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Dev Raga Personal Finance

514 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago -

Money concepts made simple for busy professionals, hosted by Melbourne-based doctor Dev Raga. New episodes every Wednesday.


Formerly named my millennial money professional


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Episodes

414 life, TPD, trauma & income insurance (the basics, self-insuring, using an adviser or DIY + more) part 2

April 16, 2024 19:10 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MB

In today’s episode Dev continues his interview with Phil Thompson - an insurance expert, going in-depth on: πŸ‘‰πŸ½ income protection and life insurance πŸ‘‰πŸΎ trauma insurance and TPD πŸ‘‰πŸΏ claim rejections 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...

413 life, TPD, trauma & income insurance (the basics, self-insuring, using an adviser or DIY + more) part 1

April 09, 2024 19:00 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MB

Β In today’s episode Dev interviews Phil Thompson - an insurance expert, touching on: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ the basics of insurance πŸ‘‰πŸΏ difference of a financial advisor and insurance advisor πŸ‘‰πŸ» insurance via TV ads πŸ‘‰ the concept of self-insurance πŸ‘‰πŸΌ super vs non-super insurance πŸ‘‰πŸ½ income protection and life insurance πŸ‘‰πŸΎ trauma insurance and TPD πŸ‘‰πŸΏ claim rejections https://www.thisis.money/blog/2018/12/4/everything-you-need-to-know-about-life-insurance-yg3cr We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Si...

412 will and estate planning (Q&A with a lawyer) part 2

April 02, 2024 18:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MB

In today’s episode, Dev continues his interview with special guest Marlee Viero who is a wills lawyer from Nest Legal. In the 2nd part of this chat Dev and Marlee touch on: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ the role of the executor; administering the estate πŸ‘‰πŸΏ probate vs grants πŸ‘‰πŸ» the role of the court πŸ‘‰ invalidity of the will πŸ‘‰πŸΌ who can challenge a will πŸ‘‰πŸ½ digital assets Find out more about Marlee & the team at Nest Legal: www.nestlegal.com.au We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to...

411 will and estate planning (Q&A with a lawyer) part 1

March 26, 2024 18:00 - 56 minutes - 78.5 MB

In today’s episode Dev interviews special guest Marlee Viero who is a lawyer specialising in wills and estate planning. They chat about: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ what happens when you don't have a will? πŸ‘‰πŸΏ do it yourself will kits πŸ‘‰πŸ» what is an executor? πŸ‘‰ what is a beneficiary? πŸ‘‰πŸΌ what is a guardian? πŸ‘‰πŸ½ what about kids under 18? πŸ‘‰πŸΎ distribution of assets, special items, etc. πŸ‘‰πŸΏ what is a testamentary trust? Find out more about Marlee & the Nest Legal team: www.nestlegal.com.au We hate email spam so we ...

410 an interview with AG (alternative investments, day trading + more)

March 19, 2024 18:10 - 59 minutes - 82.5 MB

In today’s episode Dev interviews special guest AG who day trades, touching on AG's experience with crypto and his personal investing philosophy. They chat about: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ what is cryptocurrency and how do you make money from it? πŸ‘‰πŸΏ costs of trading πŸ‘‰πŸ» net worth and income πŸ‘‰ what is day trading and how one can compete with with "big people" πŸ‘‰πŸΌ is time included in return calculations πŸ‘‰πŸ½ mainstream/traditional investments πŸ‘‰πŸΎ superannuation - where does it fit in? We hate email spam so we don...

money mistakes by doctors - Part 2

March 12, 2024 18:10 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MB

In today’s episode Dev explains money mistakes doctors make, touching on: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ not prioritizing relationships, πŸ‘‰πŸΏ not doing a will and estate plan, πŸ‘‰πŸ» training for far too long, waiting to become a consultant πŸ‘‰ poor soft skills, πŸ‘‰πŸΌ complicating their financial life Related episodes 🎧 208 what is a prenuptial or binding financial agreement? 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...

