The Money Puzzle covers all the important property, business, money and finance news. With two episodes published every week, The Australian’s Wealth Editor James Kirby, along with business, property and finance experts share insights and information that you will use on your wealth building journey. Submit your questions on all things property, business and finance here - themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au
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Key indicators for long-term property success – what to focus on
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Warren Buffett once remarked that “forecasters will fill your ears but never your wallet.” With the media saturated by property price predictions, it's essential for long-term investors to focus on the right economic indicators. In today’s episode, guest host Stuart Wemyss talks with David Bassanese, chief economist at Betashares, to help investors…
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Let's face it - no one likes tax, but how do we pay less of it?
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Like the old saying goes there are only a few things certain in life - death and taxes. In this episode we cover some of the most important tax strategies for people in different age brackets: 18 to 40, 40 to 60 and over 60 years of age. Each one of these groups have unique opportunities to manage and legally reduce what they pay in tax. Accountant…
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Investment Lending Hits All-Time High: What’s Driving the Surge?
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Lending to property investors has surged by 47% over the past 5 months, despite high interest rates, a drop in interest-only loans from 40% to 10%, rising property taxes, and stricter tenancy laws. In today’s episode, guest host Stuart Wemyss speaks with Ben Kingsley from the Property Investors Council of Australia. In today’s show we cover: · The …
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Private equity playbook - tips from an insider
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Ever thought about investing in private equity but not sure where to start, what sort of returns are on offer and how to assess the risks, well this episode is for you as we open the lid and unpack the key issues that anyone thinking about private equity investment should consider. Private equity investor and tech entrepreneur Rudi Engelbrecht join…
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Spring Property Market Outlook: What to Expect
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Spring's peak property market begins in September, making it the ideal time to for us explore what to expect. Capital city markets are at various stages: Perth, Adelaide, and Brisbane are thriving, Sydney is a relatively balanced market, while Melbourne is quite soft. It's important to understand how buyers and sellers should navigate these differi…
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Do You Need a Financial Adviser? The Truth About Picking and Being Chosen
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How to pick a financial adviser? It's one of the most common questions for investors...but a more realistic question is: Should you even bother? Another valid issue to ponder is whether the adviser wants you in the first place? One in six clients were cut from the client lists of financial advisers last year. Many advisers will not admit it, but th…
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Sunny outlook for Queensland property
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The Australian property market has always been a collection of regional sectors: But one regional property sector stands out with the strongest long-term fundamentals: Queensland. Louis Christopher of SQM Research joins wealth editor James Kirby for this episode. ------------- In today's show, we cover: * Why Queensland tops the bill for this top p…
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ETFs: Just when you thought you understood them, they've changed
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It's taken about two decades for the wider investment public to understand ETFs: The index funds that allow you to buy anything from the ASX 200 to the S&P 500 are now very popular. But just as the message on passive investing broke through, the sector has turned the idea upside down by going head-to-head with active managers. It's time to figure o…
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If you don't buy, you rent until you die ... discuss
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We hear it more and more: 'Property is so dear, it's impossible...so we are just going to give up now.' Today the author who coined the contentious line about renting forever if you never purchase a home explains his distinct point of view. Not everyone will agree. Financial adviser Bruce Brammall joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode. In…
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He manages $120 billion, what keeps him awake?
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Anyone with an investment portfolio has experienced stress: But what if you had nearly two million people depending on your investment skills to manage their retirement money? And what if you created your own pressure because your $120 bn fund has been the top super fund in Australia for a decade? It's time to talk to Sam Sicilia, chief investment …
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If banks are cutting deposit rates, will lending rates follow?
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The big banks have jumped the gun, putting through hefty cuts on deposit rates before the RBA has even conceded that official rates can move lower.Money markets dictate money prices: If they are right, the rate cut you have been expecting is just around the corner. AMP economist Diana Mousina joins wealth editor James Kirby. ------ In today's show,…
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Why the rich are comfortable with investments they can't cash out fast
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Our guest today has been rated as one of the top advisers in the market for many years. He makes the point that virtually every Australian investor loves property - a notoriously illiquid asset. But then very few investors are willing to move into illiquid assets outside of bricks and mortar...it's time to change your mind. Charlie Viola of Pitcher…
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FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) - Does it work?
