Best A Better Way Mortgage Group Podcasts (2025)

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How to Set Up Your Kids (Without Losing Your Benefits)…And What to Do When You’re Putting in More for the House Than Your Partner 33:36

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2d ago33:36

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We all want to be the parent who “sets the kids up,” right? But between savings accounts, offsets, and “future nest egg” fantasies it's hard to know what to do. So this week we’re breaking down how to actually make your money work harder (for you and your mini-me). Then things get spicy with a DM that split the community: she’s saved $150K, he’s go…

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52: New Era, New Voice: Justin Noda on Compliance and Behind the Brokerage 27:50

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WATCH ▶️ ⁠Watch this episode on YouTube⁠ *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Dean and Deryk are joined by Justin Noda. Justin is the newly minted Chief Compliance & Operations Officer with A Better Way Group from Calgary, Alberta, who has over 18 years of experience in the mortgage industry. Justin has touched nearly every facet of the busines…

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The Daily Edited & In The Roundhouse: How Alyce Tran Turned a $5K Side Hustle Into Global Brands (and Landed Hailey Bieber as a Fan) 51:05

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What if your "little side-hustle" became the next big brand everyone’s talking about? That’s exactly what happened to Alyce Tran, the ex-lawyer who turned a $5K side project into The Daily Edited, built stores in New York and Singapore. Then, because one cult brand wasn’t enough, she launched In The Roundhouse, the tableware label making dinner loo…

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The Teen Mum Who Went From Centrelink to a Six-Figure Life 51:23

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Ever feel like everyone else’s life is speeding ahead while you’re stuck in the slow lane? This week’s Money Diarist knows that feeling too well. While her friends were off travelling, she was juggling uni deadlines and midnight feeds. At 17, she was pregnant and kicked out of school for being a “bad example.” Instead of giving up, she finished Yea…

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How Much Should You Actually Save Before Having a Baby? And Balancing Travel Dreams Vs Buying a Home 40:47

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Ever feel like your money goals are at war with your life goals? Like one minute you’re saving for a house… and the next you’re convincing yourself a Euro summer is “an investment in personal growth”? This week’s DM came from someone stuck right there... her partner’s all-in on buying a home, while she’s eyeing flights. And honestly? We get it. Bec…

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Brooke’s FIRE Plan: How She’s Investing to Retire at 35 45:51

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By Victoria Devine

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Money Confessions: What It Actually Costs to Launch a World-First Product (While Juggling 2 Kids and a Mortgage) 32:24

13d ago32:24

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Ever wondered what it really costs to turn a light-bulb moment into something real? This week’s Money Diarist is a mum of two who did exactly that. She created a world-first product that launched just two weeks ago, and now she’s here to do what most founders wouldn’t: spill on every dollar it took to make it happen. From losing out to a dodgy sour…

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Should you use equity in your home to buy a car? And Is Asking for Trust Fund Cash the New First-Birthday Trend? 46:10

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Have you ever wondered if you can use home equity to buy something else you need… like a car? The low interest rate makes it sound like the ultimate hack, but would it really be the money win it feels like... or are you just turning a car loan into a decades-long debt trap? We’ve got the receipts. And just when we thought we’d seen it all, a commun…

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51: BEHIND THE BROKER with Ruby Bains 39:29

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WATCH ▶️ ⁠Watch this episode on YouTube⁠ *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Dean and Deryk are joined by Ruby Bains. Ruby is a Mortgage Broker with Mortgage Architects from the Greater Vancouver Area in BC, who's been in the mortgage industry for over 30 years. After working at credit unions for over 25 years, including being a Branch Manager…

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Your Superannuation Glow-Up Part 1: The $0 Tweaks That Could Change Your Retirement 40:25

18d ago40:25

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You’ve listened to our episode about how much super you really need… but knowing your number is only half the story. The real question? How do you actually get there. Enter our Superannuation Glow-Up series. Part 1 is all about getting the right foundations in place for you and Victoria is serving up the $0 tweaks that could completely shift the tr…

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She Was Told She’d Never Make It. 200 Rejections Later, She Proved Them Wrong. 55:21

20d ago55:21

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What do you do when you’ve applied for hundreds of jobs and all you’ve got is rejection emails? This week’s Money Diarist knows the answer.... because she kept going. But this episode isn’t just about the knock-backs. It’s about grit, glow-ups, and the moment everything finally flipped. From small-town “you’ll never make it” whispers to proving eve…

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How Much Does HECS Really Affect Your Borrowing Capacity? And Handling Your Parents Bad Financial Decisions 37:40

