our top episodes + quick links

With seven seasons of this is money in the bag there is a huge list of episodes to enjoy, across all of our podcasts. But we are often asked about the top episodes on specific topics - the flagship episodes that take the cake. Here they are! Enjoy them, and share them with a friend!

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our top episodes across all podcasts

money 💵

goals and habits

• 701 how to start your year well and make goals not wishes

• 702 reset your wellbeing and maximise your potential at work and in life (with Chelsea Pottenger)

• 650b ways to improve your life and money

• 615b moving overseas & becoming an expat, tax residencies, investments, property + more (Q&A with an expat adviser)

• 619b does money truly buy happiness? + how to cultivate happiness

• how to overcome fear and take action

• 406b creating a passive income + quitting the rat race (Pat Flynn, USA)

• 419b what exactly is F.I.R.E? We ask an Aussie F.I.R.E leader

budgeting

• 703b the only two types of budgets (for any age) & the two budget killers

• 645 cost of living? more like cost of breathing! how to survive when things are tough!

• 605 money in your 20’s: 3 things you must do + tips for all ages

• 326 money tips for your 20s

• 327 money tips for your 30s

• 328 money tips for your 40s (including kids & future planning)

• simple but effective tips for managing your money

• 548 how to recover after a financial mess

• 250 how salary packaging works

• 256 cars cars cars

• 404 tracking your net worth, living on a low income + credit card balance transfers

• 418c budgeting and paying for expensive hobbies

being single and managing money

• 610b single & managing money: 3 real life stories

• 550 being single and managing money (+ tips for anyone who has an income!)

money and relationships

• 705b low cost dates & activities for couples & families

• 520b money & relationships

• 512c financial abuse and recognising your self-worth

• 508b money and separation

• 637b navigating the divorce process, separation of assets, separation tips + more

• 226 divorce & money

financial foundations

• 702b emergency funds 101

• 647 are you financially on track? here are the signs to look for

• 706b wills & estate planning (Q&A with a lawyer)

• 627 feeling financially behind? here are some tips to catch up

• 531b wills & estate planning

• 421b death + the importance of having a Will
  

personal insurances

• 704b life & income insurance Q&A (policies, loadings, exclusions + more)

• 638b life insurance myths + protecting you, your family & your income (life insurance deep dive Q&A)

• 536b claiming on life insurance & the types of claims paid

• 533b insurance underwriting: loadings, exclusions, declines, mental health, recreational drugs, pastimes & more

• What is Trauma insurance? Glen shares his own claim experience

gambling, debt & credit scores

• 630b credit scores & credit reporting

• HELP debt increase! Should you pay it off?

• the ultimate HECS/HELP debt guide

• 607b betting on change: talking addiction & gambling with a psychologist

• 547b debt recycling & gearing to invest

• 229 the psychology of afterpay

• 440b gambling and addiction

money mindset

• 707 habits of the wealthy & how to be a millionaire + retiring at 40

• 639 how to get rich + money mindsets the rich don’t want you to know

• 521 creating your money mindset (part 1)

• 522 creating your money mindset (part 2)

• 401b FIRE without the RE with Paula Pant

• 430b Victoria Devine from SOTM: my money story, book chat, goal setting + more

• 432 money, mindset + medals (with Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell)

retirement

• how to retire right

• what is your retirement number?

• growing your super, tax saving strategies + what you must know before age 67

• superannuation beneficiaries & reversionary pensions

• the age pension and super in retirement 101

getting financial advise

• 612b what to expect when meeting with a financial adviser

• the cost & accessibility of financial advice in Australia with FAAA CEO Sarah Abood

• 532b mistruths about financial advisers & a case study

pets

• 627b pets! pet insurance, how to choose one + ongoing care (q&a with a vet)

tax

• 625 let's talk about tax, baby!

superannuation

• how to choose a super fund (a super rant from Glen + Vanguard Super vs HostPlus)

giving to others

• 305 Peter Singer: The Life You Can Save & effective altruism

family matters 👶🏽

preparing for a baby + adoption

• 712 carry forward super contributions, investment options in super, business loans + IVF costs & case study

• 5 women share their stories around IVF (the cost, process, highs & lows)

• 640b egg freezing costs & what to expect

• 528b starting a family & managing money

• 348 does IVF really cost $20k?

• 330 the ultimate investment: your first baby

• 416b adopting 3 kids + living between Tanzania and Australia

managing leave and costs of kids

• parental leave

investing for your kids

• 631b investing for kids (the 6 ways) part 1

• 631c investing for kids (the FAQs) part 2

• 420b investment bonds + investing for kids (with guest Grant Hackett)

property 🏡

property investing

• 439 John's 8 point property investing strategy

• 420 turning your home into a rental property

• 341 buying commercial real estate

• 545 should I buy an investment or owner occupier first?

• 534 should I rentvest?

