Dev Raga Personal Finance

Dev Raga
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Apr 15, 2025 โ€ข 25min

516 types of debt & what is debt recycling

Let's talk about debt! Dev covers:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ what is debt?๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป deductible vs non deductible debt๐Ÿ‘‰ what is debt recycling๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ the pros and cons of debt recyclingDev Raga Personal Finance 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 donโ€™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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289.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.
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Apr 8, 2025 โ€ข 17min

515 what is a doom loop?

In today's episode Dev unpacks the concept of a doom loop, touching on:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ what it is and how it works๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป what is a flywheel effect?๐Ÿ‘‰ the main causes๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ and how to break the doom loopDev Raga Personal Finance 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 donโ€™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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289.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.
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Apr 1, 2025 โ€ข 40min

514 dentistry, insights into practice ownership & building wealth: Vanessaโ€™s story

In this episode, Dev chats with Vanessa* who is a practicing dentist and private practice owner about her 30+ year journey in dentistry. From getting into dental school to navigating staff management and overheads, Vanessa shares what itโ€™s really like to run a dental practice and how sheโ€™s built long-term wealth along the way. *Name changed for privacy. Her journey includes:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ getting into dental school & early career challenges๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ private vs public dentistry: work, income & opportunity๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป practice ownership, staff management & overheads๐Ÿ‘‰ profit margins, fee structures & how dentists actually get paid๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ buying her own premises & why it mattered๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ learning the business side of dentistry๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ how Vanessa invests๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ decisions around insurances, SMSF & estate planningEpisode mentioned in the chat: ๐ŸŽง 506 protecting your wealth: wills, estate planning & generational wealth (Q&A with a lawyer)Dev Raga Personal Finance 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 donโ€™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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289.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.
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Mar 25, 2025 โ€ข 17min

513 will the 4% rule actually work for your retirement?

The 4% rule is a go-to for retirement planning, but does it actually hold up? In this episode, Dev Raga breaks down what the rule gets right, where it falls short, and how you can tweak it for a more secure future. He dives into:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป why the 4% rule was created and if it still works today๐Ÿ‘‰ how market downturns and fees can derail your retirement๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ the hidden power of paying off your mortgage before retiring๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ asset allocation strategies to make your money last longerDev Raga Personal Finance 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 donโ€™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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289.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.
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Mar 18, 2025 โ€ข 49min

512 lessons from a junior doctor: saving, investing & buying a home

Jeff* is 25, a junior doctor, and already owns a home with a growing $120K share portfolio. He joins Dev to share how he got here including his journey through private medical school, navigating doctor-friendly home loans, and the investing strategy thatโ€™s setting him up for financial freedom. *Name has been changed for privacy. Jeff's story touches on:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ the cost of private medical school & fee-help loans๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ moving for work & how it shaped his career๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป current income, outgoings & savings rate๐Ÿ‘‰ using doctor-specific home loans to buy a property๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ his investment strategy & approach to FIRE๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ money wins & lessons learned so farDev Raga Personal Finance 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 donโ€™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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289.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.
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Mar 11, 2025 โ€ข 21min

511 timeless principles of investing

Some investing strategies come and go, but the best ones stand the test of time. In today's episode Dev shares 5 timeless investing principles to help you build lasting wealth, including:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ having a clear financial plan๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ why diversification is key๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป minimising your investment costs๐Ÿ‘‰ having a long-term perspective๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ and knowing when to stop playing the gameDev Raga Personal Finance 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 donโ€™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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289.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.
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Mar 4, 2025 โ€ข 46min

510 from divorce to financial freedom: Sarahโ€™s story

Today's episode is a special one as Dev sits down with Sarah*, a GP who shares her deeply personal and inspiring journey with money. Sarah shares how an arranged marriage ended in divorce and how she rebuilt financial freedom for herself and her children. *Name has been changed for privacy. Sarah's story touches on:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ her med school journey in the UK๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ growing up with a scarcity mindset in an immigrant family๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป entering an abusive arranged marriage at a young age๐Ÿ‘‰ how divorce impacted her finances and career๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ plus how she rebuilt both as a single parent๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ using property and super to build long-term wealth๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ why she prioritised her will and estate planning, post-divorceIf you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or financial abuse, there is help at https://1800respect.org.auDev Raga Personal Finance 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 donโ€™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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289.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.
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Feb 25, 2025 โ€ข 16min

509 the two income trap: why earning more isnโ€™t always better

Discover the intriguing concept of the 'two-income trap' and why earning more money might not guarantee financial freedom. Rising fixed costs, especially housing and childcare, can quickly consume any extra income. Learn about the hidden financial pressures faced by dual-income households, revealing that having two earners can lead to increased stress and risk. This discussion also tackles the value of stay-at-home parenting as 'paid work' and explores practical strategies to evade the trap. Plus, is borrowing for holiday gifts a wise choice?
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Feb 18, 2025 โ€ข 45min

508 the psychology of retirement (with Prof. Joanne Earl)

One of the questions that commonly gets asked from doctors and other professionals is how to plan for retirement, as many struggle to settle into retirement after working for 30+ years. In today's episode, Dev chats with Joanne Earl, Professor of Psychology at Macquarie University. They touch on:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ the 6 buckets to focus on in your transition to retirement๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป is working long term a bad idea?๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ managing boredom in retirement๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ navigating losing more loved ones in old age๐Ÿ‘‰ how to practice retirement๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ is society designed for young people?Below are the articles mentioned in the chat:A psychologist on how to know youโ€™re ready for retirementA guide for medical practitioners transitioning to an encore career or retirement Online intervention trial for late-career medical practitioners to promote planning for retirementDev Raga Personal Finance 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 donโ€™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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289.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.
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Feb 11, 2025 โ€ข 12min

507 the paradox of thrift

In today's episode, Dev explains the concept called "paradox of thrift". He touches on:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ what it is๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ real world examples such as a recession๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป the circular flow economic model๐Ÿ‘‰ Keynesian economics๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ it's flaws and criticismRelated episodes: ๐ŸŽง 070 recessions and depressions!Dev Raga Personal Finance 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 donโ€™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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289.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.

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