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: 👉🏻 what’s actually happening with inflation and interest rates 👉 whether wages are keeping up or if we’re all falling behind 👉🏼 the housing crisis - is it really just about supply? 👉🏽 trade,...
Feb 03, 2025•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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: 👉 how she paid off her mortgage in 13 years 👉🏾 juggling full-time work and raising her son solo 👉🏿 how she saved and invested while planning her next home upgrade 👉🏼 what she’s teaching her 8-year-old about money 👉🏾 her biggest financial wins and regrets *Name changed for privacy Hit your goals this ...
Jan 29, 2025•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 funds—why they’re a big deal, how much you really need, and where to stash it. They chat about: 👉🏾 stop doing this with your goals (it’s holding you back) 👉🏻 setting goals that are challenging but not impossible 👉🏿 why an emergency fund is a total game changer 👉 how much cash you actually nee...
Jan 27, 2025•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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: 👉🏾 the planning process: from gear to finances 👉🏻 budgeting for the big trip (and cutting costs) 👉 how they handled work, school, and life on the road 👉🏽 unexpected challen...
Jan 22, 2025•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today on the show Glen and John spill the tea on their latest venture—a joint purchase of a commercial property. Curious about joint ventures or just want a peek behind the financial curtain? They share: 👉🏻 how they structured the deal 👉 who contributed what (and how costs blew out) 👉🏼 the profits after renovations 👉🏽 lessons learned about working with multiple investors 👉🏾 and tips for anyone considering a joint venture! Thanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need...
Jan 20, 2025•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2025•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. 📘 Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future by John Pidgeon: https://amzn.to/4gOW5RL 📘 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, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2025•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2025•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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: 👉🏾 busting myths about applicant tracking systems 👉🏿 should you tailor your resume, application, or cover letter every time? 👉🏻 how far back should your CV go (and what to leave out) 👉 avoiding bias traps: gender, DOB, photos & what not to include 👉🏼 should you list hobbies on your CV? 👉🏽 using...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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: 👉🏼 potential impacts of a Trump presidency on global markets and trade 👉🏿 Trump's controversial tariff proposals and what they mean for the US, China, and even Australia 👉🏻 what could happen if t...
Dec 30, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Merry Christmas! 🎄 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, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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: 👉🏻 geared ETFs — what they are and the risks involved 👉 how John and Deline invest for their clients (and themselves) 👉🏼 why chasing shiny objects online rarely works out 👉🏽 debt recycling...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode, guest hosts Jess Brady from Financially Fierce and John Pidgeon from this is property answer your questions, covering: 👉🏾 Is there a way to calculate how much to salary package to pay off HECS? 👉 considerations for sub-dividing or buying an investment property 👉🏼 advice for using a $200k windfall towards goals 👉🏽 keeping an inheritance safe for grandkids 🎧 Financially Fierce: everything you need to know before buying your first home (with Em Wallace) 👇 Listen on Appl...
Dec 02, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Managing an Airbnb or short-term rental sounds like easy cash, but what about the tax side of things? In this episode, Glen and accountant-turned-money-coach Erin Davis break down everything you need to know about tax obligations, record keeping, and even the CGT implications for short-term rentals. Erin also shares her journey from a decades-long career in accounting to empowering women in business with financial confidence through money coaching. The touch on: 👉🏻 income from short-term renta...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let's talk life insurance! Financial adviser Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Glen on this episode to answer all your spicy questions including: 👉🏻 can insurance companies ask you to do a genetic test? 👉 how do insurers consider vaping and recreational drugs? 👉🏼 help! I lost my insurance cover when I switched super funds 👉🏾 can I get insurance if I’m terminally ill? 👉🏿 why you shouldn’t move insurers regularly 👉🏽 trying to apply for cover while investigating a health concern...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s episode Glen chats with Jane* about her financial, career, and living situation, exploring the exciting options ahead. From a potential career pivot into the arts to a $90k boost from nan to help her and her sisters enter the property market, Jane has some big decisions to make. *Name changed for anonymity. 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 mone...
Nov 20, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode Glen and Vince Scully from Life Sherpa discuss: 👉🏿 proposed Government changes to reduce student loans 👉🏻 choosing the best super fund for you 👉 default insurance within super 👉🏼 and buying ETFs within super 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 you need. To get help, and t...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today's chat, Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans joins Glen to answer all your questions touching on: 👉🏾 benefit of using a broker vs direct to bank 👉🏿 will a mortgage broker help someone get a loan under $250k? 👉🏻 how much does having a child impact borrowing capacity? 👉 borrowing capacity upon returning from mat leave 👉🏼 using equity to buy a new PPOR 👉🏽 what after-settlement service can you expect from brokers? 👉🏾 renovation loans 👉🏿 financial hardship assistance &a...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today's Q&A Glen and John talk about: 👉🏻 are flights to check on your investment property tax deductible? 👉 financial implications for turning your home into an investment 👉🏼 do you need to pay tax on financial gifts from overseas? 👉🏽 investment platforms & brokerage fees 👉🏾 the VAP and VSO ETFs 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 ...
Nov 11, 2024•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tayla is 27 and wants to know what it will take to purchase her first home on the NSW Central Coast. In this live clarity call, John Pidgeon from this is property and mortgage broker Genevieve Fordham from Sphere Home Loans help Tayla crunch the numbers to figure out what she can afford to buy as either a first home or investment property. Want clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John here Check out John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future at sortyourp...
Nov 06, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Improving your money doesn't have to be complicated! In this episode Glen and Lucy Dean, wealth reporter at the Australian Financial Review, share a ton of easy money tips and hacks from the experts to help you save money, spend smarter and build wealth. Prefer reading? Check out Lucy's article here (you'll need an AFR subscription): https://bit.ly/40rf5k4 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’...
Nov 04, 2024•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of "what would Glen do", Megan asks for a review of her finances to know if she's on the right track and some advice on her next career move to increase her salary. 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers ...
Oct 30, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today's Q&A Glen and John discuss: 👉🏾 should you market your home to a specific demographic? 👉🏿 tips for vetting a listing agent to sell your home 👉🏻 giving financial advice to friends and family 👉 is there anything wrong with my lazy financial plan? 👉🏼 investing extra mortgage repayments instead of putting it in offset 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 ...
Oct 28, 2024•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode Glen chats with Luke Berry from property development company Third.i about how homebuyers can get into the market sooner using a platform called NestDeposit. NestDeposit is a platform which allows buyers to secure an off the plan property with an initial $10k upfront, while paying the rest of the deposit off in instalments. They also dive into Third.i's Crow’s Nest project in Sydney and answer your questions around buying off the plan. Register here for the event at Crows Nest...
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