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In this episode, Lloyd breaks down a real-world comparison between residential property and dividend-paying shares, showing exactly how much income lands in your pocket after expenses, taxes, and hidden ownership costs.

◼️ Property income vs dividend income

◼️ The hidden costs of owning property

◼️ Why franked dividends can be tax effective

◼️ A $1 million property vs shares comparison

◼️ Why Lloyd currently prefers shares over property

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:46 - How property generates income

00:02:23 - Rental yield and property cash flow

00:04:04 - Tax, costs and net property returns

00:06:31 - Why property income can fall behind inflation

00:08:59 - Comparing shares with property

00:09:47 - The BHP dividend income example

00:12:47 - Franking credits and tax advantages

00:14:28 - Building a higher-yield share portfolio

00:16:52 - Individual shares vs property income

00:17:10 - Australian dividend ETFs

00:17:58 - US index funds and growth investing

00:19:03 - Lloyd's current portfolio positioning

00:20:51 - Building a portfolio for income

00:21:28 - Why shares outperform for cash flow

00:22:37 - Shares Masterclass and final thoughts

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In this new episode, Lloyd shares the story behind buying a $565,000 Ferrari with cash after more than two decades of investing, building businesses, and creating long-term wealth. This isn't a conversation about cars. It's a conversation about money, freedom, timing, and what happens when you stop collecting numbers on a screen and start living.

◼️ The investing journey that helped turn a childhood dream into reality

◼️ The mindset shift that changed Lloyd's approach to money, wealth, and success

◼️ Lessons on business, investing, lifestyle design, and creating meaningful experiences along the way

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:39 - Why This Story Matters

00:05:19 - Starting the Investing Journey

00:07:05 - Business as the Wealth Engine

00:08:27 - Building a Million-Dollar Portfolio

00:10:21 - Investing in Individual Stocks

00:12:44 - Trust Structure and Portfolio Growth

00:14:40 - Funding the Ferrari Purchase

00:15:28 - Supercar Tax and Ownership Structure

00:18:17 - Asset Protection Considerations

00:19:44 - Ferrari Value Retention and Scarcity

00:22:10 - Running Costs of a Ferrari

00:24:30 - When to Buy a Supercar

00:25:27 - Entering the Ferrari Community

00:27:39 - Health Scare and Life Perspective

00:30:43 - Memory Dividends and Spending Money

00:31:45 - Deciding to Buy the Ferrari

00:33:25 - Taking Delivery of the Car

00:34:29 - Lessons on Success and Winning

00:36:00 - Ferrari as a Connector

00:37:55 - 20 Years of Compounding Wealth

00:38:31 - Money, Experiences and Final Reflections

00:39:10 - Final Summary

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In this new episode, Lloyd explains why a disruption to global oil supply could impact far more than just the price you pay at the petrol station. From attacks on key Middle Eastern infrastructure to rising diesel prices, he breaks down how energy markets flow through to inflation, interest rates, food costs, and household budgets.

◼️ How disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi oil infrastructure are affecting global oil supply and pushing energy prices higher

◼️ Why diesel is the hidden driver of food, transport, and inflation, and how rising diesel costs could impact everyday living expenses

◼️ The key economic indicators to watch, the potential effects on interest rates and markets, and practical ways to prepare your finances for a higher-cost environment

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:46 - The Strait of Hormuz and global oil supply

00:01:34 - Iran conflict and disruption to oil flows

00:02:31 - Diesel crack spreads explained

00:03:15 - Why diesel drives food production and inflation

00:04:01 - Saudi pipeline attack and oil price surge

00:05:11 - Oil investments and growing fuel shortages

00:06:04 - Strategic Petroleum Reserve and US midterms

00:07:40 - How diesel costs flow into inflation and interest rates

00:08:21 - Why the oil supply situation could worsen

00:09:16 - Oil price suppression and political incentives

00:10:11 - Lloyd's portfolio positioning and market outlook

00:11:43 - How rising oil prices affect your household budget

00:13:01 - Preparing your finances for higher living costs

00:14:21 - Final thoughts and what to watch next

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In this new episode, Lloyd tackles one of the most important questions Australian investors face: should you invest in the ASX or put your money to work on Wall Street? By comparing the Australian and US markets across decades of performance, he explains where each market has strengths, where they fall short, and how investors can think about building a smarter portfolio.

