Dive into a transformative conversation with renowned buyer's agent Cate Bakos on this week's episode. Whether you're navigating your first purchase or aiming to expand your property portfolio, Cate's insights are invaluable for every couple looking to strengthen their financial future together. Don't miss out on this essential listen for anyone serious about mastering the art of property investment! ? Why Banks May Not Love Your Dream Property: Learn the risks and how to avoid them. ? Real-Life Lessons on Financial Decisions: Hear about Cate's biggest property blunders and what they taught h ..read more

This is one of our most dramatic transformations yet. In 18 months Avril Dunn has completely reimagined her life and career. Her future now looks nothing like her past.  In this conversation, she takes us through where she’s been, where she is, and where she’s going.  She also shares her experiences and lessons:  Investing herself to build new skills  Facing doubt and uncertainty  Putting herself in a position to capitalise on opportunities.  Backing herself to go after big ambitions.  Building the discipline to succeed.  If you’ve got to this part of ..read more

In this episode, Terry sits down with two exemplars of teamwork: Brooke and John Dawson. Their story of transformation is an inspiration for those who back each other, but find themselves bickering when it comes to money.  12 months ago, they were working hard. But things weren't working. And taking on second jobs, and counting every cent didn't seem to matter.  They'd been focused on buying a home for years, but their efforts didn't seem to be paying off.  They knew that if they couldn't figure it out, it would continue to create unnecessary stress and tension between them. I ..read more

Does it make sense to pay money to make money? That is the question and in this episode, Mitch and Terry get to the heart of the matter. Because the truth is, there are times when it does, and there are times when it does NOT make sense.  The rules and tools in this episode will help you make wise investments in yourself for the rest of your life. Also in this ep: The hidden cost you're already paying  How 'myopic loss aversion' muddies our thinking  How to value financial education  Terry's three steps for determining how much to invest  Resources and Links Mention ..read more

In this episode, Terry sits down with two exemplars of teamwork: Brooke and John Dawson. Their story of transformation is an inspiration for those who back each other, but find themselves bickering when it comes to money.  12 months ago, they were working hard. But things weren't working. And taking on second jobs, and counting every cent didn't seem to matter.  They'd been focused on buying a home for years, but their efforts didn't seem to be paying off.  They knew that if they couldn't figure it out, it would continue to create unnecessary stress and tension between them. I ..read more

Does it make sense to pay money to make money? That is the question and in this episode, Mitch and Terry get to the heart of the matter. Because the truth is, there are times when it does, and there are times when it does NOT make sense.  The rules and tools in this episode will help you make wise investments in yourself for the rest of your life. Also in this ep: The hidden cost you're already paying  How 'myopic loss aversion' muddies our thinking  How to value financial education  Terry's three steps for determining how much to invest  Resources and Links Mention ..read more

Timing the market is impossible. Timing your life cycle is MUCH easier and extremely important when it comes to debt. In this episode, Ryan and Terry debrief the series and use three powerful tools to help you get the timing and serving size right. Also In This Episode  The debt quadrant for taking calculated risks The debt gauge for right-sizing exposure  The 5 Life Windows for timing debt decisions.  Resources and Links Mentioned Blog Post: Debt is a double-edged sword, here's how to wield it to build your wealth The Ultimate Guide to Debt Recycling, how to pay of your ho ..read more

Time in the market buys alot of insight. In this episode, Bryce Holdaway delivers a masterclass packed full of 25 years of property investing wisdom. From his early forays and interest in property, this is a deep dive into the psychology and behaviour of property. This is a truly long term view of the asset class.  Expect to learn:  The difference between horrible, tolerable and productive.  The difference between investment grade property and everything else.  How and why Australia's property market is unique and distinct from other countries.  How demographic shift ..read more

Big data is reshaping industries and economies, and Real estate is ripe for disruption. In this wide-ranging conversation with Goose McGrath founder and CEO of Dashdot, you'll discover how data-based decisions are being used to inform savvy property investments that help people escape the status quo. This is good old property, but not at all as you know it.  Also in this episode: The 3 stages of financial freedom The key insight behind Dashdot's unique approach  Why property is not at all like the stock market  How to think about and approach risk in investing and life  ..read more

A mortgage can be one of your greatest allies for building wealth, or it can be a noose around your neck. It all depends on how you use it. To sidestep the biggest mistakes is to know what they are. And few are more experienced than Sarah Thomson. After more than 20 years as a broker and over 1 Billion in loans written she's seen it all.  Also in this episode:  The hidden value a broker provides (that can be pivotal)  How brokers get paid (and how they don't get paid)  Red flags to look out for when choosing a broker  The most costly mistakes to avoid when taking on ..read more