

Dev Raga Personal Finance
Dev Raga
Money concepts made simple for busy professionals, hosted by Melbourne-based doctor Dev Raga. New episodes every Wednesday.Formerly named my millennial money professional Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 18, 2025 โข 56min
546 what is an annuity?
In this episode Dev and Vince Scully from Life Sherpa unpack what an annuity is and how it can be used as a retirement income strategy. They talk about:๐๐พ what is an annuity and how can you buy one ?๐๐ฟ lifetime vs fixed annuities๐๐ฝ returns๐๐ป how does it affect the aged pension๐ pros and cons๐๐ผ how are annuities taxed๐๐ฝ what happens if the annuity providers go bankruptDev 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.auTo chat with a professional and get help about your situation, 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. 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.

Nov 11, 2025 โข 17min
545 budgeting types explained
In this episode Dev unpacks 6 budget types and the pros & cons of each. He walks through:๐๐พ the 50/30/20 budget ๐๐ฟ cash stuffing / envelope system๐๐ป zero based budget๐ pay yourself first budget๐๐ผ the no budget budget๐๐ฝ and Dev's personal budget strategyDev 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.auTo chat with a professional and get help about your situation, 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. 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.

Nov 4, 2025 โข 34min
544 is rural medicine worth it? community, burnout & money (part 2)
Continuing on from last week's episode, Dev and Dr James* go deeper discussing boundaries in small communities, navigating burnout, and how rural doctors approach money, cost of living and investing while working in isolated areas. They chat about:๐๐ป living and working in a tight-knit town๐ boundaries with neighbours and patients๐๐ผ isolation, guilt and burnout risks๐๐พ cost of living & lifestyle differences๐๐ฝ workforce incentives and income realities๐๐ฟ how James invests and builds wealth long-term*Name changed for privacyDev 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.auTo chat with a professional and get help about your situation, 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. 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.

Oct 28, 2025 โข 45min
543 is rural medicine worth it? the journey, training & pros/cons (part 1)
In today's episode Dev chats with rural GP Dr James* about why he chose to build his career outside the city. They explore the training pathway, the realities of rural medicine and the unique pros and cons of life as a country doctor. They touch on:๐๐ฝ why James chose rural over metro๐ the Deanโs Rural List & training pathway๐๐พ what a โrural generalistโ actually is๐๐ฟ biggest clinical challenges in remote settings๐๐ป why patients can be more appreciative๐๐ผ pros, cons and common misconceptions*Name changed for privacyDev 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.auTo chat with a professional and get help about your situation, 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. 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.

Oct 21, 2025 โข 19min
542 the habits of the quiet wealthy
In todayโs episode Dev unpacks the habits of the quiet wealthy, the people building real wealth without flexing a flashy lifestyle. He covers:๐๐พ what is income? ๐๐ฟ what is wealth & what does quiet wealth mean?๐๐ป habit 1 - building relationships๐ habit 2 - understanding the difference between income and wealth๐๐ผ habit 3 - playing the long game๐๐ฝ habit 4 - avoiding lifestyle creep๐๐พ habit 5 - consuming quality information๐๐ฟ habit 6 - valuing boring and repetitive๐๐ป habit 7 - understanding risk & rewardDev 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.auTo chat with a professional and get help about your situation, 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. 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.

Oct 14, 2025 โข 1h 5min
541 Telecare: starting, scaling and selling a health tech company (with Dr Chris Sia)
In this episode, Dev chats with Dr Chris Sia about the journey of building Telecare - its early days, scaling operations, selling the business, and what now. They unpack:๐๐พ how Telecare began and the early challenges๐๐ผ how the pandemic accelerated growth and demand๐๐ฟ what the business model looks like today๐ managing full-time work while running a startup๐๐ป how they scaled and built a strong team๐๐พ what it took to sell the business๐๐ฟ whatโs next for Dr Chris Sia and the Telecare teamDev 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.auTo chat with a professional and get help about your situation, 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. 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.

Oct 7, 2025 โข 14min
540 what is private credit?
In today's episode Dev unpacks private lending, touching on:๐๐พ what it is and how it works๐๐ฟ how big is the market?๐๐ป reasons why someone might borrow using private credit๐ it's benefits๐๐ผ it's risks๐๐ฝ different types of private credit๐๐พ and how people can get access to itDev 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.auTo chat with a professional and get help about your situation, 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. 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.

Sep 30, 2025 โข 39min
539 Kabhirโs IMG journey: settling in, GP life, buying a home + money tips (part 2)
In the second half of this conversation, Kabhir* shares how heโs building a life and career in Australia as an international medical graduate (IMG), touching on:๐๐พ integrating into Aussie culture and language๐ balancing ED shifts with general practice๐๐ฟ the reality of GP income vs hospital perks๐๐ป navigating permanent residency and citizenship๐๐ผ buying a first home and smart money tips for IMGs*Name changed for privacyHealth Workforce Locator: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/health-workforce-locator/appDev 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.auTo chat with a professional and get help about your situation, 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. 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.

Sep 23, 2025 โข 57min
538 Kabhirโs IMG journey: medical training in Pakistan & starting out in Australia (part 1)
In this first half of a two-part chat, Dev speaks with Kabhir* a doctor who migrated from Pakistan to Australia as an international medical graduate (IMG). Kabhir shares how he:๐๐พ trained and specialised in neurosurgery in Pakistan๐๐ฝ prepared for and passed the AMC exams๐๐ฟ navigated visas, registration and job offers๐๐ป compared working hours, pay and lifestyle between Pakistan and Australia๐ managed the โdowngradeโ from registrar at home to starting over here*Name changed for privacyHealth Workforce Locator: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/health-workforce-locator/appDev 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.auTo chat with a professional and get help about your situation, 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. 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.

Sep 16, 2025 โข 12min
537 what is lifestyle creep and how to manage it
Lifestyle creep happens when your spending quietly grows with your income. In this episode, Dev unpacks what it is and practical ways to keep it under control, touching on:๐๐พ what is lifestyle creep?๐๐ฟ what age group does lifestyle creep usually affect more๐๐ป why is it dangerous?๐ ways to reduce the risk of lifestyle creepRelated episodes ๐ง 530 what is opportunity cost? Apple Podcast | SpotifyDev 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.auTo chat with a professional and get help about your situation, 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. 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.


