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Mo Money#472 How to Retire on $3K a Week w. Ben KingsleyIn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we talked to Ben Kingsley on how to retire on three grand a week. So, Ben is a property guy, a mortgage broker, and he's just put out a book on, essentially, how to retire on $3,000 a week. So, he talks about how you can actually do that with property, what the strategy is as you're building your assets, as well as when you're transitioning to actually living on those from an income perspective. He gets into a bit around borrowing structures, the property areas at the moment that...
2025-10-1646 minMo Money#446 How to save tax on your investments w. Ben AndrewsIn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we talk to Ben Andrews. He's a founder and pretty awesome accountant over at Air Accounting. We talked to Ben about the tax hacks that you can use to save tax on investing, different tax structures like trusts and companies, and some of the benefits and advantages of each of those, as well as what people should be thinking about if you're starting working for yourself. We also cover how business owners can make sure that their accounting setup, and the advice that they're getting is helping them actually...
2025-04-1743 minMo Money#349 WTF is going on with the property market?In this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we talk about what the actual hell is going on in the property market around Australia, how it seems to be defying gravity and certainly defying a lot of the forecasters and experts out there, as well as what the property market holds for the rest of 2023 and beyond. We talk about some of the recent data that's coming in, some of the the biggest things that investors need to look out for that's going to impact property values in the short term, as well as how you can...
2023-08-2217 minMo Money#348 How debt recycling worksIn this episode of the Mo Money podcast we unpack debt recycling, how it works in practice, the steps that you need to follow to make this happen, as well as some of the things to consider to make sure that you make the most money if you're going down this path and a few mistakes or places where this can go wrong for you to look out for. This episode is perfect for anyone that wants to use the rules to their advantage to get ahead faster. Want to make smarter money moves and g...
2023-08-1724 minMo Money#347 The end of RBA interest rate increasesIn this week's episode of Mo Money, we talk about inflation and interest rates and whether the RBA has finished with its job of increasing interest rates. No doubt that will be some welcome news for homeowners and property investors around the country. We unpack some of the things that are driving the RBA decisions and a couple of the key indicators over the next little while that are going to mean whether rates keep going up or whether they're done for now. This episode is perfect for anyone that is investing or that owns property and w...
2023-08-1515 minMo Money#346 Negative Gearing ExplainedIn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we dive deep into negative gearing, what it is, and how it works, unpack some of the jargon and things to look out for, as well as to figure out whether negative gearing is all it's made out to be. This episode is perfect for anyone that wants to use the tax rules to their advantage and get ahead from their investing. Want to make smarter money moves and get ahead faster? Upcoming events: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/ben-nash-pivot-wealth-34379655697 Learn more abo...
2023-08-1018 minMo Money#345 Employer Share Plans 101In this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we unpack how to maximise employer share plans, the different types of plans that exist, how they work, what some of the considerations are around investing, planning and tax, as well as what you need to know to make sure that you actually profit from your employee share plan. This episode is perfect for anyone that's working for an employer that offers employee share plans or that's thinking about joining one that does. Want to make smarter money moves and get ahead faster? Upcoming events: htt...
2023-08-0824 minMo Money#344 Smart Money Accelerator Q&A+This episode is recording of a live event we did exclusively for our Smart Money Accelerator members, where we answered their money questions about what's going on in the property market, how to be smart for tax time, as well as a bunch of general questions about how to think about their money decisions and make the smartest moves for them. This episode is perfect for anyone that wants to understand the answers to commonly asked questions, but more importantly to understand how to answer those questions for themselves. For anyone that's keen to learn...
2023-08-0359 minMo Money#342 Get tax smartThis episode of the Mo Money podcast is a recording of a live event I did on how to get tax smart. I talk about the top tax hacks that can cut your tax bill and boost your tax refund, the tax strategies that you need to know about, as well as some of the hidden opportunities around tax that most people don't understand. This episode is perfect for anyone that wants to be smarter with the money that they have and save tax so that they can get ahead faster. Want to make smarter m...
2023-07-2732 minMo Money#341 How to get started investingThis episode of the Mo Money podcast is a recording of a live event I did on how to get started investing. I unpack investment basics, the actual steps that you need to follow to get started investing, what products to use, how to set up an investment strategy, how to manage your risk, and importantly, the key decisions that you need to make through that process to get started investing with confidence. This episode is perfect for anyone that is not already investing or is not already investing with confidence. Want to make smarter m...
2023-07-251h 01Mo Money#340 How to adult with moneyThis episode of the Mo Money podcast is a recording of a live event I did on how to "adult" with money. I unpack the key things that you need to know to make smart money decisions, the elements that you don't get taught at school, and what you should be thinking about to take your money game to the next level. This episode is perfect for anyone that wants to have a better understanding of money and the most important areas that they need to get right. Want to make smarter money moves and g...
2023-07-201h 00Mo Money#339 Investment & Property Market Update - July 2023This episode is a recording of a live event we did on investment and property market update for July of 2023. Closing out the financial year, we unpack what's happened in markets, the trends that we're seeing, investment performance, what investments make sense at the moment, best and worst performing investments of the financial year that's just finished, as well as what investors should be thinking about today to make the smartest moves for them. This episode is perfect for anyone that wants to make money investing in the new financial year. Want to make smarter m...
2023-07-1840 minMo Money#338 How to save more money fasterThis episode of the Mo Money podcast is a live event recording from a session I did on how to save more money faster. I unpack my top savings hacks, how to do a budget, how to set up your banking to make it easier to save more, and ultimately set up an automatic saving system that allows you to save more money, but gives you more confidence around your investing. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to save more money. Want to make smarter money moves and get ahead faster? Up...
