Here I’ll talk about the actual mechanics on how you buy a share from a stock broker in the stock market and what to consider after you’ve bought it. I try to explain some of the confusing elements when using a stock broker and simplify the process ..read more

This episode will go through the steps for buying a home. It can be a confusing process when getting into the housing market, but this episode aims to outline all the details when purchasing a new home. I’ll go through what finances you’ll need to get in order, what to consider when getting a loan, some of the processes when actually buying the property and what happens when you settle the property. It is a big process and one that can be daunting, so learn all you can before you jump in ..read more

This is a really basic understanding on what Super is and how it works with tax, super funds and your retirement. I also talk about how to make the most out of it. Superannuation is a hugely important investment strategy ..read more

This is a real beginners guide to personal income tax and how your pay is worked out. As exciting as tax is, its really important so you know how you can manage your money and pay LESS tax. This episode talks about the marginal tax system, Medicare levy and deductions. I also try to dispel the misconception that its not work earning any more because the tax man will take it all away. Strap in and get nerdy about tax rates ..read more

Share basics. We talk about what shares are at a really basic level. The what, how and why and relate it to personal finance.  Shares aren't a tangible thing, like a car or a house, and it is hard to understand how they work, but hopefully I can explain it in a way that helps you conceptualise it, and how you can use them to build wealth ..read more

We speak about what is an emergency fund and why it is a basic principle for building your financial safety and security. We talk about 2 different emergency funds and how and when to build them up. This is the last of the initial episodes, where we set up a framework for your financial future. Get this done and move forward with your finances ..read more

This episode talks about debt and ways to pay off debt. We speak about different between good debt and bad debt and how bad debt can be detrimental to building wealth. We then go through how to get on top of bad debt and how to pay it off. I use the example of paying off the following bad debt loans: credit card $2k, 20%pa, $80monthly repayment; car loan $10k, 5% $250monthly; and personal loan $5k, 6%, $150 monthly. Always seek professional financial advice for your personal circumstances ..read more

This episode goes into a wealth creation budgeting. It’s NOT about how you count your spending, but about how you allocate your money to create wealth. I like the 60/20/20 rule of needs/wants/savings and we speak in detail about that ..read more

This is the first episode in the series and we will talk about the concept of compounding interest and how it is used to create wealth. We will also discuss things that can harm your compounding investments and how to maximize your compounding investment ..read more

This is an introduction to the series.  What are the aims, who I am, why I'm making this podcast, disclaimers and the future.   There is no specific information about finance topics in this episode.  Find me on facebook @bigbluejar The first episodes will be focused on creating a framework for financial safety and security ..read more