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.

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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

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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 Nest, NSW on Thurs 31 October to hear more about NestDeposit

Third.i website: https://thirdigroup.com.au

NestDeposit website: https://nestdeposit.com.au

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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 ethical?

👉 insights from the 2024 Ethical Fashion Report

👉🏼 simple ways to extend the life of your clothes

👉🏽 the power of consumer choices in driving brand changes

👉 ways that you can contribute to a more ethical world

To view the Ethical Fashion Guide & Report head to: https://bwaa.co/mmm-fashion

Donate towards ending worker exploitation: https://bwaa.co/mmm-give

Speak out to your favourite brands: https://bwaa.co/mmm-speak-out

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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 significantly more?

📘 'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' by Glen James & Nick Bradley is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv

📘 Insufficient Funds by James Millard: https://amzn.to/47ZVIQW

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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 struggles

👉🏼 the turning point: a mental health diagnosis and seeking help

👉 chasing dreams in the entertainment industry

👉🏽 navigating career shifts and creating his business, Move Your Mind

👉 lessons learned on money, privilege, and mindset shifts

👉🏾 the reality of success in media and managing money

👉🏿 and balancing mental health while building a financial future

Nick's book, Move Your Mind: https://amzn.to/3zGoOrE

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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

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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 buyer’s advocates do and when you might need one

👉 why first-time homebuyers can benefit from expert help

👉🏿 the differences between buyer's advocates and agents

👉🏽 how much a buyer’s advocate costs and if it's worth it

👉🏼 when it might be better to go it alone

👉🏻 what to ask when interviewing a buyer’s advocate

👉🏾 the value of off-market properties

👉 why experience matters when buying property

Emily's First Home Buyer course: https://bit.ly/4dnKmHw

John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: sortyourpropertyout.com

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