In PART B of episode 16, we continue our conversation with Matt from the ‘Aussie Firebug' podcast! We discuss Matt’s tips for the cost-of-living crisis, the possibility of nuclear power plants in his hometown and his thoughts on AI and the future! Enjoy! If you are liking these podcasts, please support us by giving us a rating on Spotify/iTunes and follow us on Instagram: oz_investing. Enjoy!

In PART A of episode 16, we welcome another incredible guest onto the Podcast; Matt from the ‘Aussie Firebug' podcast.! Matt aka ‘The Aussie Firebug’ is well known figure in the Finance and the Financial Independence movement in Australia. We discuss how Matt started his blog and podcast about Financial Independence in Australia, how he has since pivoted to running two businesses and his recent joy of becoming a father. Enjoy! If you are liking these podcasts, please support us by giving us a rating on Spotify/iTunes and follow us on Instagram: oz_investing. Enjoy!

In PART B of episode 15, we continue our conversation with Ana Kresina. We will be discussing how to teach money to kids, different ways of investing for our children and our very first money memories Enjoy! If you are liking these podcasts, please support us by giving us a rating on Spotify/iTunes and follow us on Instagram: oz_investing. Enjoy!

In PART A of episode 15, we welcome an incredible guest onto the Podcast; Ana Kresina from the ‘Get Rich Slow' podcast.! Ana is a financial educator hailing from Canada who works in the financial technology sector. She is the co-host of two of Australia’s leading podcasts, Get Rich Slow Club and ETFs for Beginners, and has been featured in the ABC, the Australian Financial Review, AusBiz, the Girls That Invest podcast and more. We discuss the financial impacts of having children in Australia including – what are some of the expense families can expect when having a newborn, how to secure a good childcare spot and how to budget for hobbies and lessons. Enjoy! If you are liking these podcasts, please support us by giving us a rating on Spotify/iTunes and follow us on Instagram: oz_investing. Enjoy!

This is part D of ‘The Great Australian Dream: Interview with Irina (Mortgage Broker)’. Jude and Sam discuss government back home loan schemes, what you should consider when buying an investment property and how to choice between a positively geared and a negatively geared property. If you are liking these podcasts, please support us by giving us a rating on Spotify/iTunes and follow us on Instagram: oz_investing. Enjoy!

This is part C of ‘The Great Australian Dream: Interview with Irina (Mortgage Broker)’. Jude and Sam speak with Irina (Mortage broker from Appttude) to discuss the current high interest environment, how to maximise your borrow capacity, LMI, P&I loans vs. Interest Only loans and so much more. If you are liking these podcasts, please support us by giving us a rating on Spotify/iTunes and follow us on Instagram: oz_investing. Enjoy!

This is part B of ‘The Great Australian Dream: Buying your own home!’. Jude and Sam continue to share their own personal experiences on buying a home in Australia. They explore how to talk to real estate agents, understanding the section 32, actions vs. private sales and settlements. If you are liking these podcasts, please support us by giving us a rating on Spotify/iTunes and follow us on Instagram: oz_investing. Enjoy!

This is part A of ‘The Great Australian Dream: Buying your own home!’. Jude and Sam will be sharing their own personal experiences on buying a home in Australia. They explore what do to even before you begin searching for suburbs, how to gauge your borrowing power, how to find the best home loan options, pre-approvals and so much more. Please note that this podcast was recorded in July 2022 (apologies for the late upload!) If you are liking these podcasts, please support us by giving us a rating on Spotify/iTunes and follow us on Instagram: oz_investing. Enjoy!

In this episode, we welcome our sixth guest onto the Podcast; Sam’s personal friend & mentor; Odi. Odi is the founder of CupOFlora; a successful small business that specialises in self-watering glass pots. We discuss the challenges of starting and growing a business, how Odi found ways to automate processes to save time and effort and some key tips to scale in 2022. Odi also give his take on the Australian property market & share market. You can find out more about CupOFlora through the website: https://cupoflora.com. Instagram: cupoflora. Enjoy!

In this episode, we welcome our fifth guest onto the Podcast; Sam’s personal friend; Steve. Steve is a long-time investor and has invested in shares, properties and options. We discuss the basics of what are options, what are the risk and benefits of options, how options can fit into an investor wider investing strategy and what other material people can investigate to study options further. Enjoy!