Chapter 14: Case Studies
This is the chapter where you finally see what a real wealth plan looks like. In Chapter 14 of our How to Retire on $3K a Week podcast companion, we unpack the seven real-life case studies that show how everyday Australians with completely different incomes, families, ages and starting points, can build a pathway to financial freedom. These aren’t theories or […]
581 | From Hit-and-Run Survivor to Financial Freedom: Resilience, Real Estate, and Rewriting the Rules – Chat with Christian
At just 14, Christian’s life took an unexpected turn; one that would shape how he thought about money, resilience, and freedom. From growing up in Sydney’s west to building a life on Victoria’s coast, Christian’s journey is anything but ordinary. Along the way, he’s worn more hats than most: surfer, real estate agent, business owner, and now… something […]
579 | From 16 Cents to 5.3M: Sacrifice, Solo Parenting & Surviving on $20 a Week – Chat with Daksha
What would you do if you moved countries… with no job, and a five-month-old baby? Because that’s where today’s Summer Series guest, Daksha, began again. And today? Well, that part will blow you away. In this powerful episode, Daksha shares how she built a $5M+ property portfolio as a single mum, guided only by grit, education, and an unshakeable North Star: “Give my daughter the […]
TPC Gold | Reset Your Money Habits for the Surplus Challenge
As we head into a new year, many people want to get ahead financially — but struggle to work out why their money never seems to stick. In this TPC Gold clip, Ben unpacks the difference between intentional wealth and unconscious spending, highlighting how lifestyle creep, forgotten subscriptions and interest costs quietly erode surplus over […]
578 | How They Built a $125K Rental Income Stream Before Hitting Their Mid-30s – Chat with Ben
What does it look like when someone backs themselves, takes calculated risks and refuses to sit on the sidelines? That’s the story of Ben, a chiropractor, business owner, husband, dad and long-time TPC listener who built his financial future with purpose, action and his motto: “No risk, no magic.” From growing up in a middle-class […]
577 | “You’re Not Broken”: Finding Financial Freedom Through Life’s Tensions – Chat with Kat
What happens when life’s expectations collide with financial reality? In this heartfelt Summer Series episode, Katrina “Kat” S, long-time listener, mum of two, and Bali trip volunteer from Bryce’s 50th, opens up about her real money story… Growing up in a small country town, learning to save, splurging at uni, facing postnatal depression, and rebuilding […]
576 | No Hearing, No Income & A New Baby: From Medically Discharged to Retiring at 34 – Chat with Matt
When life knocks you down, how do you rebuild from nothing? 💭 Meet Matt: a proud Aussie veteran whose life took a sharp turn when he lost his hearing in the Army, leaving him suddenly without income, identity, or direction. With a newborn to care for and his savings running out, he and his […]
(LIVE) RBA Dec 2025 | Families Feeling the Pinch as Optimism Fades?
The final RBA rate call of 2025 is in… and while the cash rate didn’t move, the tone definitely did. In our last LIVE RBA & Economic Update for the year, Ben and Evan went deep — and we mean deep — on inflation, energy, wages, the consumer mood, property markets, and what’s shaping up […]
575 | Ray White Refused to Sell My Property, A $30K Loss & Getting Sucked in With the Sparkles – Chat with Alannah
Folks, Summer Series is officially here! And we’re kicking it off with a masterclass in avoiding costly mistakes. At just 19, Alannah jumped into the property market, full of excitement, determination, and trust in the advice around her. But when her “dream” off-the-plan apartment in Werribee South became a financial anchor instead of an […]
574 | The #1 Reason You Won’t Retire Comfortably Has Nothing to Do with Your Income
As the LAST regular episode of the year before we launch into our inspiring, lesson-packed Summer Series… We’re diving into the single most important habit that determines whether you get ahead financially or spend every year wondering, “Where did my money go?” As we approach the most dangerous spending season of the year, we’re unpacking: […]
TPC Gold | What to Do When the Property Market Feels Uncertain
This snippet is from one of our previous episodes: What’s The Forgotten Pillar of Wealth Creation? When property feels tough — another repair bill, another rate rise, another maintenance call — it’s easy to lose focus. In this TPC Gold bonus episode, Bryce & Ben revisit one of their core philosophies: the importance of your […]
573 | The $75M Rise: How This 29-Year-Old Is Turning the “Ugly Kid” of Real Estate into the Cool Kid – Chat with Jonny Bell
How does a 23-year-old with no office beat a multinational real estate giant? In this episode, we sit down with Jonny Bell, Founder of Housemark, who now manages 3,000+ properties and is redefining what exceptional property management looks like in Australia. Jonny takes us inside his remarkable rise from running his business out of a […]
TPC Gold | Should You Buy Property in a Trust or Your Own Name?
This snippet is from one of our previous episodes: Should You Change Investment Plans? It’s a question we’re asked all the time… and one that rarely has a simple, one-size-fits-all answer. In this TPC Gold bonus episode, Bryce and Ben break down the pros and cons of buying property through a trust versus in your […]
572 | Can Everyone Still Own a Home? Bernard Salt on the New Divide
LIVE from the AFG Next Conference! 🎤 Bryce and Ben join Australia’s most famous demographer Bernard Salt to unpack the trends that will define our nation’s future. From the rise of Apartmentia and the cultural influence of spice kitchens to the unstoppable force of intergenerational wealth transfers, Bernard reveals how Australia’s housing, lifestyle and population […]
TPC Gold | ATO Crackdown: The Truth About Debt Recycling
This snippet is from one of our previous episodes: The Overlooked CGT Timebomb Hidden in Joint Tenancy. Debt recycling is one of those strategies that sounds clever in theory… using the equity in your home to invest and “convert” non-deductible debt into deductible debt. But as our resident tax expert Julia explains, that’s where many […]
