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this is investing

By: Glen James
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this is investing is your weekly dose of realistic, no-hype investing encouragement. Hosted by Glen James, each short episode is designed to help you build long-term wealth by focusing on what actually matters: consistency, mindset, and simple strategy over noise and hype. Whether you're new to investing or looking to stay on track, this series will keep you grounded and growing.

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Glen James
Economics Personal Finance
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  • 736 selling an investment property, $400k cash: offset vs invest?
    Aug 28 2025

    Glen answers a listener’s question about selling an investment property and what to do with the proceeds. With around $400k expected after debts, they’re torn between investing in index funds or using the cash to offset their next mortgage.


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


    Nick Bradley is now over on Youtube! Subscribe to his show, 15 Minute Money: https://youtube.com/@15minutemoney?si=GOLaFNrEqh5iUCJ1


    Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group.


    To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.


    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.

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

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    13 mins
  • 735 the 10 questions with Queenie Tan
    Aug 21 2025

    Finance content creator (@investwithqueenie) and author Queenie Tan joins Glen in this episode to answer 10 questions:


    👉🏾 what makes a successful investor?

    👉🏿 super or non-super and why?

    👉🏻 mortgage or invest?

    👉 what do you think is the biggest barrier to people investing?

    👉🏼 do you have to be smart to be good with money?

    👉🏽 how do you define success and have you achieved it?

    👉🏾 if someone gave you $10,000 what would you do with it?

    👉 what's been your best investment to date?

    👉🏻 what are you currently reading or listening to?

    👉🏼 what's one book you would recommend to become a better investor?


    Grab Queenie's book, The Fun Finance Formula: https://amzn.to/45jO8kt


    Catch this week's full episode with Queenie over on money money money!


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


    Nick Bradley is now over on Youtube! Subscribe to his show, 15 Minute Money: https://youtube.com/@15minutemoney?si=GOLaFNrEqh5iUCJ1


    Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group.


    To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.


    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.

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

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    12 mins
  • 734 the 10 questions with Brian Parker
    Aug 14 2025

    Glen interviews Brian Parker, Chief Economist at Australian Retirement Trust in a quick-fire Q&A. Okay... so it's not quite 10 questions, but close enough!


    👉🏾 what makes a successful investor in your mind?

    👉🏿 super or non-super and why?

    👉🏻 mortgage or invest?

    👉 what do you think is the biggest barrier to people investing?

    👉🏼 do you have to be smart to be good with money?

    👉🏽 when have you financially 'made it' and have you achieved that?

    👉🏾 if someone gave you $10,000 what would you do with it?


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


    Nick Bradley is now over on Youtube! Subscribe to his show, 15 Minute Money: https://youtube.com/@15minutemoney?si=GOLaFNrEqh5iUCJ1


    Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group.


    To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.


    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.

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

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    9 mins
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