2023-07-1353 minMo Money#337 Financing 101This episode of the Mo Money podcast is a recording of a live event I did on Financing 101. So, getting into the basics of money, and the things that you need to know to make smarter choices. We talk about saving, the types of investments that you can use, and how to plan with your money as well as a few mistakes to look out for and avoid. This episode is perfect for anyone that's just getting started on their money journey and wants to know how to make the right moves with confidence. Want t...
2023-07-1157 minMo Money#336 How to create generational wealthThis episode of the Mo Money podcast is a recording from a live event I did on how to create generational wealth, which we did in partnership with Care for Kids. This event we unpacked how to invest to set up the financial future for your family, how investments work, starting from the basics and then winding into what options are available for investing in your kids, how to set targets around that, what products actually make sense, how the tax implications work when investing for kids, and how to choose, and importantly, how to get started. This episode...
2023-07-061h 07Mo Money#335 How to invest with property equityThis episode of the Mo Money podcast is a recording of a live event we did on how to invest with property equity. We talked about property equity, what it is, and if you do have a chunk of equity in your property, how you can leverage that to invest more money and get ahead faster. This episode is perfect for anyone that owns property or is planning to own property and wants to accelerate their investing and financial progress. Want to make smarter money moves and get ahead faster? Upcoming events: https://www...
2023-07-0458 minMo Money#334 SMA Q&A+ eventThis episode is recording of a live event we did exclusively for our Smart Money Accelerator members, where we answered their money questions about what's going on in the property market, how to be smart for tax time, as well as a bunch of general questions about how to think about their money decisions and make the smartest moves for them. This episode is perfect for anyone that wants to understand the answers to commonly asked questions, but more importantly to understand how to answer those questions for themselves. For anyone that's keen to learn more about...
2023-06-291h 01Mo Money#333 How investment bonds save tax when you investIn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we dive deep onto investment bonds, which is essentially an investment account with some tax concessions that can help you build your investments and investment income faster. We unpack the key rules that you need to understand how the products work, as well as who they can be good for, and some of the strategy considerations when you invest. Now this episode is perfect for anyone that wants to invest smart, and doesn't want to pay more than their fair share in tax. Want to ma...
2023-06-2715 minMo Money#332 How to recession-proof your financesIn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we're talking about how to recession-proof your finances. With all of the noise out there around the globe at the moment, it seems like more and more people are asking the question if we are headed towards a recession. Technical or otherwise, maybe we are, maybe we aren't. But either way, there are a few things that you can do now to put yourself in the strongest position to give you peace of mind to ride out any potential storm that might be coming, and they're also things that...
2023-06-2213 minMo Money#331 Share market bull rallyIn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we talk about the Bull Market that's kicking off in shares around the world and where to from here, how you can invest when there are higher levels of uncertainty out there in the world today, and we unpack the recent stats on the best and worst performing investments to help you figure out how you can invest for good times and bad. This episode is perfect for anyone that wants to be investing smart in the current environment. Want to make smarter money moves and get a...
2023-06-2018 minMo Money#330 How to build a second income investingThis episode is a recording of a live event I did on how to build a second income investing. Through the event I unpacked investment basics and where risk comes from when you invest so that you can manage it effectively, the sorts of investments that you can use and the ones that perform best more than 80% of the time. We also cover investment accounts, platforms, and how to actually get started investing, as well as mistakes to avoid when you invest. This episode is perfect for anyone that wants to build another income from investments.
2023-06-151h 08Mo Money#329 How compound interest works when you investIn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we're bringing an express episode on compound interest. I think a lot of people hear about this stuff, but there is a lot of confusion out there. So we unpack what it is, how it helps you, and importantly, how you can actually plan around this, and how to use a compound interest calculator to make it easier for you to achieve your financial goals. This episode is important for anyone that wants to be financially secure, but have a clear path to make sure that they've got a p...
2023-06-1313 minMo Money#328 Investing 101In this episode of the Mo Money podcast we dive deep on investing basics. What a share actually is, managed funds, ETFs, micro investing, active investing, passive investing, and ethical investing as well. We de-jargon the jargon and help you understand the things that you need to know to make your next smart investment move. Want to make smarter money moves and get ahead faster? Upcoming events: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/ben-nash-pivot-wealth-34379655697 Learn more about Pivot Wealth: https://pivotwealth.com.au/ Check out Ben's book, Get Unstuck: https...
2023-06-0820 minMo Money#327 How to choose an adviser that will make you moneyIn this episode of the podcast, we talk about how to choose an advisor that will make you money and save you tax. This is a speed version this week, we try to keep it pretty snappy but give you the things that you need to know to find someone that can help you at tax time, this tax time and for the tax times ahead. But also when you are thinking about working with someone, give you the key questions that you need to ask and answer to give you the confidence to pull the trigger so that...
2023-06-0614 minMo Money#326 How to buy your first homeIn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we talk all about how to buy your first property. We unpack what the process steps are, how you can actually set up a strategy, who you need in your corner and when and how to bring those people in, as well as how you can hack your motivation to make your property purchase happened faster. This episode is perfect for anyone that doesn't own property already, but it has it as part of their future. Want to make smarter money moves and get ahead faster? ...
2023-06-0120 minMo Money#325 Top five strategies to pay less taxOn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we unpack the top five strategies that you can use to pay less tax. Now, these are not overnight strategies - but strategies that will set you up for the years ahead. So we get into negative gearing, debt recycling, trust, investment companies, investment bonds, as well as how you can use franking credits to cut your tax bill pretty significantly. This episode is perfect for anyone that wants to pay their fair share in tax, but not a dollar more. Want to make smarter money moves a...
