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Dev Raga Personal Finance

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Money concepts made simple for busy professionals, hosted by Melbourne-based doctor Dev Raga. New episodes every Wednesday.


Formerly named my millennial money professional

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Episodes

311 financial lessons from athletes

Today we're discussing some of the financial lessons that we can learn from some of the wealthiest and broke athletes in the world. We look at both the pitfalls to avoid and the gold we can glean. πŸ›‘ Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode πŸ“ Episode transcripts 🏑 Join our facebook group for healthcare professionals πŸ’Έ Quick links to our resources and $20 off The Glen James Spending Plan my millennial money professional is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my ...

Mar 14, 2023β€’22 min

310 the stages of retirement

Retiring can be a difficult lifestyle transition after years in the workforce so it's important to start planning before you retire. Today we're unpacking the stages of retirement, touching on: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ what is retirement? πŸ‘‰πŸΏ factors that might influence when you decide to retire πŸ‘‰πŸ» the psychological impact of retiring πŸ‘‰ pre-planning πŸ‘‰πŸΌ the actual day πŸ‘‰πŸ½ the honeymoon period πŸ‘‰πŸΏ the business side πŸ‘‰πŸΎ reorganising your life πŸ‘‰πŸ» the final phase πŸ‘‰ statistics πŸ›‘ Please read our disclaimer +...

Mar 07, 2023β€’18 min

309 private health insurance

In today's episode we're diving deep into the world of private health insurance with a comprehensive break down of what it is and how it works. Dev talks about: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ what is private health insurance and what is it's benefit πŸ‘‰πŸΏ how bulk billing works πŸ‘‰πŸ» why is health care becoming more expensive in Australia πŸ‘‰ the stealth health care tax we don't know about πŸ‘‰πŸΌ private health product tiers πŸ‘‰πŸΏ out of pocket expenses πŸ‘‰πŸ» coverage, rebates & premiums πŸ‘‰ lifetime health cover loading πŸ‘‰οΏ½...

Feb 28, 2023β€’52 min

308 accrued leave vs overtime, charging what you’re worth, hedging, LICs + more

We're back with another Q&A! In today's episode Dev unpacks questions about: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ accrued leave, time in lieu & paid overtime πŸ‘‰πŸΏ financial implications of various medical careers / specialties πŸ‘‰πŸ» how to charge a higher rate πŸ‘‰ hedged vs non-hedged ETFs πŸ‘‰πŸΌ LICs and DSSPs Related listening 🎧 118 what is DSSP? 102 what is a dividend reinvestment plan (DRP)? 065 dividends vs distributions 031 what is dividend investing? 020 what are franked dividends? 036 listed investment companies (...

Feb 21, 2023β€’39 min

307 money wins: an interview with Dr Nick

In today's money wins episode we interview Dr Nick (name changed for anonymity), a millennial doctor and investor with a multi-million net worth. Nick shares his approach to spending, saving, investing and debt as well as his encouragement for medical students. πŸ›‘ Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode πŸ“ Episode transcripts 🏑 Join our facebook group for healthcare professionals πŸ’Έ Quick links to our resources and $20 off The Glen James Spending Plan my millennia...

Feb 14, 2023β€’41 min

306 what is the bullwhip effect?

Today on the show Dev breaks down the supply chain phenomenon called the bullwhip effect, touching on: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ how supply chain dynamics work πŸ‘‰πŸΏ the bullwhip effect and what it indicates πŸ‘‰πŸ» how to minimise the risk of the bullwhip effect occurring πŸ‘‰ vertical integration πŸ›‘ Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode πŸ“ Episode transcripts 🏑 Join our facebook group for healthcare professionals πŸ’Έ Quick links to our resources and $20 off The Glen James Spending Plan m...

Feb 07, 2023β€’15 min

305 types of economic recoveries

Recessions are normally followed by an economic recovery, do you know the different types? Dev explains: πŸ‘‰ what an economic recovery is πŸ‘‰πŸΌ the signs of one πŸ‘‰πŸ½ how fiscal and monetary policies relate to economic recoveries πŸ‘‰πŸΎ the different recovery 'shapes' and which are the most common Related listening 🎧 248 what is stagflation πŸ›‘ Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode πŸ“ Episode transcripts πŸ’Έ Quick links to our resources and $20 off The Glen James Spend...

Jan 31, 2023β€’24 min

304 buying a home or investment property

In today's episode Dev chats about: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ is buying a home worth it? πŸ‘‰πŸΏ buying your own home vs investing in property πŸ‘‰πŸ» what gets noted in a building and pest inspection πŸ‘‰πŸ½ 7 steps of the buying process πŸ‘‰ pros and cons of investing in property πŸ‘‰πŸΌ the risks and how to manage them Related listening 🎧 049 leverage vs margin! 011 buy a home with your head, not your heart! 235 Q&A: working rurally, property vs shares, BAS, GST & sole trader income πŸ›‘ Please read our disclaimer + war...

