this is investing
Episodes
why you may be failing at life or investing 🤦♀️
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening today!If you want to purchase "The Dip" by Seth Godin, you can do so:Via Booktopia: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/4eLeK3Via Amazon...
chess or not to chess 💰
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Glen discusses Nicole's question about whether she should consider purchasing shares via a CHESS sponsored broker vs investing via a platform.🛑 Ple...
understanding managed fund returns 📈
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
JP in the team has just started investing into a managed fund and asks Glen about how to calculate the expected returns.Here's the Vanguard Personal I...
fix or don't fix home loan + interest only or P&I? 🏠
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Louise had questions about setting up mortgages so we recorded this speedy lil express ep with Sean Wellman from Wellman Finance at our live...
investing in NDIS housing 🏠
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the founders and directors of property development group Third.i, Luke Racerberry, chats with Glen and John Pidgeon about their work in NDIS ho...
3 things you need to know when you're under 30 (or any age really) 👍
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Glen shares 3 key basics you need to know when it comes to managing your money! Things get a little passionate, strap in hehehe.Check out the book, At...
is it illegal to promote crypto online? 💎🙌
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Social media is rampant with people touting get rich strategies with crypto, so Glen has a chat about the current rules and regulations around promoti...
mission critical financial decisions 🎯
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
These 6 life decisions have a huge impact on our financial health. Friend of the show, Vince Scully joins Glen to walk us through an audit.Get your fi...
the best investment annuity and how I invest 💸
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Investing baby! Fun times. Glen shares some tips and essential concepts to keep in mind whilst investing.Glen's book 'Sort Your Money Out' is ready fo...
should Katelyn invest in both Raiz & Spaceship to maximise her return? 🤔
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Glen chats about Katelyn's question on what her options are in terms of investing and what performs better - investing a little across a few platforms...
home + contents insurance 🏡
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A question was asked in the m3 Facebook group (join up below) around the point of home and contents insurance, check it.Here's Glen's insurance broker...
Vanguard Personal Investor fee change + ETF vs Managed fund 💲
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A bunch of listeners use the Vanguard Personal Investor and the fees have just changed, so Glen dives in to what the changes are, and some of the reas...
maximising your money as an employee 🤓
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Glen runs you through a simple checklist to assess whether your capacity to make more dollars in your current working environment, may have hit a ceil...
NFTs explained + investing in crypto 📈
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friend of the show Alex joins Glen to unpack:👉🏿what the heck is an NFT?👉🏻what blockchain tech is about👉how to think about this area of ...
investing in microcaps: what are they & what are the risks 🤑
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Glen explains the ins and outs of microcaps!Here's the article relevant to this ep: https://www.morningstar.com.au/learn/article/big-name-finfluencers...
distilling your goals 🎯
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Glen recorded this activity live at the m3 event in Adelaide! Grab your phone and do this goals exercise while you listen.Grab your tix for the upcomi...
reportable superannuation contributions + salary sacrifice 🤓
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Glen chats with guest Hannah about some superannuation fun during the Canberra event on the m3 live tour!Grab your tix for upcoming events on the tour...
mandatory increase to super payments 💰
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Glen shares some of the details around the upcoming increase to superannuation payments at one of the m3 live events!Grab your tix for upcoming events...
AfterPay and the psychology of consumer credit 💳
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A great question around using AfterPay was asked in the m3 Facebook group so Glen answered with his thoughts on using credit and buy now pay later sch...
money mindset with gold medal-winning Olympian Grant Hackett 🏊🏼♀️
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Hackett was studying finance whilst maintaining a hectic swim training schedule, which saw him win gold medals at the Olympics and break a few w...
investing your savings into investments like VDHG & modern portfolio theory 🤓
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where can you invest your savings - a bank account or in shares? In this episode Glen digs into these options, talking on:👉🏾some of the basic co...
changes to NEW Income Protection policies from October 2021 🔧
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friend of the show and financial adviser, Phil Thompson, joins Glen to chat through potential upcoming changes in the personal insurances space - reco...
is elective surgery covered by Income Protection Insurance? 🏥
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Glen unpacks a bit about Income Protection, particularly around whether elective surgery is covered, touching on:👉🏼how income pr...
living overseas - what to do with $20k back home in Australia? 🦘
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Erin is an Aussie living in Finland with a question around $20k she still has in a bank account back home in Australia. So joined by Glen this episode...
is it ethical to buy an investment property? 😨 (I'm holding a can of worms and a can opener hehe)
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I forgot to mention in the recording that as a tenant you also have a responsibly to be a nice and reasonable person :)I also forgot to mention it is ...
buying a home under 30: is it realistic? 🤷🏼♀️🤷🏽♂️
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bit of fun to get you thinking. What do you think?Episode in question can be found here: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=382024Check out The G...
