In this Q&A Glen is joined by financial adviser Alex Luck from Everest Wealth to answer your questions:

👉🏼 pros & cons of taking lower paid job at a startup vs staying freelance

👉🏽 how to maximise $1M inheritance in mid 30s

👉🏾 paying down consumer debt & getting mortgage-ready

👉🏿 clear debt or invest instead?

👉🏻 when HELP debt should and shouldn’t be paid off

👉 invest vs pay down the mortgage

Glen's book, Sort Your Money Out & Get Invested: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/resources

Everest Wealth: https://everestwealthgroup.com.au/

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Jake & Kiera have built strong financial foundations individually and now they’re figuring out how to bring it all together in a new relationship. In this What Would Glen Do episode, they talk about:

👉🏼 Jake and Kiera’s current situation

👉🏽 Glen runs through the sound financial house

👉🏾 properties, assets & investments

👉🏿 Kiera's new career plans

👉🏻 their shared goals to get a new PPOR, travel & live life on their own terms

👉 what Glen would do

👉🏼 structuring property ownership & protecting against future risks

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In this Q&A, Glen James and John Pidgeon chat about:

👉🏼 bank account structure

👉🏽 loan splits on your PPOR to purchase investment properties

👉🏾 buying a car with finance or equity

👉🏿 a hospital physio who wants a career change

👉🏻 if you had a full year off work on your current pay, what would you do with your time?

👉 credit cards and their impact on your credit score/rating

👉🏼 should I use half my emergency fund to get solar?

Check out the Glen James Spending Plan here: https://education.moneypodcast.com.au/courses/the-glen-james-spending-plan

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Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store

money money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.

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Join us (Jess Brady, Vince Scully & Glen James) for an informal long-form chat about anything and everything.

Recorded on Friday 13 March 2026. Mixed and mastered by Glen (sorry team isn't working on Sat) and was dealing with a tech difficulty with Vince' mic. Due to some other tech issues with our recorder having a meltdown, this episode will not be on YouTube (sad face).

Jess' new book: https://amzn.to/4lvIUII

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.

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In this "what would Glen do" episode, Julie* and her fiancé recently built a home but now a major career change means their household income is about to drop. With a big mortgage, wedding costs coming up and plans to start a family, Julie wants to know: do they need to sell the home? How can they afford everything? Glen and Julie unpack:

👉🏼 her dilemma

👉🏽 salaries, career change & income drop

👉🏾 emergency fund, savings & debts

👉🏿 spending plan, insurance & financial foundations

👉🏻 super balances and financial position

👉 the mortgage and house value

👉🏼 lifestyle costs and hobbies

👉🏻 career values and long term plans

👉🏽 Glen raises some potential red flags

👉🏾 and shares what he would do in their situation

*Name changed for privacy

📘 Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money by Glen James & Shelley Johnson: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/resources#books

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Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store

money money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.

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In today's Q&A Glen and John answer your questions about:

👉🏼 when is a side hustle viable?

👉🏽 giving and generosity in a cost of living crisis

👉🏾 I've been approached by developers to sell my unit

👉🏿 buying into an apartment block that has rumours of a big reno in the future

👉🏻 doing a joint venture with someone, things to consider

Below are links to episodes of this is property that touch on joint ventures.

105 joint ventures

217 joint ventures with tradies

638 buying new PPOR before selling the first, pre-approval before income drop, joint ventures & tax + more

615 market update, joint ventures, parental guarantees & are property seminars a scam?!

522 prenups, trusts, title insurance, joint venture contracts + more (Q&A with a lawyer)

424 keeping up with rising costs, joint venture pros & cons, buying your 2nd property + more

Want to be a guest on the show? Apply here! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show

Watch money money money on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcast

Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store

money money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.

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Markets dipped and the headlines are getting loud, so what should you actually do? Glen jumps on for a quick bonus chat to explain what’s going on, why volatility is normal, and why long term investors should probably just zoom out and chill.

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Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store

money money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.

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In this special live episode from Auckland, Glen answers money questions from the audience about housing, investing and life decisions that shape your financial future. The episode covers:

👉🏼 is not owning a house in retirement a big deal anymore?

👉🏽 how can I lower my mortgage if I don't have many spare funds

👉🏾 passive vs active investing

👉🏿 what would Glen's perfect day look like

👉🏻 Glen's thoughts on the best investment in your 20s

👉 some mini money interviews with Paige & Brent

Active funds vs index benchmarks: https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/research-insights/spiva/

📘 Attached by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller: https://amzn.to/40H0fER

Want to be a guest on the show? Apply here! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show

Watch money money money on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcast

Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store

money money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.

Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au

Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au

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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.

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