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Join Glen James as he helps you sort your money out and get invested. The podcast covers money, property, careers, life, and everything in between. Formerly known as 'My Millennial Money'.
Episodes

933b wwgd: selling everything and leaving Sydney to get mortgage-free
The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property by Glen James & Rachelle Kroon is available now: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Jasmine* (39) and Dave* (41) have worked hard, built up solid assets and now they're ready to trade Sydney for a slower life in regional NSW. They pl

933 strata fees, dividend investing, deceased estates, breaking scarcity mindset, frugal tips + more
The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property by Glen James & Rachelle Kroon is available now: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this Q&A, Glen is joined by financial adviser Nathan Fradley to unpack your questions. They touch on:๐๐ผ am I paying too much in body corporate

932b wwgd: Jess feels financially stressed and like she can't get ahead
The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property by Glen James & Rachelle Kroon is available now: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Jess can't remember a time she didn't feel stressed about money, and being married hasn't made it simpler. Glen takes a look at Jess's financial

932 car upgrade, $950k income, house & land investment panic, paying for a wedding + more
The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property by Glen James & Rachelle Kroon is available now: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In today's Q&A Glen and John chat about:๐๐ผ a couple making $950k household income are weighing up a home buying move๐๐ฝ should I have bonds in my

931b wwgd: Tanu has his deposit ready and wants to know if now is a good time to buy property
The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property by Glen James & Rachelle Kroon is available now: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Tanu wants to buy his first home in Perth and has $50k sitting in the First Home Super Saver Scheme to use towards a deposit, but he's wanting some d

931 insurance & pre-existing conditions, comparing super funds, credit card for expenses + more
The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property by Glen James & Rachelle Kroon is available now: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this Q&A Glen is joined by Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth to chat about:๐๐ผ getting personal insurance when you have multiple health exclusions

930b wwgd: $200k inheritance, 3 young kids & a lifestyle decision to make
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Chad & Britt* are nurses who have three young kids and are about to inherit $200k. They want to use some of it to take a holiday, buy a caravan and pay down some of the mortgage. What would Glen do in their position?*Names changed for privacyTo see if youโre on track with

930 super, invest or offset, couples & money, negative gearing change explained + more
The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property by Glen James & Rachelle Kroon is available now: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this episode Glen & Rachelle Kroon answer your questions about:๐๐ผ max out super contributions vs invest in ETFs vs keep money in offset?๐๐ฝ man

the only investment that matters and it's not what you think with Jess Spendlove
Glen is joined in the studio by performance dietician, author and friend of the show, Jess Spendlove, to talk about the one investment most money-minded people completely overlook.Jess's book, For The Long Run: https://link.amazon/B01DCOdYDmoney money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review y

929b wwgd: Katie survived cancer. now what does she do with her money?
The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property by Glen James & Rachelle Kroon is available now: https://amzn.to/4svhyoHKatie is 43, a teacher and keen for a financial health check. Recently out of cancer surgery, Katie wants Glen's thoughts on how to balance preparing for retirement and enjoying time with her 15yo son.To see if youโre on track with your super for your age, head to https://art.co

929 selling IPs to buy a home, career change vs house, joint investing, cash vs ETFs + more
The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property by Glen James & Rachelle Kroon is available now: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH Glen, John & Rachelle answer your questions about:๐๐ผ selling my investment properties to buy a home with my partner๐๐ฝ should I put a $200k inheritance in a high interest bank account or ETFs?๐๐พ prioritising a career change, buying a house, travel and investing in my 30

928b the opportunities and risks of property investing in 2027
The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property by Glen James & Rachelle Kroon is available now: https://amzn.to/4svhyoHGlen is joined by Ben Kingsley host of The Property Couch and co-author of How to Retire on $3,000 a Week for a conversation on where the property market is headed into the end of 2026 and into 2027. They touch on:๐ negative gearing changes and what they actually mean for invest

928 mortgages: refinancing, bridging loans, debt recycling, new builds, security swaps + more
The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property by Glen James & Rachelle Kroon is available now: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this Q&A, Glen is joined by mortgage brokers Joe Carroll and Genevieve "Gel" Lyons from Sphere Home Loans to answer all your questions includi