3 ways to prevent burnout 🥵
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout is all too common and it's time we ended it! In this episode I chat with Vanessa Bennett from Next Evolution Performance about how we can fina...
emergency fund: Izzy's story of a real life emergency (part 2 - in practice) 🏥
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 in the emergency fund series, where Glen chats with Izzy about:👉🏽her experience with and mindset around money generally👉🏿ho...
emergency fund: where to keep it, how much, what's an emergency (part 1 - theory) 🏥
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Having an emergency fund is an incredible lifeline when life throws you a curveball. So many members of the m3 community have been saved by having an ...
how to save money 😀
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Don't we all want to be able to save more money?! Friend of the show James Millard joined me to share the best tips for saving money, touching on:👉...
buying a single stock that explodes over 300% 💰
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vince Scully jumps back on the show with Glen to chat about some more share fun, touching on:👉share diversification - why and how👉🏽what an IP...
do you value being a financially well person? 👍🏼
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vince Scully joins Glen to chew over the question: do you value being a financially well person? The chat touches on:👉🏾setting goals with emotio...
all about getting financial advice 🤓 (part 3/3)
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A little mini series all about getting financial advice!Find me on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/glenjamesyoutubeCheck out The Glen James Spending Plan...
all about getting financial advice 🤓 (part 2/3)
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A little mini series all about getting financial advice!Find me on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/glenjamesyoutubeCheck out The Glen James Spending Plan...
all about getting financial advice 🤓 (part 1/3)
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A little mini series all about getting financial advice!Find me on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/glenjamesyoutubeCheck out The Glen James Spending Plan...
the demise of Xinja Bank and a chat about neo banks in Australia 🍕
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know "neo" just means "new" so a neo bank is a new bank :)Tony Boyd from the Australian Financial Review joins me today.Tony's column referenc...
start 2021 financially strong 🎯
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is now time to get it. Let's adjust focus if needed and then go get it!Links:Glen's Personal Financial Plan (https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/shop/...
what's the go with credit scores? 🤷♂️
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's lots of misinformation out there around credit scores - do you need it, how is it calculated, will it affect your financial future? I chat abo...
the law of cause and effect ✅
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I chat about how important it is to understand the law of cause and effect, touching on:👉🏼how to set up action that achieves the result you want...
currency trading - is it worth it? 💹
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I share my take on currency trading - touching on:👉🏼my vibe on whether it's worth giving it a shot👉🏿what to say to the currency trading sh...
I earn more than my partner 💲
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's totally common for 2 people in a couple to have different levels of income, debt and savings. Everyone has different money habits and skills. In ...
overcoming fears & investing in shares 😖
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're freaked out about how to invest, listen in. I chat to a question from the community around:👉🏽how to think about fear - False Evidence ...
understanding super fees 🤔
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Superannuation fees confuse a lot of people so I thought I'd explain as clearly as I can what you need to know about them. I explain:👉🏽what is N...
biggest "hell no" moments from the m3 community 🙅🏻♂️
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I share what the m3 community said were their biggest "hell no" moments with money. People shared about:👉credit cards👉🏾financing cars👉🏼...
REST Super settles climate action case: what it means for you 🤔
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A member of REST Super successfully sued the super fund after it failed to provide information on how it was managing the risks of climate change. Thi...
eat well, live well (make money) 🍏
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Friend of the show and accredited practising dietitian, Jess Spendlove, jumped in the hot seat to share some gold for how to maximise our diet and mon...
my online shopping tips 🛒
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I share my tips for online shopping like a real bargain hunter, without spending all your ca$h at once! I touch on:👉🏼comparing prices to get the...
the first home super saver scheme (FHSS) explained 🏡
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Members of our community are keen to know more about the First Home Super Saver scheme (FHSS) so I pulled Vince Scully from Lifesherpa onto the show t...
will the ASX drop to 5,000 points? 📉
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will the market drop? I share my thoughts on some common share market questions, touching on:👉🏿how to think about your own investing👉🏻the ...
my thoughts on the 2020 budget 💲
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 2020 federal budget has been released! Here's my thoughts on it. I chat about:👉🏾where money is allocated👉🏼what's in it for you👉who ...
overcoming roadblocks 🏆
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John Pidgeon joined me to chat about common roadblocks we see people facing, and some strategies for working through it. The chat touches on:👉🏽s...