409 money mistakes by doctors - Part 2

March 12, 2024 18:10 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MB

In today’s episode Dev explains money mistakes doctors make, touching on: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ not prioritizing relationships, πŸ‘‰πŸΏ not doing a will and estate plan, πŸ‘‰πŸ» training for far too long, waiting to become a consultant πŸ‘‰ poor soft skills, πŸ‘‰πŸΌ complicating their financial life Related episodes 🎧 208 what is a prenuptial or binding financial agreement? 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...

409 money mistakes by doctors - part 2

March 12, 2024 18:10 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MB

In today’s episode Dev explains money mistakes doctors make, touching on: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ not prioritizing relationships, πŸ‘‰πŸΏ not doing a will and estate plan, πŸ‘‰πŸ» training for far too long, waiting to become a consultant πŸ‘‰ poor soft skills, πŸ‘‰πŸΌ complicating their financial life Related episodes 🎧 208 what is a prenuptial or binding financial agreement? 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...

408 money mistakes by doctors - part 1

March 05, 2024 18:10 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MB

In today’s episode Dev explains money mistakes doctors make, touching on: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ not having a budget or financial plans πŸ‘‰πŸΏ debt πŸ‘‰πŸ» lifestyle creep πŸ‘‰ under insuring themselves Related episodes 🎧 117 what is automation? 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is gen...

407 buying commercial property

February 27, 2024 18:10 - 16 minutes - 23 MB

In today’s episode Dev explains buying commercial property, touching on: πŸ‘‰πŸΏ types of commercial property πŸ‘‰πŸ» things to look for when buying a commercial real estate πŸ‘‰ the pros & cons 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which do...

406 what is a share buy back?

February 20, 2024 18:10 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MB

Β In today’s episode Dev explains the concept of a share buy back, touching on: πŸ‘‰πŸΏ shares outstanding πŸ‘‰πŸ» why a company buys their own shares πŸ‘‰ how a company would buy back their own shares πŸ‘‰πŸΌ earnings per share πŸ‘‰πŸ½ price to earnings ratio πŸ‘‰πŸΎ advantages of share buy backs πŸ‘‰πŸΏ buy backs vs share dividends πŸ‘‰πŸ» share buy backs vs arbitrage πŸ‘‰ his personal views on share buy backs Related episodes 🎧 026 what is arbitrage? We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter ...

405 what is debt recycling?

February 13, 2024 18:10 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MB

In today’s episode Dev explains debt recycling, touching on: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ debt πŸ‘‰πŸΏ deductible vs non-deductible debt πŸ‘‰πŸ» debt recycling πŸ‘‰ tax savings πŸ‘‰πŸΌ advantages of debt recycling πŸ‘‰πŸ½ disadvantages of debt recycling πŸ‘‰πŸΎ final things to consider 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here...

404 an interview with Dr VJ (Renal Fellow)

February 06, 2024 18:10 - 1 hour - 87.1 MB

In today’s episode Dev interviews renal fellow, Dr. VJ touching on: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ his income πŸ‘‰πŸΏ his savings rate πŸ‘‰πŸ» locuming πŸ‘‰ his view on debt πŸ‘‰πŸΌ personal insurance πŸ‘‰πŸ½ kids and public vs private school πŸ‘‰πŸΎ retirement strategy πŸ‘‰πŸΏ and money wins 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click her...

403 redundancy insurance, sole traders & tax, income protection inside vs outside super + more

January 30, 2024 18:10 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MB

In this episode, Dev answers your questions: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ how do you balance ethical practice, making enough money, and pursuing your own passions? πŸ‘‰πŸΏ what is redundancy insurance? πŸ‘‰πŸ» sole trader tips for managing money owed to the ATO πŸ‘‰ income protection inside super vs outside super 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, resources and downloads (+ o...

