254. What to Do With $50K in Savings? A Practical Framework
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Welcome back to another episode of the 360 Money Matters Podcast! This week, hosts Billy Amiridis and Andrew Nicolaou tackle one of the most common questions they hear from people just starting out with financial advice: I've got some savings sitting there, now what do I do with it? Using $50,000 as an example figure, Billy and Andrew walk through the decision making process they actually use with clients before any investment is ever chosen. They start with the basics, checking whether that amount sits on top of a proper emergency fund, and whether any high interest consumer debt...
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253. TPD And Income Protection Insurance Claims Explained
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Welcome back to another episode of the 360 Money Matters Podcast! In this episode, Billy and Andrew take a closer look at an important part of financial planning that many people hope they never have to deal with: making an insurance claim. The focus is on permanent disability (TPD) and income protection insurance, including what happens when something goes wrong, how a claim begins and some of the key factors that can influence the process. For many Australians, insurance may be held through superannuation or as a retail insurance policy. But understanding that you have ...
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252. Grey Divorce: Protecting Your Finances After Age 60
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Welcome back to another episode of the 360 Money Matters Podcast! This week, hosts Billy Amiridis and Andrew Nicolaou take on a topic they're seeing more and more of in their work with clients: grey divorce, or separations happening later in life, typically after the age of 60. Billy and Andrew explain why divorce rates for people over 60 have been climbing even as overall divorce rates fall, and why this stage of life brings a unique set of financial challenges. Unlike a younger couple with decades ahead of them to rebuild and let compounding work in their favour, an older couple...
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251. The Sandwich Generation: Balancing Kids, Parents and Money
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Welcome back to another episode of the 360 Money Matters Podcast! This week, hosts Billy Amiridis and Andrew Nicolaou dig into what's often called the sandwich generation, those who find themselves financially supporting both their children and their ageing parents at the same time. Billy and Andrew explain why this stage of life can be particularly difficult to navigate financially, often landing right in the middle of peak career years, rising school costs, sizeable mortgages, and the added pressure of helping to fund aged care or other support for parents. They introduce the...
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250. 25 Biggest Money Lessons From 5 Years of Financial Advice
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Welcome back to another episode of the 360 Money Matters Podcast! To mark a genuine milestone, hosts Billy Amiridis and Andrew Nicolaou are celebrating five years and 250 episodes of the podcast by distilling everything they've learned into one rapid fire episode: their 25 biggest money lessons. Rather than a deep dive into a single topic, this episode moves quickly through some of the most important ideas Billy and Andrew have shared with clients and listeners over the years. They cover the psychology behind bad financial decisions, why being comfortable with your finances isn't the...
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249. Testamentary Trusts Explained: Estate Planning for Australian Families
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Welcome back to another episode of the 360 Money Matters Podcast! This week, hosts Billy Amiridis and Andrew Nicolaou unpack a topic that comes up regularly in their estate planning conversations with clients: testamentary trusts. They start with the basics: what a testamentary trust actually is, how it differs from other trust structures, and why it only comes into existence after someone passes away. From there, Billy and Andrew work through some of the main reasons families choose to set one up, including significant tax advantages when assets are left to children or minors, and...
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248. What to Do With a Lump Sum: Inheritance, Bonus or Payout
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Welcome back to another episode of the 360 Money Matters Podcast! This week, hosts Billy Amiridis and Andrew Nicolaou tackle a question that catches a lot of people off guard: what should you actually do when you receive a lump sum of money? Whether it's an inheritance, a work bonus, a redundancy payout, or any other unexpected windfall, Billy and Andrew explain why the initial instinct to spend or invest it straight away often leads to poor outcomes. They unpack why the source of the money matters, how the emotional weight of a lump sum can cloud good decision making, and why pausing before...
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247. How AI Is Changing Money Management and Financial Advice
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Welcome back to another episode of the 360 Money Matters Podcast! This week, hosts Billy Amiridis and Andrew Nicolaou dig into a topic that's front of mind for a lot of people right now: how artificial intelligence is changing the way we manage money. Billy and Andrew are upfront from the outset that AI is not replacing a financial advisor, but it is changing what's possible for everyday Australians who want to get more organised, ask better questions and understand their own finances more clearly. They walk through the practical ways people are already using AI, from analysing household...
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246. Financial Mistakes We See Every Week (And How to Avoid Them)
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Welcome back to another episode of the 360 Money Matters Podcast! In this episode, Billy and Andrew break down the financial mistakes that catch people out most, not the obvious ones like risky speculation, but the ones made by people who genuinely think they're doing the right thing. These are the quiet, compounding errors that cost the most in dollars and time. They walk through seven of the biggest patterns they see week in, week out: buying assets in the wrong ownership structure, letting insurance go unreviewed for years, holding too much cash instead of putting it...
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245. Melbourne Real Estate with Dimitri Damianos
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Welcome back to another episode of the 360 Money Matters Podcast! In this episode, Billy and Andrew sit down with Dimitri Damianos from Buxton in Oakleigh to answer the question every buyer and seller is quietly asking right now: is the Melbourne property market actually falling, or just changing shape? With ten years on the ground selling in Melbourne's south-east, Dimi cuts through the media headlines to explain what's really happening at inspections and auctions, why "wait for prices to drop further" is some of the worst advice a buyer can follow right now, and what the shift away from...
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In this episode, Marcel Dybner, a Partner at Besser+Co Estate Agents in Melbourne, recounts his journey starting from a challenging rental experience that steered him towards making a positive impact. Initially focusing on sales, he entered property management before joining Dion at Besser & Co. He addresses the current property market dynamics, where increased interest rates and landlord pressures are prompting property sales.
Furthermore, the strategies for selecting attractive properties are emphasized, highlighting factors like location, livability, and future development potential. Auction insights reveal varying bidding tactics, with some opting for aggressive early bids and others strategic late entries. Notably, there's a trend towards single-level homes due to the convenience they offer to an aging population. Marcel underlines the importance of seizing investment opportunities aligned with personal goals and financial considerations amidst debt levels and economic uncertainties.
Listen to the full episode for insightful perspectives on navigating the property market and making informed investment decisions.
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Episode Highlights
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About Marcel Dybner
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Overview of Besser and Co. Estate Agents
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Property market trends and challenges
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Factors influencing property purchases
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Property development and investment strategies
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Property selection based on client needs
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Financial considerations and discussions on loan repayments
About Marcel Dybner
Marcel is a Partner at Besser+Co Estate Agents in Melbourne and has been recognised as a leader in the Real Estate industry.
Along with his own blog, he has been published in The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Business Insider, Smart Company, Property Observer and a host of other publications. He was most recently on the cover of Elite Agent Magazine and featured in their ‘Every Agent has a Story’ series alongside Million Dollar Listing LA (MDLLA) brothers Matt & Josh Altman.
Property represents most people's largest single asset and handling its tenancy carries significant responsibilities.
Marcel strives to deliver superior service through constant communication with clients, achieving excellent rental returns and the best results possible. His drive, along with his ability to communicate both with and between parties in an approachable manner, provides Marcel and his clients with a competitive market edge.
Connect with Marcel:
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Website | www.askmarcel.com.au
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Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/marceldybner
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Instagram | @marceldybner
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Twitter | @askmarcel
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