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Paying down debt, investing and the property market

With interest rates rising and property prices falling, is it better to pay down your mortgage or keep investing?

In this episode of The Winner’s Playbook, Josh and Billy unpack the trade-offs between paying down debt and investing, including how interest rates, tax deductions, offset accounts and investment returns can influence the decision.

They also discuss debt recycling, why a falling property market could create opportunities for families looking to upgrade their home, and the costs and risks to consider before making a move.

Josh and Billy then compare the S&P 500 and Australian share market over the last 10, 20 and 30 years, exploring why US shares have outperformed recently, the influence of AI and big tech, and why diversification still matters.

To close out, they look at the upcoming Victorian election, including proposed changes to land tax, payroll tax, stamp duty and what the outcome could mean for business owners and property investors.

If you're weighing up whether to invest or reduce debt, considering upgrading your home, or looking to understand where markets could be heading, this episode gives you plenty to think about.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:05 What’s coming up in this episode
03:53 Paying down your mortgage vs investing
09:35 Deductible vs non-deductible debt
15:35 Debt recycling explained
17:01 Upsizing your home in a falling property market
23:55 S&P 500 vs Australian shares
32:22 Victorian election and what it means for businesses

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A TPD payout is not the end of the process

A total and permanent disability claim can provide a major financial lifeline, but the payout is only the start of the next set of decisions.

In this solo episode of The Winner’s Playbook, Billy breaks down what people need to understand before and after making a TPD claim.

He explains how TPD insurance works, why claims can be complex, the difference between own occupation and any occupation definitions, and when it may make sense to use a claims advocate, financial adviser or lawyer.

Billy also unpacks what happens when a TPD payout lands in super, including lump sum withdrawals, income streams, tax, Centrelink, income protection, and the uplift of the tax-free component.

To make it practical, Billy walks through a real client case study showing how a TPD payout was structured to reduce financial pressure, create ongoing income and keep long-term planning in place.

If you have TPD cover, are going through a claim, or want to understand how insurance payouts work inside super, this episode is worth a listen.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:59 Billy’s solo episode on TPD claims
02:53 What is TPD?
05:14 What to do before making a claim
07:25 Should you get help with a TPD claim?
09:48 What happens once a claim is approved?
13:49 Tax and the uplift of the tax-free component
19:51 Real client case study

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Inheritance, super control and property tax traps

How much is too much to leave to your kids, and should you pass wealth on earlier rather than waiting until it becomes an inheritance?

In this episode of The Winner’s Playbook, Josh and Billy unpack inheritance planning, how much support to give adult children, and why timing can matter when it comes to helping the next generation.

They also discuss the government’s growing influence over superannuation, why more Australians are looking at self-managed super funds, and the risks of taking control without a clear investment plan.

Josh and Billy then break down capital gains tax, cost base traps and what property investors need to understand before selling an investment property.

They also cover holiday homes, depreciation, record keeping, upcoming CGT changes and why getting the cost base wrong can lead to a much bigger tax bill than expected.

If you own property, have adult children, are thinking about estate planning, or want to understand how the latest tax and super changes could affect you, this episode is worth a listen.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:16 What’s coming up in this episode

02:05 Josh’s Tony Robbins and Steven Bartlett takeaway

12:20 How much is too much to leave your kids?

22:43 Superannuation and government influence

32:03 The rise of self-managed super funds

35:18 CGT changes and investment properties

38:08 Cost base traps investors often miss

Hit follow, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who wants to better understand inheritance, super, property and tax planning.

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Get in touch with Billy:
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