Dev Raga Personal Finance

In this episode Dev interviews Hazel* about her life and career as an OBGYN specialist in Adelaide. They chat about: 👉🏾 OBGYN as a career 👉🏻 the training requirements 👉🏿 sub-specialties within OBGYN 👉 time spent on call 👉🏼 indemnity insurance and litigation risk 👉🏾 the costs of running a private practice & gender bias in Medicare rebates 👉🏽 Hazel's income 👉🏿 how Hazel invests 👉🏻 support systems when bad outcomes happen 👉 Hazel's money wins & advice for listeners interested in an OBGYN career *Name changed for privacy Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To chat with a professional and get help about your situation, click here. Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To chat with a professional and get help about your situation, click here. 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Dev explains how private equity works, touching on: 👉🏾 what is a private equity firm 👉🏿 what is an accredited investor 👉🏻 private equity specialities 👉 how do you invest in private equity 👉🏼 how does it compare to investing in index funds 👉🏽 fees and transparency 👉🏾 pros, cons and criticisms Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To chat with a professional and get help about your situation, click here. 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Dev explains what a J curve is, touching on: 👉🏾 how does the J curve help venture capital and private equity investors 👉🏿 the stages of a J curve 👉🏻 what influences the J curve Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To chat with a professional and get help about your situation, click here. 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Dev discusses the various wars and conflicts across the decades and how they've affected the markets. He also unpacks why this is the case, plus the concepts justice of war vs justice in war. Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To chat with a professional and get help about your situation, click here. 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dev is joined by returning guest Phil Thompson, CEO and insurance adviser from Skye Wealth to break down the changes to Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance and why it matters. They talk about: 👉🏾 TPD vs trauma insurance 👉🏿 why some insurers are making changes to TPD 👉🏻 3 new TPD policies being offered by some insurers 👉 will more insurers follow suit? 👉🏽 how will this affect TPD within super? 👉🏼 some of the things to watch out for if considering switching Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To chat with a professional and get help about your situation, click here. 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Dev is joined by returning guest Rachelle Kroon, founder of Sphere Home Loans for a mortgage and lending chat. They discuss: 👉 interest rates in 2026 👉🏾 why an annual mortgage review matters 👉🏿 common mortgage traps medical professionals fall into 👉🏽 why it's important to engage a mortgage broker who specialises in medical lending 👉🏻 offset vs redraw and why use each 👉 first home buyer schemes like the 5% guarantee vs shared equity 👉🏼 how banks locum, sole trader or newly self-employed? how banks really assess income 👉🏽 how construction loans work 👉 using valuations and equity strategically Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To chat with a professional and get help about your situation, click here. 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we cover some of the basic things I do every January to kick start the calendar year. 👉🏾 review budgets 👉🏿 protect my downside risk 👉🏻 review debts, interest rates, terms and condition 👉 keep investing 👉🏼 review all insurances 👉🏽 practice giving 👉🏾 make goals for the year Past episodes on budgets: 545 budgeting types explained 218 budgeting strategies Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To chat with a professional and get help about your situation, click here. 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Dev unpacks 8 essential habits and strategies to help you achieve financial stability and long-term success. Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To chat with a professional and get help about your situation, click here. 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some investing strategies come and go, but the best ones stand the test of time. Dev shares 5 timeless investing principles to help you build lasting wealth. Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To chat with a professional and get help about your situation, click here. 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode it's time to reflect on the 10 things I have learned in 2025, and its not always about finance. Have a good Christmas and New Year period. Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To chat with a professional and get help about your situation, click here. 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Dev unpacks: 👉🏾 what is a non concessional contribution 👉🏿 the bring forward rule 👉🏻 what happens if you breach the $120k cap 👉 pros and cons of making non concessional contributions 👉🏼 downsizer contributions 👉🏽 the Government co-contribution 👉🏾 what Dev does Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To chat with a professional and get help about your situation, click here. 