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732 employee share plans, impulsive spending, finding purpose in work & life + more

Season 7
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Glen's latest book 'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' is available here:  https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv


In today's episode Glen and financial adviser Rebecca Pritchard chat about:


๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป employee share plans - how they work + considerations for participating in one

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ an update on the Forever Projects fundraiser

๐Ÿ‘‰ Glen's impulsive spending moment

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ tips for moving out of home for the first time

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ and a question on how to market your small business


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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.


SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.

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