402 an interview with Balaji Gopal from Vanguard Australia

January 23, 2024 18:10 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MB

In this episode Dev has a chat with Balaji Gopal from the Head of Distribution & Financial Adviser Services at Vanguard Australia. Dev and Balaji discuss: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ the Vanguard Personal Investor platform πŸ‘‰πŸΏ the cost of Australian funds vs US funds πŸ‘‰πŸ» is Vanguard chess-sponsored and if not, why? πŸ‘‰ does it cost money to hold money in the cash account? πŸ‘‰πŸΌ the auto-invest feature πŸ‘‰πŸ½ why is there a lag between direct debt of money and landing into investments? πŸ‘‰πŸΎ is a parallel auto invest featur...

401 what is downside risk?

January 16, 2024 18:10 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MB

Welcome to a new season, and a new name! Long time listeners might find it familiar...πŸ˜‰ In this episode Dev unpacks the concept of downside risk, touching on: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ what is downside risk and the essential components πŸ‘‰πŸΏ how to measure it πŸ‘‰πŸ» how to protect yourself against it πŸ‘‰ and the pros and cons of risk protection Related links: A good overview of downside risk A basic understanding and a calculation example Sortino Ratio Calculator (advanced method) Related episodes 🎧 240 what is h...

top episode: money in your 40s & 50s

January 09, 2024 18:10 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

In todays episode replay, Dev shares some money moves to consider making in your 40s and 50s, including: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ managing debt πŸ‘‰πŸΏ reviewing your net worth to see if you are you on track πŸ‘‰πŸ» preserving and protect your wealth πŸ‘‰ pumping that superannuation fund! πŸ‘‰πŸΌ determining how much you need in retirement πŸ‘‰πŸ½ work choices and children's needs Related listening 🎧 238 divorce vs separation, property settlement, parenting arrangements 080 asset allocation strategies and rebalancing πŸ“ Episod...

top episode: money in your 30s

January 02, 2024 18:10 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB

In today's top episode replay Dev shares 6 money milestones for those in their 30s, including: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ getting personal insurance, private health insurance and investing in yourself πŸ‘‰πŸΏ defining your goals and making a written financial / investing plan πŸ‘‰πŸ» sorting your will and estate planning πŸ‘‰ avoiding lifestyle creep πŸ‘‰πŸΌ maximising your income - 3 A's to focus on πŸ‘‰πŸ½ buying productive assets Related episodes you may want to check out after listening to this episode 🎧 007 debt paying strat...

top episode: money in your 20s

December 26, 2023 18:10 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MB

Happy holidays, we're bringing back a listener favourite! In today's episode replay Dev suggests 6 money tips to master in your 20s. 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, 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 ...

351 what is rightsizing?

December 19, 2023 18:10 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MB

In this episode Dev explains the concept of right sizing, including: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ methods of rightsizing πŸ‘‰πŸΏ the steps involved πŸ‘‰πŸ» the pros and cons πŸ“ Episode transcriptsΒ  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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into ac...

350 what is downsizing in business?

December 12, 2023 18:10 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MB

In this episode Dev explains the concept of downsizing as it relates to businesses and companies, touching on: πŸ‘‰πŸ» examples πŸ‘‰ reasons for downsizing πŸ‘‰πŸΌ types of mergers and acquisition πŸ‘‰πŸ½ pros & cons πŸ‘‰πŸΎ and downsizing strategies πŸ“ Episode transcriptsΒ  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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warn...

349 an interview with RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins (cost of health care, workforce challenges + more)

December 05, 2023 18:10 - 39 minutes - 55.1 MB

In this episode Dev chats with Dr Nicole Higgins, President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). They touch on: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ a bit about Dr Higgins and what the RACGP does πŸ‘‰πŸ» general practice as a speciality πŸ‘‰ workforce challenges πŸ‘‰πŸΌ rebates and bulk billing πŸ‘‰πŸΏ the cost of health care πŸ‘‰πŸ½ capitation, and 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 ch...

