Masters of Finance Podcast with Alex Hont

Paul Moran is back for this episode of the podcast and shares some insight into how to plan for successful retirement. Paul gives us his definition of retirement as well as identifying some key time points in the lead up and some of the actions you need to be taking to avoid falling off the 'Retirement Cliff'! We also discuss some of the things that people need to do once they do retire to make sure that they enjoy it and don't feel too lost and try and reduce the impact of cognitive decline on their life and their investments. Have a listen!

This episode Chris and Alex discuss Self Managed Superannuation Funds - what are they, how are they different (or the same) from retail and industry super, and how they might work for you. Have a listen.

In this episode Chris and Alex are joined by Paul Moran and Podcast debutant Marcus Nicholson to discuss and dissect the recommendations handed down in the Royal Commission into Banking and Finance. This is not the extensive list but more of a conversation about the issues likely to impact consumers of financial services and us as Financial Planners. Also the Masters of Finance Podcast has been entered into the Australian Podcast Awards for 2019. We would really appreciate your help in the Popular vote category so please head on over to the Australian Podcast Awards website and vote for us!

In this episode we look at Tax Structuring - what are the options available to you based on your scenario, how can they help and how can you take advantage. Have a listen.

In this episode we look back on our first year podcasting together and go back through some of the big issues of 2018 as well as looking forward to some key events of 2019. Have a listen.

This week we hear a discussion that was recorded in July this year. We thoroughly dissect the property market, and whether we think the bubble has burst. We explore a number of the forces at play - why the market is softening, rising interest rates and a lack of wages growth. Have a listen.

In this episode Chris and Alex explore Lifestyle Financial Planning. Are you living a life that is aligned to what's really important to you, or are you just doing what society says you 'should'. We discuss how traditional financial advice can be overlaid with this approach to deliver value that isn't just financial. Have a listen. You can get in touch with us by getting on twitter and looking for @PlanWealth or @AlexHont.

In this episode Chris and Alex explore some of the options available around estate planning so that what you want to happen when you kick the bucket, actually happens. We have a look at some things that need to be in your Will, briefly discuss testamentary trusts, and look at how to transfer assets to without them passing through your estate in case of potential challenges to your Will. Have a listen. You can get in touch with us by getting on twitter and looking for @PlaWealth or @AlexHont.

This week we have a bit of a yarn about what changes are happening in our world. Some of our favourite topics we discuss include Artificial intelligence, driverless cars, tech companies infiltrating your wallet, blockchain & crypto, digital health records and data security. The future is here and we are embracing it! You can get in touch with Chris @PlanWealth or Alex @AlexHont on twitter.

This week Chris and Alex delve into the fundamental building block of wealth creation which is cash flow. We discuss why it is important, how to get a handle on where you are spending your money and look at some of the software solutions around that can improve your cash flow management. Get in touch with us if you want to look into this further [email protected] or [email protected]

We are back! We have revamped the podcast and made some improvements to take it to the next level. Join us as we catch up and chat about the Trade war between the US and China, look at the Turkish Lira and the Eurozone before getting into whats happening to House prices.

This week Chris and Alex discuss Universal Basic Income - what is it, will AI drive it, is it good or bad, and what it might mean for us a society. If you would like to get in touch with us please head on over to www.moranhowlett.com.au where you can also find more info on the hosts as well as previous podcasts.

The 'Big Five' - do you love them, or hate them? Or are you just not sure which way you swing? This week Chris and Alex discuss the Banking and Financial Services Royal Commission - what has happened, why they have got away it for so long, and what does it mean from here.

Ethics...What does your moral compass look like? Are you investing in line with your views? This week Chris and Alex discuss SRI - or Socially Responsible Investments - what are they, how do they work and what are some of the solutions available. You can get in touch with Chris and Alex on Twitter @PlanWealth & @AlexHont

You may have seen the Clint Eastwood film of the same name but this is no spaghetti western. This week we look at some of the different forms of debt and discuss whether it is good debt, bad debt or the hideous ugly debt. We also discuss some strategies for dealing with debt and how you can transform your debt to move from the ugly up to the good.

This week Chris and Alex discuss Alternative investments. We explore the broad church that this asset class encompasses, and try and break down what it all means and why they might be useful. You can get in touch with Chris and Alex on Twitter @PlanWealth & @AlexHont

This week Chris and Alex sat down to review the fintech company Acorns. Acorns is micro investing application that allows you to invest small amounts regularly from your bank account into a diversified share portfolio. We discuss the benefits and shortfalls of Acorns and one of it's competitors, Coin Spot. You can get in touch with Chris and Alex on Twitter @PlanWealth & @AlexHont

This week Chris and Alex talk to Paul Moran of Moran Howlett Financial Planning and explore the topic of behavioural finance. we look more closely at some of the common biases people exhibit, rational decision making and how the skills and training of a paramedic crossover with being a Financial Planner. We also get an exclusive update on when his PhD will likely be completed.