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We’ve all heard HECS is a deal-breaker for your borrowing capacity… but is it really the villain it's made out to be? We’ve got the tea on how much your HECS actually matters when you’re trying to get a loan... and let’s just say, the maths might surprise you. And because Fridays love a little family drama, we’re also talking about the stress of pa…

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How to Cash in on Your Hobby (and Start a Business With Your Bestie) with Sweet Bakes & Miss Trixie 51:49

25d ago51:49

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Ever wondered if the hobby that you love could be the thing that pays your rent? That’s the story of Alice (Miss Trixie Drinks Tea) and Alisha (Sweet Bakes), two women who turned frosting and fun into booming businesses. And after fangirling over each other on socials and becoming baking besties IRL, they did what most of us only joke about... they…

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Dear SOTM Community: You’re Not Behind (Even If It Feels Like You Are) 10:13

27d ago10:13

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Surprise! No Money Diary today... V has hijacked your Monday feed for something different. Think of this one as a little love note from her to you (with a side of tough-love pep talk). Because if you’ve ever scrolled past someone’s new house, new ring, new six-figure job and thought “cool, I’m officially behind on life”… this episode is basically y…

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Is a Joint Investment Account a Good Idea? And Protecting Your Money From Your Partners Gambling Fallout 33:19

1M ago33:19

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Ever wondered if sharing an investment account is romantic… or just risky business? This week we’re unpacking whether it’s the smartest way to build wealth together, or if there are easier (and safer) options. Then, we dive into a community DM that gets a lot heavier: when your partner’s choices put your financial security at risk, how do you prote…

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50: BEHIND THE BROKER with Anil Kumar 37:11

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WATCH ▶️ ⁠Watch this episode on YouTube⁠ *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Dean and Jason are joined by Anil Kumar. Anil is one of the top Mortgage Brokers with Mortgage Architects from Surrey, BC, and is also Hall of Fame Member with A Better Way Mortgage Group, amassing over 25 years of sales experience, with 7 of them being in mortgages. …

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AMA: Jess & V Answer Your Biggest Money Questions 38:39

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We handed over control of the show to you this week and said: ask us ANYTHING. From how to finally get ahead on your goals, to spotting when you’re leaving free money on the table, to breaking the cycle of self-sabotage spending... nothing was off limits. If you’ve ever wished you could pick Jess and V’s brains over a coffee, this is that episode. …

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My Investment Property Dream Became a Financial Nightmare 58:04

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We’ve all been told property is the “safe” investment. But this week’s Money Diarist learned the hard way that’s not always true. She thought she was making the smart move buying a second investment property. Instead, she ended up with a building so dodgy it dragged her through years of court battles, left her with no rental income, and forced her …

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Should You Wait For The Property Market To Drop? And What If Paying Off a Big Debt Isn’t Their Priority 38:32

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Should you hold off on buying until the property market cools… or is waiting the real mistake? We’ve all heard the classic “just wait two years, prices will drop” advice, but what if that never actually happens and you’ve in a worse position? This week we’re unpacking the market peak panic and what it actually means for you if you’re trying to buy …

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Money Talk With the Prime Minister: Anthony Albanese on Housing, Childcare and the Cost of Living Squeeze 50:51

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We finally got to do it... sit down with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and ask the money questions that actually matter to you. Not the political theatre ones, but the real-life stuff that keeps you up at night: the weekly food shop, housing that feels out of reach, and childcare costs that just don’t add up. But this wasn’t all serious policy ta…

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Victoria & Brooke’s Investing Watch List: The Shares, ETFs and Trends They're Tracking 1:10:54

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Victoria and Brooke are always swapping notes on the shares and ETFs they’re watching... so we thought, why not let you in on the chat? This isn’t a “go out and buy” list. It’s the inside scoop on how they think about investing, what’s caught their eye, why it’s on the radar, and what has to happen before they’d actually jump in. It's the kind of f…

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How She Went From High School Dropout to $750k Net Worth 45:09

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Have you ever wanted to pack a bag, vanish from your old life? That’s exactly what this week’s Money Diarist did when her world flipped upside down at 21 and she had everything taken away from her, and it became the start of a money story she never saw coming. What began as a running-away chapter chasing her love of travel turned into years of odd …

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What Should You Really Do With Your Tax Return? And a Spicy WFH Energy Bills Debate 32:05

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Tax time always feels like free money season… but is it really? This week we’re debating whether your refund should go straight into savings, into shares, or into the nearest Dyson Airwrap. And just when things couldn’t get more divisive, a community DM slid in: should you still split bills 50/50 when your housemate works from home (and claims it a…

