Book Your FREE Investment Assessment 👉: https://follio.com.au/contact-us/ ?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=contact+us&utm_campaign=Episode+59&utm_id=podcast2026 won't look like 2025. Secure your 2026 property strategy here. Click the link below to access it FREE: https://441711975.hs-sites-ap1.com/follio-property-podcast-content-subscriber?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=Episode+59&utm_id=podcastMost people never build real wealth, not because they're lazy, but because they've been lied to about how money actually works. Glen James breaks down the truth about wealth creation that the finance industry doesn't want you to know.Glen James is one of Australia's most trusted voices in personal finance and the host of the Money Money Money podcast. In this episode, he joins us on the Follio Property Podcast to cut through the noise around how to make money, property investment in Australia, and what it actually takes to achieve financial freedom in 2026.Whether you're trying to figure out how to get rich the right way, whether to invest in superannuation, ETFs, or property, or whether you've been paralyzed by information overload, this is the conversation that cuts straight to the fundamentals.In this episode, we cover:✅ The #1 rule of wealth creation that nobody talks about (and it's brutally simple)✅ The real truth about property investment in Australia, is it still worth it in 2026?✅ Superannuation explained: why Australians are massively underutilizing their biggest tax-free wealth vehicle✅ When a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) makes sense, and when it's a trap✅ Why investing in shares is NOT as risky as you think (and the psychology behind fear)✅ The one thing wealth-building strategies always get wrong: tactics vs. strategy✅ Why Glen believes "it's not a cost of living crisis, it's a cost of spending crisis"Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:30 Psychology of money: Real life vs. spreadsheets02:40 Your biggest asset is NOT your house (It's you)04:15 Investing in yourself: How to increase your income08:50 Australian property market 2026: Is it actually "cooked"?11:30 Managing mortgage stress and housing affordability14:10 Regional property alternatives vs. capital cities18:25 Superannuation Australia: The ultimate tax haven21:00 The truth about SMSF traps and over-complication23:45 ETF investing Australia: How to build a simple portfolio26:30 The "10% Spicy Rule" for high-risk investments28:15 How to handle stock market volatility without panic31:45 Avoiding high professional fees in financial services32:30 Financial strategy over emotion: The path to financial freedomGlen James' most powerful quote from this episode: "Investing works. People don't."Follow Glen James: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XflIryhmXHszEXC3M6Az1?si=45c189bbb2eb49bdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneypodcast.aus/About the Follio Property PodcastEach week, Reece Beddall & Lachlan Delahunty break down the biggest conversations shaping Australian property. From market cycles to debt, strategy, data, and real-world insights, we make property simple, honest, and practical.📍Visit Our Website: https://follio.com.au/📩 Contact Us: [email protected]📲 Follow Us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/folliopropertypod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@folliopropertypod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Akt4N53zsb4ldzFNlTwad?si=AFEgYOAiSh2QGbK8AfFLywLachlan Delahunty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachlandelahunty/Reece Beddall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reece-beddall-294557b3/#WealthCreation #HowToMakeMoney #PersonalFinance #GlenJames #FollioPropertyPodcast #FinancialFreedom #PropertyInvestment #Superannuation #HowToGetRich #MoneyTips2026 #WealthBuildingStrategies #InvestmentDisclaimer: This is for entertainment purposes - not financial advice. Speak to a qualified professional before making any financial or property decisions

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