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purchasing an investment property with cash vs equity

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John and Emily discuss what to consider when purchasing an investment property with cash, equity or a mix of both. We hate email spam so we don’t cr...

property hotspots and not-spots

15 Nov 2023

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John Pidgeon and Tim Lawless, Head of Research at CoreLogic Asia Pacific discuss potential hot spots and not spots around Australia for property inves...

what's more risky, property or shares?

14 Nov 2023

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What's riskier to invest in? Property or shares? Glen and Jess discuss the options and what to consider.We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Si...

rebuilding your confidence after experiencing rejection at work

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you were gunning for a promotion or role or making a pitch, getting knocked back at work can feel painful. Shell shares how a no is your stepp...

what would you do if someone handed you $25k?

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Receiving a lump sum of money is fun, how would you use $25,000 if it landed in your lap? Glen and Jess discuss a question in the my millennial money ...

setting Christmas gift giving expectations

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If money's tight, now's the time to set gift giving expectations with friends and family ahead of the silly season! Glen and guests Nick Bradley from ...

forecasting property growth over the next 20 years

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this chat Tim Lawless, Head of Research at CoreLogic Asia Pacific shares his thoughts on the trajectory of the property market over the coming year...

buying into a retirement village

07 Nov 2023

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Trisha asked about the pros & cons of buying in an over 55s lifestyle village. Glen, John & Jess chat about some things to consider.We hate em...

working with a new manager

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Things can feel rocky when you get a new manager who doesn't immediately gel with your team's way of working and priorities. Shell shares some tips fo...

Lisa wants to help her son to start investing

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa wants to help her son to start investing and asked for advice on the platform and investment. Glen and Jess chat about Lisa's question and what s...

paying off the home loan vs keeping the cash in offset

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Pidgeon & mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon discuss a question about the pros & cons of paying down the home loan vs keeping the cash in the...

applying for a mortgage in your 40s & beyond

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re close to retirement age and applying for a mortgage, lenders will typically require you to have a backup repayment plan called an exit str...

why Ella should ditch the credit card

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ella pays off her credit card before it can accrue interest but feels like she can never get ahead. Glen, John and Jess chat about why ditching the cr...

can you be friends with the people you lead?

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to be buddies with people that you lead? Shell and Shane Hatton chat about the nuances of navigating relationships when you step into a...

should Ebony buy a home to live in or rentvest?

29 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ebony's tossing up between buying an investment property or a home to live in. Glen, John and Jess chat about Ebony's situation and what she could con...

the more important quality people want in their leaders

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

People often think you need charisma to be a leader. In this chat, Shell and Shane chat about why consistency is far more important. We hate email spa...

refinancing as a small business owner

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John chats with mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans about what to know about if you're newly self employed and planning to buy a hom...

sell investments at a loss or wait for the market to recover

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lucy's wondering if she should leave her money in the Spaceship investing app and wait for her money to recover or pull it out and put it in a bank. G...

what to do if you don't get a promotion

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Being told you're not ready for a promotion can sting. Shell and Steph chat about how to bounce back and give yourself the best shot for being promote...

Glen's guide for car loans & buying a car

22 Oct 2023

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How much should you spend on a car and should you get a loan for it? Glen shares his view and principles when it comes to purchasing vehicles. Read: G...

returning to the workforce after having kids

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Juggling a young family and your career is no small thing, parents we see you! If you're returning to work after having kids, here are a few things to...

preparing to buy a second property

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here's what you need in order to buy your second property! John from my millennial property chats with mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Fina...

how to become a millionaire

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Glen shares 3 pathways to making serious bank!We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, ca...

the future skills to have in a world of AI

16 Oct 2023

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Shell from my millennial career and futurist Steph Clarke chat about the skills that will be important to hone as the more jobs become automated by AI...

5 things that wealthy people do

15 Oct 2023

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Let's chat about the behaviours and traits commonly shared by wealthy people!We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to ...

brainstorming sucks, here's how to do it better

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sick of brainstorming sessions that never get anywhere? Author and advisor Tim Duggan shares a better way for teams to do creative problem solving. We...

considerations for buying a house and land package

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If buying a house and land package is something you're considering, here are some things to keep in mind!We hate email spam so we don’t create it! S...

overcoming analysis paralysis

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is the fear of making the wrong move stopping you from making a decision? Glen & Kate Campbell from the Australian Finance Podcast discuss some st...

protecting your emotional energy as a leader

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Being a leader means more responsibility and sometimes the load can feel heavy! Shell and Shane chat about how to deal with the people fatigue that ca...

should I be a sole trader or a company?

