In today's episode, Glen chats with Emily Wallace and John Pidgeon, hosts of this is property, to dive into the world of buyer’s advocates. Outside of hosting the show, Emily and John are both buyer's advocates with Emily focusing on first and family homes in Melbourne and John on investment properties. They discuss when you might need one, how to pick the right advocate, and whether it's worth the investment—especially in today’s tricky property market. The episode touches on: 👉🏾 what buyer’s advocates do and when you might need one 👉 why first-time homebuyers can benefit from expert help 👉🏿 the differences between buyer's advocates and agents 👉🏽 how much a buyer’s advocate costs and if it's worth it 👉🏼 when it might be better to go it alone 👉🏻 what to ask when interviewing a buyer’s advocate 👉🏾 the value of off-market properties 👉 why experience matters when buying property Emily's First Home Buyer course: https://bit.ly/4dnKmHw John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: sortyourpropertyout.com Thanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is SPICY! Is buying your first home to live in achievable or worth it anymore? And the shocker—Glen got a credit card! Is he finally giving in to those points he’s always warned us about? Thanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's campfire chat Glen, John & Vince sit down for a candid conversation about superannuation and housing. They dive into how super stacks up against property, the challenges of contributing enough, and how to balance today's needs with tomorrow's retirement. It’s the kind of episode that feels more like a couple of mates talking over a beer than a financial deep dive. Thanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' by Glen James & Nick Bradley is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv In today's episode Glen, John and Vince Scully tackle some community questions, covering everything from financial advice that doesn't sit quite right, inheritances, helping parents with money and the common question: which ETF should I go for? They touch on: 👉🏻 what to do with financial advice that you're not quite sure on 👉 feeling responsible to financially support a retiring parent 👉🏼 how to use a $500k inheritance: mortgage, super, or invest? 👉🏽 which ETFs to invest in: VAS,& VGS, or VDHG? Watch the digital workshop replay, Money, Investing & Life: https://youtu.be/CbA4vw960JM Thanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' by Glen James & Nick Bradley is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv In today's episode Glen chats with Erica Hall from U Ethical to chat all things ethical investing. They discuss how to spot greenwashing, the future of climate reporting in Australia, and whether carbon offsets are actually doing any good. If you’ve ever wondered how to align your money with your values, this episode is packed with helpful insights. The episode touches on: 👉🏾 what is greenwashing? 👉🏿 the future of mandatory climate reporting in Australia 👉🏻 why carbon offsets might not be enough 👉🏼 how to screen companies for ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) 👉 the pros and cons of mining companies like Fortescue and BHP 👉🏾 how investors can influence companies to improve their ESG practices 👉🏿 why renewable energy is cheaper and faster to implement than nuclear 👉🏻 the growing trend of ethical investing in Australia 📘 Erica's book, Top Stocks: A Sharebuyer's Guide to ESG for Leading Australian Companies: https://amzn.to/4eimENJ Thanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' by Glen James & Nick Bradley is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv In this episode, Glen and Vince Scully from Life Sherpa break down everything you need to know about superannuation and answer your burning questions. They discuss choosing the right super fund, the importance of asset allocation, the key things to look out for when comparing funds and tackle the big question: how much should you have in your super by now? They cover: 👉🏾 what is super and how it works 👉🏿 choosing the right super fund 👉🏻 understanding asset allocation 👉 comparing super funds effectively 👉🏼 fees and what to look out for 👉🏽 how much you should have in your super now 👉🏾 the role of risk tolerance in super 👉🏿 salary sacrificing into super Join Glen's Business Bootcamp and take your business to the next level! Use the coupon code "FB200" at checkout to get a $220 discount (Only 10 discounted coupons available): https://bit.ly/3Twc3Xw Thanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Glen breaks down the practical steps to becoming and feeling financially free, walking through 4 stages of wealth. This episode is a great chance to assess where you're currently at in your money journey and where you'd like to be! Prefer to read or want to recap the ep? Check out the blog post here Thanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' by Glen James & Nick Bradley is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv In this episode, Glen and John tackle a listener's question: Is it too late to retire comfortably? They dive into whether it’s ever ‘too late’ to get your finances in order and why it’s crucial to face the money wake-up call, especially if you’re in your 40s or older. Need a sounding board on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon here Thanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Glen interviews strategic communicator Vanessa Liell whose passion for affecting positive change through communication has led her to start and run businesses, mentor students and fight for the financial empowerment of women and survivors of domestic violence. As a leader and mother of young adults, Vanessa talks about how she values a strengths-based approach to choosing careers and firmly believes that people who do what they love and are great at it, thrive at work. Strap in for an awesome chat about work, life, leadership and everything in between. Thanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week we talked about the bad financial advice you should avoid - well this week we're sharing the good money tips for being financially successful, no matter what income you're on! Register here for the money, life & investing webinar with Glen James Thanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you know whether to quit your job or grit your teeth and stick it out? Glen joined Shell on this is work to unpack what to do if you're at a career crossroads. 