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Dev Raga Personal Finance

529 the 5 fundamental rules every smart investor follows

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There’s no shortage of investing advice out there, but some principles stand the test of time. In this episode, Dev breaks down 5 essential rules that smart investors live by. Simple, powerful habits to help you build real wealth over time.


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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. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf

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