In this episode Dev unpacks the three pillars of investing: risk, return, and volatility. He covers:

👉🏿 how to figure out your personal risk tolerance

👉🏻 why chasing high returns usually means more risk

👉 what volatility actually means (and why it’s normal)

👉🏼 what is the efficient frontier

👉🏽 how diversification helps manage risk

👉🏾 the impact of inflation on long-term returns

👉🏻 modern portfolio theory

👉🏿 why past performance isn’t a reliable guide

👉 the importance of aligning your strategy with your goals

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Please note that this episode was recorded before the May 2025 Federal Election. In today's episode Dev unpacks the proposed Division 296 legislation which will impact super balances of $3 million and above. He touches on:

👉🏾 superannuation concepts

👉🏿 the function of super

👉🏻 what is the div 296 tax?

👉 who will it impact

👉🏼 any exceptions or special rules

You can read more about the legislation here: https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/sites/ministers.treasury.gov.au/files/2023-03/better-targeted-superannuation-concessions-factsheet_0.pdf

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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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In today's episode Dev explains how we experience accumulative advantage in everyday life and investing, also touching on the Matthew Effect and the concept of "winner takes all".

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Let's explore the fundamentals of what an index fund is, how they work and what to consider when choosing one. In this episode we cover:

👉🏾 what is an index fund?

👉🏿 what does the data say about active vs passive investing?

👉🏻 your investment thesis

👉🏼 are you a broad market or narrow market investor?

👉🏽 local vs international

👉 fund selection

👉🏻 monitoring the fund investment

👉 risks and pitfalls

👉🏼 the index fund bubble - is it a risk?

👉🏽 Dev's personal view on index funds

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It's that time of year again, the annual EV update. Today's episode gets into the ins and outs of owning a Tesla Model 3 touching on:

👉🏾 purchase price

👉🏿 cost of electricity vs fuel

👉 wear and tear

👉🏻 autopilot

👉🏽 tyre change & servicing costs

👉🏿 the annoying & brilliant bits of the car

👉 EV road tax

👉🏼 charging infrastructure

👉🏽 thoughts on going back to an ICE car

👉🏾 EV discounts with respect to FBT

👉🏿 comparing the cost breakdown

Dr CY's EV novated lease calculator (Make a copy to use)

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Today's episode is part 2 of our chat with Jason and Matt from MissionMed about getting into medical school. Make sure to listen to last week's episode to catch the first part if you missed it! In this episode we talk about:

👉🏾 do Jason and Matt invest?

👉 are there any scholarships for med school?

👉🏼 HECS/ HELP debt

👉🏽 private school vs public school vs selective school

👉🏾 when should students start preparing for med school

👉🏿 getting into med school later in life with a post grad pathway

👉🏻 and advice for aspiring students who want to become a doctor

Learn more about MissionMed: https://missionmed.com.au/

The book mentioned in the chat can no longer be bought separately but below are some other resources you might find helpful.

JCU Application Guide: https://missionmed.com.au/learn/jcu-written-application-guide/

UNSW Application Guide: https://missionmed.com.au/learn/unsw-written-application-guide/

UNSW Medicine ATAR + UCAT Requirements: https://missionmed.com.au/learn/unsw-medicine-atar-ucat-requirements-2023/

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Due to plenty of interest in this topic we are taking a break from money to chat about getting into med school in this two-part discussion with Jason and Matthew from MissionMed. In this episode we touch on:

👉🏻 the entrance process for undergrad and postgrad pathways

👉 good skills to have and develop

👉🏼 what are the UCAT and UMAT and how do they work

👉🏽 what to expect and how to succeed in medical interviews

👉🏿 Jason and Matthew's tips and learnings

👉🏾 what MissionMed does

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If you've heard the term intrinsic value mentioned by investors like Warren Buffet but not known what it meant, today we're breaking down the concept. In this episode we cover:

