Dev Raga Personal Finance

The 4% rule is a go-to for retirement planning, but does it actually hold up? In this episode, Dev Raga breaks down what the rule gets right, where it falls short, and how you can tweak it for a more secure future. He dives into:

👉🏻 why the 4% rule was created and if it still works today

👉 how market downturns and fees can derail your retirement

👉🏼 the hidden power of paying off your mortgage before retiring

👉🏽 asset allocation strategies to make your money last longer

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Jeff* is 25, a junior doctor, and already owns a home with a growing $120K share portfolio. He joins Dev to share how he got here including his journey through private medical school, navigating doctor-friendly home loans, and the investing strategy that’s setting him up for financial freedom. *Name has been changed for privacy. Jeff's story touches on:

👉🏾 the cost of private medical school & fee-help loans

👉🏿 moving for work & how it shaped his career

👉🏻 current income, outgoings & savings rate

👉 using doctor-specific home loans to buy a property

👉🏼 his investment strategy & approach to FIRE

👉🏽 money wins & lessons learned so far

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Some investing strategies come and go, but the best ones stand the test of time. In today's episode Dev shares 5 timeless investing principles to help you build lasting wealth, including:

👉🏾 having a clear financial plan

👉🏿 why diversification is key

👉🏻 minimising your investment costs

👉 having a long-term perspective

👉🏼 and knowing when to stop playing the game

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SYMO interactive Pty Ltd trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289.

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Today's episode is a special one as Dev sits down with Sarah*, a GP who shares her deeply personal and inspiring journey with money. Sarah shares how an arranged marriage ended in divorce and how she rebuilt financial freedom for herself and her children. *Name has been changed for privacy. Sarah's story touches on:

👉🏾 her med school journey in the UK

👉🏿 growing up with a scarcity mindset in an immigrant family

👉🏻 entering an abusive arranged marriage at a young age

👉 how divorce impacted her finances and career

👉🏼 plus how she rebuilt both as a single parent

👉🏽 using property and super to build long-term wealth

👉🏾 why she prioritised her will and estate planning, post-divorce

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or financial abuse, there is help at https://1800respect.org.au

Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.

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SYMO interactive Pty Ltd trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289.

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More income, more security...right? Not always. In this episode, Dev unpacks the "two-income trap," a concept made famous by Elizabeth Warren, and why earning more doesn’t always mean financial freedom. He touches on:

👉🏾 what the two-income trap is and why it matters

👉🏿 how rising fixed costs (housing, childcare) eat away at extra income

👉🏻 why dual-income households can still face financial stress

👉 whether staying home with kids should be considered "paid work"

👉🏼 practical ways to avoid falling into the two-income trap

👉🏽 plus, is it okay to borrow money to buy Christmas presents?

Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.

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One of the questions that commonly gets asked from doctors and other professionals is how to plan for retirement, as many struggle to settle into retirement after working for 30+ years. In today's episode, Dev chats with Joanne Earl, Professor of Psychology at Macquarie University. They touch on:

👉🏾 the 6 buckets to focus on in your transition to retirement

👉🏻 is working long term a bad idea?

👉🏼 managing boredom in retirement

👉🏽 navigating losing more loved ones in old age

👉 how to practice retirement

👉🏿 is society designed for young people?

Below are the articles mentioned in the chat:

A psychologist on how to know you’re ready for retirement

A guide for medical practitioners transitioning to an encore career or retirement 

Online intervention trial for late-career medical practitioners to promote planning for retirement

Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.

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In today's episode, Dev explains the concept called "paradox of thrift". He touches on:

👉🏾 what it is

👉🏿 real world examples such as a recession

👉🏻 the circular flow economic model

👉 Keynesian economics

👉🏼 it's flaws and criticism

Related episodes: 🎧 070 recessions and depressions!

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SYMO interactive Pty Ltd trading as money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services license 451289.

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In today's chat, wills and estates lawyer Marlee Viero from Nest Legal returns to chat with Dev about wills, estate planning, and how to protect your wealth for future generations. They break down common mistakes, digital assets, tax traps, and whether a testamentary trust could be right for you. The episode touches on:

👉🏾 why estate planning is more than just a will

👉🏻 common pitfalls people make with their assets

👉🏼 how to protect wealth across generations

👉 is there a death tax in Australia?

👉🏿 digital assets: who controls your online life after you die?

👉🏽 tax traps to watch out for when passing on wealth

👉🏾 how a testamentary trust works and who should consider one

👉🏻 choosing the right lawyer for your estate planning

👉 how often you should review your will and estate plan

Check out episodes 411 and 412 for the other episodes on wills & estates planning with Marlee.

Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.

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In today's episode Dev chats with Cam and Trish from Family on Fire, a family proving that FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) isn’t just for singles or couples without kids. They share their unique journey of smashing the mortgage, balancing family life, and building financial independence, all while raising three kids. The interview touches on:

👉🏾 starting their FIRE journey later in life

👉🏻 smashing their mortgage by living on one income

👉 balancing private school fees, extracurriculars, and savings

👉🏽 using equity and leverage to grow their investments

👉🏿 how a health scare shaped their financial resilience

👉🏾 making FIRE fun with travel and family adventures

👉 the importance of teaching kids financial literacy

👉🏽 their "boring" strategy

You can follow Cam & Trish's journey at https://www.familyonfire.com.au

Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.

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In light of America's political climate, let's talk about what tariffs are and why they matter. Dev covers:

👉🏻 how they work

👉 why tariffs are used

👉🏼 their pros and cons

👉🏽 and unintended consequences

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