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Join Glen James as he helps you sort your money out and get invested. Money, property, careers, life & everything in between.


Formerly my millennial money.


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Episodes

810 escaping violence, embracing change, no longer living a lie: Mariam's money story

In today's inspiring episode, Glen sits down with Mariam Mohammed to chat about her journey from Pakistan to Australia, escaping violence and war at 19. Now a finalist for the NSW Premier’s Woman of Excellence, Mariam shares how she overcame adversity, founded MoneyGirl, and is driving change for women’s financial independence. Learn more about Mariam and MoneyGirl: https://mariammohammed.com https://www.moneygirl.co Thanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need a mortgage br...

Mar 10, 2025β€’51 min

809b campfire chat (aligning money & goals, model portfolios + retirement planning)

Strap in, today's campfire chat is a banger (and long, so settle in and get comfy!). Glen James, James Millard, and Vince Scully have an unfiltered chat about money, investing, and financial strategy. This deep-dive conversation covers: πŸ‘‰πŸ» debt recycling πŸ‘‰πŸΎ investing & asset allocation πŸ‘‰ setting financial goals πŸ‘‰πŸΌ property investing & refinancing πŸ‘‰πŸΏ retirement planning for couples of different ages πŸ‘‰πŸΌ choosing the best super fund for you Thanks to Skye Wealth for supporting ou...

Mar 05, 2025β€’3 hr 42 min

809 is being wealthy genetic + growth vs fixed mindset

Is there such a thing as a wealthy gene? Glen and John unpack this idea, mulling on whether wealth comes from your environment, or is a learned skill. They touch on: πŸ‘‰πŸ» is wealth genetic or just environmental? πŸ‘‰πŸ½ how upbringing shapes financial habits πŸ‘‰ nature vs nurture in building wealth πŸ‘‰πŸΎ the role of a growth vs fixed mindset πŸ‘‰πŸΏ wealth distribution stats in Australia πŸ‘‰πŸΌ why work ethic and attitude matter more than genetics πŸ‘‰πŸΎ practical ways to shift your money mindset Listen to ...

Mar 03, 2025β€’48 min

Glen James speaks with Adam Bandt

In this bonus episode Glen sits down with Greens leader Adam Bandt for a chat about politics, policy, and the big issues shaping Australia - covering everything from climate and housing to tax reform and the future of Medicare. We 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 advi...

Feb 27, 2025β€’1 hr 2 min

808b Nick’s FIRE journey: quitting work, selling everything & moving to Spain

Ever dreamed of selling everything and moving overseas? Nick Bradley and his wife Bec did just that. In this episode, Glen chats with Nick, host of this is investing, about how he and his family packed up their lives in the U.S. and moved to Spain. They cover: πŸ‘‰ the cost of living in Spain vs. the U.S. πŸ‘‰πŸ» selling their house and living off investments πŸ‘‰πŸ½ schooling, healthcare & visas for expats πŸ‘‰πŸΎ how Nick manages his investments to fund their lifestyle πŸ‘‰πŸΏ regrets, reality checks &a...

Feb 26, 2025β€’1 hr 14 min

808 health, wealth & why modern life is making us sick (with Paul Taylor)

Is modern life too easy? Paul Taylor thinks so. Paul is a former British naval aircrew officer turned exercise physiologist, nutritionist, and neuroscientist. He’s also the author of Death by Comfort and host of The Paul Taylor Podcast. He joins Glen to chat about how our comfortable lifestyles are leading to poor health, burnout, and stress, and what we can do to turn it around. They dive into: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ the link between physical and financial health πŸ‘‰πŸΏ how to build resilience and mental toughness...

Feb 24, 2025β€’54 min

807b mms: buying a first home as a single mum + changing career trajectory (from archaeology to...)

Emily’s money story is all about big life shifts. She moved back to Perth after a relationship breakdown, became a single mum, and recently bought her first home, all while managing a career she never planned for but now loves. In today's episode She shares how growing up with financial struggles shaped her mindset, why investing in financial education changed everything, and how she’s navigating money as a solo parent. Thanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the tea...