$80k in savings - what can I do with it? 💵
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Vince Scully jumped back in the hot seat to join me in chatting about what you could do with $80k. The chat touches on:👉🏿investing in shares👉...
at uni with $25k saved - buy a house? 🏡
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're at uni with $25k in savings, is it worthwhile buying property? Vince Scully joined me to chat about this question from a listener including:...
can I give my mortgage broker the flick? (with guest Vince Scully) 🏡
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you find a better lending deal online than your mortgage broker, is it time to wave bye bye? I chat with guest Vince Scully about a listener's ques...
VDHG or DIY portfolio 💰
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I answer a listener question around investing via the Vanguard Diversified High Growth (VDHG) fund vs diversifying on your own by picking and choosing...
5 mistakes when starting a business ❎
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here's 5 mistakes people make when starting a business - I talk about:👉🏻borrowing money for things that don't work out👉🏾not putting cash a...
5 ways to be a better investor 💹
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here's my tips to be a better investor - I talk about:👉🏾knowing some realities about investing👉🏻getting your head in the right space aroun...
5 ways to have more money 💰
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here's my 5 tips to have more money - listen in to see which one of these could work for you. I talk about:👉🏿selling stuff you don't use👉🏿...
how to save when you have high expenses 💲
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I share how you can save more money while your living expenses are high. My tips on how to make it work include:👉increasing income with side hustle...
dividend reinvesting - yes or no? 💹
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Vince Scully from Lifesherpa joined me to chat about the pros and cons of dividend reinvesting.Find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/38UHJM5Check out...
debt free, now what? 🤑
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Congratulations if you're now debt free! Where to next? I share how you can take the next steps. Check out my diagram of the sound financial house her...
investing in cars and precious metals 🚗
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A member of the m3 community asked about investing in cars, so I thought I'd dive into the concept of speculative investments - things like cars, prec...
super stuff you gotta know for EOFY 📆
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EOFY is here! I chat about the superannuation stuff you need to know before the end of the month, including:👉tax deductible contributions to super👉...
salary sacrifice vs super contibutions 💵
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We recorded an episode about tax and in that we tackled a great listener question about salary scarificing into super vs making super contributions pe...
website marketing hacks for your small biz 🖥
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I had a chat with Laura from Lala Social Club about how to hack your small biz website so it performs brill!Check out her new online course, My Market...
should you take $20k from superannuation? 💰
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Australian residents in financial hardship due to the COVID-19 outbreak can access their own retirement savings to get them through this period. In th...
clarity call: adapting your situation to the pandemic
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I had a clarity call with listener Brent about his current situation and how he can adjust to this new climate.Find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/...
what can you do with an unexpected inheritance?
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I chat about a listener's unexpected inheritance and some options around what to do with it.Find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/38UHJM5👇👇👇...
do you run a small business?
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Glen is joined by John to chat through how small business owners can make the most of this challenging time. Turn it all around and innovate!Find us o...
a chat about JobKeeper
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Glen and John have a discussion about the recently announced JobKeeper wage subsidy for businesses and employees.Read more about the subsidy here: htt...
adapting to online: small biz case study (Chris McCaig)
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris McCaig is a professional drummer. He does teaching and studio work by day and live gigs by night. How has he adapted his business to the online ...
early release of superannuation due to economic downturn 〽
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The government is allowing individuals affected by the current downturn to access up to $10,000 of their superannuation in 2019–20 and a further $10...
casual & retail workers, uni students and centrelink 🤓
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Glen talks through some info for casual and retail workers who have lost work and are considering things like loans and Centrelink payments.Find us on...
should you change your superannuation to be more conservative? 💰
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In these shaky times you might be wondering if you should make changes to your superannuation investment - I tackle this idea head on in this episode....
income protection insurance and pandemics 😷
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how income protection insurance works and pandemics.... you should be covered. Remember to speak with your adviser on the specifics regarding...
help keep small business alive during a pandemic 🦠
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a challenging time for business owners, but we can all do our bit to help keep them running. Here's Glen's tips for how to contribute.Find us ...
when and how to invest in shares 💸
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Should you be investing in shares right now? I share my tips on when and how to invest - have a listen if investing in shares is something you're aimi...
market jitters: investing in the share market in these volatile times
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I catch up with Vince Scully from LifeSherpa to have a chat about investing at the moment with all the volatility with Coronavirus and the Oil Price W...
building a million dollar biz & getting out of debt 🎯
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Monica Louie is building a 7-figure online business. Monica also shares her story on how she and her husband got out of a crap load of debt!Monica’s...