927b wwgd: 6 months together and buying a house?! too soon? + what to do with spare cash
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Jess, host of the Get Started Investing podcast series wants Glen's take on what she should do with her surplus income - invest, save or put in super? Glen also gives his 2 cents on Jess's plan to buy a house with her partner Jordan who, at the time of recording, she's been s

927 the 6 reasons why you suck with money
The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property is available now! https://amzn.to/4svhyoHIf you've ever felt like you're not getting ahead it could be caused by one (or a few) of these reasons! Glen, John and year 11 student Toby chat about the biggest things that might indicate you don't manage your money well, and what you can do about it.money money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans

926b buying your first investment property
Rachelle's & Glen's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoHJohn Pidgeon's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9MThis episode is for anyone considering buying their first property as an investment rather than a place to live! Glen James is joined by Rachelle Kroon, host of this is property and co-author of their book, Th

happy new year: these 7 things change from today
It's the new financial year and with it comes a couple of changes to super, tax, wages & paid parental leave! Plus our new book is available now! The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoHmoney money money 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 insuranc

926 gold mining shares up 80%, holding 20 ETFs & investing like a 17yo plumber with Owen Rask
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this investing Q&A Glen sits down with Owen โRaskโ Raszkiewicz from the Australian Finance podcast to chat about:๐๐ผ how do I know what to invest in without losing money? It still feels risky๐๐พ my gold mining shares are up 80%. Sell down to ETFs or keep going?๐๐ฝ my 17yo

925b buying your first home to live in
Glen & Rachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoHIn this deep dive for first home buyers, Glen chats with Rachelle Kroon host of this is property to unpack their new book The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property, walking through the full property buying process step by step. They talk about:๐๐ผ before you start looking๐๐ฝ property research๐๐พ making

925 husband wants her to quit, $7m inheritance & feeling broke on $375k
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this Q&A episode, Glen James and John Pidgeon unpack:๐๐ผ my husband wants me to quit my job to save his business๐๐ฝ $7M inheritance on the way.... should I take my foot off the gas in building wealth?๐๐พ mid 20s, own my home outright & healthy super - how should I inv

June markets: SpaceX, ASX, S&P, sector performance + more
This episode was recorded on 18 June 2026. Glen is joined in the studio by Gemma Dale, Investor Behaviour and Markets Specialist at nabtrade and host of the Your Wealth podcast to cover:๐๐ฟ the SpaceX IPO๐๐ป a review of the ASX 200 and S&P 500๐ a sector-by-sector breakdown of what's actually been happening under the hoodLearn to invest with Glen's award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Gu

924b wwgd: they earn $350k but they're still feeling stretched
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/On paper, a $350K household income sounds like it should give you so many options. In reality, Ellie* is struggling to know which goals to focus on. In this 'what would Glen do' episode, Ellie & Glen unpack:๐๐ผ her different goals๐๐ฝ her current financial situation๐๐พ Glen's

924 moving regional to get mortgage-free, investing for kids, car crash compensation + more
The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoHThe Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this Q&A, Glen James and Rachelle Kroon chat about:๐๐ผ selling our home in the city to live in our regional IP and getting debt-free๐๐ฝ what records and paperwork do I need to keep when I sell shares?๐๐พ community discussion: if you won $30m, how would you m

923b wwgd: what to do when you're uninsurable + moving back to a region
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Chelsea is 28 and can't get insurance because of a medical diagnosis. She and her fiancรฉ Ryan are planning to move from Perth back to their regional hometown in the next 5 years where house prices have skyrocketed since they left. So what would Glen do? Glen unpacks their fin

923 the expat's handbook: super, shares, tax & coming home with Brett Evans
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Living overseas or thinking about it? In this episode Glen is joined by Brett Evans, financial adviser & managing director at Atlas Wealth to answer all your money questions. Brett also shares about what life has been like for him and his family during the Middle East con

922b wwgd: getting cashed up in Melbourne before a big country move
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this episode, Glen sits down with Taz who has a dream to relocate to regional Victoria in 8โ10 years with his partner. Taz wants to know, are we on the right track and how can we maximise our money before the move? They touch on:๐๐ผ incomes and career๐๐ฝ Glen's sound financi

your tax questions answered: what to do before 30 June
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/It's that time of year to get your tax sorted! Glen is joined by Ben De Rosa from Aevum Accounting to answer your questions and walk through everything you need to know before the end of the financial year. They touch on:๐๐ผ when to use an accountant vs DIYing your tax return๐