348 income per unit time vs income per unit effort

November 28, 2023 18:10 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MB

In today’s episode Dev explains his concept of income per unit time and income per unit effort, touching on: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ what is income per unit time πŸ‘‰πŸΏ why is IPUT (income per unit time) important πŸ‘‰πŸ» businesses vs revenue per unit sales πŸ‘‰ what is income per unit effort πŸ‘‰πŸΌ pros and cons of both concepts πŸ“ Episode transcriptsΒ  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...

347 credit ratings and agencies

November 21, 2023 18:10 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

In today’s episode Dev discusses credit ratings and credit agencies, covering the following topics: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ what is a rating? πŸ‘‰πŸΏ the big 3 πŸ‘‰πŸ» ratings agencies and history πŸ‘‰ Fitch vs Moody vs SP Global πŸ‘‰πŸΌ the role of credit rating agencies πŸ‘‰πŸ½ benefits vs problems πŸ‘‰πŸΎ what happened in 2008 vs rating agencies πŸ‘‰πŸΏ factors affecting credit ratings πŸ“ Episode transcriptsΒ  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...

346 bond basics

November 14, 2023 18:10 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MB

In today's episode we're going over the basics of bonds! Dev unpacks: πŸ‘‰πŸΌ what is a bond? πŸ‘‰πŸ½ terminology πŸ‘‰πŸΎ bond ratings and callability πŸ‘‰πŸΏ risks πŸ‘‰πŸ» corporate bonds πŸ‘‰ bond ETFs πŸ‘‰πŸΌ debentures vs bonds πŸ‘‰πŸ½ fixed vs floating rate bonds Related episodes 🎧 202 bond yields, inflation + interest rates 053 what are bonds? Are they good?Β  214 what is the bid-ask spread? 317 what is an inverted yield curve? 080 asset allocation strategies and rebalancing πŸ“ Episode transcriptsΒ  We hate em...

345 an interview with Dr Tony Chen part 2 (travel philosophy, tips & hacks)

November 07, 2023 18:10 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MB

In this episode we're continuing our conversation with Dr Tony Chen who shares his unique travel philosophy including: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ why he moves house every year πŸ‘‰πŸΏ his hacks for saving money on flights and hotels πŸ‘‰πŸ» resources to learn more about point hacking πŸ‘‰ his best hotel experience πŸ‘‰πŸΌ and thoughts on the age old debate of private vs public education Take a listen to last week's episode for part 1 of this chat! Tony runs the Facebook group Frequent Flying Doctors We hate email spam so we d...

344 an interview with Dr Tony Chen part 1 (radiology, childhood, why he doesn't invest in super + more)

October 31, 2023 18:10 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

In this 2-part interview Dev chats with Dr Tony Chen who some of you may know from the Frequent Flying Doctors Facebook group! In this episode Tony shares about: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ his journey to becoming a radiologist πŸ‘‰πŸ» radiology as a career, private vs public & income πŸ‘‰πŸΌ childhood experience of growing up as a first generation immigrant πŸ‘‰ his investing philosophy πŸ‘‰πŸΏ and why he doesn’t invest in superannuation Stay tuned for part 2 next week where we get into travel tips and hacks! We hate email sp...

343 what is the Dunning-Kruger effect?

October 24, 2023 18:10 - 19 minutes - 27 MB

In today's episode Dev explains the Dunning-Kruger effect and how it can affect your investing or career, plus how you can avoid it. πŸ“ Episode transcripts 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your...

342 teaching kids about money, defined benefit scheme & what is income protection

October 17, 2023 18:10 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MB

In today's Q&A Dev discusses: πŸ‘‰πŸ» how to teach money skills to your kids πŸ‘‰ what is a defined benefit scheme within super πŸ‘‰πŸΎ and what is income protection insurance πŸ“ Episode transcripts 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only whi...