2023-05-3027 minMo Money#324 Money News: Property prices on the riseIn this episode of The Mo Money podcast, we're talking money news in human words, and it's all about the property market. What's going on, the fact that we've seen property prices increasing despite the recent RBA rate rise, what you need to know to make smart property decisions in the current environment, and what to expect for the rest of 2023. This episode is perfect for anyone that owns property or has property as part of their future. Want to make smarter money moves and get ahead faster? Upcoming events: https://www.eventbrite.com...
2023-05-2517 minMo Money#323 Wills & Estate PlanningOn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we're talking all about something of a little bit of a difficult topic to discuss, but wills powers of attorney, death, dying, disability, and unpacking all of the legal and financial side of things so that you can understand at least the issues that you need to be across and consider so that you've got a rock solid risk management plan for your money. This episode I think is really important one for everyone to hear. Want to make smarter money moves and get ahead faster? ...
2023-05-2326 minMo Money#322 How to buy property the smart way in 2023This episode of the Mo Money podcast is a recording of a live event I did on how to buy property the smart way in 2023. I unpack property buying basics, what's going on in the market at the moment, the challenges and opportunities that exist for property buyers in 2023, as well as the tactics and strategies that you can use to make smarter decisions when you buy a property. This episode is perfect for anyone that is looking to buy property in the short term or at some point through their investing journey that wants to make sure that...
2023-05-181h 01Mo Money#321 How to cut your tax bill before EOFYIn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we're talking all about the ways that you can cut your tax bill before the end of the financial year - which is not that far away. So, we unpack the key tactics and strategies that you can use and put in place now to put yourself in the best position for the end of this financial year, and the things that you can do to set yourself up for the financial years ahead. This episode is perfect for anyone that wants to be smarter with their tax and potentially reduce...
2023-05-1628 minMo Money#320 Money News: Federal Budget 2023 UnpackedIn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we unpack the 2023 Federal Budget, what it means for individuals, tax, families, households, inflation, power prices, and basically all of the things that you need to know to see how the budget impacts you. Want to make smarter money moves and get ahead faster? Upcoming events: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/ben-nash-pivot-wealth-34379655697 Learn more about Pivot Wealth: https://pivotwealth.com.au/ Check out Ben's book, Get Unstuck: https://www.getunstuckbook.com.au/ Check us out on social...
2023-05-1128 minMo Money#319 How to invest for your kidsOn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we're diving deep into how to invest for your kids, helping you understand what it's all about, how you can get started, some of the barriers that can stop people from going down this path and how to avoid them, how to choose the investments that actually make sense if you're looking to invest for your kids, how to plan around your tax, the products that you can use and how to get started. This episode is perfect for anyone that has kids or is thinking about it and wants to...
2023-05-0926 minMo Money#317 How insurance protects financial risksIn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we're diving deep into insurance, what it is, how it works, and the types of cover that are out there. We bust the jargon that can surround insurance that makes it really complicated and confusing, but what we're doing with this episode is helping you understand the key things that you need to know to figure out whether insurance is something that you might need or want and if you do then want to take out insurance, understand how it works so you can start shaping up your protection strategy. This...
2023-05-0237 minMo Money#316 Money News: Has the property market bottomed?In this week's Mo Money podcast were unpacking the money news in human words and diving deep into what's been going on in the property market. The fact that experts are calling the bottom of the market, what's actually driving that the factors that sit behind it, and as well as some of the changes that the government's been making to property buying initiatives, and what investors should be thinking about to make smart moves in the current environment. This episode is perfect for anyone that owns property or has property as part of their future.
2023-04-2730 minMo Money#315 Building your emergency fundIn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we're chatting all about emergency funds, what they are, what they're not, how much you need, how to figure that out how to set up your emergency fund, how to build it if (you don't have it already), and how to manage it once you've got it built. This episode is important for any investor or anyone that wants to have good financial well being and peace of mind. Want to make smarter money moves and get ahead faster? Upcoming events: https://www.eventbrite.com.au...
2023-04-2527 minMo Money#314 Money News: Have we hit peak interest rates?In this week's money news in human words, we're talking about the fact that inflation and interest rates are on a knife's edge, both in the US and closer to home in Australia. We unpack some of the recent data, and what we should be looking out for over the next month or so, to see if we are at the end of the rate tightening cycle. We also talk about what that actually means for investors in the current environment, and how to make sure that inflation doesn't eat your lunch, as well as a bit...
2023-04-2023 minMo Money#313 Ditch your bad debt for goodIn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we talk about how to ditch your bad debt for good. Basically, when you get into debt, how you can get out of it, the four main strategies that you can use to reduce your debt, and some of the hacks that can make it easier, as well as the risks to look out for and avoid. This episode is perfect for anyone that has debt that wants to get rid of it, and do it in a way that is easier and a little bit less stressful.
2023-04-1832 minMo Money#311 Unlocking Financial PotentialIn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we're talking all about financial potential: what it is, why it's important and how you can unlock your financial potential using the eight levers that impact how quickly you get ahead and where you get to financially. This episode is perfect for anyone that wants to make their money success happen faster, or easier, or with more comfort along the way. Want to make smarter money moves and get ahead faster? Upcoming events: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/ben-nash-pivot-wealth-34379655697 Learn more about Piv...
2023-04-1121 minMo Money#310 Money News: Inflation down, Stocks & Property UpIn this episode of the podcast, we talk through money news in human words, where we're covering the positive news that we're seeing in the market for the first time in a little while: inflation down. And a lot of the RBA indicators that suggest that we're nearing the end of this rate tightening cycle. Importantly, we talk about the impact that it's having on investment markets, seeing that NASDAQ enter Bull Market territory, property market kicking along for the first positive month performance in the last 11 months. This episode is perfect for anyone that wants to...
