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In this episode Glen James chats with Kristian Fok, CEO of CBUS Super, one of Australia's largest industry super funds about the rise of super scams, how to spot one and what you can do to protect yourself. They also touch on One Nation's super plan and what they would change about the current super system if they had a magic wand! In the episode:

👉🏼 how super scams actually work

👉🏽 how are industry super funds different from schemes like Shield and First Guardian which collapsed?

👉🏾how to protect yourself from scams

👉🏿 understanding...

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In this episode of what would Glen do, Dylan and his wife Sarah (off-mic but in the room) join Glen to discuss their situation: Dylan is on a defence pension and looking to re-enter the workforce, they want to do some renos on the house and Sarah is keen to retire early. Dylan and Sarah want to know what would Glen do?

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In this Q&A Glen and Owen Rask from Rask chat about:

👉🏼 when to sell down high performance satellite ETFs?

👉🏽 US stock market performance over 200 years

👉🏾 how to best catch up when you're only just building wealth in your 40s

👉🏿 what to do with my regional investment property post-budget changes

In today's bonus episode Glen is joined by Andrew Rogers, Managing Director and Head of Stock Broking at CMC Invest to talk all things investing. They touch on:

👉🏼 23 hour international trading coming to CMC Invest

👉🏽 the AI tools making it easier to invest

👉🏾 will there be an AI bubble burst?

👉🏿 Australia vs US ETFs

👉🏻 dividend reinvestment, yay or nay?

👉 options trading

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Kushla's husband Greg spent a decade as a stay-at-home dad before running his own business, and the combination has left his super well behind for his age. Now at 56 with four years until he turns 60, Kushla wants to know: should they be smashing the mortgage or his super?

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In this Q&A Glen James, John Pidgeon and Vince Scully discuss:

👉🏼 tips for a young beginner investor

👉🏽 do you need a financial adviser if you're doing alright + robo advice explained

👉🏾 how will CGT be calculated according to the new changes?

👉🏿 buying a house after it's been passed-in at auction

👉🏻 what...

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Strap yourselves in because today's episode is a biggie! Glen is joined by Vince Scully from Life Sherpa Invest and Owen Rask from Rask for a campfire chat discussing the hot money topics making headlines and answering your questions. They cover everything from One Nation's super policy, the 40-year mortgage, financial advice reform and the age pension, t...

In this Q&A episode Glen and John discuss:

👉🏼 using a $200k inheritance to clear dad's debt

👉🏾 giving your children an early inheritance to help them get into a home

👉🏻 John's advice to aspiring first home buyers

👉 navigating loss of purpose after achieving big financial goals

👉🏿 community discussion: what is the most expensive lesson you've ever learned?

👉🏽 VGS vs DHHF vs VDHG

👉🏼 changing careers into real estate and navigating a pay cut

👉🏾 I'm burnt out and my job doesn't pay well, changing careers

John's First Home Buyer Pa...

In this bonus episode Glen is joined by Fraser Allan, Head of Premium Client Management at CMC Invest for a chat around all things investing. Fraser looks after clients with $2.5M+ in holdings and sees what the most successful investors actually do. They touch on:

👉🏼 what makes a successful investor

👉🏽 the core and satellite investing approach

👉🏾 the most highly-traded US and Aussie stocks

👉🏿 what's the landscape for bitcoin & crypto?

👉🏻 what factors to consider when choosing an investment platform

👉 how to choose which ETF to buy as a first timer

👉🏼 high yield...

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Ellie's* been on parental leave for 10 months and has a big decision to make about returning to work, but can't quite figure out what to do.

*Names changed for privacy

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In this episode Glen is joined by James Kirby, wealth editor at The Australian and host of The Money Puzzle podcast, for a wide-ranging chat on the state of superannuation in Australia. They touch on:

👉🏼 the super system

👉🏾 pros & cons of super calculators

👉🏽 AI financial advice from your super fund

👉🏿 how much do...

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In this my money story episode Glen sits down with Melissa, a 36-year-old emergency department nurse in Canberra. Having grown up in Zimbabwe, lived in Texas and moved to Australia in 2014, Melissa's story is an inspiring one of how good money habits and consistent investing pays off!

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In this Q&A Glen is joined by Rachelle Kroon and John Pidgeon from this is property to unpack:

👉🏼 40 year mortgages

👉🏽 what John's seeing on the ground as a buyers agent

👉🏾 a single mum in Tasmania wanting to buy a property on the mainland

👉🏿 products that have gotten smaller/worse but cost mo...