Jan 24, 2023β€’46 min

303 can money buy happiness?

Can money buy happiness? Dev thinks it's the wrong question to be asking. Let's talk about it. Today's episode touches on the science behind happiness and what the data says about the relationship between money and happiness. Here's the study Dev mentions in the episode: https://www.hbs.edu/ris/Publication%20Files/FinancialScarcity_SPPS_accepted_November1_2021_06f87dd3-4474-4c92-88d1-a5c6b63a2eaa.pdf πŸ“’ PSA: Dev doesn't endorse any specific financial products so beware of scammers using his name...

Jan 17, 2023β€’29 min

302 recessions, depressions, causes, protections

Today's episode is all about recession: what it is, what causes it and what you can do about it. Dev touches on: πŸ‘‰ what is a recession vs what is a depression πŸ‘‰πŸΌ what is a business cycle πŸ‘‰πŸ½ examples of past recessions πŸ‘‰πŸΎ triggers and causes πŸ‘‰πŸΏ how you can protect yourself during a recession Related listening 🎧 248 what is stagflation? 209 what is a financial bubble? πŸ›‘ Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode πŸ“ Episode transcript: https://bit.ly/m3meptran...

Jan 10, 2023β€’36 min

301 calculating returns

If you're an investor you would want to ensure you're making money not losing it, so how are investment returns calculated? Dev explains some different methods touching on: πŸ‘‰ what is a return πŸ‘‰πŸΌ annualised returns πŸ‘‰πŸ½ nominal returns πŸ‘‰πŸΎ real return πŸ‘‰πŸΏ purchasing power πŸ‘‰πŸ» and ratios ratios ratios (e.g.: ROE, ROI, ROA) - demystifying these ratios πŸ›‘ Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode πŸ“ Episode transcript: https://bit.ly/m3meptranscripts 🏑 Join our fa...

Jan 03, 2023β€’36 min

255b an interview with Ryan about locuming pt 2 (rates, locum overseas, non doctor locuming + more)

This episode is part 2 of the interview on locuming with Ryan from 1Medical locum agency ! In this chat Dev asks Ryan: πŸ‘‰ can a locum agency become an employee at the hospital they have locumed in before? πŸ‘‰πŸΌ what happens with cancellations πŸ‘‰πŸ½ do you think rates will stay as high as they have been? πŸ‘‰πŸΏ what about overseas locum opportunities? πŸ‘‰πŸΎ what about non doctor opportunities? πŸ‘‰ how do locum doctors structure their finances e.g. ABN, sole trader or Pty Ltd? πŸ‘‰πŸ» what makes a good loc...

Dec 28, 2022β€’50 min

255 an interview with Ryan about locuming pt 1 (working with agencies, onboarding, travel allowance + more)

Many of our listeners are doctors who have a ton of questions about locum work so Dev unpacks them with special guest Ryan Kevelighan who is the Director of 1Medical locum agency . Stay tuned for a bonus part 2 of this interview dropping tomorrow. Today's episode touches on: πŸ‘‰ what does it take to create and run a locum agency? πŸ‘‰πŸΌ do agencies only deal with public hospitals, or deal with private hospitals as well? πŸ‘‰πŸ½ what makes a hospital easier to deal with? πŸ‘‰πŸΎ how can doctors and locum ...

Dec 27, 2022β€’55 min

254 money wins: an interview with Maz

In this episode special guest Maz joins us on the show. Maz is a physiotherapist who left her public position to work in a private practice setting. We discuss physiotherapy as a profession and how Maz goes about her personal finances including some of the money wins she's had. The paradox of choice | Barry Schwartz (TED Talk): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO6XEQIsCoM πŸ›‘ Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode πŸ“ Episode transcript: https://bit.ly/m3meptranscrip...

Dec 20, 2022β€’53 min

253 locum work, transferring property to family, my portfolio has lost money, salary packaging + more

Continuing on from last week's Q&A, Dev answers more of your questions: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ are medical financial advisers better than general advisers? πŸ‘‰πŸΏ what are the new rules for family trusts? πŸ‘‰πŸ» tips for locum work πŸ‘‰ transferring property to family e.g. kids πŸ‘‰πŸΌ what is moldability and why you need it in your career πŸ‘‰πŸ½ my portfolio has lost money, should I sell at a loss or wait for the market to bounce back? πŸ‘‰πŸ» Maxxia wallet - is it worth it or not? Related listening 🎧 046 what is a finan...

