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Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Connor is a 25yo junior doctor renting for $145 a week and somehow has $400,000 invested in shares. But when he asks Glen James about buying his first home, optimising his portfolio and figuring out when "enough is enough," Glen's take isn't quite what he expected.👉🏼 Connor's situation: 25yo junior doctor, single, training towards anesthetics👉🏽 income, savings rate & spending system👉🏾 cash, HELP debt & super (First Home Super Saver Scheme)👉🏿 living situation & housing plans👉🏻 the $400k share portfolio: VAS, VGS & Pearler👉 specialty training, moving around & the housing timing problem👉🏼 what would Glen do?👉🏽 the non-deductible debt problem👉🏾 investment property vs buying to live in vs keep renting👉🏿 the two-ETF👉🏻 should Connor gear?money money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auApply to be a guest! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show🏡 Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroupWatch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastCheck out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotesThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/This economic update with Brian Parker, Chief Economist at ART was recorded on 10 April, 2026.This episode is brought to you by Australian Retirement Trust. They're the super fund helping over 2.4 million Aussies awaken their super, because you could be sitting on a big blue monster. Consider the PDS and TMD before deciding. Learn more at art.com.au.money money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auApply to be a guest! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show🏡 Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroupWatch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastCheck out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotesThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Earlier in the year, we surveyed our community about their incomes… and today, we’re finally revealing the results. Some of the numbers might surprise you (or mess with your head a little)! Glen is joined by Emily Bowen, General Manager at Boldside to unpack the data and 7 ways to increase your income. Download the Unofficial Income Guide here:https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/unofficial-income-guideThey touch on:👉🏼 what sparked the survey👉🏽 age, location and industry breakdown👉🏿 income & work satisfaction snapshot👉 work arrangement breakdown👉🏻 you don't need a degree to earn big!👉🏾 what drives people at work?👉🏼 career breaks, impact and desire for flexibility👉🏽 what does $200k+ actually look like?👉🏿 part time doesn't mean low income👉 7 ways to increase your incomemoney money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auApply to be a guest! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show🏡 Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroupWatch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastCheck out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotesThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Frances Cook host of the Making Cents podcast joins Glen to answer some quickfire money questions!👉🏾 what makes a successful investor?👉🏿 invest in Kiwi Saver or not and why?👉🏻 extra money into mortgage or invest?👉 what do you think is the biggest barrier to people investing?👉🏼 do you have to be smart to be good with money?👉🏽 how do you define success and have you achieved it?👉🏼 how do you know when you've financially made it?👉🏾 one line on your tombstone, what would it be?👉🏼 if you had a spare $10,000 what would you do with it?👉 what's been your best investment to date?👉🏻 what are you currently reading, watching or listening to?👉🏼 what's one book you would recommend to become a better investor?The Quick-Start Guide to Investing by Glen James & Nick Bradley: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Your Money, Your Future by Frances Cook: https://amzn.to/4caYaGvmoney money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auApply to be a guest! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show🏡 Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroupWatch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastCheck out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotesThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Three properties, two young kids, both working part-time. Sophia* joins Glen to unpack whether selling an investment property, reducing debt and rethinking their strategy could set them up better long term or if they’re at risk of overcomplicating a strong position.👉🏼 Sophia's situation: 3 properties, young family, part-time setup👉🏽 spending, savings & cashflow gap👉🏾 insurance, super & financial foundations👉🏿 property portfolio & assets👉🏻 lifestyle goals👉 their desire to “semi-retire”👉🏼 Glen’s take on the situation and what he would domoney money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auApply to be a guest! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show🏡 Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroupWatch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastCheck out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotesThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.