2023-04-0620 minMo Money#309 Smart Money Accelerator - IntroductionIn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we're doing something a little bit different. We've spent a lot of time talking to people and unpacking the key elements that you need to get right to be successful with your money. We've learned a bunch of lessons along that way, and we've actually just put together this brand new thing to help people nail it. But in this episode of the podcast, we're going to unpack what those three elements are, how you can take full advantage, and the key steps that you need to go through s...
2023-04-0427 minMo Money#307 Replace Your Salary by Investing - Your Game PlanThis episode of the Mo Money podcast is the final installment in the "Replace Your Salary by Investing" series, where we're talking all about your game plan and how you can set up a rock-solid game plan for your money. We talk about the roadblocks that can stop people from planning, if you are planning, the options in terms of how you can get there, the actual process that you can use, as well as a little bit about financial advice, and if you are looking for advice, how to choose a good financial advisor. This episode is perfect...
2023-03-2831 minMo Money#306 Money News: SVB Bank collapse & what it means for investorsIn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we unpack the shock waves that are coming from the SVB banking collapse, and what it actually means for investors, whether the world is going to end or not. I'll give you a hint: I don't think that's going to happen. We also talk about what the opportunities are for investors, how to make smart decisions in the current environment, and how to avoid a lot of that fear and noise out there. This episode, I think, is really crucial for anyone that's investing at the moment, or anyone t...
2023-03-2322 minMo Money#305 Replace Your Salary by Investing - PropertyIn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we're continuing the "Replace Your Salary by Investing" series talking all about property, why it's important, how to fit it in with your plan and how to be smarter with property so that you get better results. This episode is perfect for anyone that wants to get ahead with their money and be smarter when it comes to their property decisions. Want to make smarter money moves and get ahead faster? Upcoming events: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/ben-nash-pivot-wealth-34379655697 Learn more about Piv...
2023-03-2130 minMo Money#304 Money News: Super tax changes & fixed rate mortgage cliffIn this week's money news in human words, we unpack the changes to super tax over the last little bit and why it's not just something that impacts rich people, and we unpack the fixed mortgage interest rate cliff and whether it is going to crash the property market or not. This episode is perfect for anyone that wants to read between the headlines and understand what it actually means for their money. Want to make smarter money moves and get ahead faster? Upcoming events: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/ben-nash-pivot-wealth-34379655697 L...
2023-03-1625 minMo Money#303 Replace Your Salary by Investing - TaxIn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we're following on with the "Replace Your Salary by Investing" series where I'm going to be talking all about tax, the rules, the key strategies that you can use to cut your tax bill, hold on to more of your income and use that to get ahead faster, or to just enjoy your lifestyle a little bit more. This episode is perfect for anyone that wants to use the rules to their advantage and get ahead the smart way. Want to make smarter money moves and get a...
2023-03-1329 minMo Money#301 Replace Your Salary by Investing - InvestingIn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we're continuing on with the Replace Your Salary by Investing series where we're talking all about investing, what it's about, what it means, what you need to know and how you practically go about investing more and investing better. Super pumped to get into this one with you, because it's where the rubber really hits the road and the key to not being forced to work forever. This episode is perfect for anyone that wants to get ahead with their money. Want to make smarter mo...
2023-03-0730 minMo Money#300 Money News: Australia's Rental CrisisIn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we're talking about money news in human words and we're focusing all in on the rental crisis in Australia, the record low vacancy rates that we're seeing, the record high rental increases, what it means for renters, what they can do, whether there are any opportunities or silver linings out there. But importantly, we talk about how people should take action to put their best financial foot forward in the current environment. This episode is perfect for anyone that's out there renting or wants to be a property investor n...
2023-03-0218 minMo Money#299 Money News: Mortgage holidays, negative equity & sharemarket surgeIn this week's money news in human words, we talk about the banks coming out saying that they're going to nurse borrowers through the mortgage pain that we're seeing at the moment. We chatted a bit about negative equity that's come about off the back of the property market decline, and the recent unemployment data and why that's caused the share market to skyrocket. This episode is perfect for anyone that wants to understand the headlines and what it actually means for their money and investments. Want to make smarter money moves and get ahead f...
2023-02-2821 minMo Money#298 Money News: Property market decline & 2023 outlookIn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we talk through money news in human words, and this week the focus is on the property market, the decline that we've seen over the last little bit, but what the future holds for the Australian property market in particular. We look at the recent interest rate rises, where to for investors, whether now is the right time to buy, and how you should be setting up any property buying for success. This episode is perfect for anyone that wants to understand headlines and make smart moves around their m...
2023-02-2323 minMo Money#297 Replace Your Salary by Investing - SavingIn this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we're talking all about saving as part of the "Replace Your Salary by Investing" series, why it's important, how you can get there, some of the challenges and what you need to do to set up an automatic system to help you save more, spend better and create more money for you to invest and then get ahead faster. This episode is perfect for anyone that is not saving as much money as they want, or even if they are, and looking to take their savings game to the next level.
2023-02-2127 minMo Money#296 Money news: RBA rate rise & share market rallyIn this episode of The Mo Money podcast, we're talking through money news in human words and unpacking the recent RBA rate rise, what it means for investors, the property market and how far rate rises might actually go. We also talk about the share market rally that we've been seeing through December and January and what it means for investors, as well as unpacking a story around trust investing and how a client of ours used a trust to save $28,000 in tax and increase their asset position by over $76,000 in just 12 months. This episode is perfect...
2023-02-1628 minMo Money#295 Replace Your Salary by Investing - How to build better money habitsIn this episode of Mo Money, we're changing things up a bit and diving deep into how to replace your salary by investing. So, my book is coming out over the next little bit and we're unpacking the key areas that you need to focus on to drive your money success, as well as the practical tactics and hacks that you can use to actually put those in place. So this episode is perfect for anyone that wants to replace their salary by investing. Want to make smarter money moves and get ahead faster? ...