Dec 13, 2022β€’30 min

252 DCA vs lump sum investing, careers outside of clinical work, ATO payment plans + more

Today's episode is packed with some great listener questions touching on: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ how do ATO payment plans work? πŸ‘‰πŸΏ dollar cost averaging vs lump sum investing πŸ‘‰πŸ» pursuing FI to have freedom of career choice rather than retirement πŸ‘‰ career options outside of clinical work πŸ‘‰πŸΌ single parent, divorced & practice owner, what should I do with my money? πŸ‘‰πŸ½ tips for transitioning from Centrelink to salary πŸ‘‰πŸ» private health insurance, do you need it? πŸ‘‰πŸΎ money mindset depending on whether y...

Dec 06, 2022β€’45 min

251 car insurance tips

When it comes to your car insurance, do you know the pitfalls to avoid and how to negotiate a better deal? Dev unpacks it all touching on: πŸ‘‰ why car insurance is so important πŸ‘‰πŸΌ CTP and how it differs by state πŸ‘‰πŸ½ comprehensive car insurance πŸ‘‰πŸΎ contaminated fuel - does insurance cover that too? πŸ‘‰πŸΏ tips on reducing your premiums πŸ‘‰ specifically check exclusions - what are they? πŸ‘‰πŸΌ what about learner drivers πŸ›‘ Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode πŸ“ Epi...

Nov 29, 2022β€’33 min

250 an interview with Aussie Firebug part 2

On today's episode Dev and Aussie Firebug continue their interview touching on: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ AFB's investing strategy πŸ‘‰πŸΏ achieving FIRE and the idea of retiring from work and losing purpose πŸ‘‰πŸ» insurances - personal, house, car and health insurance πŸ‘‰ Aussie healthcare πŸ‘‰πŸΌ and AFB’s FIRE $ goal πŸ›‘ Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode 🏑 J oin our facebook group for healthcare professionals πŸ’Έ Quick links to our resources and $20 off The Glen James Spending Plan my m...

Nov 22, 2022β€’1 hr 1 min

249 an interview with Aussie Firebug part 1

Today on the show Dev interviews blogger and podcaster Aussie Firebug talking all things money, mindset, life and of course his FIRE journey. In part 1 they touch on: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ The Simpsons! What does that have to do with money? Quite a lot actually πŸ‘‰πŸΏ how AFB's mindset and investing strategy has evolved and changed from when he first began his FIRE journey πŸ‘‰ factoring kids into FIRE πŸ›‘ Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode 🏑 Join our facebook group for healthcare...

Nov 15, 2022β€’50 min

248 what is stagflation?

You probably know about inflation but have you heard of stagflation? Dev explains the concept, touching on: πŸ‘‰ what is stagflation, inflation and deflation πŸ‘‰πŸΌ causes of stagflation πŸ‘‰πŸ½ what can be done in response to stagflation πŸ‘‰πŸΎ how investors can protect themselves Related listening 🎧 217 macro-economic vs micro-economic factors 202 bond yields, inflation + interest rates 133: is inflation a problem? 027 what is inflation and why is it important? 240 what is hedging? 080 asset allocatio...

Nov 08, 2022β€’33 min

247 money wins: an interview with Harry

Dev chats with Harry who is an accountant about some of the small money wins he has had so far. They talk about saving, investing, and how the small things in the money world can make a big difference. πŸ›‘ Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode 🏑 Join our facebook group for healthcare professionals πŸ’Έ Quick links - get $20 off The Glen James Spending Plan my millennial money medical is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money. Hosted on Acast. See...

Nov 01, 2022β€’52 min

246 money in your 60s and beyond

Today's episode is the last of the life stages series focusing on a few core things to consider in your 60s and beyond. Dev touches on: πŸ‘‰ asset allocation and decummulation strategies πŸ‘‰πŸΌ private health insurance πŸ‘‰πŸ½ superannuation - again! πŸ‘‰πŸΎ revisiting will and estate planning πŸ‘‰πŸΏ staying active, physically and mentally πŸ‘‰πŸ» not neglecting growth Related listening 🎧 080 asset allocation strategies and rebalancing 125 what is de-accumulation phase? πŸ›‘ Please read our disclaimer + warning...

Oct 25, 2022β€’54 min

245 money in your 40s and 50s

Dev talks about some money moves to consider making in your 40s and 50s, including: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ managing debt πŸ‘‰πŸΏ reviewing your net worth to see if you are you on track πŸ‘‰πŸ» preserving and protect your wealth πŸ‘‰ pumping that superannuation fund! πŸ‘‰πŸΌ determining how much you need in retirement πŸ‘‰πŸ½ work choices and children's needs Related listening 🎧 238 divorce vs separation, property settlement, parenting arrangements 080 asset allocation strategies and rebalancing πŸ›‘ Please read our disclaimer +...

