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You’ve been saving long enough – let’s get you a property. Check out, 'The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property': https://amzn.to/4svhyoH In today's episode, Glen is joined by financial adviser Alex Luck from Everest Wealth to discuss your questions:👉🏼 what does LOOT mean to you?👉🏽 rentvesting in our 40s, where to begin?👉🏾 invest in shares or smash the mortgage/offset?👉🏿 is a rent to rent property strategy worth it?👉 is saving for a house deposit still worth it? Learn more about Everest Wealth: everestwealth.moneymoney 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.

A listener wrestles with whether to buy investment property, pour more into ETFs, or keep cash in an offset account. They dig into a successful side business, cash reserves, super and mortgage mechanics. The conversation covers car lease decisions, portfolio concentration, estate basics and creative property and tax ideas for future growth.

Alex Luck, financial adviser and director at Everest Wealth who helps younger wealth builders with homes and portfolios. He discusses trading freelance pay for startup equity and why formal terms matter. He covers smart ways to use a $1M inheritance and the risks of single-stock bets. He explains when to prioritise paying down consumer or HELP debt and how to decide between mortgage paydown and investing.

Jake & Kiera have built strong financial foundations individually and now they’re figuring out how to bring it all together in a new relationship. In this What Would Glen Do episode, they talk about:👉🏼 Jake and Kiera’s current situation👉🏽 Glen runs through the sound financial house👉🏾 properties, assets & investments 👉🏿 Kiera's new career plans👉🏻 their shared goals to get a new PPOR, travel & live life on their own terms👉 what Glen would do👉🏼 structuring property ownership & protecting against future risksWant to be a guest on the show? Apply here! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-showWatch money money money on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastLearn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storemoney 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.auWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.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. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Q&A, Glen James and John Pidgeon chat about:👉🏼 bank account structure👉🏽 loan splits on your PPOR to purchase investment properties👉🏾 buying a car with finance or equity👉🏿 a hospital physio who wants a career change👉🏻 if you had a full year off work on your current pay, what would you do with your time?👉 credit cards and their impact on your credit score/rating👉🏼 should I use half my emergency fund to get solar?Check out the Glen James Spending Plan here: https://education.moneypodcast.com.au/courses/the-glen-james-spending-planWant to be a guest on the show? Apply here! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-showWatch money money money on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastLearn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storemoney 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.auWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.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. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/4lvIUIIAny 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. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this "what would Glen do" episode, Julie* and her fiancé 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:👉🏼 her dilemma👉🏽 salaries, career change & income drop👉🏾 emergency fund, savings & debts👉🏿 spending plan, insurance & financial foundations👉🏻 super balances and financial position👉 the mortgage and house value👉🏼 lifestyle costs and hobbies👉🏻 career values and long term plans👉🏽 Glen raises some potential red flags👉🏾 and shares what he would do in their situation*Name changed for privacy 📘 Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money by Glen James & Shelley Johnson: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/resources#booksWant to be a guest on the show? Apply here! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-showWatch money money money on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastLearn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storemoney 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.auWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.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. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They tackle when a side hustle truly pays off and the three stages of viability. They explain developer option contracts and how to spot and negotiate when approached to sell your unit. They flag red signs about major strata renovations and how to check sinking funds and minutes. They cover joint venture basics, alignment, legal must-haves and lender pitfalls.

Markets plunged over 3% on the ASX and the discussion breaks down what triggered the selloff. Long-term charts and historical volatility are highlighted to put dips in perspective. Reasons like interest rates, oil shocks and cash flow worries are explored. Practical points about staying invested, dollar-cost investing and protecting your financial life are covered.

Live from Auckland, listeners ask about housing in retirement, lowering mortgages with tight budgets, and practical spending guardrails. The conversation contrasts passive index funds with active strategies and compares KiwiSaver allocations. Career and mental health as top investments in your 20s get attention, plus simple ETF approaches, insurance basics and tips to curb impulsive spending.