this is investing
this is investing is your weekly dose of realistic, no-hype investing encouragement. Hosted by Glen James, each short episode is designed to help you build long-term wealth by focusing on what actually matters: consistency, mindset, and simple strategy over noise and hype. Whether you're new to investing or looking to stay on track, this series will keep you grounded and growing.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 313
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
understanding super fees 🤔
Superannuation fees confuse a lot of people so I thought I'd explain as clearly as I can what you need to know about them. I explain:
👉🏽what is NOT a fee
👉🏻admin fees vs investment fees
👉how portfolio o…
00:21:51 |
Thu 12 Nov 2020
biggest "hell no" moments from the m3 community 🙅🏻♂️
I share what the m3 community said were their biggest "hell no" moments with money. People shared about:
👉credit cards
👉🏾financing cars
👉🏼lending money to friends & fam
👉🏾changing your mind heaps
👉dodgy m…
00:16:39 |
Thu 05 Nov 2020
REST Super settles climate action case: what it means for you 🤔
A member of REST Super successfully sued the super fund after it failed to provide information on how it was managing the risks of climate change. This sets a really interesting precedent, so I asked…
00:28:35 |
Tue 03 Nov 2020
eat well, live well (make money) 🍏
Friend of the show and accredited practising dietitian, Jess Spendlove, jumped in the hot seat to share some gold for how to maximise our diet and money at the same time. The chat touches on:
👉being p…
00:11:34 |
Thu 29 Oct 2020
my online shopping tips 🛒
I share my tips for online shopping like a real bargain hunter, without spending all your ca$h at once! I touch on:
👉🏼comparing prices to get the best deal
👉searching influencers and hashtags on instag…
00:12:13 |
Thu 22 Oct 2020
the first home super saver scheme (FHSS) explained 🏡
Members of our community are keen to know more about the First Home Super Saver scheme (FHSS) so I pulled Vince Scully from Lifesherpa onto the show to walk through what you need to know, touching on…
00:29:47 |
Thu 15 Oct 2020
will the ASX drop to 5,000 points? 📉
Will the market drop? I share my thoughts on some common share market questions, touching on:
👉🏿how to think about your own investing
👉🏻the concept of timing the market
👉🏽speculation around how the mark…
00:06:22 |
Thu 08 Oct 2020
my thoughts on the 2020 budget 💲
The 2020 federal budget has been released! Here's my thoughts on it. I chat about:
👉🏾where money is allocated
👉🏼what's in it for you
👉who wins and loses
Read more about the budget here: https://budget.go…
00:13:15 |
Wed 07 Oct 2020
overcoming roadblocks 🏆
John Pidgeon joined me to chat about common roadblocks we see people facing, and some strategies for working through it. The chat touches on:
👉🏽staying grounded and in-the-moment
👉working through your …
00:11:18 |
Thu 01 Oct 2020
$80k in savings - what can I do with it? 💵
Vince Scully jumped back in the hot seat to join me in chatting about what you could do with $80k. The chat touches on:
👉🏿investing in shares
👉leaving it in a high interest savings account
👉🏾using the c…
00:17:13 |
Thu 24 Sep 2020
at uni with $25k saved - buy a house? 🏡
If you're at uni with $25k in savings, is it worthwhile buying property? Vince Scully joined me to chat about this question from a listener including:
👉the pros and cons to buying now vs later
👉🏿valuin…
00:11:56 |
Thu 17 Sep 2020
can I give my mortgage broker the flick? (with guest Vince Scully) 🏡
If you find a better lending deal online than your mortgage broker, is it time to wave bye bye? I chat with guest Vince Scully about a listener's question on exactly this. We talk about:
👉🏿some potent…
00:08:22 |
Thu 10 Sep 2020
VDHG or DIY portfolio 💰
I answer a listener question around investing via the Vanguard Diversified High Growth (VDHG) fund vs diversifying on your own by picking and choosing index funds. I cover:
👉🏼how there's no right or w…
00:05:28 |
Thu 03 Sep 2020
5 mistakes when starting a business ❎
Here's 5 mistakes people make when starting a business - I talk about:
👉🏻borrowing money for things that don't work out
👉🏾not putting cash aside for tax and GST (if relevant)
👉🏻not trying to minimise yo…
00:11:08 |
Thu 27 Aug 2020
5 ways to be a better investor 💹
Here's my tips to be a better investor - I talk about:
👉🏾knowing some realities about investing
👉🏻getting your head in the right space around your investing strategy
👉🏽creating a system around how and w…
00:09:47 |
Thu 20 Aug 2020
5 ways to have more money 💰
Here's my 5 tips to have more money - listen in to see which one of these could work for you. I talk about:
👉🏿selling stuff you don't use
👉🏿using an effective money system
👉🏿having a goal
👉🏿changing your…
00:11:47 |
Thu 13 Aug 2020
how to save when you have high expenses 💲
I share how you can save more money while your living expenses are high. My tips on how to make it work include:
👉increasing income with side hustle/second job
👉decrease expenses
👉cutting things out of …
00:04:53 |
Thu 30 Jul 2020
dividend reinvesting - yes or no? 💹
Vince Scully from Lifesherpa joined me to chat about the pros and cons of dividend reinvesting.
Find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/38UHJM5
Check out The Glen James Spending Plan here: https://www.s…
00:08:55 |
Thu 23 Jul 2020
debt free, now what? 🤑
Congratulations if you're now debt free! Where to next? I share how you can take the next steps. Check out my diagram of the sound financial house here on the blog: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/b…
00:12:17 |
Thu 16 Jul 2020
investing in cars and precious metals 🚗
A member of the m3 community asked about investing in cars, so I thought I'd dive into the concept of speculative investments - things like cars, precious metals, jewellery, collectors items etc. I c…
00:10:09 |
Mon 29 Jun 2020
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