Dev Raga Personal Finance

Jeff* is 25, a junior doctor, and already owns a home with a growing $120K share portfolio. He joins Dev to share how he got here including his journey through private medical school, navigating doctor-friendly home loans, and the investing strategy that’s setting him up for financial freedom. *Name has been changed for privacy. Jeff's story touches on:👉🏾 the cost of private medical school & fee-help loans👉🏿 moving for work & how it shaped his career👉🏻 current income, outgoings & savings rate👉 using doctor-specific home loans to buy a property👉🏼 his investment strategy & approach to FIRE👉🏽 money wins & lessons learned so farWe 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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289.

Some investing strategies come and go, but the best ones stand the test of time. In today's episode Dev shares 5 timeless investing principles to help you build lasting wealth, including:👉🏾 having a clear financial plan👉🏿 why diversification is key👉🏻 minimising your investment costs👉 having a long-term perspective👉🏼 and knowing when to stop playing the game📝 Episode transcripts 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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289.

Today's episode is a special one as Dev sits down with Sarah*, a GP who shares her deeply personal and inspiring journey with money. Sarah shares how an arranged marriage ended in divorce and how she rebuilt financial freedom for herself and her children. *Name has been changed for privacy. Sarah's story touches on:👉🏾 her med school journey in the UK👉🏿 growing up with a scarcity mindset in an immigrant family👉🏻 entering an abusive arranged marriage at a young age👉 how divorce impacted her finances and career👉🏼 plus how she rebuilt both as a single parent👉🏽 using property and super to build long-term wealth👉🏾 why she prioritised her will and estate planning, post-divorceIf you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or financial abuse, there is help at https://1800respect.org.auWe 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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289.

More income, more security...right? Not always. In this episode, Dev unpacks the "two-income trap," a concept made famous by Elizabeth Warren, and why earning more doesn’t always mean financial freedom. He touches on:👉🏾 what the two-income trap is and why it matters👉🏿 how rising fixed costs (housing, childcare) eat away at extra income👉🏻 why dual-income households can still face financial stress👉 whether staying home with kids should be considered "paid work"👉🏼 practical ways to avoid falling into the two-income trap👉🏽 plus, is it okay to borrow money to buy Christmas presents?📝 Episode transcripts 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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289.

One of the questions that commonly gets asked from doctors and other professionals is how to plan for retirement, as many struggle to settle into retirement after working for 30+ years. In today's episode, Dev chats with Joanne Earl, Professor of Psychology at Macquarie University. They touch on:👉🏾 the 6 buckets to focus on in your transition to retirement👉🏻 is working long term a bad idea?👉🏼 managing boredom in retirement👉🏽 navigating losing more loved ones in old age👉 how to practice retirement👉🏿 is society designed for young people?Below are the articles mentioned in the chat:A psychologist on how to know you’re ready for retirementA guide for medical practitioners transitioning to an encore career or retirement Online intervention trial for late-career medical practitioners to promote planning for retirement📝 Episode transcripts 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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289.

In today's episode, Dev explains the concept called "paradox of thrift". He touches on:👉🏾 what it is👉🏿 real world examples such as a recession👉🏻 the circular flow economic model👉 Keynesian economics👉🏼 it's flaws and criticismRelated episodes: 🎧 070 recessions and depressions!📝 Episode transcripts 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 trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289.