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Mo Money#293 Welcome to the Mo Money PodcastI'm pumped to be bringing you the very first episode of the Mo Money podcast, even though we've been going under the "How to be Successful with Money" banner for about 300 episodes. In this episode I talk about what this change is all about, what drove it, as well as what I've got planned for the Mo Money podcast over the next little while. I introduce the new co-host for the podcast and talk about some of the building blocks of money success. Want to make smarter money moves and get ahead faster? U...
2023-02-0725 minMo Money#292 Get Money Smart in 2023This episode is a recording of a live event I did on how to Get Money Smart in 2023. I covered the key areas that you need to get right if you want to get results with your money the fast way in 2023, how to invest during a recession or during periods of volatility, how to set up your investment plan for success as well as how to cut your tax bill when you invest. Also, I got a bunch of questions from the audience about investing, saving, and money in general. This episode is perfect...
2023-02-0159 minMo Money#291 Money News in human words; Home upgrading, how wealthy are you, & stamp duty vs land taxIn this week's money news in human words, I talked about home upgrading, how you can do that and plan around a home upgrade in a way that doesn't sabotage your investing progress. I chatted about the wealth distribution in Australia off the back of some recently released AVS data which is super interesting for money nerds like me. There are a bunch of interesting insights around how you can compare where you fit on the wealth spectrum as well as the New South Wales land tax, the first home buyer choice scheme, and how popular it's...
2023-01-3015 minMo Money#290 Master your money mindset in 2023This session is a recording of a live event we did on How to master your money mindset in 2023, where I covered a bunch of the psychology that impacts our money decision-making and our approach to money management, the psychological biases that impact our investing, limiting beliefs and the things that you can do to overcome flaws in our money mindset and can take away from the results that we want. This session is perfect for anyone who wants to do better with their money mindset to nail the results they want to achieve and their financial...
2023-01-2558 minMo Money#289 Money News in human words; Dream home planning, worst ETFs, share rally & FHB hacksIn this week's Money news in human words, I talked about How to buy your dream home and be tax efficient. At the same time, I covered the best and worst performing Australia ETFs in 2022, the winners & losers there, and what that means in building out a portfolio for 2023. Also, I talked about the market rally that we've seen through January, the fact that Bitcoin is back on the rise, what's driving this, what it means, where to from here, and the seven tips for first home buyer borrowing. The things that you can do now is...
2023-01-2314 minMo Money#288 Buy your first home in 2023 [Live event recording]This episode is a recording of a live event I did on How to buy your first home in 2023, where I cover all of the basics of the property market, how it works, how much money you need, how to set up a property strategy, how to choose a property, how to structure your debt and all of the questions in between. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to buy a property and do it the smart way with less stress. Want to make smarter money moves and get ahead faster? ...
2023-01-1859 minMo Money#287 Money news in human words; Refusing promotion, record property decline & investors bailIn this episode of Money news in human words, I covered when promotion and a pay rise aren't always the best money move for you. The share market investors exiting the share market in droves, in a period where the opportunity is high, the record property market declines that we've just seen and what they mean for property investors, as well as our talking about our good friend, Mr Elon Musk, and the record that he's broken around losing wealth. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to understand the headlines and what they actually mean...
2023-01-1615 minMo Money#286 How to plan smarter in 2023 [Live event recording]This episode is a recording of a live event I did on How to plan smarter in 2023. We talked about how to capitalize on your New Year's motivation to take full advantage of your money in the new year, how to break down your planning so that you can figure out what's the most important, cut through some of the noise, and what strategies and tactics make the most sense for you. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to plan smarter with their money to get better results. Want to make s...
2023-01-1158 minMo Money#285 Money news in human words; RBA rate cut, GFC declines forecast, & holiday home tacticsIn this week's Money news in human words, I talked about some of the holiday home tactics you can use to buy a holiday home and still get the most out of your money, end up being debt free at the same time, the RBA rate cuts are slated to come through in 2023. The GFC level declines are predicted for the share market, some of the opportunities for investors that might sit around, the first sign is that the banks are going to do whatever they can to ease pressure and make sure that there aren't wide-scale...
2023-01-0917 minMo Money#284 Get smarter with tax in 2023 [Live event recording]This episode is a recording of a live event I did on how to Get Smart with Tax for 2023. I talked about the basics of tax and how you can understand to use the rules to your advantage, investment tax, and how that works. We deep dive into some of the strategies, tactics that you can use to be smarter with your tax, as well as tax around your planning and tax strategies that you can use. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to minimize their annual ATO donation and legally hold onto more of...
2023-01-0458 minMo Money#283 Client stories; joint property, saving struggles, & wrong propertiesThis episode of the podcast is another departure from our regular programming for the holidays where we are unpacking a bunch of financial plans, the numbers behind them, where people were at, what they chose to do, and the upside of those strategies that they put into place so that you can learn from the lessons of others and some of the mistakes to look out for and avoid, as well as some of the shortcuts that you can take to make it easier to get the results from your money. This episode is perfect for anyone...
2023-01-0212 minMo Money#282 Invest smarter in 2023 [Live event recording]This session is a recording of a live event I did on how to invest smarter in 2023. I unpacked the power & value of building good habits with your money and how the most successful people make their money look so easy. I also talked about the fundamentals of investing smarter, how to plan and increase the after-tax return that you get from your investments, a deep dive into the different types of investments you can use and how to get started. This episode is perfect for anybody who wants to invest smarter and wants to take action...