922 mortgage freedom, property spruikers, neighbour fence disputes + more
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this Q&A, Glen James and John Pidgeon discuss: ๐๐ผ property growth spruikers & red flags๐๐พ what is yield ad how to calculate it๐๐ฟ a couple in their 30s who have fully offset their mortgage ๐๐ป community question: would you put $150k into property, shares or super?๐ n

The Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme & The Help To Buy Scheme
In 2025, the Australian Government expanded the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme and launched the Help to Buy Scheme. In this episode, Glen breaks down how both schemes work, who is eligible, and answers some frequently asked questions before chatting to people who have used the 5% Deposit Scheme. This episode is sponsored by the Australian Government. For full and current d

921b wwgd: should we upgrade the car with our car allowances?
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Maya* and Liam* both receive car allowances through their work which they're thinking of putting towards a new car. Liam's 2015 Hilux has 280,000km on the clock and they're eyeing a new Ford Ranger. Is now the right time? Glen works through their full financial picture and sh

share & ETF investors: what the tax changes mean for you
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/The budget dropped CGT changes that spooked investors everywhere, but is the panic justified? Glen sits down with Cameron Gleeson (Betashares Head of Investment Strategy) and Vince Scully (lLife Sherpa Invest / this is investing) to cut through the noise. At the time of recor

921 she's got $1m equity at 27, inner city vs suburbs with a growing family, getting started with ETFs + more
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this Q&A Glen James and financial adviser James Millard from Sufficient Funds discuss:๐ 27 and working casually with two IPs - should she work full-time to buy a third? ๐๐ฝ a growing family weighs up a big backyard and long commute vs a smaller inner-city townhouse๐๐พ co

property investors: what the tax changes mean for you
Rachelle & Glen's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoHCheck out John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9MOn Thursday 21 May, Glen and John walked through the CGT and Negative Gearing changes live on Youtube following the 2026 Federal Budget.Want to chat about your property situation? Book a 15min free call with J

920b wwgd: Sylvia and her partner are crushing it but stressed about their mortgage
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this "what would Glen do" episode, Sylvia and her partner are planning for another child, have an $870k mortgage, an investment property and big questions about what to do with all of it.To see if youโre on track with your super for your age, head to art.com.au and search

920 insurance in super vs adviser cost comparison, EVs, borrowing to invest + hobby money
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this Q&A, Glen is joined by Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth to unpack:๐ borrowing against the property to invest & splitting finances when a partner moves in๐๐ฝ what percentage of pay is reasonable to spend on a hobby?๐๐พ community discussion: pros & cons of drivi

919b The 2026 Federal Budget: Glen James talks with Jim Chalmers, MPs, insiders & breaks it down with Vince Scully
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Thanks for listening to our 2026 Federal Budget show! You can watch it on Youtube here (sorry tech issues with getting the video on Apple podcasts): https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcast. All filmed on Wednesday 13 May 20262.38 - Jim Chalmers - Treasurer13.40 - Glen James and V

budget reaction feat. Senator Katy Gallagher, Glen James, Victoria Devine & Vince Scully
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Glen reports live from the Canberra Budget Lockup with Senator Katy Gallagher (Minister for Finance), Victoria Devine (She's on the Money) and Vince Scully (Retire Right & Life Sherpa Invest) for their immediate reactions to tonight's Federal Budget. This episode was reco

919 dodgy property deals, CGT changes, the 6 year rule, financial regret + more
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this Q&A, Glen James and John Pidgeon chat about:๐๐ผ red flags working with property pros and unlicensed advisers๐๐ฝ upcoming changes to CGT accounced at the Federal Budget๐๐พ how the main residence exemption / the six-year rule work๐๐ฟ community discussion: is rent money

918b wwgd: Warren is mortgage-free & wanting a new car, home battery & bathroom reno
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this "what would Glen do" episode Glen sits down with Warren, who's after a second opinion on how to prioritise & fund some financial goals. They touch on:๐๐ป Warren's current situation & goals๐ his financial position according to Glen's sound financial house founda

918 genetic testing ban on insurers, sold investment property now what, pausing premiums on parental leave + more
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this Q&A episode Glen is joined by Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth to talk about:๐๐ผ new legislation banning insurers from using specific genetic testing to deny cover๐๐ฝ ambulance VIC membership vs private health, or both?๐๐พ Glen's rule of thumb for who should consider p