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Dev sits down with psychiatrist Dr Ava for an honest, unfiltered look at mental health in the medical profession. They unpack why doctors and healthcare workers aren’t immune to burnout, depression or family violence, how stigma keeps people silent and the real financial fallout when your health crashes. The episode touches on: 👉🏽 why mental health issues show up so strongly in medicine 👉🏾 the signs colleagues should look out for 👉🏿 burnout, irritability, sick leave patterns & early intervention 👉🏻 APRA, impairment, and what actually triggers a notification 👉 how mental health impacts your income, shifts, and financial stability 👉🏼 the reality of family violence among healthcare workers 👉🏽 financial abuse, safety planning & navigating the legal system 👉🏾 the role of GPs, EAP, and finding proper support 👉🏿 resources available for doctors and healthcare workers Mental health and family violence support services: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/s/Mental-health-support-services-for-health-professionals.pdf Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To chat with a professional and get help about your situation, click here. 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Dev and Vince Scully discuss the newly announced changes to the div 296 tax. Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To chat with a professional and get help about your situation, click here. 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's so many ETFs on the market to choose from, how do you decide which one(s) to invest in? In this episode Dev shares a system based approach to selecting an ETF that's right for you. He covers: 👉🏾 ETFs vs managed funds 👉🏿 knowing your investor policy 👉🏻 what is your performance objective? 👉 what does the ETF hold? 👉🏼 ETF structure 👉🏽 liquidity 👉🏾 costs & fees 👉🏿 who is ETF issuer? 👉🏻 net asset value 👉 currency hedging Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To chat with a professional and get help about your situation, click here. 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Dev and Vince Scully from Life Sherpa unpack what an annuity is and how it can be used as a retirement income strategy. They talk about: 👉🏾 what is an annuity and how can you buy one ? 👉🏿 lifetime vs fixed annuities 👉🏽 returns 👉🏻 how does it affect the aged pension 👉 pros and cons 👉🏼 how are annuities taxed 👉🏽 what happens if the annuity providers go bankrupt Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To chat with a professional and get help about your situation, click here. 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Dev unpacks 6 budget types and the pros & cons of each. He walks through: 👉🏾 the 50/30/20 budget 👉🏿 cash stuffing / envelope system 👉🏻 zero based budget 👉 pay yourself first budget 👉🏼 the no budget budget 👉🏽 and Dev's personal budget strategy Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To chat with a professional and get help about your situation, click here. 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing on from last week's episode, Dev and Dr James* go deeper discussing boundaries in small communities, navigating burnout, and how rural doctors approach money, cost of living and investing while working in isolated areas. They chat about: 👉🏻 living and working in a tight-knit town 👉 boundaries with neighbours and patients 👉🏼 isolation, guilt and burnout risks 👉🏾 cost of living & lifestyle differences 👉🏽 workforce incentives and income realities 👉🏿 how James invests and builds wealth long-term *Name changed for privacy Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To chat with a professional and get help about your situation, click here. 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Dev chats with rural GP Dr James* about why he chose to build his career outside the city. They explore the training pathway, the realities of rural medicine and the unique pros and cons of life as a country doctor. They touch on: 👉🏽 why James chose rural over metro 👉 the Dean’s Rural List & training pathway 👉🏾 what a “rural generalist” actually is 👉🏿 biggest clinical challenges in remote settings 👉🏻 why patients can be more appreciative 👉🏼 pros, cons and common misconceptions *Name changed for privacy Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To chat with a professional and get help about your situation, click here. 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode Dev unpacks the habits of the quiet wealthy, the people building real wealth without flexing a flashy lifestyle. He covers: 👉🏾 what is income? 👉🏿 what is wealth & what does quiet wealth mean? 👉🏻 habit 1 - building relationships 👉 habit 2 - understanding the difference between income and wealth 👉🏼 habit 3 - playing the long game 👉🏽 habit 4 - avoiding lifestyle creep 👉🏾 habit 5 - consuming quality information 👉🏿 habit 6 - valuing boring and repetitive 👉🏻 habit 7 - understanding risk & reward Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To chat with a professional and get help about your situation, click here. 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dev chats with Dr Chris Sia about the journey of building Telecare - its early days, scaling operations, selling the business, and what now. They unpack: 👉🏾 how Telecare began and the early challenges 👉🏼 how the pandemic accelerated growth and demand 👉🏿 what the business model looks like today 👉 managing full-time work while running a startup 👉🏻 how they scaled and built a strong team 👉🏾 what it took to sell the business 👉🏿 what’s next for Dr Chris Sia and the Telecare team Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To chat with a professional and get help about your situation, click here. 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 (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.