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Key Takeaways:

• Reconsider the significance of Easter in your financial planning, much like how you budget for Christmas.

• Explore ways to celebrate Easter meaningfully with lunches or dinners, involving family and friends.

• Consider alternatives to Easter spending, like creating your own decorations or planning holidays well in advance to save money.

• Reflect on Easter as a time to relax and unite with family, focusing on the significance of Jesus rather than just the commercial aspect.

• Engage with community and bring others into traditional celebrations, especially those who might be alone at Easter.

Notable Quotes:

• "It's not about the flavour, it's about the saviour."

• "I reckon it should be less about the bunny, more about the money."

• "Show me the heart. It's relax and reflect, not just spend money."

• "Easter is the new Christmas. That's what I'm hearing."

• "We [can] love what it represents about what Jesus did for us on the cross."

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Pete Burrows is an accountant for small business and individuals with Lower Russell and Farr in Penrith, Western Sydney, Australia.

Ben McEachen hosts Hope Mornings on Hope 103.2FM in Sydney, Australia.

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MEET OUR GUEST: Roger Montgomery has more than three decades of experience in funds management, equities analysis, trading, and stockbroking. He is the founder of Montgomery Investment Management, a boutique Australian investment firm catering to individuals, families, and their advisors. Roger is also the author of "Value.Able," a guidebook for the stock market aimed at successful investing for the next generation. Beyond his professional endeavors, Roger regularly appears on ABC Radio, ABC TV, The Australian and AusBiz.

Key Takeaways:

• Alternative investments, like private credit, can provide attractive returns with manageable risks when thoroughly researched.

• Understanding your risk tolerance and diversifying investments can lead to financial growth while minimizing stress.

• Private credit is emerging as a new asset class that could complement traditional investment vehicles in providing consistent income, especially for retirees.

• Informed decision-making, aided by expert guidance and due diligence, is crucial in navigating the realm of alternative investments.

Notable Quotes:

1. "I do believe that our conscience is God's voice and that will ultimately determine the choices that you make." - Roger Montgomery

2. "Not to be scared. Seek advice if you don't know enough about them or do a lot of due diligence." - Roger Montgomery

Resources:

• More about Roger Montgomery: rogermontgomery.com
• Montgomery Investment Management: montinvest.com
• Roger's book: Value.Able (A guide for stock market investment)

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We love your questions. Contact the Money: Faith and Finance team and we will aim to get back to you in a future episode.

Pete Burrows is an accountant for small business and individuals with Lower Russell and Farr in Penrith, Western Sydney, Australia.

Ben McEachen hosts Hope Mornings on Hope 103.2FM in Sydney, Australia.

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Want quick, relevant advice for every stage of your life? Fantastic. You've come to the right place, as Ben and Pete ask seasoned finance expert Roger Montgomery to share his top tips for success. Broken down into different ages, Roger's No. 1 suggestions is a rapid-fire list you can instantly act upon. PLUS: Roger reveals how Jesus specifically shapes the core of his approach to money.

MEET OUR GUEST: Roger Montgomery has more than three decades of experience in funds management, equities analysis, trading, and stockbroking. He is the founder of Montgomery Investment Management, a boutique Australian investment firm catering to individuals, families, and their advisors. Roger is also the author of "Value.Able," a guidebook for the stock market aimed at successful investing for the next generation. Beyond his professional endeavors, Roger regularly appears on ABC Radio, ABC TV, The Australian and AusBiz.

Key Takeaways:

• Roger Montgomery shares life-stage-specific financial advice, emphasising a balanced approach to risk and reward, especially when young.
• Roger strongly believes successful investment is about treating stocks as parts of businesses, not as "gambling" entities.
• The Parable of the Talents inspires Roger’s professional approach, underlining stewardship and ethical responsibility in wealth management.
• Roger encourages Christians in finance to be open about their faith, asserting many in the industry share similar values.

Notable Quotes:

1. "My job is to read very specific things… to understand what [they] mean in terms of what the value of the business [is] doing."
2. "Don't play it too safe when you're in your 20s; have a go."
3. "You're still going to need growth. You're still going to need to invest in things that are going to go up in value."
4. "The moment I think I became a Christian… I just thought, that's a community that I want to be a part of. That's very different to the world I live in."
5. "The assumption is that people who work in finance aren't Christians [but] there's a huge number of Christian people in my industry."

Resources:

• More about Roger Montgomery: rogermontgomery.com
• Montgomery Investment Management: montinvest.com
• Roger's book: Value.Able (A guide for stock market investment)

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We love your questions. Contact the Money: Faith and Finance team and we will aim to get back to you in a future episode.

Pete Burrows is an accountant for small business and individuals with Lower Russell and Farr in Penrith, Western Sydney, Australia.

Ben McEachen hosts Hope Mornings on Hope 103.2FM in Sydney, Australia.

Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/

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