Feb 19, 2025β€’42 min

807 prioritising goals: buy a home or travel + combining shares with partner

Should you prioritise buying a home or going on a big trip? What’s the best way to invest while saving for a big goal? And if you're in a relationship, should you combine your investing accounts or keep them separate? Glen and John unpack some listener questions in today’s episode, touching on: πŸ‘‰πŸ» balancing big financial goals πŸ‘‰ buying a house vs travelling πŸ‘‰πŸΌ where to park your savings while you wait πŸ‘‰πŸ½ combining investment accounts with a partner  πŸ“˜ The Quick-Start Guide to Invest...

Feb 17, 2025β€’31 min

806b sustainable ways to save money with Lottie Dalziel

Living sustainably doesn't always mean spending more. In fact, it could save you cash. Glen chats with Lottie Dalziel, the Founder of Banish about easy ways to reduce waste, save cash, and make smarter choices for the planet. They talk about: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ why consuming less is the best money-saving hack πŸ‘‰πŸΏ how to find free and secondhand gems instead of buying new πŸ‘‰πŸ» the 9 Rs of waste (it’s more than just reduce, reuse, recycle!) πŸ‘‰ why being single can actually help you save πŸ‘‰πŸΌ the real cost of f...

Feb 12, 2025β€’42 min

806 retiring early and an honest chat about your financial future

Retiring early sounds like the dream, but is it all it’s cracked up to be? Glen and John dive into what it really means to retire, why financial freedom isn’t just about hitting a magic number, and how to get the most out of your money whether you want to retire early or not. They unpack: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ the myth of retirement age (hint: it’s not 67) πŸ‘‰ financial independence vs. retiring early πŸ‘‰πŸΏ why lifestyle design matters more than quitting work πŸ‘‰πŸ½ the big financial rocks that shape your future πŸ‘‰οΏ½...

Feb 10, 2025β€’51 min

805b The Glen James Wealth Steps (how to build your financial life step-by-step)

Want a clear, step-by-step game plan for building wealth and a secure financial future? In today's episode Glen breaks down his Wealth Steps framework to help you build the life you want, one step at a time. He explains the four stages: πŸ‘‰πŸΏ the foundations πŸ‘‰πŸ» getting established πŸ‘‰ living life on your own terms πŸ‘‰πŸΌ and investing for your future Download Glen's free Wealth Steps PDF here Check out the free Glen James Reset course here Watch this episode on YouTube here and follow us @m3.podca...

Feb 05, 2025β€’26 min

805 inflation, interest rates, trade, tariffs, housing crisis + more (what does this economist say?)

Inflation, interest rates, the housing crisis...what’s really going on? Glen sits down with Brian Parker, Chief Economist at Australian Retirement Trust, to get his thoughts on the state of our economy. Plus, Brian shares his take on what he’d fix first if he were running the economy. They chat about: πŸ‘‰πŸ» what’s actually happening with inflation and interest rates πŸ‘‰ whether wages are keeping up or if we’re all falling behind πŸ‘‰πŸΌ the housing crisis - is it really just about supply? πŸ‘‰πŸ½ trade,...

Feb 03, 2025β€’48 min

804b mms: Jane is a 51yo single mum to an 8yo and this is her money story

Jane’s* been part of our community for a while, and today, she’s sharing her money story. At 51, she’s a single mum, a homeowner, and on a mission to retire in the next decade! Jane shares: πŸ‘‰ how she paid off her mortgage in 13 years πŸ‘‰πŸΎ juggling full-time work and raising her son solo πŸ‘‰πŸΏ how she saved and invested while planning her next home upgrade πŸ‘‰πŸΌ what she’s teaching her 8-year-old about money πŸ‘‰πŸΎ her biggest financial wins and regrets *Name changed for privacy Hit your goals this ...