2022-12-2856 minMo Money#281 Client stories; property stretch, guilty spending, & life in the wayIn this week's podcast, I'm departing a little bit from our regular programming to bring you a handful of client stories. I wanted to unpack the numbers behind financial plans so that you can learn from what other people have done to make smarter decisions for yourself. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to understand what makes a good financial plan, how people have tackled their decisions and some of the mistakes that have cost people money so they can avoid making them for themselves. Want to make smarter money moves a...
2022-12-2613 minMo Money#280 Money Mistakes to Avoid in 2023 [Live event recording]This episode is a recording of a live event I did on the Money Mistakes to Avoid in 2023. I talked through some of the smaller money mistakes that can be frustrating and costly for people, as well as the major mistakes that can lead to serious setbacks and really slow going when it comes to your money, as well as the three key frameworks that you can apply to your money to get better results out of what you have right now today. This episode is perfect for anyone that wants to avoid mistakes and find the...
2022-12-2142 minMo Money#279 Money news in human words; Losing super funds, property clearances smashed, & Musk toppledIn this week's Money news in human words, I talked about the super funds that have lost 14 billion with over 300,000 members in 2022, the mass exodus from a certain segment of the superannuation sector into military funds, some of the risks that come along with, and what people should look out for when choosing a super fund. I also talked about the property clearance rates tanking to a five-month low and what that actually means for property buyers in 2023, as well as Elon Musk toppled from the world's richest person status, a sad day for Mr Musk.
2022-12-1910 minMo Money#278 How to buy property like a pro [Live event recording]This episode is a recording of a live event I did on How to buy a property like a pro. I unpacked the things you need to know to set up a property purchase for success, as well as some of the strategies you can use to get ahead with property faster and the reason why I believe that property is the most effective way to build your wealth. I also covered some property mistakes to avoid so that you can learn from other people's mistakes and avoid making them for yourself. This episode is...
2022-12-141h 04Mo Money#277 Money news in human words; Recession upside, joint property, and economy firingIn this week's Money news in human words, I talked about a bunch of stories I've been reading on the economy about the potential of a recession and what it means for investors. I dive deep into some of the experiences we've seen in the last couple of downturns, what people did, where they went wrong, what people did that got the best outcomes through a downturn, and what they did a little bit differently. I also unpacked a story about joint borrowing and how that can actually hold back your wealth-building potential. This episode...
2022-12-1212 minMo Money#276 Investment and property market update - November 2022In this episode, I unpacked what's going on in investments and property markets, the trends that we're seeing with people and their money, what's going on in economies, what investors should be thinking about, and some of the money hacks & mistakes that you can use to leverage to learn from others on how to make your money success easier, particularly with what's going on in the markets at the moment and around the world. There's a ton of fear out there. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to cut through that noise and figure out...
2022-12-0728 minMo Money#275 Money news in human words; market rally, property downturn over, & Tesla tanksIn this week's Money news in human words, I talked about the huge Global share market rally that's currently in play off the back of the comments from the US Federal Reserve around slowing down the increased rate of interest rates. The fact that the worst of the property downturn could be over with property rate declines, slowing the China impact on the world with their ongoing covid lockdowns and what it means for investors. Also, Tesla shares getting pumped off the back of some changes to their production and what that means for forecasting that has...
2022-12-0612 minMo Money#274 How to replace your salary by investing [Live event recording]This episode is a recording of a live event I did on how to build a second income investing. I covered investing mistakes to avoid, investment basics, how to formulate your ideal investment strategy, the different types of investment options, and how to choose what will work for you between active funds, passive funds, ETF shares, managed funds, and micro-investing. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to understand investment basics and how they can build another income from investing so they'll not force to work Want to make smarter money moves a...
2022-11-3055 minMo Money#273 Money news in human words, Mortgage lending shifts, insto property domination, and top stocks for 2023In this week's Money news in human words, I talked about the alcohol-free booze maker that's just dominated the fast 100 lists with some massive growth and what that means for investors in the outlook for 2023. I talked about some of the changes to residential property investors borrowing in mortgage assessments, NAB's big move to increase the number of residential property investors can borrow, the Insto move into the Australian property market, and what that means for people still looking to get onto the ladder. Also, I covered the top stock predictions for 2023. This episode is...
2022-11-2811 minMo Money#272 How to FIRE without sacrificing your lifestyle [Live event recording]This episode is a recording of a live event I did on How to FIRE without sacrificing your lifestyle. I talked about what fire means, how to set up a fire game plan, some of the key considerations on how to create financial freedom and how I define financial independence by replacing your salary with investment income. I also talked about the one big problem I see with the current fire movement and what it means when you're leaving a whole bunch of money on the table. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to create f...
2022-11-2359 minMo Money#271 Money news in human words; tax rates soar, US rate slowdown, & property predictionsIn this week's Money news in human words, I talked about the personal tax soaring in Australia despite the stage three tax cuts forecast, what that means for bracket creep and how much tax we're actually paying. The hope of the US winding back on their interest rate increases & how that's going to flow through Australia; the 200 suburbs that have fallen out of the million-dollar property club, home loan repayments with interest rates increases over the last little bit have jumped to their highest proportion of our income on the recent record, and the good news for...
2022-11-2112 minMo Money#270 How to adult: Financing 101 [Live event recording]This episode is a recording of a live session I did on How to Adult: Financing 101. I covered the basics of money bust and a bunch of money myths that can hold people back from getting started and be super confusing, particularly in the early stages of your money journey. I talked about how saving can drive the investment choices that make the most sense to you, how to plan with your money and a whole bunch of mistakes that you should look to avoid. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to understand how to...