📒Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money by Glen James and Shelley Johnson: https://amzn.to/3T29gFc 📒 The Quick Start Guide to Investing by Glen James and Nick Bradley: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv 📒 The Dip by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3AwgFGj Thanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' by Glen James & Nick Bradley is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv What's the worst piece of money advice that you've received from well meaning friends or fam? In today's episode Glen and John talk about some of the biggest pieces of financial misinformation floating around out there and ready some of community responses from the Facebook group. Register here for the money, life & investing webinar with Glen James We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' by Glen James & Nick Bradley is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv In today's episode Glen and special guest Gemma Dale, the Director of SMSF and Investor Behaviour at nabtrade discuss the current state of the economy and what it means for Australians. You can listen to Gemma's podcast, Your Wealth wherever you're listening to this podcast. Thanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' by Glen James & Nick Bradley is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv Property or shares? Invest inside or outside of super? Should I have a baby before or after buying a home? Glen and John discuss what to do when you're struggling to make a financial decision. Register here for the money, life & investing webinar with Glen James Thanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' by Glen James & Nick Bradley is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv Financial advisers and financial counsellors are pretty well known in the ecosystem of financial support, but not everyone may know what a money coach does. In today's episode Glen chats with Karen Eley, former financial adviser and Certified Money Coach at Women Talking Finance who shares how a money coach might work with you to achieve your financial goals. As money coaching is an emerging space, it's important to choose a coach with reputable qualifications such as a background in personal finance or formal education in money coaching. The episode touches on: 👉🏾 what is a certified money coach? 👉 Karen's background 👉🏿 what's the difference between a financial adviser, financial counsellor and money coach? 👉🏻 the most common emotions people experience with money 👉 the core pain points a money coach can help with 👉🏼 the 8 different money types (discover yours below!) 👉🏽 some simple exercises you can do to uncover your values and beliefs around money Take the money type quiz here: https://bit.ly/46FRE7u Thanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' by Glen James & Nick Bradley is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv In today's episode Glen & financial planner Rebecca Pritchard chat about: 👉🏻 superannuation beneficiaries & what happens to your super if you die without nominating one 👉 what if there is another GFC? Read Glen's blog on this here 👉🏼 Lexi's question - should I put $12k towards HECS, emergency fund, mortgage or invest? Thanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' by Glen James & Nick Bradley is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv In today's episode Glen and host of this is investing, Nick Bradley chat about why the share market fell overnight and the seven big stocks making headlines known as the Magnificent Seven. Thanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glen's latest book 'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' is available here:  https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv In today's episode Glen and financial adviser Rebecca Pritchard chat about: 👉🏻 employee share plans - how they work + considerations for participating in one 👉🏾 an update on the Forever Projects fundraiser 👉 Glen's impulsive spending moment 👉🏼 tips for moving out of home for the first time 👉🏽 and a question on how to market your small business Thanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' by Glen James & Nick Bradley is available here:  https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv In today's episode, Glen and Nick talk through the chapters of their new book,The Quick Start-Guide to Investing. This handy, step-by-step guide gives you everything you need to know to consistently invest ― and win ― with the share market, ETFs, and so much more. We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glen's latest book 'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv If getting into the property market is something you're working towards, securing your first home or investment could be sooner or more achievable than you think. In today's episode guest mortgage broker Genevieve aka Gell Fordham from Sphere Home Loans shares her top tips for first home buyers and answers your questions. The episode touches on: 👉 should I buy now or wait until I have a bigger deposit? 👉🏽 buying in strata 👉 rentvesting 👉🏼 engaging a mortgage broker 👉🏾 parental guarantees & the First Home Guarantee scheme 👉🏿 is Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) all that bad? 👉🏻 using First Home Super Saver (FHSS) scheme funds 👉🏼 how will debt / a car loan / HECS/HELP affect my borrowing capacity? 👉🏽 I'm self-employed, how will it affect my ability to get a loan? 👉🏾 what's the minimum deposit needed to secure a mortgage? 👉🏿 how much $ will children affect my borrowing capacity? 👉🏻 can I spend money between getting my pre-approval and full approval? Thanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team here We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.