👉🏻 quantitative analysis

👉 qualitative analysis

👉🏼 discounted cash flow analysis

👉🏽 weighted avg cost of capital (WACC)

👉🏾 a worked example of DCF analysis

👉🏿 and of course what is intrinsic value

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Dev recently took a holiday and had a great experience with private tour company ForeverVacation so he invited co-founder and CEO Ben Dolgoff onto the show as a guest. In this chat Dev and Ben touch on:

👉🏾 Ben's story and background prior to starting the company

👉🏿 Dev's experience

👉🏻 Forever Vacation's unique tour style

👉 their money back guarantee policy

👉🏼 what to consider if you're planning a tour and looking for a company + more

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Do you have home and/or contents insurance? In this episode we're covering:

👉 the difference between home insurance and contents insurance

👉🏼 different types of coverage and policies

👉🏽 how to calculate how much your home is worth

👉🏾 common exclusions

👉🏿 common reasons a claim is rejected

👉🏻 insuring a home pre-settlement

👉🏼 what is public liability insurance

👉🏽 how can you reduce your premiums

👉 accidental damage

👉🏿 things to consider when selecting an insurance company

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In today's Q&A Dev touches on:

👉🏾 burn out in health care

👉🏻 is additional income worth it if it's heavily taxed?

👉🏿 super balance for retirement and the aged pension

👉🏻 buying cars

👉 the temptation of keeping up with the Joneses

👉🏽 side hustle ideas

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223 burnout, self care + defence housing

255 + 255b an interview with Ryan about locuming

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Today we're digging into yield curves and more specifically the inverted yield curve. In this episode Dev talks about:

👉 what is yield?

👉🏼 dividends vs distributions

👉🏽 various types of yields

👉🏾 what are yield curves

👉🏿 3 types of curves

👉🏻 what is an inverted yield curve

👉 why is it important and how it affects investors

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053 what are bonds? Are they good?

302 recessions, depressions, causes, protections

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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

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Luke is a commercial electrician in his early 30s who is killing it with his money journey! In this inspiring chat Dev and Luke discuss:

👉🏻 his lucrative career path

👉🏾 how he budgets

👉🏿 advice for young electricians and apprentices

👉🏻 Luke's perspective on debt

👉 how he invests and how that has evolved over the years

👉🏼 Luke's net worth and impressive breakdown of assets

👉🏽 and of course Luke's money wins and tips!

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In today's episode we're covering 12 money pitfalls to avoid before and during retirement!

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309 private health insurance

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Today we're unpacking the concept of commodities and if they are something investors can make money on. We touch on:

👉🏾 what actually is a commodity?

👉🏿 what is basis grade?

👉🏻 various types of commodities

👉 how are commodities traded

👉🏼 what is the commodity price cycle?

👉🏽 what determines their price

👉🏾 is health care a commodity?

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Have you ever heard of the pareto principle or the 80/20 rule? In today's episode Dev talks about:

👉🏾 some listener feedback on ATO payment plans

👉🏿 the pareto principle explained and how it applies to our everyday lives

👉🏻 pros and cons of following the principle

👉 the pareto efficiency explained

👉🏼 what is the production possibility frontier?

👉🏽 and alternatives to pareto efficiency

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Today we're unpacking the various types of financial markets and two methods used by sophisticated investors to analyse these financial markets.

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202 bond yields, inflation + interest rates

053 what are bonds? Are they good?

056 what are derivatives (financial)?

108 & 109 currency trading

217 macro-economic vs micro-economic factors

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Today we're discussing some of the financial lessons that we can learn from some of the wealthiest and broke athletes in the world. We look at both the pitfalls to avoid and the gold we can glean.

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Retiring can be a difficult lifestyle transition after years in the workforce so it's important to start planning before you retire. Today we're unpacking the stages of retirement, touching on:

👉🏾 what is retirement?