341 is debt consolidation a good idea?

October 10, 2023 18:10 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MB

Is it a good idea to consolidate your debt? Dev explains how debt consolidation works, the pros & cons to consider and how it differs from refinancing. Related episodes 🎧 067 what is behavioural finance? 213 debt repayment strategies πŸ“ Episode transcripts 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and ...

340 what is the three bucket strategy?

October 03, 2023 18:10 - 22 minutes - 31.8 MB

In today's episode Dev unpacks the three bucket retirement strategy, touching on: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ emergency savings and liquid assets πŸ‘‰πŸΏ medium term holdings πŸ‘‰πŸ» longer term holdings with a bit more risk πŸ‘‰ 2 key factors to watch for πŸ‘‰πŸΌ rebalance rules πŸ‘‰πŸ½ and the pros & cons πŸ“ Episode transcripts 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, resources and down...

339 ten rules for investors

September 26, 2023 19:10 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MB

On today's show Dev explains the ten rules every investor should keep in mind: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ reversion to the mean πŸ‘‰πŸΏ the markets always overcorrect πŸ‘‰πŸ» excesses are a red flag! 🚩 πŸ‘‰ bear markets have 3 stages πŸ‘‰πŸΌ invest regularly πŸ‘‰πŸ½ keep your emotions in check πŸ‘‰πŸΎ time in the market, not timing the market πŸ‘‰πŸΏ risk vs volatility πŸ‘‰πŸ» experts are usually wrong πŸ‘‰ diversify! Related episodes 🎧 091 investing in bull and bear markets! 048 risk vs volatility! πŸ“ Episode transcripts We hate email spam ...

338 the impact of investment fees

September 19, 2023 19:10 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MB

The power of compounding also applies to investment fees so it’s important to know what you’re paying when you invest! In this episode Dev touches on: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ why is investing not free πŸ‘‰πŸΏ ETFs vs managed funds πŸ‘‰πŸ» basic fees to pay attention to πŸ‘‰ what is a broker and brokerage πŸ‘‰πŸΌ 3 take home points πŸ‘‰πŸ½ the productivity commission statement on super fees πŸ‘‰πŸΎ and Lincoln's question about bond yields Related episodes 🎧 229 how to pick a stock broker 301 calculating returns πŸ“ Episode transcri...

337 saving vs investing

September 12, 2023 19:10 - 22 minutes - 31.7 MB

Let's take it back to basics! In this episode Dev unpacks: πŸ‘‰πŸ» should you save or invest 'pay yourself money'? πŸ‘‰ the pros & cons of saving πŸ‘‰πŸ½ the pros & cons of investing πŸ‘‰πŸΌ how to calculate your savings rate πŸ‘‰πŸ½ savings stats in Australia πŸ‘‰πŸΏ investing concepts 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers...

336b an interview with Dr Dean part 2

September 06, 2023 19:10 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MB

In the second part of this interview Dev and Dr Dean chat about: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ how Dean invests πŸ‘‰πŸΏ his thoughts on debt πŸ‘‰πŸ» he and his partner's FI number πŸ‘‰ public vs private education πŸ‘‰πŸΌ his personal protection plan (insurances, wills and estate planning) πŸ‘‰πŸ½ and money wins 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaim...

336 an interview with Dr Dean part 1

September 05, 2023 19:10 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MB

In part 1 of this 2-part interview, medical doctor Dr Dean shares some of his career journey in medicine, savings habits and tips for productivity at work. In part 2 Dev and Dean get into investing, debt and more ways that Dean and his wife manage their money. 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and...

335 salary packaging & HECS, rising health care costs, elective egg freezing + more

August 29, 2023 19:10 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MB

In this Q&A episode Dev touches on: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ the private health industry post-covid πŸ‘‰πŸΏ vet careers and earning less than what people may think πŸ‘‰πŸ» salary packaging and HECS/HELP πŸ‘‰ the process/cost of elective egg freezing πŸ‘‰πŸ½ and how much of your income should you aim to save? Related listening 🎧 309 private health insurance 105 what is salary packaging? 116 savings rate vs investment returns! πŸ“ Episode transcripts We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get...