◼️ Why Wall Street has historically outperformed the ASX and the key factors driving stronger long-term returns

◼️ The advantages of investing in Australia, including franking credits, dividend income, and exposure to major mining companies

◼️ How Australian investors can avoid home bias, think globally, and make better portfolio decisions for long-term wealth creation

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:39 - 10-Year Performance Comparison

00:01:00 - Why US Markets Outperform

00:03:20 - Australia’s Market Strengths and Weaknesses

00:04:47 - Mining, Banks and the ASX Structure

00:05:28 - Innovation and US Competitive Advantage

00:06:33 - Future Outlook for US and Australian Markets

00:07:10 - Currency Exposure and Franking Credits

00:08:55 - Book Promotion

00:09:14 - Diversification and Home Bias

00:10:53 - Australia’s Economic and Policy Challenges

00:12:25 - Commodities Outlook and Final Investment View

00:12:42 - Final Summary

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In this new episode, Lloyd Ross reveals the 7 most dangerous ways people are investing today and why so many everyday investors lose money through schemes, strategies, and products that appear safe on the surface. Learn how to spot the warning signs, avoid costly mistakes, and build wealth using proven long-term investing principles instead.

◼️ Why CFDs, leveraged Forex, options trading, and borrowing to invest can significantly increase your risk of losing money

◼️ How AI scams, fake investment platforms, crypto schemes, and "guaranteed returns" are costing investors millions every year

◼️ A practical checklist to help you identify red flags, protect your capital, and invest with confidence for the long term

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:39 - CFDs and leveraged Forex

00:02:39 - Fake investment platforms and AI scams

00:06:24 - Unregulated crypto and token scams

00:09:16 - Options and futures trading risks

00:13:51 - Concentration risk in speculative stocks

00:15:43 - Borrowing to invest in volatile assets

00:17:17 - Guaranteed returns and investment red flags

00:20:11 - Investor safety checklist

00:23:07 - Final thoughts and key takeaways

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Rates are already near 7% for many borrowers, and with core inflation stuck at 3.6%, the RBA may have no choice but to push higher. In this episode, Lloyd breaks down the numbers behind rising mortgage rates, why inflation refuses to fall, and how Australia’s trillion‑dollar debt is making the problem worse.

◼️ Why inflation is stuck

◼️ How rates could reach 7%

◼️ Australia’s trillion‑dollar debt problem

◼️ How to prepare your finances now

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:40 - Net yield and costs

00:02:37 - Franking credits overview

00:03:54 - US shares outperform

00:04:36 - Shares vs property over 30 years

00:05:19 - Where property wins: leverage

00:06:26 - Why leverage only works in rising markets

00:07:27 - Where shares win: lower costs

00:08:10 - Diversification advantage

00:09:51 - Tax changes and negative gearing

00:10:45 - Shares inside superannuation

00:11:19 - Future uncertainty in super rules

00:12:17 - Why shares align with his lifestyle

00:13:23 - Scaling money without scaling problems

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Rates are already near 7% for many borrowers, and with core inflation stuck at 3.6%, the RBA may have no choice but to push higher. In this episode, Lloyd breaks down the numbers behind rising mortgage rates, why inflation refuses to fall, and how Australia’s trillion‑dollar debt is making the problem worse.

◼️ Why inflation is stuck

◼️ How rates could reach 7%

◼️ Australia’s trillion‑dollar debt problem

◼️ How to prepare your finances now

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:32 - Chain of Events Leading to 7% Mortgage Rates

00:01:04 - Recent Rate Hikes and Expectations

00:01:24 - Impact of Inflation on Interest Rates

00:01:56 - Core Inflation and Oil Prices

00:02:28 - Borrowers' Current Mortgage Rates

00:03:10 - Impact of Rate Hikes on Borrowers

00:03:54 - Five Fires Causing Australian Inflation

00:05:30 - Government Spending and Stagflation

00:06:46 - Comparison with Other Economies

00:07:29 - Australia's Growing National Debt

00:08:33 - Government Policies and Inflation

00:09:04 - Practical Steps to Manage Finances

00:10:07 - Preparing for Future Rate Rises

00:11:09 - Advice for Savers and Homeowners

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In this episode, Lloyd breaks down why Australia’s major banks are suddenly cutting rates, stretching loan terms, and offering 5% deposits, not out of generosity, but desperation. Mortgage applications have collapsed, lending margins are shrinking, and banks are quietly shifting risk onto borrowers.