👉🏿 factors that might influence when you decide to retire

👉🏻 the psychological impact of retiring

👉 pre-planning

👉🏼 the actual day

👉🏽 the honeymoon period

👉🏿 the business side

👉🏾 reorganising your life

👉🏻 the final phase

👉 statistics

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In today's episode we're diving deep into the world of private health insurance with a comprehensive break down of what it is and how it works. Dev talks about:

👉🏾 what is private health insurance and what is it's benefit

👉🏿 how bulk billing works

👉🏻 why is health care becoming more expensive in Australia

👉 the stealth health care tax we don't know about

👉🏼 private health product tiers

👉🏿 out of pocket expenses

👉🏻 coverage, rebates & premiums

👉 lifetime health cover loading

👉🏼 Medicare levy and surcharge

👉🏽 age based discount

👉🏿 Dev's thoughts

Resources mentioned:

https://www.privatehealth.gov.au/

Ten Golden Rules of Private Health Insurance

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We're back with another Q&A! In today's episode Dev unpacks questions about:

👉🏾 accrued leave, time in lieu & paid overtime

👉🏿 financial implications of various medical careers / specialties

👉🏻 how to charge a higher rate

👉 hedged vs non-hedged ETFs

👉🏼 LICs and DSSPs

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102 what is a dividend reinvestment plan (DRP)?

065 dividends vs distributions

031 what is dividend investing?

020 what are franked dividends?

036 listed investment companies (LICS)

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In today's money wins episode we interview Dr Nick (name changed for anonymity), a millennial doctor and investor with a multi-million net worth. Nick shares his approach to spending, saving, investing and debt as well as his encouragement for medical students.

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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?

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Today on the show Dev breaks down the supply chain phenomenon called the bullwhip effect, touching on:

👉🏾 how supply chain dynamics work

👉🏿 the bullwhip effect and what it indicates

👉🏻 how to minimise the risk of the bullwhip effect occurring

👉 vertical integration

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Recessions are normally followed by an economic recovery, do you know the different types? Dev explains:

👉 what an economic recovery is

👉🏼 the signs of one

👉🏽 how fiscal and monetary policies relate to economic recoveries

👉🏾 the different recovery 'shapes' and which are the most common

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In today's episode Dev chats about:

👉🏾 is buying a home worth it?

👉🏿 buying your own home vs investing in property

👉🏻 what gets noted in a building and pest inspection

👉🏽 7 steps of the buying process

👉 pros and cons of investing in property

👉🏼 the risks and how to manage them

Related listening 🎧

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011 buy a home with your head, not your heart!

235 Q&A: working rurally, property vs shares, BAS, GST & sole trader income

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Can money buy happiness? Dev thinks it's the wrong question to be asking. Let's talk about it. Today's episode touches on the science behind happiness and what the data says about the relationship between money and happiness.

Here's the study Dev mentions in the episode: https://www.hbs.edu/ris/Publication%20Files/FinancialScarcity_SPPS_accepted_November1_2021_06f87dd3-4474-4c92-88d1-a5c6b63a2eaa.pdf

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Today's episode is all about recession: what it is, what causes it and what you can do about it. Dev touches on:

👉 what is a recession vs what is a depression

👉🏼 what is a business cycle

👉🏽 examples of past recessions

👉🏾 triggers and causes

👉🏿 how you can protect yourself during a recession

Related listening 🎧

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209 what is a financial bubble?

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If you're an investor you would want to ensure you're making money not losing it, so how are investment returns calculated? Dev explains some different methods touching on:

👉 what is a return

👉🏼 annualised returns

👉🏽 nominal returns

👉🏾 real return

👉🏿 purchasing power

👉🏻 and ratios ratios ratios (e.g.: ROE, ROI, ROA) - demystifying these ratios

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This episode is part 2 of the interview on locuming with Ryan from 1Medical locum agency! In this chat Dev asks Ryan:

👉 can a locum agency become an employee at the hospital they have locumed in before?