Tanja achieved FIRE status (retired) by age 38... what's the catch? 🔥
23 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I catch up with Tanja Hester from The Fairer Cents podcast and she shares how she retired at age 38. We discuss the concepts of F.I.R.E and how she go...
I'm having a baby 👶
16 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I catch up with my friend Bethany Bayless from The Money Millhouse podcast and ask her a few things about money while she is expecting.👇👇👇👇...
should Jess invest her spare $10k in super or not? 💸
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jess asks:Want to invest / put away 10K for my future. Options and thoughts?My super performed at just over 13% last year - that seems like a good opt...
my 6 steps of how to get out of debt & the debt snowball explained ❄
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you always struggled with consumer debt? Live week-to-week and have repayments coming out of your ears? This episode might be helpful if you're i...
trying to book a hotel without a credit card ✂💳🤦♂️
18 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So I'm going away, and tried to book a hotel and had some trouble... so I thought I would use some talk therapy to get over my problems :)👇👇👇...
🧐 what do you want your year to look like?
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's a new year and time to set some wheels in motion. What do you want 2020 to look like? Do you need to remove some negative people? Do you need to ...
the power of saying no 🙅♂️🚫🙅♀️
24 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever struggle to say no to an opportunity that sounds good, but is not actually right for you? Let this episode encourage you.👇👇👇👇👇...
🤔what would a wealthy person do? PLUS an update from me about the m3 community ❤
10 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bit of an update about all that's going on!my millennial money private membership: https://resource.sortyourmoneyout.com/m3privateAtomic Habits: https...
the Trump/USA/China trade war: explained 💣
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Jody Fitzgerald from Morningstar Investment Management Limited (https://morningstarinvestments.com.au/).👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇...
with Victoria Devine from She's On The Money 💁♀️💰
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Answering a couple of listener questions with Victoria.👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇Things you need to know & places you need to go!➡Check ou...
🤑 bitcoin explained & is it still a thing? deep dive "non-express" episode...
08 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with Aleks Svetski from https://getamber.io/Aleks: https://twitter.com/alekssvetski👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇Things you need to know &am...
expensive hobbies & how to manage your cash flow 🐎
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Giddy up! We have a heap of horsey people in our community. This is for you!👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇Things you need to know & places you n...
💰 cash hub, blow account & The Glen James Spending Plan explained
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Just go a little deeper on how the plan works, after Eli asked a question about the terminology.👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇Things you need to kno...
side hustles 🔨 (live from Podcast Movement 2019)
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I unpack and discuss side hustles with my friend Tom Drake from https://maplemoney.com/👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇Things you need to know & p...
private health insurance or just saving cash instead 🏥💸
21 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Should you get private health insurance? What about Income Protection? What about just putting your own cash away?Things you need to know & places...
mortgage info for first home buyers 🏡💰
20 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I caught up with Phil Thompson and had a chat about setting up the right mortgage for you first home.Things you need to know & places you need to ...
Qantas frequent flyer: new changes explained
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm chatting with Steve Hui from @iflyflat (insta). He is the points whisperer and the go to in Australia for all things points!website: https://www.i...
generosity 🙌 | A21 ❤ | tax deductible giving 💸
29 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Having a bit of a chat around not being a stingy person lolThings you need to know & places you need to go!-Need personal help? Get it here: https...
50 shades of green: ethical investing 💚🌲
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jody Fitzgerald from Morningstar Investment Management (https://morningstarinvestments.com.au/) joins me to talk about the different shades of green!T...
single, under 30 & buying first home in Sydney 💁♀️
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Things you need to know & places you need to go!-Need personal help? Get it here: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/reach-out-Insta https://www.ins...
tax time 🤑 (being prepared, working from home, hecs/help & accountants)
09 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Things you need to know & places you need to go!-Need personal help? Get it here: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/reach-out-Insta https://www.ins...