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how to get your budgeting sorted + why LOOT is better than FIRE
Traditional budgets often feel restrictive, but what if your spending plan gave you freedom instead of guilt? Glen James and John Pidgeon unpack mindset, values-based spending, and how to create a money system that supports the life you actually want.
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This video is for education and entertainment purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this video for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment video as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be communicated in this video. SYMO interactive Pty Ltd, the publisher of the video, is an authorised representative of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd (as is Glen James) which holds financial services licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide located at moneypodcast.com.au. This video is intended for residents of Australia.
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14:03|Hiring a cleaner when you 'can’t afford it'? Using a robot vacuum for mental health? In this clip, Glen James and Rachelle Kroon chat about outsourcing everyday tasks to reduce stress, buy back your time, and protect your sanity, especially if you're juggling work, kids, or running a business.This audio is from a clip on the money money money YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/l29CqH5ZLc0money money money is proudly brought to you by Sphere Home Loans. No matter where you are in Australia, their team is ready to assist with your mortgage needs—whether you're purchasing a home, investing in property, or looking to refinance.Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au/Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://amzn.to/4dE11aiWe 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: https://email.moneypodcast.com.au/Need a system to manage your money? Check out the free Glen James Spending Plan here: https://education.moneypodcast.com.au/courses/the-glen-james-spending-planThis video is for education and entertainment purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this video for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment video as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be communicated in this video. SYMO interactive Pty Ltd, the publisher of the video, is an authorised representative of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd (as is Glen James) which holds financial services licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide located at moneypodcast.com.au. This video is intended for residents of Australia.Intro theme:"Coal" by HartleyLicensed via Shutterstock Music – royalty-free, commercial use permitted.Community Segment Theme:"Tuscan" by Geoffrey JerrellLicensed via Shutterstock Music – royalty-free, commercial use permitted.Midroll Advice Segment:"Sunset Paradise Pop" by Lesion XLicensed via Pixabay Music – royalty-free for commercial use.Outro Music:"Photograph" by nomaBeatsLicensed via Pixabay Music – royalty-free for commercial use.No copyright infringement intended. All music used under appropriate commercial licences.
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why your occupation matters for insurance premiums
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don't buy property out of FOMO
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strata title drama: water pipes in Glen's apartment building are busted
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a FHSS scheme example: the impacts on a weekly pay
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should you cancel your life insurance in your 50s?
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