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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
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 “Rask” Raszkiewicz from the Australian Finance podcast to chat about:👉🏼 how do I know what to invest in without losing money? It still feels risky👉🏾 my gold mining shares are up 80%. Sell down to ETFs or keep going?👉🏽 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:👉🏼 before you start looking👉🏽 property research👉🏾 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:👉🏼 my husband wants me to quit my job to save his business👉🏽 $7M inheritance on the way.... should I take my foot off the gas in building wealth?👉🏾 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:👉🏿 the SpaceX IPO👉🏻 a review of the ASX 200 and S&P 500👉 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:👉🏼 her different goals👉🏽 her current financial situation👉🏾 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:👉🏼 selling our home in the city to live in our regional IP and getting debt-free👉🏽 what records and paperwork do I need to keep when I sell shares?👉🏾 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 fiancé 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 8–10 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:👉🏼 incomes and career👉🏽 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:👉🏼 when to use an accountant vs DIYing your tax return👉
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: 👉🏼 property growth spruikers & red flags👉🏾 what is yield ad how to calculate it👉🏿 a couple in their 30s who have fully offset their mortgage 👉🏻 community question: would you put $150k into property, shares or super?👉 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:👉 27 and working casually with two IPs - should she work full-time to buy a third? 👉🏽 a growing family weighs up a big backyard and long commute vs a smaller inner-city townhouse👉🏾 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 you’re 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:👉 borrowing against the property to invest & splitting finances when a partner moves in👉🏽 what percentage of pay is reasonable to spend on a hobby?👉🏾 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:👉🏼 red flags working with property pros and unlicensed advisers👉🏽 upcoming changes to CGT accounced at the Federal Budget👉🏾 how the main residence exemption / the six-year rule work👉🏿 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:👉🏻 Warren's current situation & goals👉 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:👉🏼 new legislation banning insurers from using specific genetic testing to deny cover👉🏽 ambulance VIC membership vs private health, or both?👉🏾 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:👉🏼Kate'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:👉🏼 Kayla asked how to negotiate a pay rise when you feel you are being unpaid👉🏽 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:👉🏼 Mitch’s roadblock👉🏽 his businesses👉🏿 long term lifestyle, property and business goals👉 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:👉🏼 challenging your bank over lost bonus interest👉🏽 property analysis paralysis: single woman, 1-bed apartment & IVF plans👉🏾 ur community discussion: are you planning to retire early?👉
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.👉🏼 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 incomes… and today, we’re 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!👉🏾 what makes a successful investor?👉🏿 invest in Kiwi Saver or not and why?👉🏻 extra money into mortgage or invest?👉 what do you think is the biggest barrier to people investing?👉🏼 do you have to be smart to be good with money?👉🏽 how do you define success and have you achieved it?👉🏼 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 they’re at risk of overcomplicating a strong position.👉🏼 Sophia's situati
914 mortgage update (fix or stay variable, IO extensions, bridging loans, FHB schemes + more)
You’ve been saving long enough – let’s 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:👉🏼 coming off a fixed rate👉🏽 fixed vs variable - what to know before you fix👉🏾 split loans👉🏿 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:👉🏼 the case study👉🏽 the couple’s goals👉🏾 what they did with the
913 LOOT, rentvesting in your 40's, rent-to-rent, is buying a home still possible + more
You’ve been saving long enough – let’s 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:👉🏼 what does LOOT mean to you?👉🏽 rentvesting in our 40s, where to begin?👉🏾 invest in shares or smash the mortgage/offset?👉🏿 is a rent to rent
912b wwgd: Selina can buy property or shares, but why is Glen unsure of both?
