Episodes

  • what to do when you're uninsurable + moving back to a region
    Jun 10 2026

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    Chelsea is 28 and can't get insurance because of a medical diagnosis. She and her fiancé Ryan are planning to move from Perth back to their regional hometown in the next 5 years where house prices have skyrocketed since they left. Glen unpacks their financial situation as a couple, the moving plan and how to build a safety net when insurance isn't an option. They touch on:


    👉🏼 Chelsea and Ryan's financial snapshot

    👉🏽 Glen's sound financial house framework

    👉🏾 how they manage money as a couple

    👉🏿 what self-insuring looks like when you can't get cover

    👉🏻 the relocation plan

    👉 Chelsea's investing portfolio


    To see if you’re on track with your super for your age, head to art.com.au and search ‘How much super do I have?'.


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

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

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    This content 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 within our content 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. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.

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    53 mins
  • getting cashed up in Melbourne before a big country move
    Jun 8 2026

    Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/


    In this episode, Glen sits down with Taz who has a dream to relocate to regional Victoria in 8–10 years with his partner. Taz wants to know, are we on the right track and how can we maximise our money before the move? They touch on:


    👉🏼 incomes and career

    👉🏽 Glen's sound financial house framework

    👉🏾 assets & investments

    👉🏿 should they buy their future home early and rent it out until it's time to move in?

    👉🏻 using a gearing strategy

    👉 getting rid of non deductible debt


    To see if you’re on track with your super for your age, head to art.com.au and search ‘How much super do I have?'.


    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

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


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    Check out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotes


    This content 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 within our content 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. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.

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    50 mins
  • Welcome to WWGD
    Jun 8 2026
    What Would Glen Do?

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    1 min
  • should we upgrade the car with our car allowances?
    May 27 2026

    Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/


    Maya* and Liam* both receive car allowances through their work which they're thinking of putting towards a new car. Liam's 2015 Hilux has 280,000km on the clock and they're eyeing a new Ford Ranger. Is now the right time? Glen works through their full financial picture and shares his thoughts on what he would do.


    To see if you’re on track with your super for your age, head to art.com.au and search ‘How much super do I have?'.


    *Names changed for privacy


    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


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


    🏡 Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroup

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


    Check out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotes


    This content 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 within our content 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. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.

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    58 mins
  • Sylvia and her partner are crushing it but stressed about their mortgage
    May 20 2026

    Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/


    Sylvia and her partner are planning for another child, have an $870k mortgage, an investment property and big questions about what to do with all of it.


    To see if you’re on track with your super for your age, head to art.com.au and search ‘How much super do I have?'


    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


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


    🏡 Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroup

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

    Check out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotes


    This content 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 within our content 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. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Warren is mortgage-free & wanting a new car, home battery & bathroom reno
    May 6 2026

    Glen sits down with Warren who's after a second opinion on how to prioritise & fund some financial goals. They touch on:


    👉🏻 Warren's current situation & goals

    👉 his financial position according to Glen's sound financial house foundations

    👉🏾 what Glen would do

    👉🏼 the mother-in-law arrangement: the $200/week account & estate clarity


    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


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


    🏡 Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroup

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


    Check out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotes


    This content 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 within our content 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. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.

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    50 mins
  • Kate is a 41yo nurse earning six figures but living week-to-week
    Apr 29 2026

    Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/


    Kate earns a decent income as a cosmetic injectables nurse but has maxed out 2 credit cards and just can't seem to get ahead. Kate wants to know: am I past the point of no return? They unpack:


    👉🏼Kate's goal to get out of consumer debt and save a home deposit

    👉🏽 her income, work and lifestyle

    👉🏾 cashflow, consumer debt situation & why a budget hasn't stuck

    👉 super, assets and protection plan

    👉🏿 living situation

    👉🏼 Kate's past & a recent ADHD diagnosis

    👉🏻 Glen's take on Kate's situation


    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


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


    🏡 Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroup

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


    Check out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotes


    This content 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 within our content 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. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.

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    51 mins
  • 25yo doctor has $400k in ETFs but...
    Apr 15 2026

    Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/


    Connor is a 25yo junior doctor renting for $145 a week and somehow has $400,000 invested in shares. But when he asks Glen James about buying his first home, optimising his portfolio and figuring out when "enough is enough," Glen's take isn't quite what he expected.


    👉🏼 Connor's situation: 25yo junior doctor, single, training towards anesthetics

    👉🏽 income, savings rate & spending system

    👉🏾 cash, HELP debt & super (First Home Super Saver Scheme)

    👉🏿 living situation & housing plans

    👉🏻 the $400k share portfolio: VAS, VGS & Pearler

    👉 specialty training, moving around & the housing timing problem

    👉🏼 what would Glen do?

    👉🏽 the non-deductible debt problem

    👉🏾 investment property vs buying to live in vs keep renting

    👉🏿 the two-ETF

    👉🏻 should Connor gear?


    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


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


    🏡 Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroup

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


    Check out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotes


    This content 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 within our content 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. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.

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

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    51 mins