In this episode we pick the brain of Dr Ken who is a retired GP and part of the original FI movement. He has been a clinician and a patient investor over 50 years and has built a large portfolio. We discuss his medical and financial journey, and touch on some valuable lessons along the way. I also ask him about the controversial Div 296 tax and have his take on it, as he will be affected by that tax. This one should not be missed.

Ken's recommended reads:

About investing for life goals - The Aspirational Investor by Ashvin Chhabra: https://amzn.to/3I92St3 Lecture on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Oe5zbOVDzMo?si=DojiE3N4sdK27qeC

Great advice for aspiring investors - How a Second Grader Beats Wall Street by Allan Roth: https://amzn.to/44kJceJ

Big picture on investing - The Birth of Plenty by William J Bernstein: https://amzn.to/3GmYExw

Investing cautionary tales - Devil Take the Hindmost by Edward Chancellor: https://amzn.to/44HPrZZ

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Dev is joined by mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans to answer common lending questions from healthcare workers. They dive into:

👉 the pre-approval process

👉🏽 how to navigate lending with variable income

👉🏼 what to know before taking parental leave or a fellowship

👉🏿 special lending benefits for healthcare professionals

👉🏻 why cross-collateralisation can limit flexibility

👉🏾 how interest rate cuts impact borrowing capacity

Learn more about Sphere Home Loans here: http://spherehomeloans.com.au/

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In today's episode Dev explains the concept of strategic asset allocation and touches on:

👉🏾 what it is

👉🏿 the 4 main asset classes

👉🏻 target allocation factors

👉 risk tolerance

👉🏼 investment horizon

👉🏽 return objectives and expectations

Related episodes 🎧 440 sequence of returns risk & how it affects your retirement: Apple | Spotify

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In today's episode Dev unpacks the changes to superannuation that you need to know come 1 July 2025. He covers:

👉🏾 carry forward contributions

👉🏿 minimum pension drawdown

👉🏻 superannuation guarantee increase to 12%

👉 transfer balance cap

👉🏼 defined benefit income caps

Related episodes:

231 superannuation part 1 - Apple | Spotify

232 superannuation part 2 - Apple | Spotify

233 superannuation part 3 - Apple | Spotify

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In this episode Dev covers some basic last minute tax tips for individuals and businesses before financial year 2025 comes to a close! He touches on:

👉🏽 prepaying interest and expenses

👉🏼 offsetting capital gains with capital losses

👉🏿 personal super contributions

👉🏻 the $20k instant asset write-off for business owners

👉🏾 the $500 co-contribution scheme for low-mid income earners

👉🏼 claiming home office expenses

👉🏽 trust beneficiaries

👉🏿 excess contributions and the div 293 tax

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In this episode, Dev chats with Chris Brycki, founder and CEO of Stockspot, about their new superannuation product, Stockspot Super. They unpack how it compares to traditional super funds, why it's built around ETFs, and how it handles fees, risk, insurance, and tax efficiency. The chat touches on:

👉🏾 why Stockspot launched a super product

👉🏿 how Stockspot Super differs from other super funds

👉🏻 what investments are included in the portfolio

👉 a breakdown of fees and who they go to

👉🏽 how Stockspot manages risk across life stages

👉🏾 how rebalancing works using super contributions

👉🏿 pooled vs member-directed funds explained

👉 how Stockspot Super is designed to be tax effective

👉🏼 Chris’s personal money win and investing philosophy

Learn more at https://www.stockspot.com.au/super/

Connect with Chris on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycki/

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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

Related episodes 🎧

228 what is modern portfolio theory? Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify

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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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