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814b what does a buyer's agent really do, how much do they cost & red flags to watch for
Thinking of using a buyer’s agent or advocate to buy your next property? Glen sits down with John Pidgeon to unpack what they actually do, what you should expect to pay and how to avoid dodgy operators. They touch on:
👉🏾 the importance of working with a strategic BA
👉🏿 flat fee vs percentage pricing
👉🏻 what the property buying process looks like
👉 signs a buyer’s advocate might not be legit
👉🏼 why boots on the ground still matter
Learn more about John's buyer's advocate service here: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/
John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future is available at: sortyourpropertyout.com
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919b The 2026 Federal Budget: Glen James talks with Jim Chalmers, MPs, insiders & breaks it down with Vince Scully
01:31:51||Season 9Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Thanks for watching our 2026 Federal Budget show!All filmed on Wednesday 13 May 2026 (sorry tech issues with getting the video on Apple podcasts)2.38 - Jim Chalmers - Treasurer13.40 - Glen James and Vince Scully budget breakdown47.23 - Alegra Spender (Ind.)53.25 - Larissa Waters (Australian Greens Leader)1 hr 4mins - Jane Hume (Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Lib.))1hr 12 mins - Phil Coorey (Australian Financial Review)1hr 24 mins - Patricia Karvelas (ABC Afternoon Briefing & Party Room / Politics Now podcasts)money 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.auApply to be a guest! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show🏡 Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroupWatch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastCheck out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotesThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.
budget reaction feat. Senator Katy Gallagher, Glen James, Victoria Devine & Vince Scully
01:07:48||Season 9Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Glen reports live from the Canberra Budget Lockup with Senator Katy Gallagher (Minister for Finance), Victoria Devine (She's on the Money) and Vince Scully (Retire Right & Life Sherpa Invest) for their immediate reactions to tonight's Federal Budget. This episode was recorded on 12 May 2026.money 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.auApply to be a guest! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show🏡 Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroupWatch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastCheck out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotesThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.
919 dodgy property deals, CGT changes, the 6 year rule, financial regret + more
01:31:15||Season 9Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this Q&A, Glen James and John Pidgeon chat about:👉🏼 red flags working with property pros and unlicensed advisers👉🏽 upcoming changes to CGT accounced at the Federal Budget👉🏾 how the main residence exemption / the six-year rule work👉🏿 community discussion: is rent money dead money?👉🏻 letting go of financial regret👉 plus an afterpartyMentioned in the chat:Episode 914b: https://youtu.be/f_gXkaP4EAEThe Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property by Glen James & Rachelle Kroon: https://amzn.to/4svhyoHmoney 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.auApply to be a guest! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show🏡 Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroupWatch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastCheck out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotesThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.
918b wwgd: Warren is mortgage-free & wanting a new car, home battery & bathroom reno
49:57||Season 9Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this "what would Glen do" episode Glen sits down with Warren, who's after a second opinion on how to prioritise & fund some financial goals. They touch on:👉🏻 Warren's current situation & goals👉 his financial position according to Glen's sound financial house foundations👉🏾 what Glen would do👉🏼 the mother-in-law arrangement: the $200/week account & estate claritymoney 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.auApply to be a guest! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show🏡 Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroupWatch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastCheck out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotesThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.
918 genetic testing ban on insurers, sold investment property now what, pausing premiums on parental leave + more
01:19:32||Season 9Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this Q&A episode Glen is joined by Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth to talk about:👉🏼 new legislation banning insurers from using specific genetic testing to deny cover👉🏽 ambulance VIC membership vs private health, or both?👉🏾 Glen's rule of thumb for who should consider private health insurance👉🏿 Glen's private health policy👉🏻 community discussion: how did you increase your income?👉 what to consider before you pause insurance premiums on parental leave👉🏼 sold investment property, paid off home, what now?money 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.auApply to be a guest! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show🏡 Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroupWatch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastCheck out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotesThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.
917b wwgd: Kate is a 41yo nurse earning six figures but living week-to-week
51:27||Season 9Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In today's episode Glen sits down with Kate from Brisbane. She earns a decent income as a cosmetic injectables nurse but has maxed out 2 credit cards and just can't seem to get ahead. Kate wants to know: am I past the point of no return? They unpack:👉🏼Kate's goal to get out of consumer debt and save a home deposit👉🏽 her income, work and lifestyle👉🏾 cashflow, consumer debt situation & why a budget hasn't stuck👉 super, assets and protection plan👉🏿 living situation👉🏼 Kate's past & a recent ADHD diagnosis👉🏻 Glen's take on Kate's situationmoney 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.auApply to be a guest! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show🏡 Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroupWatch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastCheck out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotesThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.
917 how to ask for more money & land your dream job (careers & income Q&A with Emily Bowen)
01:02:53||Season 9Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Glen is joined by Emily Bowen, HR consultant, Operations Manager at Boldside and host of this is work for a full community Q&A on careers, pay and all things workplace. They touch on:👉🏼 Kayla asked how to negotiate a pay rise when you feel you are being unpaid👉🏽 Francis asked what to put in a cover letter when you don’t tick all criteria👉🏾 Chelsea asked how to stand out in an AI-driven recruitment world👉🏿 Kate said, I work in HR and I'm always putting out fires. How can I break this reactive loop?👉🏻 how to negotiate more pay without seeming ungrateful👉 what can you do if you're on an award or in a Government role?Download the Unofficial Income Guide ebook: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/unofficial-income-guideIf you lead a team, check out Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/Check out this is work with Shell and Emily wherever you get your podcasts.money 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.auApply to be a guest! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show🏡 Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroupWatch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastCheck out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotesThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.
916b Mitch has 3 properties & no borrowing power, what to focus on next? (clarity call with John Pidgeon)
53:28||Season 9Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this clarity call, John Pidgeon host of this is property chats with Mitch who is feeling stuck and unsure on how to move his property portfolio forward. They unpack:👉🏼 Mitch’s roadblock👉🏽 his businesses👉🏿 long term lifestyle, property and business goals👉 cashflow and expense management👉🏻 the lending reality as a new business owner👉🏾 clarifying focus & building income first, then investing👉🏼 Mitch's property portfolio👉🏿 John's 4 pillars of wealth creation👉 action stepsInterested in a clarity call with John? Book here: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/clarity-call-with-john-pidgeon/money 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.auApply to be a guest! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show🏡 Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroupWatch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastCheck out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotesThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.
916 disputing your bank, property & starting a family, gen Z at work & career pivot in your 50s
48:44||Season 9Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this episode Glen James, John Pidgeon and Rachelle Kroon answer your questions about:👉🏼 challenging your bank over lost bonus interest👉🏽 property analysis paralysis: single woman, 1-bed apartment & IVF plans👉🏾 ur community discussion: are you planning to retire early?👉🏿 gen z jargon at work - I want to sound more professional!👉🏻 considering a career change in your 50s & AI's impact on careersmoney 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.auApply to be a guest! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show🏡 Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroupWatch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastCheck out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotesThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.