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Jasmine* (39) and Dave* (41) have worked hard, built up solid assets and now they're ready to trade Sydney for a slower life in regional NSW. They plan to sell down their properties, move into their regional investment property and raise their family mortgage-free. What does Glen think and do the numbers actually stack up?

*Names c...

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In this Q&A, Glen is joined by financial adviser Nathan Fradley to unpack your questions. They touch on:

👉🏼 am I paying too much in body corporate fees?

👉🏾 what is the 2 year exemption rule for CGT on deceased estates?

👉🏿 how close to retirement should I boost my income-producing assets e.g. dividends

...

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Jess can't remember a time she didn't feel stressed about money, and being married hasn't made it simpler. Glen takes a look at Jess's financial situation and how Jess and her husband manage money as a couple and asks whether the system they've built is actually working for both of them.

To see if yo...

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In today's Q&A Glen and John chat about:

👉🏼 a couple making $950k household income are weighing up a home buying move

👉🏽 should I have bonds in my portfolio?

👉🏾 what's the best money you've ever spent on an experience?

👉🏿 was buying a house & land package as an investment a mistake?

👉🏻 car u...

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Tanu wants to buy his first home in Perth and has $50k sitting in the First Home Super Saver Scheme to use towards a deposit, but he's wanting some direction on how to move forward. Glen sits down with him to unpack his situation and shares what he would do.

To see if you’re...

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In this Q&A Glen is joined by Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth to chat about:

👉🏼 getting personal insurance when you have multiple health exclusions

👉🏽 Lina and her husband's debt recycling plan

👉🏾 should I switch super funds? Plus what metrics matter when comparing super

👉🏿 using a credit card vs spending account for e...

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Chad & Britt* are nurses who have three young kids and are about to inherit $200k. They want to use some of it to take a holiday, buy a caravan and pay down some of the mortgage. What would Glen do in their position?

*Names changed for privacy

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In this episode Glen & Rachelle Kroon answer your questions about:

👉🏼 max out super contributions vs invest in ETFs vs keep money in offset?

👉🏽 managing money in a relationship when one person is more engaged

👉🏾 a tradie planning for a workload reduction in 10 years

👉🏿 what's driving investors to sell right now?

👉🏻 diver...

Glen is joined in the studio by performance dietician, author and friend of the show, Jess Spendlove, to talk about the one investment most money-minded people completely overlook.

Jess's book, For The Long Run: https://link.amazon/B01DCOdYD

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Katie is 43, a teacher and keen for a financial health check. Recently out of cancer surgery, Katie wants Glen's thoughts on how to balance preparing for retirement and enjoying time with her 15yo son.

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Glen, John & Rachelle answer your questions about:

👉🏼 selling my investment properties to buy a home with my partner

👉🏽 should I put a $200k inheritance in a high interest bank account or ETFs?

👉🏾 prioritising a career change, buying a house, travel and investing in my 30s

👉🏿 opening a joint shares account to invest with my partner

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Le...

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Glen is joined by Ben Kingsley host of The Property Couch and co-author of How to Retire on $3,000 a Week for a conversation on where the property market is headed into the end of 2026 and into 2027. They touch on:

👉 negative gearing changes and what they actually mean for investors going forward

👉🏼 the fundamentals that haven't changed even if the rules have

👉🏽 what drives land values & why it matters for investing

👉🏾 are we...

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In this Q&A, Glen is joined by mortgage brokers Joe Carroll and Genevieve "Gel" Lyons from Sphere Home Loans to answer all your questions including:

👉🏼 how soon can I refinance my mortgage?

👉🏽 pros and cons of bridging loans

👉🏾 taking out a personal loan to use as your deposit

👉🏿 getting a home...

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Jess, host of the Get Started Investing podcast series wants Glen's take on what she should do with her surplus income - invest, save or put in super? Glen also gives his 2 cents on Jess's plan to buy a house with her partner Jordan who, at the time of recording, she's been seeing for 6 months.

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If you've ever felt like you're not getting ahead it could be caused by one (or a few) of these reasons! Glen, John and year 11 student Toby chat about the biggest things that might indicate you don't manage your money well, and what you can do about it.