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Glen, Sim from Girls That Invest and Sarah from the OneUp Project discuss the pros, cons and considerations of running a business as a sole trader vs ...

how to activate your creativity skills

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this chat with Shell from my millennial career, author and adviser Tim Duggan dispels the myth that only some people are born with creativity and h...

expected costs & things to know about becoming a landlord

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John and Emily share their top tips for new landlords and what to expect when it comes to insurance and expected costs.We hate email spam so we don’...

money lessons from bankrupt celebrities

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's look at what we can learn from celebrities who got rich and lost it all!We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to...

help! I don't FEEL like a leader

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Becoming a leader can result in a heavy dose of imposter syndrome! Leadership coach Shane Hatton shares some mindset tips for new leaders. We hate ema...

personal loan vs personal cash to start a biz

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should you fund a startup with a loan or with your own money? Sim Kaur from Girls That Invest and Sarah Kelsey from The One Up Project share their tho...

objecting to a proposed development

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A proposed building next door to Shell's house may impact the sunlight in her backyard. Glen and John discuss who might be able to help her understand...

financially preparing to buy an investment property

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sally and her husband are wanting to buy an investment property and are keen to know how they can best maximise their time and resources to achieve th...

side hustle and tax

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Glen and John chat about Greg's question about considerations and deductions when it comes to managing tax on his side hustle. We hate email spam so w...

undergoing IVF + asking a workplace about their flexibility policies

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should you disclose your intention to undergo IVFto a potential employer? Shell and Claire Seeber from Eating your Cake too chat about how you might n...

disputing a transaction with your bank

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Glen and John chat about Amy's question about trying to get a refund after being incorrectly charged by a hotel.We hate email spam so we don’t creat...

selling property to family at a discount

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica's planning to sell her investment property to a family member for the remainder of the mortgage, is there anything she should be aware of? Gle...

tips for bidding at auction

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emily from my millennial property shares her top tips and tricks for putting your best foot forward in an auction bid!We hate email spam so we don’t...

selling a property with a water leak in the bathroom

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew's selling his home and wondering how much it costs to reseal his shower after a building inspector discovered a water leak in the bathroom. Gle...

setting boundaries at work

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Shell and guest Claire Seeber from Eating Your Cake Too share some practical phrases you can use to establish healthy boundaries with ...

investing red flags 🚩

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Glen and episode guest Gemma Dale from nabtrade chat about some investing behaviours that can either help or hinder your financial journey.We hate ema...

adjusting your investing risk profile as you age

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Glen and financial adviser Jess Brady chat about a listener question around investing and changing your risk profile as you get older!We hate email sp...

combining finances with a partner to purchase a property

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're saving up to purchase a home with your partner, when and how you choose to combine financial forces is going to look different for everyone....

are you eligible for waived or no lenders mortgage insurance?

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You may have the option to get a home loan without LMI or a waiver if your occupation fits the criteria so it's important to check with your mortgage ...

strategies for building confidence and managing imposter syndrome

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for ways to boost your confidence at work? In this chat, Shell and career and leadership coach Claire Seeber talk about some ways to manage th...

growing your spouse’s super through contributions splitting

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that you can contribute into your spouse's super? Contribution splitting is a great a strategy if your partner isn't working or has a low...

quitting your day job to pursue your side hustle

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah from The OneUp Project and Sim from Girls That Invest share what pushed them to quit their day jobs to pursue their side hustles full time!We ha...

working with a buyers advocate to purchase your home

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking of working with a buyers agent to purchase your home? John and Emily from my millennial property chat about what to expect.We hate email spam...

selling shares at a loss

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a perfect world you don't want to sell our assets at a loss, but if you need to in order to achieve another goal it's not the end of the world. Gle...

addressing micromanaging and uncomfortable sexual jokes at work

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Shell and Sarah from Interview Boss discuss two questions and what to do when faced with micromanaging or uncomfortable jokes in the w...

principle & interest vs interest-only loan

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When structuring your mortgage do you go with a principal and interest loan or interest-only? Glen and John discuss this common question that comes up...

reporting your supervisor for bullying

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What should you do if you experience bullying from a supervisor or manager at work? Shell and Sarah discuss a listener question and talk through some ...

paying off an investment property loan

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How you choose to pay off an investment property loan can depend on your strategy and situation. John and Emily chat about a few factors to consider.W...

how to figure out if starting a business is for you

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Making the leap from employee to business owner can feel daunting, plus how do you know if it's for you? Here's a few ways that you can begin dipping ...

filing a complaint about your boss + is HR loyal to the company?

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shell and Sarah from Interview Boss chat about raising a complaint about your boss to HR and discuss HR's reputation for protecting the interests of t...

what is title insurance?

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What exactly does title insurance protect you from? Anna Cruckshank from Aubrey Brown Lawyers gets into the ins and outs with John Pidgeon. For more o...

using equity to buy an investment property

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John and Emily from my millennial property chat about what you need to know about purchasing an investment property using equity from your home.We hat...

5 career killers employees should avoid part 4

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know the most common employee problems to avoid and how to set yourself up for success in your career? In this episode Shell talks about the f...

5 career killers employees should avoid part 3

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know the most common employee problems to avoid and how to set yourself up for success in your career? In this episode Shell talks about probl...

5 career killers employees should avoid part 2

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know the most common employee problems to avoid and how to set yourself up for success in your career? In this episode Shell unpacks problem #...