2022-11-1658 minMo Money#269 Money news in human words; FTX collapse, rates to 6.6, market surge & US inflationIn this week's Money news in human words, I unpacked what's going on in the headlines so that you'll know what it means for your money and investments. I've covered the share market surge we've seen in the last week, some favourable US inflation data, how the NASDAQ closed the week up almost 10% in just two days, and what it means for investors at the end of the year. Also, I talked about home loans peaking at 6.6% in Australia based on our inflation data, how mortgage owners can prepare, how the super-rich buy a property and the...
2022-11-1516 minMo Money#268 Maximising your employer share plan when the market is crashing [Live event recording]This episode is a recording of a live event I did on How to maximize your employers' share plan when the market is crashing. The employer's share plan can create a massive opportunity for people to get ahead faster and accelerate their wealth building. However, you need to know how to use the rules to your advantage to avoid missing out on the opportunity and not getting frustrated by big tax bills, declining share prices, and forcing this reactive, stressful selling situation. I also talked about the basics of employee share plans, how they work, and how...
2022-11-0943 minMo Money#267 Money news in human words; US rates up, picking the property bottom, and higher taxesIn this week's Money news in human words, I talked about the US interest rate increase of 0.75% over the last week and their current inflation crisis, where to from here and when they'll start slowing down on their rate rises. I spoke about the flow-through impact on the Australian dollar which kicked up almost 3% in the last week, some investments that might make sense to take advantage of a strengthening Aussie dollar given what we're at historical lows, how to pick the property market bottom in which the interest rate increases that we've seen in Australia's number...
2022-11-0719 minMo Money#266 Money and investing hacks [Live event recording]This episode is a recording of a live event I did on Money and investing hacks. I talked about the most important things you need to get right to be successful with your money, how to invest, what to look out for when you invest and how to plan to get the most out of your current situation. Also, I did a ton of Q&A with some interesting questions about the state of the markets and what is good buying today. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to know more about investing...
2022-11-0258 minMo Money#265 Money news in human words; Record inflation, tech wreck, RBA criticism, & market recoveryIn this week's Money news in human words, I talked about the record inflation data that came through in Australia showing inflation at its highest pace since 1990, what that means with interest rates and the economy, as well as some of the commentaries from CBA suggesting change within the RBA, how they make decisions and how their board is composed. I dived deep into the current tech market route where companies like Meta have gone through their reporting season as well as a bunch of other big companies that have slammed as a result of poor performance...
2022-10-3116 minMo Money#264 Federal budget recap in human words October 2022In this episode, I unpacked the October Federal budget and gave you the human-word version of some of the measures there. I chatted about some of the interesting forecasts that have gone into the budget as well as the measures themselves, what they actually mean, some of the winners & losers, and what you should look out for. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to understand the key measures in the budget and what they actually mean for them. Want to make smarter money moves and get ahead faster?
2022-10-2713 minMo Money#263 Money news in human words; Investing behaviour, buying cheaper than renting, UK ousting, & AU budgetIn this week's Money news in human words, I talked about some of the changes we're seeing in investors' behaviour in the current share market environment and my take on some things for investors to be thinking about before making a radical change in their investing approach. I spoke about the suburbs where buying a property is cheaper than renting and what to look out for when planning a property purchase to set it up for success. The UK Prime Minister Liz Truss's resignation spectacularly, what it means for policymakers moving forward, Australian jobs data, the potential...
2022-10-2516 minMo Money#262 How to be smarter with money through your career [Live event recording]This podcast is a recording of a live online event I did on How to be smarter with money throughout your career. I talked about the most important things you need to understand while your career progresses to remain on the front financial foot and take advantage of the opportunities. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to understand how to make the right moves at the right time and how to get the most out of their money throughout their career. Want to make smarter money moves and get ahead faster?
2022-10-1955 minMo Money#261 How to invest smarter when the market is crashing [Live event recording]This episode is a recording of a live event I did on How to invest smarter when the market is crashing. I talked through the investment basics, the key things that you need to know to build a solid investment portfolio given the market conditions that we're seeing today, some tips & tricks for investors around the importance of tax, and how to plan with it when you invest. As well as some of the investing mistakes that you should learn to avoid. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to do better with their investments, how...
2022-10-1700 minMo Money#260 How to buy property the smart way in 2022 [Live event recording]This episode is a recording of an online event I did on How to buy property the smart way in 2022. I talked through the key things that people should be thinking about to make smarter decisions today. As well as some tips, hacks, and strategies that can make your life easier when it comes to property and what you should be looking out for. Also, got a lot of really interactive Q&A from people who were asking about some of the basics around their property decision-making, particularly with what's going on at the moment with interest r...
2022-10-121h 00Mo Money#259 Money news in human words; Shares crash, tax cuts, beating recession & property recoveryIn this episode, I covered Money news in human words where I talked about the massive market crash that we're currently seeing in share markets in the US, Australia, and around the world. But the weird thing was, it's a bunch of positive economic data that's driving this. I talked about the stage three tax cuts being on the chopping block in Australia, whether they will be wound back in a clear breaking of labour's election promise, the potential for Australia to beat the recession and the economic downturn that we're seeing around the world. Some of t...
2022-10-1115 minMo Money#258 September 2022 Investment and Market updateLast week, I covered what has been happening in the Investments and property markets in September 2022. I talked about investor trends, the things you need to know to make smarter decisions in the current environment, and a lot of stuff that's happening in the economy. Also, I talked about the activity in the markets, some of the money hacks & mistakes to look out for, and the things you need to know when you invest. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to invest wisely and get better results from their money. Want to...
2022-10-0524 minMo Money#257 Money news in human words; UK meltdown, RBA too aggressive, land tax & rents skyrocketingIn this week's Money news in human words, I unpacked what's going on in the UK and the market meltdown that they're seeing there. What does their new government up to, what we should be looking out for in Australia & as investors based on the craziness that's happening there, and whether Central banks are breaking too hard on the economy. The Queensland scrapping of the land tax measures, which had now created a lot more certainty for property investors and on the property market vein skyrocketing rents in Australia with the 178 new suburbs where the average price is above...