Selina’s 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:👉🏼 pros & cons of taking lower paid job at a startup vs staying freelance👉🏽 how to maximise $1M inheritance in mid 30s👉🏾 paying down consumer debt & getting mortgage-ready👉🏿 clear debt or invest instead?👉🏻 when HELP debt should and shouldn’t be paid off👉 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 they’re figuring out how to bring it all together in a new relationship. In this What Would Glen Do episode, they talk about:👉🏼 Jake and Kiera’s current situation👉🏽 Glen runs through the sound financial house👉🏾 properties, assets & investments 👉🏿 Kiera's new career plans👉🏻 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:👉🏼 bank account structure👉🏽 loan splits on your PPOR to purchase investment properties👉🏾 buying a car with finance or equity👉🏿 a hospital physio who wants a career change👉🏻 if you had a full year off work on your current pay, what would you do with your time?👉 credit cards and their impact on your credit score/rating👉🏼 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 fiancé 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:👉🏼 her dilemma👉🏽 salaries, career change & income drop👉🏾
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:👉🏼 when is a side hustle viable?👉🏽 giving and generosity in a cost of living crisis👉🏾 I've been approached by developers to sell my unit👉🏿 buying into an apartment block that has rumours of a big reno in the future👉🏻 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 what’s 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:👉🏼 is not owning a house in retirement a big deal anymore?👉🏽 how can I lower my mortgage if I don't have many spare funds👉🏾 passive vs active investing👉🏿 what would Glen's perfect day look like👉🏻 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:👉🏼 should I save a 10% or 20% deposit for my first property?👉🏽 budgeting and saving after having kids👉🏾 pay dispute with my employer, what should I do?👉🏿 be part of our ultimate income guide! https://moneymoneymoney.typeform.com/income-guide👉🏻 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:👉🏼 the process of working with an adviser to get insurance👉🏽 when does price enter the chat?👉🏾 mental health & exclusions explained👉🏿 when & how often should I review my cover?👉🏻 do I need it if I don't have dependents?👉 how much cover do I need?👉🏼 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:👉🏼 why Glen focuses on why you're investing before you start👉🏽 why your career is so important as an asset👉🏾 why foundations matter so much before you invest👉🏿 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:👉🏼 when to cut off adult children financially👉🏽 savings accounts vs mortgage offsets👉🏾 renting our home while moving to the country👉🏿 paying off a mortgage within 10 years👉🏻 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:👉🏼 needing first home buying advice - how much do we offer?👉🏽 single mum with teens - how can I be ready for early retirement?👉🏾 the community shares their goals for 2026👉🏿 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:👉🏼 the 4 reasons to start a side hustle👉🏽 is what I'm doing a hobby or business?👉🏾 how to start a side hustle (ABNs, business names, bank accounts, tax)👉🏿 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:👉🏽 we have $450k after selling an investment property, now what?👉🏾 property investing vs ETFs - which one is right for me?👉🏿 nursing has burnt me out and considering working in the café scene👉🏻 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:👉🏼 when do you sell shares or ETFs that have performed well?👉🏽 invest in shares or focus on mortgage offset - implications over 10/15 years?👉🏾 dying with zero - what do Glen and Vince think of this concept?👉🏿 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:👉🏼 why January is a good time to review your mortgage👉🏽 equity explained and how it can lower your interest rate👉🏾 fixed vs variable👉🏿 repricing vs refinancing👉🏻 how parental guarantees work👉 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:👉🏼 real stories of sacrifice from the MMM community👉🏽 4 ways to get more money👉🏾 do you have a goal for this year?👉🏿 taking risks to get the reward👉 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:👉🏼 the case studies👉🏾 some comments and ideas from the community👉🏿 some basic assumptions Glen has made👉🏻 Glen's options for what to do next👉 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:👉🏼 a little about Brett, his work in the expat space👉🏽 how does tax work while living and working overseas?👉🏾 moving to Malta - how does this affect my age pension + tax?👉🏿 if moving overseas for retirement, do you need to keep an Aussie bank account?👉🏻 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:👉🏻 can I turn my PPOR into an investment property whilst in the fixed period?👉 keep investing in ETFs or buy a home?👉🏼 pressing reset financially after divorce, buy a house or rent?👉🏽 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:👉🏾 the case study basics👉🏿 details of the offer made to the employee👉🏻 why do company's typically offer employee share schemes?👉 what kind of returns could the employee expect?👉
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:👉 how Rachelle helped her partner achieve his goal of buying a new car👉🏼 John's fitness goals - how he's using Strava to set and achieve goals👉🏽 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:👉🏻 the biggest myth when trying to get things back on track👉 a bit about Nathan and what he does day to day👉🏼 Nathan's health and fitness pyramid model + Glen's money hierarchy of needs👉🏽 how do people self sabotage themselves
852 becoming debt free, first homes, investing for the first time, health wins + more
Glen James and Rachelle Kroon celebrate your wins from 2025! Whether it's been getting out of debt, having babies, buying homes, investing or saving, you guys have done it this year. Congrats!Check out the Glen James Reset online course: https://education.moneypodcast.com.au/courses/2026resetSubscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisispropertySubscribe to this is investing: https
851b Merry Christmas!