👉🏼 what happens with cancellations

👉🏽 do you think rates will stay as high as they have been?

👉🏿 what about overseas locum opportunities?

👉🏾 what about non doctor opportunities?

👉 how do locum doctors structure their finances e.g. ABN, sole trader or Pty Ltd?

👉🏻 what makes a good locum agency?

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Many of our listeners are doctors who have a ton of questions about locum work so Dev unpacks them with special guest Ryan Kevelighan who is the Director of 1Medical locum agency. Stay tuned for a bonus part 2 of this interview dropping tomorrow. Today's episode touches on:

👉 what does it take to create and run a locum agency?

👉🏼 do agencies only deal with public hospitals, or deal with private hospitals as well?

👉🏽 what makes a hospital easier to deal with?

👉🏾 how can doctors and locum agencies work better together?

👉🏿 how can locum agencies help with the stifling bureaucracy when it comes to credentialing and paperwork?

👉🏻 how does travel allowance and time taken to travel work?

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In this episode special guest Maz joins us on the show. Maz is a physiotherapist who left her public position to work in a private practice setting. We discuss physiotherapy as a profession and how Maz goes about her personal finances including some of the money wins she's had.

The paradox of choice | Barry Schwartz (TED Talk): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO6XEQIsCoM

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Continuing on from last week's Q&A, Dev answers more of your questions:

👉🏾 are medical financial advisers better than general advisers?

👉🏿 what are the new rules for family trusts?

👉🏻 tips for locum work

👉 transferring property to family e.g. kids

👉🏼 what is moldability and why you need it in your career

👉🏽 my portfolio has lost money, should I sell at a loss or wait for the market to bounce back?

👉🏻 Maxxia wallet - is it worth it or not?

Related listening 🎧

046 what is a financial alpha? Are financial advisers worth it?

220 practice ownership: things to consider!

227 tax time Q&A with an accountant

080 asset allocation strategies and rebalancing

064 what is capital gains and losses?

094 income and deductions!

216 active vs passive income

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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

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Today's episode is packed with some great listener questions touching on:

👉🏾 how do ATO payment plans work?

👉🏿 dollar cost averaging vs lump sum investing

👉🏻 pursuing FI to have freedom of career choice rather than retirement

👉 career options outside of clinical work

👉🏼 single parent, divorced & practice owner, what should I do with my money?

👉🏽 tips for transitioning from Centrelink to salary

👉🏻 private health insurance, do you need it?

👉🏾 money mindset depending on whether you grew up poor vs privileged

ATO payment plan estimator

Episodes mentioned in the chat 🎧

120 what is div 293? The sneaky tax!

067 what is behavioural finance?

223 burnout, self care + defence housing

059 is private health insurance worth it?

249 & 250 an interview with Aussie Firebug

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When it comes to your car insurance, do you know the pitfalls to avoid and how to negotiate a better deal? Dev unpacks it all touching on:

👉 why car insurance is so important

👉🏼 CTP and how it differs by state

👉🏽 comprehensive car insurance

👉🏾 contaminated fuel - does insurance cover that too?

👉🏿 tips on reducing your premiums

👉 specifically check exclusions - what are they?

👉🏼 what about learner drivers

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On today's episode Dev and Aussie Firebug continue their interview touching on:

👉🏾 AFB's investing strategy 

👉🏿 achieving FIRE and the idea of retiring from work and losing purpose

👉🏻 insurances - personal, house, car and health insurance 

👉 Aussie healthcare

👉🏼 and AFB’s FIRE $ goal 

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Today on the show Dev interviews blogger and podcaster Aussie Firebug talking all things money, mindset, life and of course his FIRE journey. In part 1 they touch on:

👉🏾 The Simpsons! What does that have to do with money? Quite a lot actually

👉🏿 how AFB's mindset and investing strategy has evolved and changed from when he first began his FIRE journey

👉 factoring kids into FIRE

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You probably know about inflation but have you heard of stagflation? Dev explains the concept, touching on:

👉 what is stagflation, inflation and deflation

👉🏼 causes of stagflation

👉🏽 what can be done in response to stagflation

👉🏾 how investors can protect themselves

Related listening 🎧

217 macro-economic vs micro-economic factors

202 bond yields, inflation + interest rates

133: is inflation a problem?

