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922b wwgd: getting cashed up in Melbourne before a big country move

Season 9
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In this episode, Glen sits down with Taz who has a dream to relocate to regional Victoria in 8โ€“10 years with his partner. Taz wants to know, are we on the right track and how can we maximise our money before the move? They touch on:


๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ incomes and career

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Glen's sound financial house framework

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ assets & investments

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ should they buy their future home early and rent it out until it's time to move in?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป using a gearing strategy

๐Ÿ‘‰ getting rid of non deductible debt


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This 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 donโ€™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.

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