Dev Raga Personal Finance

In this first half of a 2-part conversation, Dev sits down with JL Collins the author of The Simple Path to Wealth to explore his updated edition and the timeless principles of financial independence…

In today's episode, Dev explains what depreciation is, how it works and how it can save you on tax, particularly if you own a property or run a business. He covers:

👉🏾 what is depreciation?

👉🏿 types of…

Today's episode is the second half of Dev's chat with Vince Scully from Life Sherpa (listen to last week's episode for part 1!), where Dev and Vince discuss:

👉🏻 should you make non concessional contri…

In this 2 part chat, Dev is joined by Vince Scully from Life Sherpa to unpack your questions. In part 1 they touch on:

👉🏿 pay off mortgage vs invest vs super 

👉🏻 using debt recycling

👉 buying a car with…

Capital gains tax aka CGT - let's talk about it! Dev unpacks:

👉🏿 what is a capital gain + short vs long term gain

👉🏻 what is capital gains tax

👉 exemptions

👉🏼 what are personal use items?

👉🏾 how does join…

In this episode Dev explains the concept of opportunity cost, touching on:

👉🏾 what it is and how it differs from sunk cost

👉🏿 a formula for working out opportunity cost

👉🏻 where you can apply the concep…

There’s no shortage of investing advice out there, but some principles stand the test of time. In this episode, Dev breaks down 5 essential rules that smart investors live by. Simple, powerful habits…

Can Stockholm Syndrome apply to your investing strategy? Let's take a look! Dev unpacks:

👉🏾 what exactly happened in 1973

👉🏿 how the term Stockholm Syndrome came about

👉🏻 how this is relevant to investi…

In this episode we pick the brain of Dr Ken who is a retired GP and part of the original FI movement. He has been a clinician and a patient investor over 50 years and has built a large portfolio. We …

Dev is joined by mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans to answer common lending questions from healthcare workers. They dive into:

👉 the pre-approval process

👉🏽 how to navigate lending …

In today's episode Dev explains the concept of strategic asset allocation and touches on:

👉🏾 what it is

👉🏿 the 4 main asset classes

👉🏻 target allocation factors

👉 risk tolerance

👉🏼 investment horizon

👉🏽 re…

In today's episode Dev unpacks the changes to superannuation that you need to know come 1 July 2025. He covers:

👉🏾 carry forward contributions

👉🏿 minimum pension drawdown

👉🏻 superannuation guarantee inc…

In this episode Dev covers some basic last minute tax tips for individuals and businesses before financial year 2025 comes to a close! He touches on:

👉🏽 prepaying interest and expenses

👉🏼 offsetting ca…

In this episode, Dev chats with Chris Brycki, founder and CEO of Stockspot, about their new superannuation product, Stockspot Super. They unpack how it compares to traditional super funds, why it's b…

In this episode Dev unpacks the three pillars of investing: risk, return, and volatility. He covers:

👉🏿 how to figure out your personal risk tolerance

👉🏻 why chasing high returns usually means more ris…

Please note that this episode was recorded before the May 2025 Federal Election. In today's episode Dev unpacks the proposed Division 296 legislation which will impact super balances of $3 million an…

In today's episode Dev explains what a listed investment company is and how it works. He covers:

👉🏾 the investment options

👉🏿 management and fees

👉🏻 the difference between LICs and LITs

👉 examples of LIC…

In today's episode, Dev sits down with Felipe Araujo, CEO of Generation Life, to unpack everything you need to know about investment bonds. They cover:

👉🏽 what investment bonds are and how they work

👉🏼…

In this episode, Dev sits down with Dr Carmen Brown, an American-trained OB/GYN who made the bold decision to leave the US healthcare system and start a new life and career in Australia and New Zeala…

Let's talk about debt! Dev covers:

👉🏿 what is debt?

👉🏻 deductible vs non deductible debt

👉 what is debt recycling

👉🏼 the pros and cons of debt recycling

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