happy New Year! Glen is joined by fitness coach and founder of New Strength gym, Nathan Mandeno, to chat about how you build your best life sustainably. The chat touches on:
ππ» the biggest myth when trying to get things back on track
π a bit about Nathan and what he does day to day
ππΌ Nathan's health and fitness pyramid model + Glen's money hierarchy of needs
ππ½ how do people self sabotage themselves + what really works instead
Download Nathan's PDF download: https://train.newstrength.com.au/fat-loss-accelerator
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852 becoming debt free, first homes, investing for the first time, health wins + more
Glen James and Rachelle Kroon celebrate your wins from 2025! Whether it's been getting out of debt, having babies, buying homes, investing or saving, you guys have done it this year. Congrats!
Check out the Glen James Reset online course: https://education.moneypodcast.com.au/courses/2026reset
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851b Merry Christmas!
A Christmas Day message to say thanks for listening and hear a few laughs from the next generation of MMM listeners.Β Thanks for being here!
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money money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.
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851 swapping managed funds for ETFs, home upgrade options, caravan living to get ahead + more
Merry Christmas everyone! Glen James, Rachelle Kroon and John Pidgeon answer your questions, touching on:ο»Ώ
ππΏ upgrading a PPOR - sell and buy at the same time?
ππ» moving from managed funds to ETFs for the long term (case study)
π what did you not realise was so expensive after becoming an adult?
ππΌ keep living in a caravan to get ahead?
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850b financial advice case study unpacked with Sufficient Funds
Financial adviser James Millard joins Glen to do a full strategic breakdown of the 849b case study - the young Brisbane family juggling a mortgage, kids, a credit card, a possible inheritance and a whole lot of financial stress. James takes the time to walk through:
ππΎ the real questions heβd ask
ππΏ assumptions heβd test about income, kids, cashflow & spending
ππ» the strategy
π the four-stack framework he uses with clients
ππ½ the value of the advice
James is a financial adviser at Sufficient Funds: https://sufficientfunds.com.au/
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850 sell or keep a car, switch VDHG for VDAL, pre-auction offers + more
Glen sits down solo and answers your questions! He touches on:
ππΏ income protection exclusions for a bad ankle
ππ» budgeting for Christmas - help!
π car dilemma - repair or sell?
ππΌ VDHG tax fears - move to VDAL?
ππ½ are pre-auction offers worth it?
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849b financial advice case study & the ultimate money trivia (live from our studio launch)
Recorded live at our Newcastle podcast studio launch, today's episode is a little different to usual. Glen brings some advisers & property experts on stage to weigh in on a young family's financial case study followed by some quick fire money trivia in the second half with listeners, Alec, Toby, Gina and Yolanda.
Check out the adviser deep dives into the case study below!
James Millard from Sufficient Funds: https://youtu.be/r9hCFBMWysY
Scott Taylor from Everest Wealth: https://youtu.be/O_OibQE0rc8
Check out Behind The...
849 APRA lending changes, investing for kids, investment vs sell dilemma + more
John Pidgeon and Rachelle Kroon from this is property join Glen on today's show to break down APRAβs new debt-to-income ratio (DTI) lending changes coming February 2026 and some community questions.
ππΎ how to answer βwhatβs your expected salary?β for a new role
ππΏ what APRAβs DTI rules really mean and who will be affected
ππ» navigating financial hardship & support options
π investing for kids and teens (check out our blog post below)
ππΌ smarter to sell or keep as an investment when upgrading the family home?
6 ways to invest for kids: https://www.money...
848b long-term investing, pay off the mortgage vs invest, fun buckets and life seasons + more
Glen sits down with financial advisers Dawn Thomas and Michelle Flanagan for a candid chat about careers, women in leadership, money habits + some quickfire investing questions.
ππΎ Michelle's instrumental role in Glen's career
ππΏ Michelle's path into financial advice and entering a male dominated industry
ππ» Dawnβs path into financial advice
π leadership styles
ππΌ what do Glen, Michelle and Dawn do with their money?
ππ½ what makes a successful investor?
ππΎ invest inside or outside of super and why?
ππΏ invest or pay down the mortgage?
ππ» what's your definition of success and have you achiev...
dying well: planning, caregiving & facing death with dignity
Casey Beros is a health journalist and author of Next of Kin, a guide for anyone who might one day care for someone they love. In this episode originally recorded for our Retire Right show, Casey and Glen talk about the emotional, practical and often confusing realities of caring for ageing parents like navigating the system and having the hard conversations most families avoid.
π what makes for a "good death"?
ππΌ why Casey wrote Next of Kin
ππ½ becoming the primary caregiver for a parent
ππΎ why caregiving is almost never 50/50 with siblings
ππΏ Caseyβs dadβs...
848 pumping second job cash into super, sharing salary deets, kids bank account tax + more
Leadership speaker, mentalist and friend of the show Shane Hatton joins Glen in todayβs episode to dive into your money questions:
ππ» if I have a 2nd job can I salary sacrifice 100% of it to super?
π I'm considering buying a 1 bed unit investment property with 20% deposit using cash not equity
ππΌ why is my kid's bank account getting taxed $20/month?
ππ½ m3 community question: would you tell your friends how much you earn?
ππΎ GJ shares a tip for creating a cash buffer separate to your emergency fund
ππΏ the afterparty: Shane does some crazy m...
847b the 2-speed economy, managing big super money, market trends + more with Jody Fitzgerald
Jody Fitzgerald from Australian Retirement Trust chats with Glen about super and market movements in recent years:
ππΎ the 2-speed economy - post-covid shifts, the Ukraine war, Trump, the MAG7 and global economy health
ππΏ Jody's role at ART, how her team manages and invests super funds + exploring AI
ππ» what key market trends have Jody and her team noticed? Is there a bubble?
π an update on what's happening in superannuation
ππΌ what advice would Jody give to other women keen on working in the finance industry?
ππ½ what super or investing resolutions should peop...
847 three financial advisers vs your superannuation questions (campfire chat)
Glen is joined by 3 financial advisers at the Financial Advice Association of Australia's annual congress in Perth! They answer your questions about superannuation, touching on:
ππΎ when is the right time for partners to set up a self managed super fund (SMSF)?
ππΏ spouse splitting and spouse contributions - what are these?
ππ» realised vs unrealised gains - what's the difference?
π over $500k in super + catch up rules
ππΌ salary sacrifice year round vs in a lump sum
ππ½ what advice would 3 advisers share to anyone reviewing their super?
ππΎ what do 3 financial advisers think of s...
the 10 questions with Gemma Dale
In todayβs episode, Glen puts investing commentator and regular guest on the pod, Gemma Dale, in the hot seat for the classic β10 questionsβ chat.
ππΎ what do you think makes a successful investor?
ππΏ invest inside or outside of super and why?
ππ» pay extra on the mortgage or invest it?
π what do you think is the biggest barrier to investing?
ππΌ do you have to be smart to be good with money?
ππ½ what's your definition of success and have you made it?
ππΎ if you had a spare 10k, what would you do with it?
π...
846b are young investors more agile? investing trends with Gemma Dale
Glen is joined by Gemma Dale from nabtrade to discuss investing trends amongst younger investors! The conversation touches on:
ππΎ the surprising way gen z invest in shares
ππΏ about Gemma and her role at nadtrade
ππ» is there a rude shock coming for younger, inexperienced investors?
π what investing data has been showing Gemma and her team
ππΌ is there much analysis paralysis out there?
ππ½ what Gemma has learnt recently giving presentations on the road
ππΎ what Gemma is seeing out there in regards to inflation
ππ» what Gemma is teaching her kids about money