334 investment bonds, investing via a trust, tips for graduates + more

August 22, 2023 19:10 - 34 minutes - 48.1 MB

In today's Q&A Dev discusses: πŸ‘‰ paying off debt fully vs creating an emergency fund and paying debt off gradually πŸ‘‰πŸΌ investment bonds πŸ‘‰ early career fellow - the pros and cons of buying a $2-3m home πŸ‘‰πŸ½ saving 100% towards a home vs 50/50 invest & save πŸ‘‰πŸΎ investing via a trust πŸ‘‰πŸΏ first graduate job - tips for building a good financial foundation πŸ‘‰πŸ» looking after your mental health TW: Towards the end of the episode Dev gives a trigger warning before sharing some mental health and suic...

333 an interview with Owen Rask part 2 (value investing, index fund bubble + more)

August 15, 2023 19:10 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MB

In today's episode we're continuing part 2 our chat with Owen Rask from the Rask Group talking about: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ value investing and how to value a company πŸ‘‰πŸΏ the index fund bubble - is it all just hype? πŸ‘‰πŸ» investing as a high net worth individual πŸ‘‰ Owen's top money win tip Listen to part 1 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, resources and...

332 an interview with Owen Rask part 1

August 08, 2023 19:10 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MB

In today's episode we're chatting with Owen Rask, cohost of the Australian Finance Podcast and founder of the Rask Group. Owen shares about his career prior to Rask and what motivated him to start the business, his investment philosophy, thoughts on the home ownership crisis and 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, resources and download...

331 an interview with Kate Campbell

August 01, 2023 19:10 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MB

In today's episode, Dev chats with Kate Campbell from the Australian Finance Podcast about: πŸ‘‰πŸ» her story πŸ‘‰πŸΎ FIRE πŸ‘‰πŸΏ her career πŸ‘‰ superannuation πŸ‘‰πŸΌ money wins πŸ‘‰πŸ½ and 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not t...

330 game theory and investments

July 25, 2023 19:10 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MB

In today's episode we're chatting about how the concept of game theory applies to investing! Dev touches on: πŸ‘‰πŸ» what is game theory and how does it work? πŸ‘‰πŸΎ nash equilibrium explained πŸ‘‰πŸΏ various games/circumstances πŸ‘‰πŸ½ common uses of game theory in economics & investing Related listening 🎧 088 what is utility theory? πŸ“ Episode transcripts 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...

329 money wins: an interview with Dr Ted

July 18, 2023 19:10 - 51 minutes - 71.5 MB

In today's money wins episode Dev chats with Dr Ted, a junior doctor from Victoria. Ted and Dev discuss: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ tips for junior doctors & interns πŸ‘‰πŸ» career pathways in medicine πŸ‘‰πŸΎ debt πŸ‘‰πŸΏ investing πŸ‘‰πŸ» money tips πŸ‘‰ and more! πŸ›‘ Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode πŸ“ Episode transcripts 🏑 Join the mmm facebook group πŸ’Έ Quick links to our resources and $20 off The Glen James Spending Plan my millennial money professional is produced by SYMO interactive, ho...

328 an interview with Captain FI part 2

July 11, 2023 19:10 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MB

In today's episode we're continuing with part 2 of the interview with Captain FI chatting about: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ his investment strategy and income streams πŸ‘‰πŸΏ net worth and how he calculated his FI number πŸ‘‰πŸ½ his thoughts on "retiring early" πŸ‘‰ + top tips from his personal finance journey πŸ›‘ Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode πŸ“ Episode transcripts 🏑 Join the mmm facebook group πŸ’Έ Quick links to our resources and $20 off The Glen James Spending Plan my millennial ...

