The Australian Financial News (News.com.au) is creating a series of articles that is dedicated to helping young Australians kickstart their financial journey to financial freedom.
Today, 25 August 2025, they published the article Cash Up: Surprising money move that could be setting you back financially written by Ben Nash. You can also listen to the full article.
Synopsis
The traditional path is for young people to concentrate on purchasing a home but according to Nash, this strategy could leave people asset rich but cash poor. His view is that you are better to rent and use the extra cash to invest in investments of various kinds that allow you to grow your wealth.
Rentvesting is renting where you want to live and investing in property where you have better opportunities for higher rents and capital growth.
Opinion
This article has some very strong augments for Rentvesting. But everyone has different financial goals, and it would be helpful to “do the maths” to see which option is best for them.
Financial Mappers is cashflow modelling software that allows you to create Financial Plans and then compare. There is a Report, Comparing Two Plans, that will calculate the difference between two plans and then you can decide which option is best for you.
Glenis Phillips SF Fin – Developer of Financial Mappers and Advice Online
Disclaimer: Financial Mappers does not have an Australian Services License, does not offer financial planning advice, and does not recommend financial products.