917b wwgd: Kate is a 41yo nurse earning six figures but living week-to-week
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In today's episode Glen sits down with Kate from Brisbane. She earns a decent income as a cosmetic injectables nurse but has maxed out 2 credit cards and just can't seem to get ahead. Kate wants to know: am I past the point of no return? They unpack:๐๐ผKate's goal to get out o

917 how to ask for more money & land your dream job (careers & income Q&A with Emily Bowen)
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Glen is joined by Emily Bowen, HR consultant, Operations Manager at Boldside and host of this is work for a full community Q&A on careers, pay and all things workplace. They touch on:๐๐ผ Kayla asked how to negotiate a pay rise when you feel you are being unpaid๐๐ฝ Francis a

916b Mitch has 3 properties & no borrowing power, what to focus on next? (clarity call with John Pidgeon)
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this clarity call, John Pidgeon host of this is property chats with Mitch who is feeling stuck and unsure on how to move his property portfolio forward. They unpack:๐๐ผ Mitchโs roadblock๐๐ฝ his businesses๐๐ฟ long term lifestyle, property and business goals๐ cashflow and expen

916 disputing your bank, property & starting a family, gen Z at work & career pivot in your 50s
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this episode Glen James, John Pidgeon and Rachelle Kroon answer your questions about:๐๐ผ challenging your bank over lost bonus interest๐๐ฝ property analysis paralysis: single woman, 1-bed apartment & IVF plans๐๐พ ur community discussion: are you planning to retire early?๐

915b wwgd: 25yo doctor has $400k in ETFs but...
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Connor is a 25yo junior doctor renting for $145 a week and somehow has $400,000 invested in shares. But when he asks Glen James about buying his first home, optimising his portfolio and figuring out when "enough is enough," Glen's take isn't quite what he expected.๐๐ผ Connor's

economic update: fuel prices, oil, interest rates & inflation (with Brian Parker, Chief Economist at ART)
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/This economic update with Brian Parker, Chief Economist at ART was recorded on 10 April, 2026.This episode is brought to you by Australian Retirement Trust. They're the super fund helping over 2.4 million Aussies awaken their super, because you could be sitting on a big blue

915 the unofficial income guide: what mmm listeners actually earn
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Earlier in the year, we surveyed our community about their incomesโฆ and today, weโre finally revealing the results. Some of the numbers might surprise you (or mess with your head a little)! Glen is joined by Emily Bowen, General Manager at Boldside to unpack the data and 7 wa

the 10 questions with Frances Cook
In this episode, Frances Cook host of the Making Cents podcast joins Glen to answer some quickfire money questions!๐๐พ what makes a successful investor?๐๐ฟ invest in Kiwi Saver or not and why?๐๐ป extra money into mortgage or invest?๐ what do you think is the biggest barrier to people investing?๐๐ผ do you have to be smart to be good with money?๐๐ฝ how do you define success and have you achieved it?๐๐ผ ho

914b wwgd: 3 properties, young kids, working part-time & what next?
Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Three properties, two young kids, both working part-time. Sophia* joins Glen to unpack whether selling an investment property, reducing debt and rethinking their strategy could set them up better long term or if theyโre at risk of overcomplicating a strong position.๐๐ผ Sophia's situati

914 mortgage update (fix or stay variable, IO extensions, bridging loans, FHB schemes + more)
Youโve been saving long enough โ letโs get you a property. Check out, 'The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property': https://amzn.to/4svhyoHTime for a quarterly lending landscape update! Glen is joined by Joe Carroll, Director at Sphere Home Loans to answer your questions about:๐๐ผ coming off a fixed rate๐๐ฝ fixed vs variable - what to know before you fix๐๐พ split loans๐๐ฟ extending an interest-only

913b they won the lottery: here is how they invested it
Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storeWhat happens after you win $30 million? In this episode, Glen is joined by financial adviser Martin McGrath to unpack a real case study of a couple who won big and needed to figure out what to do next. They talk about:๐๐ผ the case study๐๐ฝ the coupleโs goals๐๐พ what they did with the

