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This economic update with Brian Parker, Chief Economist at ART was recorded on 10 April, 2026.

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Earlier in the year, we surveyed our community about their incomes… and today, we’re finally revealing the results. Some of the numbers might surprise you (or mess with your head a little)! Glen is joined by Emily Bowen, General Manager at Boldside to unpack the data and 7 ways to increase your income. Download the Unofficial Income Guide here:https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/unofficial-income-guide

They touch on:

👉🏼 what sparked the survey

👉🏽 age, location and industry breakdown

👉🏿 income & work satisfaction snapshot

👉 work arrangement breakdown

👉🏻 you don't need a degree to earn big!

👉🏾 what drives people at work?

👉🏼 career breaks, impact and desire for flexibility

👉🏽 what does $200k+ actually look like?

👉🏿 part time doesn't mean low income

👉 7 ways to increase your income

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This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.

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In this episode, Frances Cook host of the Making Cents podcast joins Glen to answer some quickfire money questions!

👉🏾 what makes a successful investor?

👉🏿 invest in Kiwi Saver or not and why?

👉🏻 extra money into mortgage or invest?

👉 what do you think is the biggest barrier to people investing?

👉🏼 do you have to be smart to be good with money?

👉🏽 how do you define success and have you achieved it?

👉🏼 how do you know when you've financially made it?

👉🏾 one line on your tombstone, what would it be?

👉🏼 if you had a spare $10,000 what would you do with it?

👉 what's been your best investment to date?

👉🏻 what are you currently reading, watching or listening to?

👉🏼 what's one book you would recommend to become a better investor?

The Quick-Start Guide to Investing by Glen James & Nick Bradley: https://www.investingbook.com.au/

Your Money, Your Future by Frances Cook: https://amzn.to/4caYaGv

money money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.

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This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.

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