How much super do you need? Finding 'the sweet spot'
Most people focus on hitting a dollar figure when it comes to super savings, but a closer look at the system shows a 'sweet spot' for pensio...
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20 of 668 episodesDeath, taxes, and the inevitability of an inheritance tax
As trillions of dollars begin transferring to the next generation, is it only a matter of time before Australia joins other nations to tax a...
Bricks vs Shares: Here's how the new tax regime changed the maths
It's the age-old question: is an investment property or shares a better investment? The government's tax changes has blown the debate wide o...
How to optimise AI as an active investor
The risks and opportunities of AI become clearer each day, but how do you - the investor - optimise AI while minimising your risks? Daniel G...
Private credit's 'wake-up' call (with Charlie Viola)
This is the year reality bites for private credit investors: Put simply, it was too good to be true for several years. More recently, just a...
FIRE- Finding your magic number for financial independence
The Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement has been re-energised through an offshoot tagged as COAST. It's all about the magic...
'Stock overhang'- Inside the property market's biggest issue
The Spring season's 'stock overhang' will determine the outlook for the property market. It will also provide an early guide on where the ba...
Higher rates, lower returns: Is Australia still investable?
Higher taxes, an aging population and hopeless productivity growth ...is Australia the best place to put your money? In today's show, we cov...
Investing in your home versus building a share portfolio
The removal of negative gearing from existing residential property, coupled with sliding values for investment property, has changed the gam...
Why the $175 billion man still likes the sharemarket (with UniSuper's John Pearce)
Managing $175 billion for UniSuper would keep anyone on their toes. It also helps to clarify a clear view on every asset class from US share...
Wall Street rewards...but should you hedge?
Big super funds hedge up to 50 per cent of their offshore investments: The textbooks say you should hedge about one third of any exposure ov...
The career choices that matter for long term wealth
How do you get a pay rise? Should you join that start-up that promises to go to the moon, or should you simply buy your first home a lot soo...
Cash is king again...here's why
Interest rates are moving higher worldwide, but this time around it's for good reason: The AI boom is fuelling tremendous returns on global...
You can't take it with you...but you should do this
If you don't have a Will, that's plain stupid. If you have a Will, you should also consider a Testamentary Discretionary Trust...and if you...
How to invest in the data centre boom
It's the biggest investment upsurge we have seen since the LNG gas expansion of more than a decade ago: Data centre construction will make o...
Gold...are you ready for a rebound?
The gold price bounced in August, suggesting the yellow metal may soon recommence the rally that enthralled investors across 2025: It might...
Why property bargain hunters can hang tight... this downturn is only starting
House price falls have some way to go, and now that we have the clear and present danger of more rate hikes, bargain hunters have time to ki...
Mortgage or super? Where should I put my extra money?
It's the hot-button question for so many investors - how to optimise any spare cash they may have on hand. For younger investors it's often...
How to invest for your kids
"I want to help the kids, how do I start?' It's one of the most common questions we get on the podcast, and it's time to tackle it head on....
Healthy rebound: How the ASX got its mojo back
The ASX 200 is enjoying a solid earnings season, but the healthcare sector is shooting the lights out. Believe it or not, the market sector...