Oct 18, 2022β€’39 min

244 money in yours 30s

We're continuing our life stages series and this one's for anyone in their thirties. Dev recommends 6 things to focus on with your money, including: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ getting personal insurance, private health insurance and investing in yourself πŸ‘‰πŸΏ defining your goals and making a written financial / investing plan πŸ‘‰πŸ» sorting your will and estate planning πŸ‘‰ avoiding lifestyle creep πŸ‘‰πŸΌ maximising your income - 3 A's to focus on πŸ‘‰πŸ½ buying productive assets Related episodes you may want to check out af...

Oct 11, 2022β€’47 min

243 money in yours 20s

What are the best things you can do with your money in your 20s? Dev suggests 6 things to try and master! πŸ›‘ Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode πŸ“ Episode transcript: https://bit.ly/m3meptranscripts 🏑 Join our facebook group for healthcare professionals πŸ’Έ Quick links to our resources and $20 off The Glen James Spending Plan my millennial money medical is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Oct 04, 2022β€’41 min

242 an interview with Dr Tyron March

Today we're chatting with Dr Tyron March. He's an ICU doctor based in Brisbane, a personal finance enthusiast and the author of Medical Money: A Practical Guide to Personal Finance and Investing for the Junior Doctor. Dev asks Tyron about: πŸ‘‰πŸΏ his money story and what shaped his passion for personal finance πŸ‘‰ the ins and outs of the book including why it's for anyone, not just doctors πŸ‘‰πŸΌ ICU training πŸ‘‰πŸ½ the qualities of a good doctor πŸ‘‰πŸΎ Tyron's side business, MedKit Scrubs (check them ou...

Sep 27, 2022β€’1 hr 14 min

241 what is an annuity

In today's episode Dev explains the purpose of an annuity and how someone might use it as part of their retirement strategy. He covers: πŸ‘‰ what is an annuity and how does it work πŸ‘‰πŸΌ the different types πŸ‘‰πŸ½ what happens if you die? πŸ‘‰πŸΎ how is taxation handled within annuities πŸ‘‰πŸΏ companies that offer them πŸ‘‰πŸ» the good and the bad Related listening 🎧 episode 84: what is liquidity? episodes 231-233: a 3-part super series! Learn more about Altus Financial here: https://bit.ly/altusm3m πŸ›‘ Plea...

Sep 20, 2022β€’25 min

240 what is hedging?

In this episode Dev explains the concept of hedging including: πŸ‘‰πŸΌ what is a hedge? (no, not the green bushy stuff!) πŸ‘‰πŸ½ how hedging strategies work πŸ‘‰πŸΎ is hedging the same as an insurance policy? πŸ‘‰πŸΏ what is a perfect hedge? πŸ‘‰πŸ» the risk/return trade off πŸ‘‰ what is a derivative and 4 different types πŸ‘‰πŸΌ types of hedging that the average investor can use πŸ‘‰πŸ½ and the bottom line! Learn more about Altus Financial here: https://bit.ly/altusm3m πŸ›‘ Please read our disclaimer + warnings before ...

Sep 13, 2022β€’36 min

239 what is due diligence?

In this episode Dev breaks down the concept of due diligence including: πŸ‘‰πŸ» what due diligence is πŸ‘‰ is it illegal if you don't do it? πŸ‘‰πŸΌ10 steps that you can take to do due diligence πŸ‘‰πŸ½ spotting red flags Take a listen to episodes 76-78 for more around P/E and P/B ratios. πŸ›‘ Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode πŸ“ Episode transcript: https://bit.ly/m3meptranscripts 🏑 Join our facebook group for healthcare professionals πŸ’Έ Quick links to our resources and ...

Sep 06, 2022β€’39 min

238 divorce vs separation, property settlement, parenting arrangements

Heads up, this episode touches on sensitive topics relating to divorce and separation. If this is upsetting you may want to skip this episode or take it slow and that's okay. On today's show Dev unpacks the concept of marriage, divorce and separation as well as: πŸ‘‰ how the divorce process works πŸ‘‰πŸΌ some stats around divorce in Australia πŸ‘‰πŸΎ what happens with children in the mix πŸ‘‰πŸΏ parenting arrangements πŸ‘‰πŸ½ what's a property settlement? πŸ‘‰ what about superannuation and how it's split? πŸ‘‰πŸ» ...

Aug 30, 2022β€’30 min
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