327 an interview with Captain FI part 1

July 04, 2023 19:10 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MB

In today's episode, retired pilot Captain FI joins us for a special interview about his journey to reaching FIRE at the age of 30. In part 1 Captain FI shares about: πŸ‘‰πŸΏ his childhood and the lessons he learned about money πŸ‘‰πŸ» his training and costs to become a pilot πŸ‘‰ airline perks πŸ‘‰πŸ½ are frequent flyer programs worth it? πŸ‘‰πŸΎ achieving an 80% savings rate and if it was worth it πŸ‘‰πŸ» the negatives of being a pilot (some of these will surprise you!) Stay tuned for part 2 next week! We hate...

326 what is accumulative advantage?

June 27, 2023 19:10 - 15 minutes - 22.1 MB

In today's episode Dev explains how we experience accumulative advantage in everyday life and investing, also touching on the Matthew Effect and the concept of "winner takes all". πŸ“ Episode transcripts 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial ad...

325 how to choose an index fund

June 20, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MB

Let's explore the fundamentals of what an index fund is, how they work and what to consider when choosing one. In this episode we cover: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ what is an index fund? πŸ‘‰πŸΏ what does the data say about active vs passive investing? πŸ‘‰πŸ» your investment thesis πŸ‘‰πŸΌ are you a broad market or narrow market investor? πŸ‘‰πŸ½ local vs international πŸ‘‰ fund selection πŸ‘‰πŸ» monitoring the fund investment πŸ‘‰ risks and pitfalls πŸ‘‰πŸΌ the index fund bubble - is it a risk? πŸ‘‰πŸ½ Dev's personal view on index funds πŸ“ Epi...

324 EVs: 200,000km Tesla Model 3 update

June 13, 2023 19:10 - 1 hour - 98.9 MB

It's that time of year again, the annual EV update. Today's episode gets into the ins and outs of owning a Tesla Model 3 touching on: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ purchase price πŸ‘‰πŸΏ cost of electricity vs fuel πŸ‘‰ wear and tear πŸ‘‰πŸ» autopilot πŸ‘‰πŸ½ tyre change & servicing costs πŸ‘‰πŸΏ the annoying & brilliant bits of the car πŸ‘‰ EV road tax πŸ‘‰πŸΌ charging infrastructure πŸ‘‰πŸ½ thoughts on going back to an ICE car πŸ‘‰πŸΎ EV discounts with respect to FBT πŸ‘‰πŸΏ comparing the cost breakdown Dr CY's EV novated lease calculator (Make a co...

323 getting into medical school part 2

June 06, 2023 19:10 - 44 minutes - 62 MB

Today's episode is part 2 of our chat with Jason and Matt from MissionMed about getting into medical school. Make sure to listen to last week's episode to catch the first part if you missed it! In this episode we talk about: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ do Jason and Matt invest? πŸ‘‰ are there any scholarships for med school? πŸ‘‰πŸΌ HECS/ HELP debt πŸ‘‰πŸ½ private school vs public school vs selective school πŸ‘‰πŸΎ when should students start preparing for med school πŸ‘‰πŸΏ getting into med school later in life with a post grad path...

322 getting into medical school part 1

May 30, 2023 19:10 - 48 minutes - 67.4 MB

Due to plenty of interest in this topic we are taking a break from money to chat about getting into med school in this two-part discussion with Jason and Matthew from MissionMed. In this episode we touch on: πŸ‘‰πŸ» the entrance process for undergrad and postgrad pathways πŸ‘‰ good skills to have and develop πŸ‘‰πŸΌ what are the UCAT and UMAT and how do they work πŸ‘‰πŸ½ what to expect and how to succeed in medical interviews πŸ‘‰πŸΏ Jason and Matthew's tips and learnings πŸ‘‰πŸΎ what MissionMed does πŸ›‘ Pleas...