913 LOOT, rentvesting in your 40's, rent-to-rent, is buying a home still possible + more
Youโve been saving long enough โ letโs get you a property. Check out, 'The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property': https://amzn.to/4svhyoH In today's episode, Glen is joined by financial adviser Alex Luck from Everest Wealth to discuss your questions:๐๐ผ what does LOOT mean to you?๐๐ฝ rentvesting in our 40s, where to begin?๐๐พ invest in shares or smash the mortgage/offset?๐๐ฟ is a rent to rent

912b wwgd: Selina can buy property or shares, but why is Glen unsure of both?
Selinaโs done an amazing job building wealth, but when she asks Glen whether she should buy an investment property, invest more in ETFs or keep stacking offset, his answer is unexpected.Want to be a guest on the show? Apply here! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-showWatch money money money on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastLearn how to be a better investor with 'Th

912 startup equity, inheriting $1m, debt clean up, taking a pay cut & mortgage vs invest
In this Q&A Glen is joined by financial adviser Alex Luck from Everest Wealth to answer your questions:๐๐ผ pros & cons of taking lower paid job at a startup vs staying freelance๐๐ฝ how to maximise $1M inheritance in mid 30s๐๐พ paying down consumer debt & getting mortgage-ready๐๐ฟ clear debt or invest instead?๐๐ป when HELP debt should and shouldnโt be paid off๐ invest vs pay down the mortgag

911b wwgd: Jake & Kiera in fresh relationship, existing assets, goals & bringing it all together
Jake & Kiera have built strong financial foundations individually and now theyโre figuring out how to bring it all together in a new relationship. In this What Would Glen Do episode, they talk about:๐๐ผ Jake and Kieraโs current situation๐๐ฝ Glen runs through the sound financial house๐๐พ properties, assets & investments ๐๐ฟ Kiera's new career plans๐๐ป their shared goals to get a new PPOR, travel

911 Glen's banking system, loan split for IP, physio career change, credit card points + more
In this Q&A, Glen James and John Pidgeon chat about:๐๐ผ bank account structure๐๐ฝ loan splits on your PPOR to purchase investment properties๐๐พ buying a car with finance or equity๐๐ฟ a hospital physio who wants a career change๐๐ป if you had a full year off work on your current pay, what would you do with your time?๐ credit cards and their impact on your credit score/rating๐๐ผ should I use half my em

910c tax white paper, war, oil prices, inflation, interest rates, first home vs investment property + more (campfire chat)
Join us (Jess Brady, Vince Scully & Glen James) for an informal long-form chat about anything and everything. Recorded on Friday 13 March 2026. Mixed and mastered by Glen (sorry team isn't working on Sat) and was dealing with a tech difficulty with Vince' mic. Due to some other tech issues with our recorder having a meltdown, this episode will not be on YouTube (sad face).Jess' new book: https

910b wwgd: new house & a cashflow crisis coming + did GJ spot a red flag?
In this "what would Glen do" episode, Julie* and her fiancรฉ recently built a home but now a major career change means their household income is about to drop. With a big mortgage, wedding costs coming up and plans to start a family, Julie wants to know: do they need to sell the home? How can they afford everything? Glen and Julie unpack:๐๐ผ her dilemma๐๐ฝ salaries, career change & income drop๐๐พ

910 apartment buying red flag, when is a side hustle viable, selling my unit to developers + more
In today's Q&A Glen and John answer your questions about:๐๐ผ when is a side hustle viable?๐๐ฝ giving and generosity in a cost of living crisis๐๐พ I've been approached by developers to sell my unit๐๐ฟ buying into an apartment block that has rumours of a big reno in the future๐๐ป doing a joint venture with someone, things to considerBelow are links to episodes of this is property that touch on joint

ASX falls over 3%: is now a time to buy? sell? hold?
Markets dipped and the headlines are getting loud, so what should you actually do? Glen jumps on for a quick bonus chat to explain whatโs going on, why volatility is normal, and why long term investors should probably just zoom out and chill.Want to be a guest on the show? Apply here! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-showWatch money money money on Youtube: https://www.youtube.c

909b how to stop overspending, passive vs active funds & advice for your 20s (live from Auckland)
In this special live episode from Auckland, Glen answers money questions from the audience about housing, investing and life decisions that shape your financial future. The episode covers:๐๐ผ is not owning a house in retirement a big deal anymore?๐๐ฝ how can I lower my mortgage if I don't have many spare funds๐๐พ passive vs active investing๐๐ฟ what would Glen's perfect day look like๐๐ป Glen's thoughts