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This episode is for anyone considering buying their first property as an investment rather than a place to live! Glen James is joined by Rachelle Kroon, host of this is property and co-author of their book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property. Glen & Rachelle chat about:

👉🏼 when's the right time to buy an investment?

👉🏽 is it still a good idea si...

It's the new financial year and with it comes a couple of changes to super, tax, wages & paid parental leave!

Plus our new book is available now! The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH

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In this investing Q&A Glen sits down with Owen “Rask” Raszkiewicz from the Australian Finance podcast to chat about:

👉🏼 how do I know what to invest in without losing money? It still feels risky

👉🏾 my gold mining shares are up 80%. Sell down to ETFs or keep going?

👉🏽 my 17yo son is investing in shares to fund an investment property. Will the CGT changes affect his strategy?

👉🏻 thoughts on my long term growth portfoli...

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In this deep dive for first home buyers, Glen chats with Rachelle Kroon host of this is property to unpack their new book The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property, walking through the full property buying process step by step. They talk about:

👉🏼 before you start looking

👉🏽 property research

👉🏾 making an offer & negotiating

👉🏿 putting down a deposit and the cooling off period

👉🏻 contracts & finance clauses

👉 building & pest inspections

👉🏼 the unconditional exchange<...

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In this Q&A episode, Glen James and John Pidgeon unpack:

👉🏼 my husband wants me to quit my job to save his business

👉🏽 $7M inheritance on the way.... should I take my foot off the gas in building wealth?

👉🏾 mid 20s, own my home outright & healthy super - how should I invest?

👉🏿 do these insurance costs and cover stack up?

👉 has anyone regretted buying their house? I have a $1.65m mortgage in S...

This episode was recorded on 18 June 2026. Glen is joined in the studio by Gemma Dale, Investor Behaviour and Markets Specialist at nabtrade and host of the Your Wealth podcast to cover:

👉🏿 the SpaceX IPO

👉🏻 a review of the ASX 200 and S&P 500

👉 a sector-by-sector breakdown of what's actually been happening under the hood

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On paper, a $350K household income sounds like it should give you so many options. In reality, Ellie* is struggling to know which goals to focus on. In this 'what would Glen do' episode, Ellie & Glen unpack:

👉🏼 her different goals

👉🏽 her current financial situation

👉🏾 Glen's sound financial house framework

👉🏿 savings, super & assets

👉 what Glen would do

*Name changed for privacy

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In this Q&A, Glen James and Rachelle Kroon chat about:

👉🏼 selling our home in the city to live in our regional IP and getting debt-free

👉🏽 what records and paperwork do I need to keep when I sell shares?

👉🏾 community discussion: if you won $30m, how would you manage it?

👉🏿 investing for kids and the tax implications

👉🏻 finding a future-proof career after leaving the defense force

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Chelsea is 28 and can't get insurance because of a medical diagnosis. She and her fiancé Ryan are planning to move from Perth back to their regional hometown in the next 5 years where house prices have skyrocketed since they left. So what would Glen do? Glen unpacks their financial situation as a couple, the moving plan and how to build a safety net when insurance isn't an option. They touch on:

👉🏼 Chelsea and Ryan's financial snapshot

👉🏽...

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Living overseas or thinking about it? In this episode Glen is joined by Brett Evans, financial adviser & managing director at Atlas Wealth to answer all your money questions. Brett also shares about what life has been like for him and his family during the Middle East conflict. They cover:

👉🏼 paying HELP debt on overseas income

👉🏽 repatriating after many years overseas (US citizens vs non-US)

👉🏾 managing tax obligations whilst overseas

👉🏿 managing super and inter...

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In this episode, Glen sits down with Taz who has a dream to relocate to regional Victoria in 8–10 years with his partner. Taz wants to know, are we on the right track and how can we maximise our money before the move? They touch on:

👉🏼 incomes and career

👉🏽 Glen's sound financial house framework

👉🏾 assets & investments

👉🏿 should they buy their future home early and rent it out until it's time to move in?

👉🏻 using...

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It's that time of year to get your tax sorted! Glen is joined by Ben De Rosa from Aevum Accounting to answer your questions and walk through everything you need to know before the end of the financial year. They touch on:

👉🏼 when to use an accountant vs DIYing your tax return

👉🏽 the best time to submit your tax return

👉🏾 working from home - fixed rate vs actual cost, tracking expenses + more

👉🏿 the...