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One of the biggest ‘movements’ in finance is the FIRE concept. You work hard, you save even harder and you retire early. Does it work? Does it pay off? Does it even make sense? James Gerrard of www.financialadviser.com.au joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode. ------ In today’s show we cover: *Facing FIRE - It’s a neat acronym, but is it …
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If the market has recovered, shouldn't you be bargain hunting?
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As today's guest points out, we are looking at a 'most distrusted share market rally' where investors are still trying to figure out what on earth prompted a shock reversal earlier this week. Maybe investors might be better off looking at fundamentals such as results, and interest rates and take less heed of exotic explanations for the downturn suc…
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What the share market pullback tells every investor
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The worst share market drop on the ASX for four years will have ripple effects for investors in every asset class. For a start, it takes speculation of further rate rises off the table and it could prompt a swing towards property: Either way, it is going to mean a red alert for the next few weeks. Anthony Keane, personal finance writer at News Corp…
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The AI Share Market Backlash
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It had to happen: The excitement around Artificial Intelligence ran hot on the share market and now the question is, where are the profits? For investors backing AI-fuelled stocks, it is time to take a breath - but at least they can take comfort in one fact: These stocks make money...it's not a bubble (so far). In today's show, we cover * The AI sh…
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The state with an oversupply of property
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New data this week reveals the key to a slump in Victoria: Believe it or not there has been too much new property built in Melbourne. Moreover, there are now more sellers than buyers across the state: How long can it last? In today's show, we cover * Why prices and rents will keep rising ? * The state that overbuilt * Shared house - the ultimate in…
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Setting up for the new financial year
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So, you probably did very well in the year to June as an active investor: But what are your plans for the year ahead? Do you still believe rates are going down? Will small caps outperform large caps? It's time to take stock. In today's show we cover * Setting your sails for FY 2025 * The Biden moment - When it's time to quit * The theory behind a p…
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Can’t pay that mortgage? Three ways to fix it
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Whether you are an investor or an owner-occupier, the interest rate rises of recent years can be a squeeze. But you do have options, including extending the life of your mortgage or switching to interest-only: Under both these arrangements you will pay less each month. Or maybe you could hold on a little longer, economists still believe we will see…
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Red-hot sharemarket - your next moves
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The ASX is up 12 per cent in a year, the US S&P is up 24 per cent and now 'pro-market' Republican Donald Trump looks set to win the US election. What are investors buying and what can we expect for the rest of the year? In today's show, we cover... * Will Trump accelerate the share market bull run? * Australian investors stick with miners even thou…
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Would we be better off with less landlords?
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Investors with multiple properties often get a hard time: Anissa Cavallo owns 15 investment properties having started as a divorced mum living in her parent's home. So, don't expect any apology from this investor, but she does put forward a forceful argument for investing in residential property - and some excellent insights into how to do it succe…
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If Trump wins...what would it mean for sharemarkets?
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The sharemarkets are firing - the US market is on an absolute tear...and now we have the prospect that Republican Donald Trump could win again. The last time Trump won, Wall Street went for a run...what might happen this time? In today's show we cover: * The outlook for the share market * Why 'active' ETFs are riskier than you think * The problem w…
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Villa Units: What's not to like for the smart investor?
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Property investors and home buyers take a second look! Villa units - the humble single storey dwellings to be found in every metropolitan suburb are being reassessed by a new generation. They may not be fashionable - but they are going to be hot property. In today's show we cover: * Reassessing the villa unit * Why insurance inflation is crunching …
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How much should you have in super…seriously!
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It’s the single most common question among Australian investors and the answer is different for everyone. But there are firm principles you can follow and simple formulas that will at least give you a very good sense of how your super is shaping up. In today's episode we cover: * Why you need to be sceptical of ‘super calculators’ * How you - or yo…
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The four magic words for a better mortgage deal
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How much is property costing you? Home loan borrowers are extending their mortgages to keep costs down: Investors are absorbing higher running charges with an eye on the long term prize of capital gain. This week we take a close look at refinancing and how to make it work In today’s show we cover * How to speak the language of property finance (and…
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