Episodios

  • maximising your age pension: what to do in your 60s
    Nov 26 2025

    In your 60s? Now’s the time to plan ahead for retirement and maximise your Age Pension entitlement. In this clip, Glen James and Martin McGrath break down what steps you can take before turning 67 to get the most out of Centrelink, from gifting rules and super strategies to timing your long service leave and planning big lifestyle spends.


    This audio is from a clip on the money money money YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/SOx4ju9hdGk


    If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help


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    This video 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 in this video 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. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd (trading as Retire Right Australia) and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 243313. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.

    Intro Music:

    "80's Movie Marathon" by Luciano Music Co.

    Licensed via Shutterstock Music (royalty-free, commercial use permitted).

    Segment/Outro Music:

    "Photograph" by nomaBeats

    Licensed via Pixabay Music – royalty-free for commercial use.

    No copyright infringement intended. All music used under appropriate commercial licences.

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    10 m
  • the real gift parents should be giving
    Nov 25 2025

    Don’t outsource your kids’ financial literacy, no one else will do it for you. In this clip, Glen James and John Pidgeon talk about the best ways to teach kids about money at every age: from pocket money and saving jars to investing and buying their first car.


    This audio is from a clip on the money money money YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/feD5v6lA2GU


    money money money is proudly brought to you by Sphere Home Loans. No matter where you are in Australia, their team is ready to assist with your mortgage needs—whether you're purchasing a home, investing in property, or looking to refinance.


    Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au/


    Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://amzn.to/4dE11ai


    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: https://email.moneypodcast.com.au/


    Need a system to manage your money? Check out the free Glen James Spending Plan here: https://education.moneypodcast.com.au/courses/the-glen-james-spending-plan


    This video is for education and entertainment purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. 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 and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this video for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment video as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be communicated in this video. SYMO interactive Pty Ltd, the publisher of the video, is an authorised representative of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd (as is Glen James) which holds financial services licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide located at moneypodcast.com.au. This video is intended for residents of Australia.


    Intro theme:

    "Coal" by Hartley

    Licensed via Shutterstock Music – royalty-free, commercial use permitted.

    Community Segment Theme:

    "Tuscan" by Geoffrey Jerrell

    Licensed via Shutterstock Music – royalty-free, commercial use permitted.

    Midroll Advice Segment:

    "Sunset Paradise Pop" by Lesion X

    Licensed via Pixabay Music – royalty-free for commercial use.

    Outro Music:

    "Photograph" by nomaBeats

    Licensed via Pixabay Music – royalty-free for commercial use.

    No copyright infringement intended. All music used under appropriate commercial licences.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    8 m
  • what smart 30-somethings do with their money
    Nov 24 2025

    Your 30s are a high-impact decade: financially, professionally, and personally. In this clip, Glen James, John Pidgeon, and Rachelle Kroon break down the key foundations to have in place, what to focus on when building wealth, and the mindset shifts that matter most.


    This audio is from a clip on the money money money YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/B0CVsS76dtI


    money money money is proudly brought to you by Sphere Home Loans. No matter where you are in Australia, their team is ready to assist with your mortgage needs—whether you're purchasing a home, investing in property, or looking to refinance.


    Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au/


    Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://amzn.to/4dE11ai


    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: https://email.moneypodcast.com.au/


    Need a system to manage your money? Check out the free Glen James Spending Plan here: https://education.moneypodcast.com.au/courses/the-glen-james-spending-plan


    This video is for education and entertainment purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. 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 and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this video for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment video as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be communicated in this video. SYMO interactive Pty Ltd, the publisher of the video, is an authorised representative of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd (as is Glen James) which holds financial services licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide located at moneypodcast.com.au. This video is intended for residents of Australia.


    Intro theme:

    "Coal" by Hartley

    Licensed via Shutterstock Music – royalty-free, commercial use permitted.

    Community Segment Theme:

    "Tuscan" by Geoffrey Jerrell

    Licensed via Shutterstock Music – royalty-free, commercial use permitted.

    Midroll Advice Segment:

    "Sunset Paradise Pop" by Lesion X

    Licensed via Pixabay Music – royalty-free for commercial use.

