In this first half of a two-part chat, Dev speaks with Kabhir* a doctor who migrated from Pakistan to Australia as an international medical graduate (IMG). Kabhir shares how he:

👉🏾 trained and specialised in neurosurgery in Pakistan

👉🏽 prepared for and passed the AMC exams

👉🏿 navigated visas, registration and job offers

👉🏻 compared working hours, pay and lifestyle between Pakistan and Australia

👉 managed the “downgrade” from registrar at home to starting over here

*Name changed for privacy

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Lifestyle creep happens when your spending quietly grows with your income. In this episode, Dev unpacks what it is and practical ways to keep it under control, touching on:

👉🏾 what is lifestyle creep?

👉🏿 what age group does lifestyle creep usually affect more

👉🏻 why is it dangerous?

👉 ways to reduce the risk of lifestyle creep

Related episodes 🎧 530 what is opportunity cost? Apple Podcast | Spotify

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In part 2 of this special 2-part series, Dev continues the conversation with JL Collins - author of The Simple Path to Wealth - digging into the mindset and mechanics of building financial independence that lasts a lifetime. They discuss:

👉🏻 stock series vs the book - which one should you read first?

👉🏽 why market crashes are a gift when you’re building wealth

👉🏿 dividends, buybacks & what makes an asset truly productive

👉 asset allocation, bonds & sequence risk in retirement

👉🏻 ETFs vs mutual funds, does it really matter?

👉🏼 JL’s story of receiving an email from Vanguard founder, Jack Bogle

👉🏽 thoughts on legacy wealth & passing money to the next generation 

👉🏿 the famous “F U money” clip & what it really means

Get JL's book, The Simple Path to Wealth (Revised & Expanded 2025 Edition): https://amzn.to/4mB3JlI

JL's website: https://jlcollinsnh.com

JL's famous stock series: https://jlcollinsnh.com/stock-series/

JL's famous google talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T71ibcZAX3I

JL in the "Playing with Fire" documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTqGEh1IQew

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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. JL shares his journey from selling fly swatters at age 8 to shaping one of the most influential voices in FIRE. They talk about:

👉🏾 why living below your means is harder than it looks

👉🏼 the cultural obsession with housing and why your home isn’t an “investment”

👉🏿 JL’s strong views on debt and the dangers of leverage

👉🏻 why index funds outperform active investing for most people

👉 dollar cost averaging - why JL challenges the usual advice

Get JL's book, The Simple Path to Wealth (Revised & Expanded 2025 Edition): https://amzn.to/4mB3JlI

JL's website: https://jlcollinsnh.com

JL's famous stock series: https://jlcollinsnh.com/stock-series/

JL's famous google talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T71ibcZAX3I

JL in the "Playing with Fire" documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTqGEh1IQew

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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 depreciating assets

👉🏻 why it's so important

👉 concepts within depreciation

👉🏼 the two methods - prime cost & diminishing value

👉🏽 and practical examples using these methods

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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 contributions or invest outside super?

👉 the div 296 tax

👉🏼 how much do you need in retirement

Check out Dev's episode on Div 296 here: Apple Podcast | Spotify

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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 cash or a car loan

👉🏼 should you pay off or leave your HECS/HELP debt

Article - Should you buy a car with cash or car loan: https://lifesherpa.com.au/articles/why-paying-cash-for-your-car-is-wrong

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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 joint ownership affect CGT

👉🏽 what is cost base

👉🏻 examples of CGT calculations

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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 concept of opportunity cost beyond finances

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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 to help you build real wealth over time.

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