5 career killers employees should avoid part 1

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know the most common problems managers and leaders have with their employees? In these next few episodes Shell shares 5 problems that will neg...

burned out but needing the income

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you've been burning the candle at both ends but can't afford to stop working because you need the income? It's a difficult spot to be...

buying a new vs older apartment as an investment

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The age of an apartment has some pros and cons when you're considering buying one as an investment property. John and Emily from my millennial propert...

simplifying and rebalancing your share portfolio

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does your share portfolio have a few too many investments that no longer fit your strategy? Glen chats with Sim from Girls That Invest and Sarah from ...

what do you go to when HR is the problem?

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What if your HR department IS the problem? Who do you go to then? Shell from my millennial career unpacks this listener question with Sarah Smith from...

how do I know if it's time to change careers?

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Considering a career change? Shell from my millennial career shares how to figure out whether you should make the move. We hate email spam so we don’...

buying into a development - how many units are too many?

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does it matter how many units or townhouses are in the high rise or complex you're buying into? Let's chat about it.We hate email spam so we don’t c...

should I sell my investment property?

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering whether to sell your investment property? Let's chat about what you might consider before making the decision.We hate email spam so we don’...

investing in a recession

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is there such thing as a 'safe' investment during times of recession? We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get onl...

how to become an opportunity magnet in your career

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wanna know how to attract opportunities? Shell shares 3 things you can do in your career.Discover your top strengths with the CliftonStrengths assessm...

navigating mortgage stress

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a tough time out there for many with interest rate hikes and cost of living rises. If you're struggling to pay the mortgage it might be time to c...

mortgage free, now what?

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paying off your mortgage is a huge achievement! Glen and John chat about some ways to use your money once you're mortgage debt free. We hate email spa...

turning your PPOR into an investment property

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Planning to turn your home it into an investment property? Emily and John from my millennial property discuss what to consider.We hate email spam so w...

CHESS vs custodian, does it matter?

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The debate of whether it's better to hold CHESS-sponsored shares vs via a custodian pops up regularly in investing forums, does it matter? Glen shares...

leading someone who refuses to acknowledge their blindspots

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when a person you lead refuses to own their blindspots and skills gap? Shell from my millennial career and leadership communication coa...

the $100k investing rule

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The power of consistently investing over the long term pays its dues - Glen explains how!We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our ne...

upsizing and converting your first property into an investment

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking of upgrading your owner-occupier home and converting your first property into an investment? John and Emily chat about home loan structure st...

what's an A, B or C grade property?

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not all properties are created equal, and knowing what grade a property might be can help inform your buying decisions. Emily and John from my millenn...

explaining super contribution caps

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's chat about super contribution caps! Glen explains concessional and non-concessional contribution caps and the benefit of the carry-forward rule....

how do I manage an underperforming team member?

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the common parts of being a leader is managing underperformance in your team. In this chat Shell from my millennial career and leadership commu...

upgrading your PPOR vs using the equity to buy an investment

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Would you sell your house to buy another, or use the equity to purchase an investment? Glen and John chat about this question that was posted in the m...

home buying anxiety

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it's the thought of putting down such a large amount of money, entering a joint venture or taking on a mortgage, experiencing anxiety on your ...

increasing the value of your property

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Renovations are a great way to boost how much your property is worth - Emily and John from my millennial property discuss some ways to increase the va...

breaking up with your mortgage broker

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not happy with your mortgage broker and thinking of letting them go? Let's talk about it.We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our ne...

how leaders can build trust with their team

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know the top ways you can build trust as a leader of people? Shell from my millennial career and leadership communication expert Shane Hatton ...

spending guilt + money mindset

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel guilty whenever you spend money? Glen and John chat about money mindset.Remember to chat with your GP if you are experiencing any issues i...

getting your property valued

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're getting a property valuation to draw out equity or sell your home, Glen and John explains why it's worth getting more than one valuatio...

emotionally preparing to buy a home + tips for pre-auction offers

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John and Emily from my millennial property discuss two questions: 1) How do you when you're emotionally ready to start placing offers and not just res...

comparing super funds + active vs passive management

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Comparing super funds? Here's why the asset allocation within those funds matters.📘 Sort Your Money Out & Get Invested by Glen JamesWe hate ema...

clarifying expectations with your boss

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like your boss's expectations of you are unreasonable? Shell from my millennial career and leadership communication expert Shane Hatton di...

using an SMSF to buy property

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it a good idea to set up a self-managed super fund to purchase a property? Let's chat about what to consider.We hate email spam so we don’t creat...

managing financial anxiety

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does the thought of checking your bank account bring you anxiety? Glen from my millennial money and Nick from my millennial investor chat about some p...

sell or hold a poor performing property + parental guarantee on land

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emily and John from my millennial property chat about when to consider selling your investment property and whether or not you can get a parental guar...

when should I sell my shares?

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The question of when to sell down on your shares comes up regularly in our community! Glen from my millennial money and Nick from my millennial invest...

I don't think my manager likes me

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling like your manager plays favourites or doesn't really like you can be challenging! Shell from my millennial career shares a tip for how you can...

buying a property with a partner who is a spender

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you or your partner identify as a self-confessed spender? Glen and Nick from my millennial investor discuss a question about being in a relationshi...