APRA lending changes, investing for kids, investment vs sell dilemma + more (ep849)

John Pidgeon and Rachelle Kroon from this is property join Glen James on today's show to break down APRA’s new debt-to-income ratio (DTI) lending changes coming February 2026 and some community questions.

00:40 - how to answer “what’s your expected salary?” for a new role
6:38 - what APRA’s DTI rules really mean and who will be affected
23:54 - navigating financial hardship & support options
30:25 - investing for kids and teens (check out our blog post below)
36:55 - smarter to sell or keep as an investment when upgrading the family home?

6 ways to invest for kids: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/blog/...

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