A Christmas Day message to say thanks for listening and hear a few laughs from the next generation of MMM listeners. Thanks for being here!Watch money money money on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastLearn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storemoney money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Sk
851 swapping managed funds for ETFs, home upgrade options, caravan living to get ahead + more
Merry Christmas everyone! Glen James, Rachelle Kroon and John Pidgeon answer your questions, touching on:👉🏿 upgrading a PPOR - sell and buy at the same time?👉🏻 moving from managed funds to ETFs for the long term (case study)👉 what did you not realise was so expensive after becoming an adult?👉🏼 keep living in a caravan to get ahead?Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisprop
850b financial advice case study unpacked with Sufficient Funds
Financial adviser James Millard joins Glen to do a full strategic breakdown of the 849b case study - the young Brisbane family juggling a mortgage, kids, a credit card, a possible inheritance and a whole lot of financial stress. James takes the time to walk through:👉🏾 the real questions he’d ask👉🏿 assumptions he’d test about income, kids, cashflow & spending👉🏻 the strategy👉 the four-stack fram
850 sell or keep a car, switch VDHG for VDAL, pre-auction offers + more
Glen sits down solo and answers your questions! He touches on:👉🏿 income protection exclusions for a bad ankle👉🏻 budgeting for Christmas - help!👉 car dilemma - repair or sell?👉🏼 VDHG tax fears - move to VDAL?👉🏽 are pre-auction offers worth it?Subscribe to this is investing: www.youtube.com/@thisisinvestingWatch money money money on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastLearn how to be a bette
849b financial advice case study & the ultimate money trivia (live from our studio launch)
Recorded live at our Newcastle podcast studio launch, today's episode is a little different to usual. Glen brings some advisers & property experts on stage to weigh in on a young family's financial case study followed by some quick fire money trivia in the second half with listeners, Alec, Toby, Gina and Yolanda.Check out the adviser deep dives into the case study below!James Millard from Suff
849 APRA lending changes, investing for kids, investment vs sell dilemma + more
John Pidgeon and Rachelle Kroon from this is property join Glen on today's show to break down APRA’s new debt-to-income ratio (DTI) lending changes coming February 2026 and some community questions.👉🏾 how to answer “what’s your expected salary?” for a new role👉🏿 what APRA’s DTI rules really mean and who will be affected👉🏻 navigating financial hardship & support options👉 investing for kids and
848b long-term investing, pay off the mortgage vs invest, fun buckets and life seasons + more
Glen sits down with financial advisers Dawn Thomas and Michelle Flanagan for a candid chat about careers, women in leadership, money habits + some quickfire investing questions.👉🏾 Michelle's instrumental role in Glen's career👉🏿 Michelle's path into financial advice and entering a male dominated industry👉🏻 Dawn’s path into financial advice👉 leadership styles 👉🏼 what do Glen, Michelle and Dawn do wi
dying well: planning, caregiving & facing death with dignity
Casey Beros is a health journalist and author of Next of Kin, a guide for anyone who might one day care for someone they love. In this episode originally recorded for our Retire Right show, Casey and Glen talk about the emotional, practical and often confusing realities of caring for ageing parents like navigating the system and having the hard conversations most families avoid. 👉 what makes for a
848 pumping second job cash into super, sharing salary deets, kids bank account tax + more
Leadership speaker, mentalist and friend of the show Shane Hatton joins Glen in today’s episode to dive into your money questions:👉🏻 if I have a 2nd job can I salary sacrifice 100% of it to super?👉 I'm considering buying a 1 bed unit investment property with 20% deposit using cash not equity👉🏼 why is my kid's bank account getting taxed $20/month?👉🏽 m3 community question: would you tell your friend
847b the 2-speed economy, managing big super money, market trends + more with Jody Fitzgerald
Jody Fitzgerald from Australian Retirement Trust chats with Glen about super and market movements in recent years:👉🏾 the 2-speed economy - post-covid shifts, the Ukraine war, Trump, the MAG7 and global economy health👉🏿 Jody's role at ART, how her team manages and invests super funds + exploring AI👉🏻 what key market trends have Jody and her team noticed? Is there a bubble?👉 an update on what's happ
847 three financial advisers vs your superannuation questions (campfire chat)
Glen is joined by 3 financial advisers at the Financial Advice Association of Australia's annual congress in Perth! They answer your questions about superannuation, touching on:👉🏾 when is the right time for partners to set up a self managed super fund (SMSF)?👉🏿 spouse splitting and spouse contributions - what are these?👉🏻 realised vs unrealised gains - what's the difference?👉 over $500k in super +
the 10 questions with Gemma Dale
In today’s episode, Glen puts investing commentator and regular guest on the pod, Gemma Dale, in the hot seat for the classic “10 questions” chat.👉🏾 what do you think makes a successful investor?👉🏿 invest inside or outside of super and why?👉🏻 pay extra on the mortgage or invest it?👉 what do you think is the biggest barrier to investing?👉🏼 do you have to be smart to be good with money?👉🏽 what's you
846b are young investors more agile? investing trends with Gemma Dale
Glen is joined by Gemma Dale from nabtrade to discuss investing trends amongst younger investors! The conversation touches on:👉🏾 the surprising way gen z invest in shares👉🏿 about Gemma and her role at nadtrade👉🏻 is there a rude shock coming for younger, inexperienced investors?👉 what investing data has been showing Gemma and her team👉🏼 is there much analysis paralysis out there?👉🏽 what Gemma has
846 sell ETFs to buy a home vs rent + invest, super returns, is pet insurance worth it + more
Glen, John and Rachelle answer your questions! They touch on:👉🏾 I want to change super funds, can I have 2 open to keep life insurances?👉🏿 fortnightly pay cycles - how do I make this work?👉🏻 sell shares and buy a home, or live cheaper and keep investing in shares?👉 what's the best value for money item you've ever bought?👉🏼 increasing income protection - who should I get a policy with?👉🏽 just brou
