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Michael Read is the Financial Review's economics correspondent, reporting from the federal press gallery at Parliament House. He was previously an economist at the Reserve Bank of Australia and at UBS.We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.

Glen and financial adviser Phil Thompson answer your questions! In this chat they touch on:👉🏾 gifting cars to kids vs setting up a loan vs making them save👉🏿 whether life insurances are worth it if you're moving OS👉🏻 how to become a financial adviser👉 upgrading your PPOR vs investingLearn more about Skye Wealth at https://www.skye.com.auThanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team hereWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.

It's easy to spend time wishing you'd done things differently with money. But what if tomorrow you woke up and made the change? How would it change your situation, for better or worse? In this episode Glen unpacks the idea of what could happen if you flick a switch with your money, and do something you don't normally do. He touches on:👉🏾 getting your spending plan sorted👉🏿 ensuring you're spending in line with your values👉🏻 setting up your insurances so you're protected👉 investing👉🏼 prioritising superannuation👉🏽 being smart with how you fund carsNeed a system to manage your money? Check out the FREE Glen James Spending Plan 📘 The Quick-Start Guide to Investing by Glen James & Nick Bradley: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbvThanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team hereWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.

This episode was recorded before Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, but the content is just as relevant today! Is it worth owning a home in a high-risk area, or should you rent instead? Today, Glen and John dive into the reality of living in flood and fire-prone locations, skyrocketing insurance costs, and what it means for homebuyers and investors. Plus:👉🏻 how much insurance does a tradie actually need?👉 paying off investment loans vs saving for a future home👉🏼 buying land now vs waiting & what to considerThanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team hereWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.

Trump’s latest trade tariffs are hitting Australian exports, so what does it mean for your portfolio? Glen and Vince break down how tariffs work, why they matter for investors, and whether you should be making any changes to your investment strategy. This episode was recorded on 12 March, 2025.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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.

In today's deep dive, Glen chats with Philip McCall from nab to unpack the nab equity builder - a unique way to borrow for investing without margin calls. They break down how it works, who it’s for, and whether it stacks up as an alternative to property investing. The episode touches on:👉🏻 how nab equity builder differs from traditional margin lending👉 why there's no risk of a margin call👉🏼 how to use it to build a share portfolio over time👉🏽 who this type of lending is best suited for👉🏾 the numbers: loan terms, interest rates & minimumsWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.