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Q&A: Broker analysis paralysis, too old to buy property & pay off my HECs?!

Kate Campbell, Owen Rask and financial adviser Drew Meredith, tackle questions ranging from paying off HECs in 2023, to buying tiny houses and whether you can have too many Vanguard ETFs.

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Today we’re cracking open the podcast question box to riff on some of the questions you’ve asked us recently.

In this episode, we cover a whole heap of different topics in a relaxed style, including:

💸 Buying a tiny house with a personal loan

💸 Can you have too many Vanguard ETFs?

💸 How old is too old to buy a property?

💸 Can you fund your retirement using ETFs?

💸 My HECs is growing, and indexation is up, WWYD?

💸 Dealing with broker analysis paralysis

Remember to send your questions our way for our next Q&A session.

Podcast resources

How do I check my HELP debt? You can check how much you owe on your HELP debt through the Australian Tax Office (ATO) either online through myGov or by contacting the ATO directly on 12 28 61. HECS-HELP | StudyAssist

Loan indexation: There is no interest charged on HELP debts. However, indexation is added to your debt on 1 June each year. Indexation is applied to your debt to maintain its real value by adjusting it in line with changes in the cost of living. Study and training loan indexation rates | Australian Taxation Office

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