    Outro Music:

    "Photograph" by nomaBeats

    Licensed via Pixabay Music – royalty-free for commercial use.

    No copyright infringement intended. All music used under appropriate commercial licences.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    6 m
  • is default super insurance good enough? Here’s what you need to know
    Nov 23 2025

    Should you ditch your default super insurance? Glen James and Phil Thompson explain what you can keep, what you can add, and why certainty matters.


    This audio is from a clip on the money money money YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/p8lWJg__YVg


    money money money is proudly brought to you by Sphere Home Loans. No matter where you are in Australia, their team is ready to assist with your mortgage needs—whether you're purchasing a home, investing in property, or looking to refinance.


    Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au/


    Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://amzn.to/4dE11ai


    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: https://email.moneypodcast.com.au/


    Need a system to manage your money? Check out the free Glen James Spending Plan here: https://education.moneypodcast.com.au/courses/the-glen-james-spending-plan


    This video is for education and entertainment purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. 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 and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this video for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment video as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be communicated in this video. SYMO interactive Pty Ltd, the publisher of the video, is an authorised representative of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd (as is Glen James) which holds financial services licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide located at moneypodcast.com.au. This video is intended for residents of Australia.


    Intro theme:

    "Coal" by Hartley

    Licensed via Shutterstock Music – royalty-free, commercial use permitted.

    Community Segment Theme:

    "Tuscan" by Geoffrey Jerrell

    Licensed via Shutterstock Music – royalty-free, commercial use permitted.

    Midroll Advice Segment:

    "Sunset Paradise Pop" by Lesion X

    Licensed via Pixabay Music – royalty-free for commercial use.

    Outro Music:

    "Photograph" by nomaBeats

    Licensed via Pixabay Music – royalty-free for commercial use.

    No copyright infringement intended. All music used under appropriate commercial licences.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    8 m
  • I have invested in DHHF, should I invest in anything else?
    Nov 22 2025

    Keep your investing simple and let your money do the work! In this clip, Glen James, Phil Thompson and James Millard break down why index funds like DHHF can be all you need to grow wealth without overcomplicating things.


    This audio is from a clip on the money money money YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Kzw8UEnfFHE


    money money money is proudly brought to you by Sphere Home Loans. No matter where you are in Australia, their team is ready to assist with your mortgage needs—whether you're purchasing a home, investing in property, or looking to refinance.


    Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au/


    Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://amzn.to/4dE11ai


    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: https://email.moneypodcast.com.au/


    Need a system to manage your money? Check out the free Glen James Spending Plan here: https://education.moneypodcast.com.au/courses/the-glen-james-spending-plan


    This video is for education and entertainment purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. 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 and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this video for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment video as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be communicated in this video. SYMO interactive Pty Ltd, the publisher of the video, is an authorised representative of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd (as is Glen James) which holds financial services licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide located at moneypodcast.com.au. This video is intended for residents of Australia.


    Intro theme:

    "Coal" by Hartley

    Licensed via Shutterstock Music – royalty-free, commercial use permitted.

    Community Segment Theme:

    "Tuscan" by Geoffrey Jerrell

    Licensed via Shutterstock Music – royalty-free, commercial use permitted.

    Midroll Advice Segment:

    "Sunset Paradise Pop" by Lesion X

    Licensed via Pixabay Music – royalty-free for commercial use.

    Outro Music:

    "Photograph" by nomaBeats

    Licensed via Pixabay Music – royalty-free for commercial use.

    No copyright infringement intended. All music used under appropriate commercial licences.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    9 m
  • first investment property: principal + interest or interest only?
    Nov 21 2025

    If you’re buying your first investment property, should you choose principal & interest (P&I) or interest-only repayments? In this clip, Glen James, John Pidgeon, and Rachelle Kroon break down a listener’s question about a $600k first investment and whether P&I or interest-only will get them closer to their goal of buying another property in 3–5 years.


    This audio is from a clip on the money money money YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/QOCSxtHTds4


    money money money is proudly brought to you by Sphere Home Loans. No matter where you are in Australia, their team is ready to assist with your mortgage needs—whether you're purchasing a home, investing in property, or looking to refinance.


    Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au/


    Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://amzn.to/4dE11ai


    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: https://email.moneypodcast.com.au/


    Need a system to manage your money? Check out the free Glen James Spending Plan here: https://education.moneypodcast.com.au/courses/the-glen-james-spending-plan


    This video is for education and entertainment purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. 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 and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this video for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment video as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be communicated in this video. SYMO interactive Pty Ltd, the publisher of the video, is an authorised representative of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd (as is Glen James) which holds financial services licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide located at moneypodcast.com.au. This video is intended for residents of Australia.


    Intro theme:

    "Coal" by Hartley

    Licensed via Shutterstock Music – royalty-free, commercial use permitted.

    Community Segment Theme:

    "Tuscan" by Geoffrey Jerrell

    Licensed via Shutterstock Music – royalty-free, commercial use permitted.

    Midroll Advice Segment:

    "Sunset Paradise Pop" by Lesion X

    Licensed via Pixabay Music – royalty-free for commercial use.

    Outro Music:

    "Photograph" by nomaBeats

    Licensed via Pixabay Music – royalty-free for commercial use.

    No copyright infringement intended. All music used under appropriate commercial licences.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    10 m
  • using a trade support loan to invest in ETFs vs flush it through the FHSS
    Nov 20 2025

    Dylan’s 22, two years into his electrical apprenticeship, living at home, and already has $50k in savings. But with a trade support loan and house deposit on the horizon, he’s wondering: should he invest the loan, use the First Home Super Saver Scheme, or just keep stacking cash? Glen James, John Pidgeon and Rachelle Kroon share their thoughts.


    This audio is from a clip on the money money money YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/kEszZmyTOJ8


    money money money is proudly brought to you by Sphere Home Loans. No matter where you are in Australia, their team is ready to assist with your mortgage needs—whether you're purchasing a home, investing in property, or looking to refinance.


    Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au/


    Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://amzn.to/4dE11ai


    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: https://email.moneypodcast.com.au/


    Need a system to manage your money? Check out the free Glen James Spending Plan here: https://education.moneypodcast.com.au/courses/the-glen-james-spending-plan


    This video is for education and entertainment purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. 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 and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this video for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment video as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be communicated in this video. SYMO interactive Pty Ltd, the publisher of the video, is an authorised representative of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd (as is Glen James) which holds financial services licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide located at moneypodcast.com.au. This video is intended for residents of Australia.


    Intro theme:

    "Coal" by Hartley

    Licensed via Shutterstock Music – royalty-free, commercial use permitted.

    Community Segment Theme:

    "Tuscan" by Geoffrey Jerrell

    Licensed via Shutterstock Music – royalty-free, commercial use permitted.

    Midroll Advice Segment:

    "Sunset Paradise Pop" by Lesion X

    Licensed via Pixabay Music – royalty-free for commercial use.

    Outro Music:

    "Photograph" by nomaBeats

    Licensed via Pixabay Music – royalty-free for commercial use.

    No copyright infringement intended. All music used under appropriate commercial licences.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    13 m
  • maximise age pension in your 70s, funeral bonds + gifting
    Nov 19 2025

    If you're in your 70s and on the age pension, this clip is all about making the most of it. Glen James and financial adviser Martin McGrath unpack strategies like gifting, using funeral bonds, and how lifetime annuities are assessed by Centrelink. Whether you're after extra cash flow or peace of mind for your family, these small wins can add up.


    This audio is from a clip on the money money money YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/E7hBXcSJKD8


    If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help


    Sign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/


    🏡 Join the retire right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright


    To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotes


    This video 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 in this video 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. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd (trading as Retire Right Australia) and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 243313. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.

    Intro Music:

    "80's Movie Marathon" by Luciano Music Co.

    Licensed via Shutterstock Music (royalty-free, commercial use permitted).

    Segment/Outro Music:

    "Photograph" by nomaBeats

    Licensed via Pixabay Music – royalty-free for commercial use.

    No copyright infringement intended. All music used under appropriate commercial licences.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    10 m