• 513 investment properties & tax: deductions, depreciation schedules, land tax, CGT, trusts + more

• 502 turning your PPOR into an investment property and upsizing

• 449 rental vs Airbnb as investment, using your PPOR for short term rental, B grade properties + more

• 240 airbnb for an investment property

• a clarity call with John Pidgeon

• 307 how to purchase your 2nd property

advanced investing strategies

• 509 development and town planning essentials

• 521 building a big property portfolio

• 415 property development: creating new communities

• 404 property development

building/renovating/installing solar

• 517 tips for choosing a builder

• 443 renovations that add value, property manager green flags, buying an investment + more

• 419 my first home buyer journey: building in a new estate

• 337 solar

• 316 building once you've bought land

• 312 renovation ins + outs

property in general + property terms

• 306 setting your long term property goals

• 331 pay off your mortgage or invest? (shares, debt recycling, buying investment property, salary sacrifice)

• 429 shares vs property (fun + informal debate)

• 506 using equity in your PPOR, property investing, joint ventures + more

• 539 how to get into the property market sooner

• 532 title insurance

• 501 property vs shares: 10 reasons why you should invest in property

• 447 selling fundamentals

• 435 valuations

• 414 depreciation schedules

• 309 land tax vs stamp duty

buying properties

• 530 off market properties

• 529 apartments, do I buy one?

• 516 how much should you pay + tips for placing a good offer

• 512 is it worth engaging a buyers advocate?

• 504 attending an auction? listen to this!

• 443b deep dive: buying off the plan

• 432 the buying process: before you buy

• 433 the buying process: sourcing and securing

• 434 the buying process: post-purchase considerations

• 344 timing the market

• 329 property hot spots + where should you buy?

• 327 regional vs city

first home buying

• 441 first home buyer fundamentals

• 703 how to buy a property in 2024

• 651b buying your first property in this climate at any age (for singles & couples)

• 647b apartments for first home buyers

• 642b buyers advocate q&a with Emily Wallace (process, costs, benefits + more)

• 633 mortgage broker q&a (market update, using equity, refinancing, loan structures, FHB & investors) + more

• 303 using a buyer's advocate

• a clarity call with John Pidgeon

• 334 for first home buyers: before you buy (part 1)

• 334b for first home buyers: before you buy (part 2)

• 540 I've bought my first home, now what?

• 531 live clarity call: planning to buy a first and family home

investing in shares 💸

investing essentials

• 646 how to create an investing strategy

• 628b the top 10 investing mistakes to avoid

• 519 investing in shares 101 (for beginners)

• 502 investing in shares, property & you with Sim (Girls That Invest)

• 238 psychology of investing

• 332 how to invest in shares (with guests Equity Mates)

• investing Q&A (with guests Equity Mates)

• 431b Simran + Sonya (Girls That Invest) share investing tips for beginners

• 437 share investing concepts for beginners

investing fun + more detail

• 637 investing red flags 🚩money behaviours, active vs passive ETFs, investing into India, ethical investing, financial strategies + more

• 634b ETF investing deep dive, building a portfolio, asset allocation, rebalancing, when to buy & sell + more

• 623 investing after age 50, cost of financial advice, catch up contributions & more

• 549b shares vs property: 10 reasons not to buy property as an investment

• 537b investing with She’s on the Money

• 429 shares vs property (fun + informal debate)

campfire chats (investing deep dives)

• 714b best time to buy & sell shares, Nvidia boom, dividend harvesting, covered calls + more (campfire chat with Glen & friends)

• 649b equity market update, investment structures, Tesla’s dominance, Apple vs Microsoft + more (campfire chat with Gemma Dale)

• 640 investing wins, gearing into shares, is it time for BTC again? (campfire chat with Equity Mates + Vince)

• 536c inflation, quality investments via ETFs, stuck in the rat race, money coaches + more (campfire chat with Vince Scully & Joe Saul-Sehy live at FinCon22)

• 444b pay off mortgage or invest (campfire chat with Glen, John + Vince Scully)

• 412b investing platforms, super asset allocations, to hedge or not to hedge + more (campfire chat with Glen James + Vince Scully)

work 💼

getting a job

• 10 biggest interview mistakes

• how to make your resume stand out

• how to crush your next job interview
  

pay rises or promotion

• 602 pay rises part 1: the secrets your boss doesn't want you to know

• 602b pay rises part 2: case studies from the community

• 8 ways to stand out in your career

• 4 ways to give yourself a pay rise

• gender equality in the workplace + closing the pay gap with Lucy Bradlow from WGEA

• how to build your personal brand with Matt Purcell

• how to land an executive gig

• preparing for pay & performance reviews part 1

• preparing for pay & performance reviews part 2

• fact or fiction: payrise = happy

improving, growing and learning

• the art of receiving & giving feedback at work part 1

• the art of receiving & giving feedback at work part 2

• cultivating happiness in your life and career with Declan Edwards

• got a big career decision? Let’s talk values

burnout, bullying and quitting your job

• 8 signs you should quit your job

• breaking the silence on bullying at work with Jess Hickman

• naked quitting: when to quit your job without another one lined up

• exit interviews

• moving on after a bad job breakup

• how to set healthy boundaries at work

• how to navigate redundancy

• burnout and resilience at work

• good boss, bad boss

leadership

• 534b the laws of attraction: how to be and attract the best in the workplace

• what they don't tell you about leadership with Shane Hatton

• stepping into leadership part 1: how to thrive in your new role with Shane Hatton

• stepping into leadership part 2: building trust, managing underperformance + more

business 👩🏽‍💼🧑🏻‍💼

• sell better: sales strategies and how to close deals

• 632b small business Q&A (when to hire, when to use a Pty Ltd, borrow money or cash flow + more)

• 625b starting a biz + investing in startups with Female Startup Club