◼️ Why mortgage applications are collapsing

◼️ The hidden traps in new loan offers

◼️ How banks protect themselves while borrowers suffer

◼️ Smart moves to protect your money now

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:12 - NAB applications down 15%

00:02:13 - Early signs of a housing correction

00:02:35 - Why borrowing capacity has collapsed

00:03:17 - Retail rate cuts and margin compression

00:04:18 - 40‑year mortgages introduced

00:05:04 - Leverage risk and equity wipe‑outs

00:06:41 - Trap 1, 40‑year loan maths

00:07:03 - Trap 2, 15‑year interest‑only

00:07:22 - Trap 3, 5% deposit equity risk

00:08:52 - Negative equity and real borrower examples

00:09:57 - LMI costs and sunk expenses

00:10:15 - Australia’s $2.6T mortgage debt

00:11:07 - Existing customers paying higher rates

00:12:20 - How to find your real rate

00:12:39 - Avoiding stretch‑loan products

00:13:24 - Running investment deals on P&I

00:14:10 - Banks in your superannuation

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In this new episode, Lloyd breaks down why Australian property prices have now fallen four months straight, what’s driving the correction, and whether this is just a dip or the start of something deeper. With rate hikes, tax changes, and investor confidence shaken, the crash case is real, but so is the counter‑argument for recovery.

◼️ Why the correction is accelerating

◼️ How rate hikes and tax changes hit investors

◼️ The bear case vs the recovery case

◼️ What owners, renters and buyers should do now

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:31 - The Reality of the Correction

00:00:52 - Monthly Price Declines

00:01:14 - Spread of the Decline Across Cities

00:01:45 - Auction Clearance Rates and Sales Data

00:02:06 - Impact of Rate Hikes and Tax Changes

00:02:26 - Borrowing Capacity Example

00:02:59 - Serviceability and Negative Gearing

00:03:41 - Capital Gains Tax Changes

00:04:02 - Discretionary Trusts and Market Confidence

00:04:12 - Bear Market Argument

00:04:24 - Historical Recovery Engines

00:04:45 - Rent Bomb and NAB Forecast

00:05:38 - International Comparisons

00:05:49 - Bank Forecasts and Price Predictions

00:06:21 - Inflation and Rate Cut Challenges

00:07:03 - Stagflation and Government Decisions

00:07:24 - Expected Price Falls

00:07:34 - Bull Market Argument

00:07:45 - Housing Shortage

00:08:07 - Migration and Demand

00:08:49 - Cash Buyers and Market Floor

00:09:10 - Grandfathering and Supply Lockup

00:09:41 - Rent Math and Vacancy Rates

00:10:01 - Personal Experience with Rental Crisis

00:10:44 - Creative Solutions for Renters

00:11:05 - Cost of Buying vs. Renting

00:11:26 - ANZ Recovery Predictions

00:12:07 - Correction vs. Bear Market vs. Crash

00:12:49 - Long-term Market Outlook

00:13:11 - Buying to Live vs. Flipping

00:13:43 - Rent Increase Strategies

00:14:25 - Alternative Investments

00:14:46 - Holding Property Investments

00:15:17 - Sensible Buying Decisions

00:15:58 - Navigating the Next 12 Months

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In this new episode, Lloyd breaks down the 10 mistakes that cause almost every share‑market loss, all completely avoidable once you understand how real investing works. From speculation and leverage to short time horizons and panic selling, this episode shows you exactly what destroys wealth and what to do instead.

◼️ The fundamentals most investors never learn

◼️ Why speculation, leverage and trading wipe people out

◼️ The danger of stock tips and chasing “cheap” companies

◼️ How panic selling locks in losses and kills long‑term returns

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:41 - Mistake #1

00:02:06 - Mistake #2

00:03:10 - Mistake #3

00:05:45 - Mistake #4

00:08:43 - Mistake #5

00:10:51 - Mistake #6

00:12:28 - Mistake #7

00:14:01 - Mistake #8

00:18:15 - Mistake #9

00:19:49 - Mistake #10

00:20:52 - Conclusion: Avoiding the 10 Mistakes to Succeed in Investing

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