Jan 29, 2025β€’35 min

804 stop doing this when it comes to goals + emergency fund refresher

In today's episode Glen and Jess Brady, host of Financially Fierce chat about why most goal setting fails and what you can do to actually stick to your plans this year. They also break down emergency fundsβ€”why they’re a big deal, how much you really need, and where to stash it. They chat about: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ stop doing this with your goals (it’s holding you back) πŸ‘‰πŸ» setting goals that are challenging but not impossible πŸ‘‰πŸΏ why an emergency fund is a total game changer πŸ‘‰ how much cash you actually nee...

Jan 27, 2025β€’45 min

803b we packed up the kids and hit the road: our caravan adventure across Australia

Ever dreamt of hitting the road and exploring Australia? In today's episode, Glen chats with Retire Right cohost, Martin McGrath who shares how he and his young family turned that dream into reality... twice! Martin shares his top tips, lessons learned, and what it really costs to caravan across the country, including: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ the planning process: from gear to finances πŸ‘‰πŸ» budgeting for the big trip (and cutting costs) πŸ‘‰ how they handled work, school, and life on the road πŸ‘‰πŸ½ unexpected challen...

Jan 22, 2025β€’47 min

803 John & Glen got a property together (price, expenses, profit breakdown + more!)

Today on the show Glen and John spill the tea on their latest ventureβ€”a joint purchase of a commercial property. Curious about joint ventures or just want a peek behind the financial curtain? They share: πŸ‘‰πŸ» how they structured the deal πŸ‘‰ who contributed what (and how costs blew out) πŸ‘‰πŸΌ the profits after renovations πŸ‘‰πŸ½ lessons learned about working with multiple investors πŸ‘‰πŸΎ and tips for anyone considering a joint venture! Thanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need...

Jan 20, 2025β€’39 min

802b mms: giving FIFO $$$ the flick for family stability

In today's my money story episode, Glen chats with long-time listener Jade, who shares his journey from hospitality to casual FIFO work, which he recently left behind for a steady paycheck and greater stability for his family in Margaret River. Jade also reflects on the joy of traveling around Australia with a young family and his current goal of purchasing a home. Thanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up...

Jan 15, 2025β€’38 min

802 shares vs property: Glen and John go head-to-head

Let's kick off the new year with the ultimate investing debate: shares or property? Glen and John present their best case and unpack the pros and cons of each to help you decide whether bricks or stocks (or both!) are the best investment for you.  πŸ“˜ Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future by John Pidgeon: https://amzn.to/4gOW5RL  πŸ“˜ The Quick-Start Guide to Investing by Glen James: https://amzn.to/4fV7XR7 Thanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need a mortg...

Jan 13, 2025β€’1 hr 16 min

801b money, property and investing (with Frances Cook)

Today’s episode is all about the Kiwis! Glen chats with Francis Cook, a financial journalist from New Zealand, about her money story, transitioning into personal finance, and how Kiwis approach investing and retirement.  Thanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team here We 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...

Jan 08, 2025β€’52 min

801 how to set your 2025 goals & money habits: it's time to press reset

Think of today's episode like a guided meditation, but for your finances. Glen takes you through a new year reset to define what success looks like for you in 2025, and help you set the goals to get there. Click here to get Glen's free 2025 goals downloadable! Thanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info y...

Jan 06, 2025β€’46 min

800b top tips to crush job applications, resumes, cover letters & interviews

New year, new job? Get ready to level up in 2025! Glen and HR pro Sarah Smith (host of the award-winning Interview Boss podcast) are here to help you land your dream role. They cover: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ busting myths about applicant tracking systems  πŸ‘‰πŸΏ should you tailor your resume, application, or cover letter every time? πŸ‘‰πŸ» how far back should your CV go (and what to leave out) πŸ‘‰ avoiding bias traps: gender, DOB, photos & what not to include πŸ‘‰πŸΌ should you list hobbies on your CV? πŸ‘‰πŸ½ using...