2022-10-0417 minMo Money#256 w. Al Bentley - Share investing hacks from Simply Wall StIn this episode, I chatted with Al Bentley, the founder and CEO of Simply Wall Street - a tech platform that helps investors with long-term direct share investing. They've taken the investing world by storm and have hundreds of thousands, almost a million users in Australia alone. We've talked about his take on the market today; when individual share investing fits for investors, when it is right, and when it's not right. As well as some of the investing mistakes to avoid and the things you can do to be the most successful investor.
2022-09-2937 minMo Money#255 Money news in human words; higher taxes, luxury property whacked, & sharemarket predictionsIn this week's Money news in human words, I talked about the potential of our taxes to increase and some of the tax cuts to be unwound that have been promised to us so starting with a bit of bad news there, unfortunately. Talked about the luxury property market getting whacked, what that means for property strategies and how to choose a good property based on the different sort of growth rates and decline of different sectors of the property market. I also unpacked the Kathy Wood versus Ray Dalio forecasts for where the share market is...
2022-09-2721 minMo Money#254 w. Robbo - Aussie Mortgage GuyLast week, I chatted with Robbo, the Aussie mortgage guy, TikTok superstar, and ex-mortgage broker who helps people understand mortgages, the lending market, getting into the property market and acts as a bit of a conduit between people and the best brokers in the country. I picked Robbo's brain on some of the trends that he's seeing, talking to the 300,000 plus followers that he got on TikTok, and some of the mistakes that people are making in the market today, particularly in the soft market that we're seeing as well as how people can set themselves up...
2022-09-2223 minMo Money#253 Money news in human words; market meltdown, forecasting failure, property affordability & dodgy marketingIn this week's episode of Money news in human words, I talked about the US inflation stats and how they led to the market having a full-on meltdown. The $3.8 trillion property forecast mistake we saw over the last couple of years and the lessons you can learn from it. I chat about super funds & investment companies being a little bit sus when it comes to their fees and their marketing, how they're charging and what you should be looking out for so that you can avoid falling for some of those tactics. The dream of home ownership...
2022-09-2020 minMo Money#252 w. Dr Mike Kollo - Crypto & MarketsIn this episode, I chatted with Dr Mike Kollo, a CEO at Clanz -a trading platform that empowers anyone to unlock the potential of cryptocurrencies. Dr Kollo has a deep experience in Institutional investment markets. We talked about what's going on with crypto and some of the things that people might not know about what happens behind the scenes that have driven some of the disruptions over the last little while. We chat about risk at the moment, what's going on in markets, how people should invest smarter & protect themselves, and what makes a good investment in...
2022-09-1539 minMo Money#251 Money news in human words; Financial stress, recession, property forecast failure, QLD property taxIn this week's money news in human words, I talked about the financial stress findings that have just come out from this massive report across Australians and how a million Aussies are facing severe financial stress and what you can do about it, how the economic growth is tracking and why we might all need to take real wage cuts so that the RBA doesn't have to jack up interest rates and force us into massively higher unemployment. The $7 billion commercial build-to-rent play that Aware super is getting into, what it means for the property market, as...
2022-09-1315 minMo Money#250 August 2022 Investment and property market updateIn this episode, I cover what happened in the Investment and property markets over August 2022. The winners and losers, some of the trends that we're seeing from investors, and some of the hacks & mistakes that people can avoid by learning from to make smarter decisions. This episode is perfect for anyone that wants to understand what's going on in markets and what it actually means for you. Want to make smarter money moves and get ahead faster? Upcoming events: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/ben-nash-pivot-wealth-34379655697 Le...
2022-09-0822 minMo Money#249 Money news in human words; worst super funds, house price decline, tax cuts, & ETH mergeIn this week's Money news in human words, I unpacked the key stories behind the headlines and what they mean for your money. I talked about the worst-performing super funds in Australia that collectively manage over $20 billion of member funds and how to choose a good super fund. I chat about the property market, the fact that new loans are at decade-low rates and what that means for property price declines that we're seeing around the country. Some good news in tax cuts that are coming, what they mean, as well as one interesting strategy that you...
2022-09-0616 minMo Money#248 Where cryptocurrency fits for smart investors [Live event recording]This episode is a recording of a live session I did on Where cryptocurrency fits for smart investors. I cover crypto basics, market fundamentals, a bunch of interesting Q&A around where the market might be going from here and how to actually build a good crypto portfolio that fits in with other things that are going on with your money. I cover some of the crypto mistakes people make and what I think they should be doing to make sensible decisions when they invest in crypto and digital assets. This episode is perfect for...
2022-09-0157 minMo Money#247 Money news in human words; US freaks market down, Aussie dividends, investors key risks & making $1m p.a. investingIn this week's Money news in human words, I started by talking about the comments from the US Federal Reserve and how they led to a $6 trillion meltdown of the share market. The record dividends that are being paid to Aussie shareholders through this year, what those companies are doing a little bit differently, how you can make sure that you get your piece of the action, the biggest risks for Aussie investors today, and the top three things. One of which is particularly scary for me, which I unpacked in some detail covers the major Superfund r...
2022-08-3019 minMo Money#246 How to save money more faster [Live event recording]Last week, I did a live event on How to save more money faster. I talked about savings, hacks, principles and frameworks that can make it easier for you to save more money and how quickly you can accelerate your savings. I dive deep into what I've found to be the biggest hacks that make a difference when it comes to your savings success, how I run my bank accounts and how I've helped thousands of other people run it for themselves. Once you get on the front foot with your funds, you can make smarter decisions and get a...
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