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49: Mentorship and Growth: Inside the New Broker Relationship Manager Role with Chris Pughe & Danny Duong 33:24

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WATCH ▶️ ⁠Watch this episode on YouTube⁠ *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Dean and Jason are joined by Chris Pughe & Danny Duong, both Mortgage Brokers with Mortgage Architects, and newly minted Broker Relationship Managers, or BRMs, with A Better Way Group. Having a combined 55 years of industry experience between them, Chris & Danny bring…

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The Smart Home Buyer’s Guide to Finding “The One” 59:01

2M ago59:01

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House hunting in 2025 feels... chaotic. That’s why this week’s Deep Dive is your playbook for finding "The One". Because the perfect property? It doesn’t exist. But the right one for you absolutely does... and we’re here to help you spot it before someone else puts their deposit down. Buying a house is stressful enough. Let’s at least make sure you…

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She Took a Risk on a Seachange… and Accidentally Made the Best Money Move of Her Life 33:57

2M ago33:57

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Every money story has a sliding door moment... the decision that could go either way. Stay safe, or risk it all. This week’s Money Diarist chose the second option: she sold her house, walked away from job security, and packed up the family for a sea change with no plan and no savings. Everyone (including her parents) thought it was risky. And hones…

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How Much Should You Really Have in Savings? And What To Do If Your Financial Advice Feels Wrong 33:39

2M ago33:39

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So… what is the magic number you should have when it comes to savings? Is it a neat percentage, a chunky dollar figure, or three months of bills sitting pretty in your account? This week we’re spilling the tea on how to work out your number, so you can stop guessing and start saving with a plan that actually makes sense for your life. Then we chat …

A Better Way Mortgage Group Podcasts

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The Mortgage Broker Podcast

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She's On The Money

Victoria Devine

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Seattle Mortgage Professor

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How to Set Up Your Kids (Without Losing Your Benefits)…And What to Do When You’re Putting in More for the House Than Your Partner 33:36

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52: New Era, New Voice: Justin Noda on Compliance and Behind the Brokerage 27:50

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The Daily Edited & In The Roundhouse: How Alyce Tran Turned a $5K Side Hustle Into Global Brands (and Landed Hailey Bieber as a Fan) 51:05

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The Teen Mum Who Went From Centrelink to a Six-Figure Life 51:23

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How Much Should You Actually Save Before Having a Baby? And Balancing Travel Dreams Vs Buying a Home 40:47

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Brooke’s FIRE Plan: How She’s Investing to Retire at 35 45:51

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Money Confessions: What It Actually Costs to Launch a World-First Product (While Juggling 2 Kids and a Mortgage) 32:24

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Should you use equity in your home to buy a car? And Is Asking for Trust Fund Cash the New First-Birthday Trend? 46:10

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51: BEHIND THE BROKER with Ruby Bains 39:29

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Your Superannuation Glow-Up Part 1: The $0 Tweaks That Could Change Your Retirement 40:25

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She Was Told She’d Never Make It. 200 Rejections Later, She Proved Them Wrong. 55:21

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How Much Does HECS Really Affect Your Borrowing Capacity? And Handling Your Parents Bad Financial Decisions 37:40

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How to Cash in on Your Hobby (and Start a Business With Your Bestie) with Sweet Bakes & Miss Trixie 51:49

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Dear SOTM Community: You’re Not Behind (Even If It Feels Like You Are) 10:13

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Is a Joint Investment Account a Good Idea? And Protecting Your Money From Your Partners Gambling Fallout 33:19

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50: BEHIND THE BROKER with Anil Kumar 37:11

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AMA: Jess & V Answer Your Biggest Money Questions 38:39

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My Investment Property Dream Became a Financial Nightmare 58:04

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Should You Wait For The Property Market To Drop? And What If Paying Off a Big Debt Isn’t Their Priority 38:32

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Money Talk With the Prime Minister: Anthony Albanese on Housing, Childcare and the Cost of Living Squeeze 50:51

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Victoria & Brooke’s Investing Watch List: The Shares, ETFs and Trends They're Tracking 1:10:54

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How She Went From High School Dropout to $750k Net Worth 45:09

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What Should You Really Do With Your Tax Return? And a Spicy WFH Energy Bills Debate 32:05

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49: Mentorship and Growth: Inside the New Broker Relationship Manager Role with Chris Pughe & Danny Duong 33:24

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The Smart Home Buyer’s Guide to Finding “The One” 59:01

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She Took a Risk on a Seachange… and Accidentally Made the Best Money Move of Her Life 33:57

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How Much Should You Really Have in Savings? And What To Do If Your Financial Advice Feels Wrong 33:39