In this episode, Lloyd breaks down what inflation really is, not the textbook version, but the real-world version that’s making your chicken schnitty cost fifty bucks and your favourite ice cream double in price. He unpacks how government spending, low interest rates, and endless money printing have made our dollars worth less, while explaining why wages haven’t kept up and how that’s quietly making us all poorer. You’ll also hear his take on gold, Bitcoin, and what actually works when it comes to hedging against inflation (hint: it’s not crypto hype). Packed with straight talk, relatable examples, and a few laughs, this one will make you see inflation, and your money — in a whole new way.

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Timestamps

[00:00:00] Introduction

[00:00:21] What Inflation Really Means

[00:01:05] Why Prices Keep Going Up

[00:01:42] How Government Spending Fuels Inflation

[00:02:18] The Problem with Wages Not Keeping Up

[00:03:00] Real Talk on Money Printing

[00:03:45] Can Gold and Bitcoin Protect You?

Most people are stuck in a 9 to 5 grind earning active income, but only a few ever break out and build real wealth. In this episode, Lloyd James Ross dives deep into the question, can you actually get rich with a job? From his early days commuting in Dubai and driving a rented Toyota Yaris to becoming a seven figure investor, Lloyd breaks down the exact three step formula that changed his life, cutting costs, investing wisely, and finding ways to amplify income. He shares how side hustles, mindset shifts, and smart money habits can turn financial stress into financial freedom, even if you’re still clocking in every morning. If you’re tired of just working for money and ready to make your money work for you, this episode is your playbook.

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Timestamps

[00:00:00] Introduction

[00:02:14] The mindset trap of the 9 to 5

[00:05:32] Why most people never build wealth

[00:08:47] Lloyd’s story from Dubai to financial freedom

[00:12:15] The three step formula to getting rich

[00:17:03] Cutting costs and controlling your cash flow

[00:21:28] Investing wisely and letting money work for you

[00:26:10] Building side hustles that actually scale

[00:30:45] Final thoughts and next steps for financial freedom

In this episode of Money Grows on Trees, Lloyd James Ross breaks down Australia’s new 5% home deposit scheme, and why it might not be the win it seems. He explains how lower deposits can actually mean higher long-term debt, more financial risk, and less flexibility if the market shifts. Lloyd dives into the bigger picture too—how government incentives, immigration, and the property boom are shaping (and straining) the Aussie housing market. Whether you’re thinking of buying or just curious about what’s really going on behind the headlines, this episode will make you rethink what “getting ahead” truly means.

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Timestamps

[00:00:00] Introduction

[00:00:42] The illusion of “helping buyers” and what you’re really buying

[00:01:10] Breaking down Australia’s new 5% deposit policy

[00:02:20] How demand-side incentives push property prices higher

[00:03:00] Why smaller deposits mean bigger long-term debt

[00:04:10] The lessons from America’s 2008 housing crash

[00:05:20] How Australia’s economy is overly tied to property

[00:06:25] The financial risks if rates rise or the market dips

[00:08:15] The truth about the “free lunch” of a 5% deposit