909 single and buying first property, employee pay dispute, saving less after having kids + more
In this episode Glen is joined by Vince Scully, portfolio manager at Life Sherpa to unpack:๐๐ผ should I save a 10% or 20% deposit for my first property?๐๐ฝ budgeting and saving after having kids๐๐พ pay dispute with my employer, what should I do?๐๐ฟ be part of our ultimate income guide! https://moneymoneymoney.typeform.com/income-guide๐๐ป you have 72 hours to free up $5,000, what are you selling or canc

908b wwgd: Natalie's on track but her hubby's career needs a shot of adrenaline to retire early
In today's episode of "what would Glen do", Natalie's wondering whether to put extra money towards the house, super or her investing portfolio. But when asked what she and her husband truly want for their financial future, Glen uncovers that something needs to change.Need career help? Check out the book, Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money by Glen James and Shelley Johnson.Want to be a gues

908 insurance Q&A: do I need it, mental health, inside vs outside super + more
In today's insurance Q&A Glen is joined by Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth to answer all your questions! They touch on:๐๐ผ the process of working with an adviser to get insurance๐๐ฝ when does price enter the chat?๐๐พ mental health & exclusions explained๐๐ฟ when & how often should I review my cover?๐๐ป do I need it if I don't have dependents?๐ how much cover do I need?๐๐ผ holding insurance ins

907b Glen is interviewed about investing, logic vs. behaviour, how to get started + more
To mix things up a bit friend of the show and financial adviser, Dawn Thomas, interviewed Glen about his investing book, The Quick-Start Guide To Investing. They touch on:๐๐ผ why Glen focuses on why you're investing before you start๐๐ฝ why your career is so important as an asset๐๐พ why foundations matter so much before you invest๐๐ฟ the concepts of rich vs wealthyCheck out Dawn's podcast: Spotify | Ap

907 taking adult kids off health insurance, savings vs offset, pay mortgage off early + more
Glen, Rachelle and John unpack your questions! They touch on:๐๐ผ when to cut off adult children financially๐๐ฝ savings accounts vs mortgage offsets๐๐พ renting our home while moving to the country๐๐ฟ paying off a mortgage within 10 years๐๐ป home mods that save moneyRead Glen's blog about private health insurance hereSubscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisispropertyBuy tickets to the

906b wwgd: single mum Chrissy wants to maximise her cash while living remotely
Apologies for the audio quality in this episode, we've been tackling some tech issues. We're onto it! In today's episode of "what would Glen do" Chrissy shares about her situation and asks for Glen's take on what to do.Want to be a guest on the show? Apply here! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-showWatch money money money on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastLearn how

906 how to make a property offer, single parent retiring early, unsure what to do next + more
Glen James, John Pidgeon and Rachelle Kroon answer your questions! They touch on:๐๐ผ needing first home buying advice - how much do we offer?๐๐ฝ single mum with teens - how can I be ready for early retirement?๐๐พ the community shares their goals for 2026๐๐ฟ help me know what to do next!Buy tickets to the Auckland show! https://bit.ly/4a8v4a2Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisi

905b the problem with side hustles + top tips for earning money on the side
Glen is joined by Kayla Malss, host of this is business to talk about side hustles! In this chat they touch on:๐๐ผ the 4 reasons to start a side hustle๐๐ฝ is what I'm doing a hobby or business?๐๐พ how to start a side hustle (ABNs, business names, bank accounts, tax)๐๐ฟ community experience with side hustlesSubscribe to this is business: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisbusiness_m3Follow Kayla on Insta:

LET'S CHAT interest rate increase & government leak: changes to property CGT discounts in May?
Jumping on to discuss some newsy things that happened over the last 24 hours.Recorded on 4 Feb, approx. 2:30pm AFR article: https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/changes-to-cgt-discount-under-consideration-as-reform-budget-looms-20260203-p5nz1aRBA mins here: https://www.rba.gov.au/monetary-policy/rba-board-minutes/2025/2025-12-09.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