Jan 01, 2025β€’1 hr 5 min

753 Trump & Bitcoin in 2025

In our final episode of 2024 Glen is joined by Nick Bradley, co-author of The Quick Start Guide to Investing and host of This Is Investing. Glen and Nick unpack what a Trump presidency could mean for global markets and where Bitcoin might be heading in the near future. The episode touches on: πŸ‘‰πŸΌ potential impacts of a Trump presidency on global markets and trade πŸ‘‰πŸΏ Trump's controversial tariff proposals and what they mean for the US, China, and even Australia πŸ‘‰πŸ» what could happen if t...

Dec 30, 2024β€’42 min

752b ETFs, why 100% growth isn’t always best, index bubble, what is GARP + more (campfire chat)

Boxing Day is for the post-Christmas crash and a good ol' investing campfire chat! Joining Glen is Vince Scully from Life Sherpa and Marc Jocum, Product and Investment Strategist at Global X ETFs. From portfolio construction, to GARP and the bitcoin ETF, Glen, Vince and Marc bust out of the marshmallows and talk all things investing and ETFs. Thanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to g...

Dec 25, 2024β€’2 hr 31 min

752 your biggest wins of 2024 πŸŽ‰ (with Dan Ilic)

Merry Christmas! πŸŽ„ On today's episode Glen is joined by comedian Dan Ilic to celebrate your biggest wins of 2024 - from smashing financial goals to personal triumphs, we’re sharing the highs, the laughs, and everything in between. Not yet part of the money money money community? Click here to join! Thanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the val...

Dec 23, 2024β€’1 hr 5 min

751b how do they do it? πŸ‘€ investing for the ultra-high net worth (with Scott Fletcher of Woodbury Private)

In today's episode, Glen sits down with Scott Fletcher, Chief Investment Officer at Woodbury Private, to uncover how advisers help the ultra-wealthy invest their money. They chat about family offices, investment strategies, philanthropy and the unique challenges of guiding high net worth clients. It's a behind-the-scenes look at how wealth changes the game and the advice that comes with it. Thanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team here We hate email spam so w...

Dec 18, 2024β€’1 hr 7 min

751 success vs. luck, DHHF or GHHF, debt recycling, shiny objects + SMSFs

Is financial success down to hard work & skill or luck? In today's episode Glen sits down with financial advisers Deline Jacovides from Mazi Wealth and John Cachia from Thriving Wealth live at the Financial Advice Association of Australia's National Congress to chat about this and more, touching on: πŸ‘‰πŸ» geared ETFs β€” what they are and the risks involved πŸ‘‰ how John and Deline invest for their clients (and themselves) πŸ‘‰πŸΌ why chasing shiny objects online rarely works out πŸ‘‰πŸ½ debt recycling...

Dec 16, 2024β€’1 hr 5 min

750b thankful or jealous? here are what people are doing for their work Christmas party

As the year winds down, workplaces are gearing up to celebrate! In today's episode, Glen and his mate Ben Gleeson share what people in the money money money Facebook community have planned for their work Christmas parties. From mini festivals to nothing at all, some of these may have you jealous or thankful! Thanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers...

Dec 11, 2024β€’52 min

750 adviser red flags, finfluencers, financial advice as a career + what would you do with $20k

In today's episode Glen sits down with financial advisers Nicole Gardner, Hannah Elliot and Bec Pritchard live at the Financial Advice Association of Australia's National Congress. They chat about how the industry is evolving, the rewarding parts of their jobs, red flags when choosing an adviser and the steps to become an adviser in Australia. Thanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! ...

Dec 09, 2024β€’55 min

749b mms: career change at 34 - Josh is in the process of moving from construction

In this my money story, Glen chats with Josh, a 34 year old listener transitioning from construction to financial services. Josh's story touches on selling his first home to fund his degree, balancing family life with full time study and the steps he's taken to make the move. This episode is a great example that career changes are possible if you’re willing to take action.  Thanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t crea...

Dec 04, 2024β€’38 min