In today's chat, Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans joins Glen to answer all your questions touching on: 👉🏾 benefit of using a broker vs direct to bank 👉🏿 will a mortgage broker help someone get a loan under $250k? 👉🏻 how much does having a child impact borrowing capacity? 👉 borrowing capacity upon returning from mat leave  👉🏼 using equity to buy a new PPOR 👉🏽 what after-settlement service can you expect from brokers? 👉🏾 renovation loans 👉🏿 financial hardship assistance & impact on...

In today's Q&A Glen and John talk about: 👉🏻 are flights to check on your investment property tax deductible? 👉 financial implications for turning your home into an investment 👉🏼 do you need to pay tax on financial gifts from overseas? 👉🏽 investment platforms & brokerage fees 👉🏾 the VAP and VSO ETFs 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...

Tayla is 27 and wants to know what it will take to purchase her first home on the NSW Central Coast. In this live clarity call, John Pidgeon from this is property and mortgage broker Genevieve Fordham from Sphere Home Loans help Tayla crunch the numbers to figure out what she can afford to buy as either a first home or investment property. Want clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John here Check out John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future at...

Improving your money doesn't have to be complicated! In this episode Glen and Lucy Dean, wealth reporter at the Australian Financial Review, share a ton of easy money tips and hacks from the experts to help you save money, spend smarter and build wealth. Prefer reading? Check out Lucy's article here (you'll need an AFR subscription): https://bit.ly/40rf5k4 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...

In this episode of "what would Glen do", Megan asks for a review of her finances to know if she's on the right track and some advice on her next career move to increase her salary. 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...

In today's Q&A Glen and John discuss: 👉🏾 should you market your home to a specific demographic? 👉🏿 tips for vetting a listing agent to sell your home 👉🏻 giving financial advice to friends and family 👉 is there anything wrong with my lazy financial plan? 👉🏼 investing extra mortgage repayments instead of putting it in offset 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...

In today's episode Glen chats with Luke Berry from property development company Third.i about how homebuyers can get into the market sooner using a platform called NestDeposit. NestDeposit is a platform which allows buyers to secure an off the plan property with an initial $10k upfront, while paying the rest of the deposit off in instalments. They also dive into Third.i's Crow’s Nest project in Sydney and answer your questions around buying off the plan. Register here for the event at Crows...

In today's my money story episode, Glen chats with Melissa Ambrosini, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and host of the Melissa Ambrosini Show. Melissa shares her personal journey from rock bottom to building a life she loves, how she transformed her money mindset, and her tips for creating a fulfilling life. They touch on: 👉🏽 transforming your mindset to design a life you love 👉🏼 how money stories from our parents can impact us 👉🏾 Melissa’s journey from burnout to business success 👉🏿 how...

In this episode, Glen chats with Gina Snodgrass and Kat Halliday from Baptist World Aid about the 2024 Ethical Fashion Report. They dive into the rise of ultra-fast fashion, which brands are making progress, and why it's crucial to buy less, buy better, and expect more from your favourite companies. Check out the full Ethical Fashion Report below. They touch on: 👉🏾 what ultra-fast fashion means for consumers 👉🏿 how shopping ethically doesn’t have to cost more 👉🏻 which big brands are actually...

In today's Q&A, Glen and financial adviser James Millard from Sufficient Funds dive into the complexities of inheriting an uninhabitable property and making tough decisions about whether to renovate or sell. They also discuss the emotional weight of inheritance, how to avoid decision paralysis, and practical steps for financial planning. Plus, they discuss a question that caused a stir in the money money money Facebook group: How do you set up a fair mortgage split when one partner earns...

In today's episode Glen sits down with Nick Bracks—author, podcaster, and mental health advocate. They explore Nick's journey from growing up in the political spotlight to overcoming substance abuse, his money story and achieving success. It’s not just about money; it’s about life, mental health, and resilience. Nick's story touches on: 👉🏾 growing up as the son of a political figure 👉🏿 aspiring to be an athlete and battling substance abuse 👉🏻 using alcohol to cope with anxiety and identity...

In today's Q&A, Glen and financial adviser James Millard talk about: 👉🏿 how are capital gains taxed on investment bonds? 👉🏻 what part of the market cycle are we in?  👉 changing mortgage brokers & clawbacks 👉🏼 tips to save money on aircon installation 👉🏽 pivoting from growth investing to dividend investing 📘 Insufficient Funds by James Millard: https://amzn.to/3Y7UTSP 📘 The Quick-Start Guide to Investing by Glen James & Nick Bradley: https://amzn.to/3XMSmMw Thanks to Sphere Home...

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...

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...

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...

'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...

'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...

'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...

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...

'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...

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....

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...

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...

'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...