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Most investment properties don’t fail loudly... they underperform quietly.
 In this episode, we unpack the silent killers smart property investors learn to avoid before they buy.

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Buying property is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make — and choosing the wrong “advisor” can cost you years and six figures. In this episode, we break down what a real property investment advisor actually does, how they connect you with the right dream team (broker, accountant, conveyancer, property manager), the red flags to avoid, and the non-negotiables you should check before trusting anyone with your next ...

Welcome back to The Finance Bible Podcast with Zeke Guenthroth and Oscar Don — and yes, the boys are back in the same room again!

Following on from last week’s deep dive into compound interest, this episode breaks down the next step in your wealth journey: building your first $100K.

You’ll learn how to set up a practical, disciplined framework to move from saving to investing — including how to structure your cash, when to start inve...

In this episode, Zeke and Oscar break down compound interest — the simplest concept in finance that most people still don’t understand. You’ll learn the difference between good compound interest (shares, ETFs, property, superannuation) and bad compound interest (credit cards, personal loans, and late fees that snowball into debt traps).

Using real calculations and case studies, they show how starting early can turn a few dollars a w...

The happiest-looking couples often hide the messiest money fights. We pull back the curtain on the small financial signals that predict big relationship stress, then map the green flags that make building a life together feel calm, fair, and forward-moving.

We start by identifying the four major red flags: secretive spending, a lifestyle that outpaces income, avoidance of basic money conversations, and fundamentally opposi...

Most people think they’re “saving” — they’re really just parking cash and calling it progress. In this episode, Zeke and Oscar break down the six most common saving mistakes they see every week and show you how to fix each one fast. We cover separate banks for savings vs spending, a simple budgeting model that actually works, cash drag and inflation, “saving to spend” (holidays, cars), automation that removes willpower, and why you...

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 ...