Today on the show Glen and John spill the tea on their latest venture—a joint purchase of a commercial property. Curious about joint ventures or just want a peek behind the financial curtain? They share:

👉🏻 how they structured the deal

👉 who contributed what (and how costs blew out)

👉🏼 the profits after renovations

👉🏽 lessons learned about working with multiple investors

👉🏾 and tips for anyone considering a joint venture!

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In today's my money story episode, Glen chats with long-time listener Jade, who shares his journey from hospitality to casual FIFO work, which he recently left behind for a steady paycheck and greater stability for his family in Margaret River. Jade also reflects on the joy of traveling around Australia with a young family and his current goal of purchasing a home.

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Let's kick off the new year with the ultimate investing debate: shares or property? Glen and John present their best case and unpack the pros and cons of each to help you decide whether bricks or stocks (or both!) are the best investment for you.

 📘 Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future by John Pidgeon: https://amzn.to/4gOW5RL

 📘 The Quick-Start Guide to Investing by Glen James: https://amzn.to/4fV7XR7

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Today’s episode is all about the Kiwis! Glen chats with Francis Cook, a financial journalist from New Zealand, about her money story, transitioning into personal finance, and how Kiwis approach investing and retirement. 

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Think of today's episode like a guided meditation, but for your finances. Glen takes you through a new year reset to define what success looks like for you in 2025, and help you set the goals to get there.

Click here to get Glen's free 2025 goals downloadable!

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New year, new job? Get ready to level up in 2025! Glen and HR pro Sarah Smith (host of the award-winning Interview Boss podcast) are here to help you land your dream role. They cover:

👉🏾 busting myths about applicant tracking systems 

👉🏿 should you tailor your resume, application, or cover letter every time?

👉🏻 how far back should your CV go (and what to leave out)

👉 avoiding bias traps: gender, DOB, photos & what not to include

👉🏼 should you list hobbies on your CV?

👉🏽 using chatgpt for resumes & cover letters

👉🏻 remote interview prep (plus Sarah’s ironing board hack!)

👉 negotiating flexibility

👉🏼 how to calm nerves & stay in control during an interview

Check out Glen and Shell's book, 📒 Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money

Check out the free Interview Boss resources here: http://www.interviewboss.com.au/mmm

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In our final episode of 2024 Glen is joined by Nick Bradley, co-author of The Quick Start Guide to Investing and host of This Is Investing. Glen and Nick unpack what a Trump presidency could mean for global markets and where Bitcoin might be heading in the near future. The episode touches on:

👉🏼 potential impacts of a Trump presidency on global markets and trade

👉🏿 Trump's controversial tariff proposals and what they mean for the US, China, and even Australia

👉🏻 what could happen if the US government buys 700,000 Bitcoin 

👉 bold predictions for Bitcoin's price in 2025—bull case, bear case, and everything in between

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Boxing Day is for the post-Christmas crash and a good ol' investing campfire chat! Joining Glen is Vince Scully from Life Sherpa and Marc Jocum, Product and Investment Strategist at Global X ETFs. From portfolio construction, to GARP and the bitcoin ETF, Glen, Vince and Marc bust out of the marshmallows and talk all things investing and ETFs.

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Merry Christmas! 🎄 On today's episode Glen is joined by comedian Dan Ilic to celebrate your biggest wins of 2024 - from smashing financial goals to personal triumphs, we’re sharing the highs, the laughs, and everything in between. Not yet part of the money money money community? Click here to join!

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In today's episode, Glen sits down with Scott Fletcher, Chief Investment Officer at Woodbury Private, to uncover how advisers help the ultra-wealthy invest their money. They chat about family offices, investment strategies, philanthropy and the unique challenges of guiding high net worth clients. It's a behind-the-scenes look at how wealth changes the game and the advice that comes with it.

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Is financial success down to hard work & skill or luck? In today's episode Glen sits down with financial advisers Deline Jacovides from Mazi Wealth and John Cachia from Thriving Wealth live at the Financial Advice Association of Australia's National Congress to chat about this and more, touching on:

👉🏻 geared ETFs — what they are and the risks involved

👉 how John and Deline invest for their clients (and themselves)

👉🏼 why chasing shiny objects online rarely works out

👉🏽 debt recycling and gearing

👉🏾 do you really need a self-managed super fund?

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