905 $450k after selling an IP, grow wealth without property, burnt out in nursing + more
Glen and Rachelle unpack your questions, touching on:๐๐ฝ we have $450k after selling an investment property, now what?๐๐พ property investing vs ETFs - which one is right for me?๐๐ฟ nursing has burnt me out and considering working in the cafรฉ scene๐๐ป investing in super for kids - worthwhile?Buy tickets to the Auckland show here: https://bit.ly/4a8v4a2Checkout Glen's unofficial income guide: https://mo

904b when to sell shares, dying with zero, is Aus property really safe + more (campfire chat)
Glen and Vince take a seat by the fire, munch on some marshmallows and answer your investing/money/economic questions in a campfire chat! They touch on:๐๐ผ when do you sell shares or ETFs that have performed well?๐๐ฝ invest in shares or focus on mortgage offset - implications over 10/15 years?๐๐พ dying with zero - what do Glen and Vince think of this concept?๐๐ฟ joint investment accounts with a partne

904 mortgage update (equity, fixed vs. variable, parental guarantees, self employed + more)
January is prime time for a mortgage reset so for this episode Glen is joined by Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans for a lending update and a chat about:๐๐ผ why January is a good time to review your mortgage๐๐ฝ equity explained and how it can lower your interest rate๐๐พ fixed vs variable๐๐ฟ repricing vs refinancing๐๐ป how parental guarantees work๐ the government 5% deposit scheme risks and benefits

903b why most people never reach their money goals
Most people say they want to get ahead financially but are they willing to do what it takes to get there? In today's episode Glen and John chat about:๐๐ผ real stories of sacrifice from the MMM community๐๐ฝ 4 ways to get more money๐๐พ do you have a goal for this year?๐๐ฟ taking risks to get the reward๐ are you and your partner on the same page about money goals?Check out The Glen James Spending Plan: h

903 wwgd: pay off car loan with emergency fund? + revisiting emergency funds
A few members of the community wondered if they should use their emergency fund to pay off their car loan or other debts. Glen James shares his view, unpacking the case studies step by step touching on:๐๐ผ the case studies๐๐พ some comments and ideas from the community๐๐ฟ some basic assumptions Glen has made๐๐ป Glen's options for what to do next๐ what Glen teaches about debt reduction & emergency f

902b living, moving or want to retire overseas? investing, super and tax as an Aussie expat
Brett Evans, founder of Atlas Wealth, joins Glen to chat about all things expat! They touch on:๐๐ผ a little about Brett, his work in the expat space๐๐ฝ how does tax work while living and working overseas?๐๐พ moving to Malta - how does this affect my age pension + tax?๐๐ฟ if moving overseas for retirement, do you need to keep an Aussie bank account?๐๐ป living in Singapore but repatriating - sell my inve

902 resetting after divorce, terminal illness & big money decisions, invest or buy a home + more
Glen and John tackle your questions, touching on:๐๐ป can I turn my PPOR into an investment property whilst in the fixed period?๐ keep investing in ETFs or buy a home?๐๐ผ pressing reset financially after divorce, buy a house or rent?๐๐ฝ tips for drawing up a will after a terminal diagnosisWatch money money money on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastLearn how to be a better investor with 'The

901b case study: an employee share scheme deep dive
It's not uncommon for employees of a business to be offered shares in the business they work for. Glen sits down and unpacks a real life case study of an employee who has been offered shares in their business, touching on:๐๐พ the case study basics๐๐ฟ details of the offer made to the employee๐๐ป why do company's typically offer employee share schemes?๐ what kind of returns could the employee expect?๐

901 how to actually achieve your goals (money, investing, health)
Glen, John and Rachelle unpack the keys to making 2026 the year you achieve your goals. They touch on:๐ how Rachelle helped her partner achieve his goal of buying a new car๐๐ผ John's fitness goals - how he's using Strava to set and achieve goals๐๐ฝ SMART goals - what they are and how Glen adds to it (SMART-YO goals)Check out Glen's sound financial house here: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/blog/gle

852b the 101 to financial & physical fitness (+ fat loss)
Happy New Year! Glen is joined by fitness coach and founder of New Strength gym, Nathan Mandeno, to chat about how you build your best life sustainably. The chat touches on:๐๐ป the biggest myth when trying to get things back on track๐ a bit about Nathan and what he does day to day๐๐ผ Nathan's health and fitness pyramid model + Glen's money hierarchy of needs๐๐ฝ how do people self sabotage themselves
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