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Jess feels financially stressed and like she can't get ahead
Jess can't remember a time she didn't feel stressed about money, and being married hasn't made it simpler. Glen takes a look at Jess's financial situation and how Jess and her husband manage money as a couple and asks whether the system they've built is actually working for both of them.
To see if you’re on track with your super for your age, head to https://art.com.au and search ‘How much super should I have?'.
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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 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.
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selling everything and leaving Sydney to get mortgage-free
01:12:17||Season 1Jasmine* (39) and Dave* (41) have worked hard, built up solid assets and now they're ready to trade Sydney for a slower life in regional NSW. They plan to sell down their properties, move into their regional investment property and raise their family mortgage-free. They want to know what Glen thinks and whether the numbers actually stack up.*Names changed for privacyTo see if you’re on track with your super for your age, head to https://art.com.au and search ‘How much super should I have?'.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.
Tanu has his deposit ready and wants to know if now is a good time to buy property
51:47||Season 1Tanu wants to buy his first home in Perth and has $50k sitting in the First Home Super Saver Scheme to use towards a deposit, but he's wanting some direction on how to move forward. Glen sits down with him to unpack his situation and shares what he would do.To see if you’re on track with your super for your age, head to https://art.com.au and search ‘How much super should I have?'.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.
$200k inheritance, 3 young kids & a lifestyle decision to make
41:17||Season 1Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Chad & Britt* are nurses who have three young kids and are about to inherit $200k. They want to use some of it to take a holiday, buy a caravan and pay down some of the mortgage. What would Glen do in their position?*Names changed for privacyTo see if you’re on track with your super for your age, head to https://art.com.au and search ‘How much super should I have?'.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.
Katie survived cancer. now what does she do with her money?
41:35||Season 1The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property by Glen James & Rachelle Kroon is available now: https://amzn.to/4svhyoHKatie is 43, a teacher and keen for a financial health check. Recently out of cancer surgery, Katie wants Glen's thoughts on how to balance preparing for retirement and enjoying time with her 15yo son. To see if you’re on track with your super for your age, head to https://art.com.au and search ‘How much super should I have?'.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.
6 months together and buying a house?! too soon? + what to do with spare cash
01:14:45||Season 1Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Jess, host of the Get Started Investing podcast series wants Glen's take on what she should do with her surplus income - invest, save or put in super? Glen also gives his 2 cents on Jess's plan to buy a house with her partner Jordan who, at the time of recording, she's been seeing for 6 months.To see if you’re on track with your super for your age, head to https://art.com.au and search ‘How much super should I have?'.Check out Jess's Get Started Investing podcast series: https://equitymates.com/get-started-investing/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.
they earn $350k but they're still feeling stretched
44:03||Season 1Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/On paper, a $350k household income sounds like it should give you so many options. In reality, Ellie* is struggling to know which goals to focus on. Ellie & Glen unpack:👉🏼 her different goals👉🏽 her current financial situation👉🏾 Glen's sound financial house framework👉🏿 savings, super & assets👉 what Glen would do*Name changed for privacyTo see if you’re on track with your super for your age, head to art.com.au and search ‘How much super should I have?'.Need a system to manage your money? Check out the FREE Glen James Spending Plan: https://education.moneypodcast.com.au/courses/the-glen-james-spending-planmoney 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.
what to do when you're uninsurable + moving back to a region
52:53||Season 1Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Chelsea is 28 and can't get insurance because of a medical diagnosis. She and her fiancé Ryan are planning to move from Perth back to their regional hometown in the next 5 years where house prices have skyrocketed since they left. Glen unpacks their financial situation as a couple, the moving plan and how to build a safety net when insurance isn't an option. They touch on:👉🏼 Chelsea and Ryan's financial snapshot👉🏽 Glen's sound financial house framework👉🏾 how they manage money as a couple👉🏿 what self-insuring looks like when you can't get cover👉🏻 the relocation plan👉 Chelsea's investing portfolioTo see if you’re on track with your super for your age, head to art.com.au and search ‘How much super should I have?'.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.
getting cashed up in Melbourne before a big country move
49:33||Season 1Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Glen sits down with Taz who has a dream to relocate to regional Victoria in 8–10 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:👉🏼 incomes and career👉🏽 Glen's sound financial house framework👉🏾 assets & investments👉🏿 should they buy their future home early and rent it out until it's time to move in?👉🏻 using a gearing strategy👉 getting rid of non deductible debtTo see if you’re on track with your super for your age, head to art.com.au and search ‘How much super should I have?'.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.