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In today’s TPC Gold soundbite, Bryce and Ben unpack one of the most powerful—and underrated—tools in our MoneySMARTS money management system: the seven-day float. 

What is the Seven-Day Float? 
It’s a weekly spending system that helps you stay on top of your cash, ditch the guilt, and spend with purpose. 

The best part? It works whether you’re a uni student, a parent managing a household, or the CEO of a big company. 

Why It Works 
✔️ It replaces guesswork with clarity 
✔️ It breaks the “tap-and-go” overspending habit 
✔️ It gives every dollar a job 

Learn all about MoneySMARTS—including how the seven-day float fits into your broader plan—in our book, Make Money Simple Again.  

It’s helped thousands of Australians take control of their money without giving up the things they love. 

For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 194 | Seven Tips to Trap Your Surplus Cash 

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What happens when one partner sees the long-term vision, but the other only sees the short-term cost? 

In this week's Q&A, we also unpack: 
💡 Whether to tap equity from your home or your investment property 
💡 Understanding your goals BEFORE pulling the trigger 
💡 Why P&I loans + offset accounts don’t improve cash flow (but still help!) 

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  👁️ $100 = sight for 1 person
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  🖐️ $500 = sight for 5 people
  ✋✋ $1,000 = sight for 10 people
  
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It’s a question we get all the time from property investors: “Can I use the equity in my investment property to pay off my home loan faster?” 

In today’s TPC Gold soundbite, Bryce and Ben unpack this scenario—and explain why it’s not as straightforward as it seems. 

For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 164 | Q&A How to Avoid Poor Loan Structure 

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Is demand finally absorbing after the RBA’s recent rate cut?

Which state is on track to become the most affordable rental market in 2025? 

What’s next for Perth — boom or bust? 

And where is the elusive “missing middle” data hiding? 

We’re diving into all this (and more!) in this week’s brand-new episode, featuring a first-time guest who’s on the front line of Australia’s property trends... 

Please welcome Anne Flaherty, Economist at REA Group — the brains behind realestate.com.au and realcommercial.com.au!  

Anne brings over a decade of property economics experience, writes a regular column in The Australian, and is a go-to voice for market commentary across national media. And yes — she’s bringing the data gold.  

From what’s really driving undersupply state-by-state to how big-picture economic trends will shape your investing strategy in 2025…  

This is one episode you can’t afford to miss. Tune in now, folks!  

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  Bryce is turning 50 — and to mark the milestone, he’s teaming up with the John Fawcett Foundation to change lives through sight-restoring surgeries.
  
  Thanks to this incredible community, more than $50,000 has already been raised — but we’re not done yet. Help us raise another $10,000 by 27 May 2025 and give the gift of sight to those who need it most. Donate today! 
   
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• Beware of growing climate risks! 
  Get educated on how climate changes could impact your property journey from building insurance to wind, fire and flood risk with the Climate Council’s Climate Risk Map >> 

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What’s behind the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest cash rate decision—and what global forces are weighing heavily on the boardroom table? 

In this month’s RBA Update, Ben Kingsley and Evan Lucas unpack the key economic signals, inflation data, and one particularly big wildcard: Donald Trump’s return and his proposed “Liberation Day” tariff rollout. 

💡 Thinking about refinancing or adjusting your loan strategy? 

Book a consultation with a mortgage broker at our sister company, Empower Wealth, to ensure you’re in the best position moving forward: https://empowerwealth.com.au/services/mortgage-broking/ 

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We're back with another powerful Case Study episode featuring return guest, David Robertson, Head of Property Wealth Planning at Empower Wealth!  

In this episode, we’re unpacking a scenario that proves you DON’T need to have all your ducks in a row to start building wealth through property. 

Tune in to learn: 
✔️ How to plan for future expenses even if you don’t have exact dates 
✔️ Why flexibility can be your biggest strategic advantage 
✔️ Why just TWO investment properties are enough to reach $3,000/week in retirement
✔️ Which Forever Home they chose — the $2.1M or $1.1M option — and why

Whether you’re still figuring out where you want to live or just want to see how flexible planning works — this episode is packed with practical insights to help you get clear, get confident, and get started. 

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  Bryce is turning 50 — and this year, he’s marking the milestone by partnering with the John Fawcett Foundation to make a real difference. Together, they’re raising funds to provide life-changing surgeries that restore eyesight to those in need.
  
  So far, the response has been incredible — together, this amazing community has already raised over $50,000! 🙌  But we’re not stopping there.
  
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There’s one mistake we see time and time again in the world of property investing—and it’s more common than you might think. 

People start building a property portfolio… without ever building a plan. 

They’ve got a couple of properties under their belt, the repayments are on track, and equity is starting to build. But behind the scenes, it’s all a bit cobbled together. No structure, no exit strategy, and no clear outcome in sight. 

Does that sound like you?  
If so, you might find our upcoming LIVE webinar helpful!  

Happening Tuesday 25th Feb 2025 at 7.30pm (AEDT), Bryce & Ben will walk you through how to build a portfolio that’s strategic, sustainable, and designed to deliver $3,000 a week in passive income. 

Register now 👉 https://www.thepropertycouch.com.au/webinar or just click here! 

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"History doesn’t repeat itself—people repeat history.” 

Folks, today’s episode is on an issue that’s very close to our hearts and remains just as crucial today as when we started the podcast ten years ago... 

The alarming rise of the new-age Property Spruikers.  

We’re talking about the same tricks but in a new disguise designed to serve one purpose: their own interests at the expense of aspiring Australians. 😮  

Today we’re exposing the updated playbook of today’s spruikers, highlighting their deceptive strategies and revealing real-life case studies of spruikers who've been caught. 

This is our updated, essential consumer awareness episode, aimed to give ALL investors (and to-be investors) the knowledge and tools to avoid being burnt by “$10 haircuts.”  

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  🔑 Secret #1: How to build a multi-million-dollar portfolio—without impacting your family budget.
  🔑 Secret #2: How to retire on $3,000 per week as a passive investor, with 5 properties or less!
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For far too long, women have faced systemic financial challenges—from the gender pay gap to lower superannuation balances—and the long-term impact can be significant. 

In this TPC Gold soundbite, Ben is joined by Nicola McDougall—successful property investor and passionate advocate for women's financial security—to discuss why financial independence is crucial for women at every stage of life. 

For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 378 | The Voice Behind “The Female Investor”! - Chat with Nicola McDougall 

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Ever Googled a finance or money management question and felt more confused than before?  

We know the feeling! That’s why, in Ep 537, we're continuing our series on the internet's most searched questions, this time homing in on your top finance and money management questions. 

Here's a sneak peek of what we cover:  

💡 How much Superannuation do you actually need to retire? 
💡 Is a high-interest savings account worth it? 
💡 Does your credit score matter in Australia? 
💡 What is debt recycling? (Will it help you pay off your mortgage faster?) 
💡How does Compound Interest Work, and why is it so powerful?  

PLUS, Ben covers the critical rental law reforms in NSW & VIC that investors and renters need to understand in “What’s Making Property News.” Stick around until the end! 

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