The Finance Bible

The difference between property investment success and failure isn't luck, it's strategy. While most buyers rush headfirst into contracts and overlook critical details, savvy investors follow a clear roadmap that protects their interests at every turn.

Your journey to successful property investment begins with getting your finances in order months before making an offer. Working with a mortgage broker 3-4 months ...

The age-old dream of home ownership is being reimagined by a new generation of Australians facing unprecedented housing challenges. Caught between soaring property prices and stagnant wages, many are asking: should I buy where I can afford or rent where I want to live?

Rentvesting—renting in your preferred location while investing in property elsewhere—has emerged as a powerful alternative strategy. The numbers tell the st...

We tackle the concept of "unexpected" bills that aren't actually unexpected at all, but rather irregular expenses we can and should plan for to avoid financial stress and debt.

• One in three Australians couldn't cover a $500 emergency without borrowing money
• The average Australian household spends over $1,200 annually on "unexpected" bills
• Car costs average $10,000 per year—nearly...

Becoming the Expert — 7 Income Streams & Personal Brand Power w/ Katrena Friel

In this high-impact episode of The Finance Bible, Zeke is joined by Katrena Friel — award-winning author, international speaker, and founder of Becoming the Expert. With 25+ years of business transformation under her belt, Katrena reveals how to turn your life story into a seven-figure personal brand.

We dive into:

• The 7 income streams of a personal...

In a world where antidepressants are more common than multivitamins and junk food is cheaper than fresh fruit, being healthy is no longer the default — it's a luxury.

In this hard-hitting episode, Zeke Guenthroth dives deep into the collapse of health in Australia and across the globe. With skyrocketing obesity, declining mental resilience, and a pharmaceutical industry booming off your breakdown, we expose how society is desig...

The Great Australian Dream is dead—and it’s not coming back unless we take bold action.

In this explosive episode of The Finance Bible, Zeke Guenthroth exposes why home ownership has become a pipe dream for an entire generation. From the 1980s to 2025, housing prices have spiralled from 3.3x income to 11.2x nationally—and nearly 14x in Sydney—locking out everyday Australians and creating the most unaffordable property market in the ...

Ever wonder why you're financially stuck despite doing everything "right?" That gnawing feeling that something's off with your finances isn't just in your head—it's the reality of playing by outdated rules in a completely different economic game.

The financial playbook most of us inherited—save diligently, avoid debt, buy a home, play it safe—worked beautifully in our parents' era when Sy...

What happens when fathers disappear? The ripple effect doesn’t just hit the household — it fractures society, destabilises youth, and rewrites the future of Australia.

In this hard-hitting episode of The Finance Bible, Zeke Guenthroth breaks down:

• 📉 How fatherless homes have doubled in Australia since the 1980s
• 🇺🇸 Why 1 in 3 American children grow up without a dad
• 🔗 The direct link between broken homes and youth crime (70% of y...

In this episode, Oscar from The Finance Bible & Asset Road breaks down the real reason so many young Aussies feel stuck financially — even when they’re earning more than ever before.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your game, this 15-minute episode covers everything you need to know to start managing your money with purpose and building long-term wealth without sacrificing your lifestyle.

🎯 What Yo...

In this episode of The Finance Bible, Zeke shares his full journey — from starting with almost nothing, to building $130,000 in investments, to launching a podcast, and founding Asset Road.

You’ll learn:

• Why property has outperformed the ASX 200 (yes, dollar for dollar)
• How Zeke used debt strategically to grow wealth early
• The story behind launching The Finance Bible podcast
• How to know if you're ready to invest — or what to fi...

Australia’s school system is no longer just broken — it’s actively working against the very values that once built our nation.

In this second instalment of The Finance Bible’s cultural reality check series, Zeke Guenthroth is joined by youth mentor Curtis Piper to deliver one of the hardest-hitting education critiques you’ll hear anywhere. This isn’t a surface-level chat about schooling — it’s a full-body audit of the mental, moral,...

Australia’s school system is broken — and the numbers don’t lie.

In this episode, Zeke Guenthroth is joined by education advocate and guest speaker Curtis Piper to dissect the crisis consuming our classrooms. From plummeting literacy to ideological agendas replacing basic knowledge, our schools have shifted from institutions of excellence to breeding grounds of confusion, underachievement, and social decay.

🔍 What you’ll learn:

• W...

You don’t have a property problem. You have a discipline problem.

In this episode, Oscar breaks down the uncomfortable truth behind why most first-time investors never make it past “research mode.” You’ll learn how your daily habits are quietly destroying your borrowing power—and how simple, intentional decisions can fast-track your first investment property.

Inside this episode:

• The top 3 excuses killing your wealth potential
• How ...

Most investors make it to one property — and never get further.
In this episode, Oscar Don breaks down the 5 silent killers that stop Australians from scaling their portfolios and building real wealth.

You’ll discover:

• The emotional traps and structural mistakes that stall 70% of investors
• Why tax strategy is your biggest untapped weapon
• How to create a clear roadmap from 1 to 3+ properties
• The difference between owning a prope...

Before you scroll through listings or rock up to another open home—STOP.
In this episode, Oscar Don, Co-Founder of Asset Road, breaks down the real first step in building wealth through property: getting your finance structure right.

Whether you're a first-time buyer or a future portfolio builder, this episode will walk you through:

✅ What lenders actually look at (not what you think)
✅ The five key parts of a strong f...

Property remains the ultimate wealth vehicle in 2025 despite media fear, with fundamentals that continue to outperform most asset classes over the long term. Oscar explains how investors can position themselves to take advantage of current market conditions, especially as interest rates begin to drop.

• Leverage allows borrowing up to 90% of property value, making your money work harder
• Tax benefits include depreciat...

The cultural foundation of Australia is crumbling beneath our feet.

While other Finance Bible episodes focus on dollars and cents, today we’re tackling something far more valuable — our national identity and social cohesion.

Australia has transformed from the land of “have a go” to the land of “don’t offend.”
 Our schools prioritise gender ideology over basic literacy, with one-third of Year 9 students failing to meet minimum rea...

Dive into the world of home ownership in this episode, where we sit down with Emily Wallace, a leading buyer's advocate, to uncover the ins and outs of buying your first home. From understanding financial prerequisites to assembling your vital team of real estate professionals, she shares invaluable advice that will prepare you for the journey ahead. Emily highlights the realities first-time buyers face, including the major ba...

Ready to uncover the economic tremors set off by Donald Trump's return to the White House? This episode dives into how his administration's policies are reshaping not only the U.S. economy but also sending ripples across the globe, particularly in Australia. 

We discuss the revival of American manufacturing, illustrated by Trump's controversial decision to skirt a $1.6 billion auto plant project in Mexico in...