Building long-term wealth can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to juggle property, shares, budgeting, and Defence-specific benefits.
In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, Kane is joined by former artillery soldier turned financial adviser Rob Creighton, founder of Millennial Wealth. Rob shares how he transitioned from the military into financial planning and now helps everyday Australians.
Together, Kane and Rob unpack:
• How property and shares work together in a balanced wealth plan
• Why leverage makes property so powerful
• The pros and cons of rentvesting vs buying your first home
• Budgeting frameworks that actually work (and where most people go wrong)
• How banks assess your spending before pre-approval
• Defence schemes, first-home incentives, and why some policies push prices up
• The realities of buying property through an SMSF: benefits, rules, and risks
• Market outlook, interest rates, and why waiting for “the dip” rarely pays off
Whether you're saving for your first deposit, planning your next move, or exploring long-term strategies like SMSFs, this episode gives you practical guidance tailored to the defence community.
