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646 how to create an investing strategy
In today's episode Glen and John chat about the 7 steps to building an investing strategy that's right for you. They touch on:
๐๐พ your "why" and your goals
๐๐ฟ your financial foundations
๐๐ป your investment timeline
๐ selecting the right structure and investment type
๐๐ผ and reviewing your strategy every 6-12 months
Mentioned in the episode:
631b investing for kids (the 6 ways) part 1
631c investing for kids (the FAQs) part 2
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dying well: planning, caregiving & facing death with dignity
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848 pumping second job cash into super, sharing salary deets, kids bank account tax + more
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847b the 2-speed economy, managing big super money, market trends + more with Jody Fitzgerald
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847 three financial advisers vs your superannuation questions (campfire chat)
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846b are young investors more agile? investing trends with Gemma Dale
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846 sell ETFs to buy a home vs rent + invest, super returns, is pet insurance worth it + more
01:04:25||Season 8Glen, John and Rachelle answer your questions! They touch on:๐๐พ I want to change super funds, can I have 2 open to keep life insurances?๐๐ฟ fortnightly pay cycles - how do I make this work?๐๐ป sell shares and buy a home, or live cheaper and keep investing in shares?๐ what's the best value for money item you've ever bought?๐๐ผ increasing income protection - who should I get a policy with?๐๐ฝ just brought home a puppy - which pet insurance company is worth it?๐๐พ Glen's crazy neighbour pet situation (and no, he didn't poison a dog)Come to our Christmas party event: https://studiolaunchparty.eventbrite.comCheck out the this is daily podcast: https://shows.acast.com/647d2190d035fa00119ebf2fCheck out our books and merch: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storeWatch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/2_2NPhG6vwMLearn 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 Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auWe hate email spam so we donโt 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.
845b preventing financial abuse: how financial product fine print & products are changing
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