027 what is inflation and why is it important?

240 what is hedging?

080 asset allocation strategies and rebalancing

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Dev chats with Harry who is an accountant about some of the small money wins he has had so far. They talk about saving, investing, and how the small things in the money world can make a big difference.

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Today's episode is the last of the life stages series focusing on a few core things to consider in your 60s and beyond. Dev touches on:

👉 asset allocation and decummulation strategies

👉🏼 private health insurance

👉🏽 superannuation - again!

👉🏾 revisiting will and estate planning

👉🏿 staying active, physically and mentally

👉🏻 not neglecting growth

Related listening 🎧

080 asset allocation strategies and rebalancing

125 what is de-accumulation phase?

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Dev talks about some money moves to consider making in your 40s and 50s, including:

👉🏾 managing debt

👉🏿 reviewing your net worth to see if you are you on track

👉🏻 preserving and protect your wealth

👉 pumping that superannuation fund!

👉🏼 determining how much you need in retirement

👉🏽 work choices and children's needs

Related listening 🎧

238 divorce vs separation, property settlement, parenting arrangements

080 asset allocation strategies and rebalancing

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We're continuing our life stages series and this one's for anyone in their thirties. Dev recommends 6 things to focus on with your money, including:

👉🏾 getting personal insurance, private health insurance and investing in yourself

👉🏿 defining your goals and making a written financial / investing plan

👉🏻 sorting your will and estate planning

👉 avoiding lifestyle creep

👉🏼 maximising your income - 3 A's to focus on

👉🏽 buying productive assets

Related episodes you may want to check out after listening to this episode 🎧

007 debt paying strategies

066 income protection changes may come!!

090 having a written financial plan

203 what is diworsification?

034 revisit wills, investment properties

014 do you have a will?

032 what is lifestyle creep?

134 what are CP funds? What is a buyers agent?

212 investing truths

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What are the best things you can do with your money in your 20s? Dev suggests 6 things to try and master!

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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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Today we're chatting with Dr Tyron March. He's an ICU doctor based in Brisbane, a personal finance enthusiast and the author of Medical Money: A Practical Guide to Personal Finance and Investing for the Junior Doctor. Dev asks Tyron about:

👉🏿 his money story and what shaped his passion for personal finance

👉 the ins and outs of the book including why it's for anyone, not just doctors

👉🏼 ICU training

👉🏽 the qualities of a good doctor

👉🏾 Tyron's side business, MedKit Scrubs (check them out at the link below)

👉🏿 some of the challenges in health care

👉🏻 and his top financial tips

📘 Find Medical Money on Amazon here

Check out MedKit Scrubs

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In today's episode Dev explains the purpose of an annuity and how someone might use it as part of their retirement strategy. He covers:

👉 what is an annuity and how does it work

👉🏼 the different types

👉🏽 what happens if you die?

👉🏾 how is taxation handled within annuities

👉🏿 companies that offer them

👉🏻 the good and the bad

Related listening 🎧

episode 84: what is liquidity?

episodes 231-233: a 3-part super series!

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In this episode Dev explains the concept of hedging including:

👉🏼 what is a hedge? (no, not the green bushy stuff!)

👉🏽 how hedging strategies work

👉🏾 is hedging the same as an insurance policy?

👉🏿 what is a perfect hedge?

👉🏻 the risk/return trade off

👉 what is a derivative and 4 different types

👉🏼 types of hedging that the average investor can use

👉🏽 and the bottom line!

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