If you're buying a unit in Australia, whether as a first home or investment, you must understand how strata works before signing a contract. In this clip, Glen James and John Pidgeon break down the key due diligence steps: how to read a strata report, what to ask a conveyancer, the risks with low sinking funds, special levies, litigation, and more.

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This clip tackles Amanda’s question: if you’ve got $6–10k to invest for just 10–12 months, what’s the smartest move? Glen James and John Pidgeon break down the difference between saving, investing, and speculating, and why short-term goals often call for a safer approach.

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In this clip, Glen James and financial adviser Martin McGrath dive into the practical side of managing pension income streams in your 70s, and the importance of simplifying your finances as you get older.

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Glen James brought your questions to financial adviser Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth!

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Are you in your 40s and feeling like life is moving fast, but your finances, health, or relationship goals aren't keeping up? This clip with Glen James and John Pidgeon is your midlife money reality check.

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Glen James, John Pidgeon and Rachelle Kroon talk about the inns and outs of selling a property after a separation. This was recorded live at Fincon, 2025.

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Superannuation is more than something you worry about at 40, it’s Australia’s biggest legal tax haven and a powerful tool for building wealth. Glen James and John Pidgeon break down eligibility, contributions, tax advantages, and how super fits into your long-term financial strategy.

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Confused about budgeting? Glen James and John Pidgeon break down the difference between top-down and bottom-up approaches and explains which one works best depending on your financial situation.

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This video is for education and entertainment purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this video for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment video as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be communicated in this video. SYMO interactive Pty Ltd, the publisher of the video, is an authorised representative of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd (as is Glen James) which holds financial services licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide located at moneypodcast.com.au. This video is intended for residents of Australia.

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