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-- One listener gets back on the horse... and wants to track his returns -- "Is this a better ethical investing option?" -- The most expensive leather jacket in history? -- Can we make the bankers give some of the money back? -- "How do I get diversified without getting killed on brokerage?" -- Why do companies 'consolidate' their shares? -- FIRE and your investment horizonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- The worst set of numbers since WWII -- Vaccine news and rumours shake the market -- Two tech stocks on a song (including an old favourite) -- And we dip into the Fool mailbag!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The case for investing... even when you're scared or downSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- China sound exciting... but what about the risks? -- My stocks aren't going up... time to sell? -- Speccy miners... worth the risk? -- The value of independent thought -- I have a margin loan... kill it or let it ride? -- The most important elements in stock-pickingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Scott's back… and only got bogged once -- Macro: Unemployment up, business confidence up, consumer confidence down -- BNPL is back in a big way -- The shorts are back… this time with Technology One in their sights -- As is Tech really the 'most crowded trade'?    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- “I sold, planning to buy again… but I’m tempted to just pay off the mortgage. Should I?”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Should I buy (and sell) before earnings season starts in a couple of weeks? -- Some ETFs are headed for the scrapheap: deserved, or a risk for competition? -- Just what is the ‘Motley Fool Effect’ and is it real? -- ‘My kids are about to get whacked by the ATO. Help!’ -- Should I have a different Super fund to my partner? -- In defence of gold! -- G’day from the Kimberley -- And we finish the episode with a big tangent (surprise!) and some funSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the boys bring you three companies each that they think are poised to thrive in a post-Coronavirus world. Some of them are under serious pressure right now, but we think we can see a brighter future on the other side. Which companies are they? You’ll have to have a listen to find out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Don’t let the banks get away with charging you a king’s ransom for your credit card!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Is it time to sell Afterpay yet? -- A life hack from one of our listeners -- We put the ‘dill’ in ‘dilution’ -- Kogan has had a wonderful run… but can it last? -- Do all stocks have a limited shelf life? -- To hedge or not to hedge: That is the question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to know what separates the great companies from the also rans? It’s their ability to sustain – and benefit from – a competitive advantage… something Warren Buffett calls a company’s ‘moat’. This week, the boys talk through the different moats a company can have, and whether or not ‘moats’ are all they’re cracked up to be, given some recent criticism from Elon Musk. Take a listen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keep the tax man off your back (and get what you’re owed!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Is it worth buying Altium? What about Novonix? -- Doc’s view on 10 high growth international stocks -- Is ‘secretive, big-data’ worth investing in? -- What’s with the stock market correlation between the ASX and the US? -- A new normal? Or something to worry about?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From time to time, we’ll bring you one-off interviews with some of the smartest, best informed people we can find. This time, Scott speaks to John Hewson, former Federal Leader of the Liberal Party, ANU Professor, businessman and economist. Scott and John talk about the current political landscape, how to deal with foreign leaders, the government’s COVID response, how not to waste the current crisis, and why John isn’t going to run for office again. It’s a fascinating, wide-ranging conversation, and we’re sure you’ll enjoy hearing from one of the smartest thinkers around. Take a listen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Are we about to see another ‘run’ on toilet paper? -- It’s okay… we’re Triple A -- Qantas is -- finally -- raising capital -- Here comes Amazon… maybe -- Accent’s online sales soar: 150% growth in May!; and -- A brave? strange? new world for brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From time to time, we’ll bring you one-off interviews with some of the smartest, best informed people we can find. This time, Scott speaks Meg Heffron, co-founder of Heffron SMSF to unpack the pros and cons of SMSFs, including who it might – or not – be right for, as well as some hints and tips to make the most of your self-managed Super. Take a listen!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- The best apps and sites to start your investing journeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Is someone fiddling the books after the market closes? -- Are the robot traders stealing our returns? -- Should I board the Spaceship? -- How to win the war on cash -- What role does politics have in investment decisions? -- Should we discount discount rates?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- The big swings continue: Is coronavirus back? -- Green shoots? Or confirmation bias writ large? -- Powell asks for more stimulus -- Is the power balance shifting in retail because of COVID-19? -- Bankruptcy Hertz so good... -- A big winner from the pandemic -- And we dip into the Fool mailbag!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-- Should I keep buying if the price goes up?-- BNPL deathmatch: Afterpay or Zip?-- Should you buy IPOs?-- I don't like coal: Is my Soul Patts thesis a bust?-- Do I have enough money to be an investor?-- Is Bitcoin the new gold?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- 7 straight days of gains... until Thursday-- The US Fed sees rates not moving for 18 months, and GDP +5%-- NAB sends its bankers back to school-- The dinosaur roars!-- Afterpay hits new highs-- And we dip into the Fool mailbag!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe, a fellow Motley Fool employee, was the first employee and inaugural CIO of Lakehouse Capital (a wholly owned subsidiary of The Motley Fool) when the business was started in 2016.Joe’s insight, experience and investing outlook makes him a must-listen guest, as he talks about where markets are, how he invests, what makes Lakehouse different, his successes and failures, and he casts his investing eye over (among other things) the Australian market, our banks, housing and, well, lake houses…You’ll enjoy this chat – and might learn a thing or two, too…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-- What I learned from reading the wrong book-- Which type of growth is best: acquired or organic?-- Why you shouldn't listen to your stoner cousin-- I own ETFs and stocks. Am I doubling up?-- Which ETFs should I own?-- Should I use trailing 'stop losses'?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From time to time, we’ll bring you one-off interviews with some of the smartest, best informed people we can find.This time, Scott speaks to Greg McKenna, CEO of Police Bank and long time market watcher and participant.Scott and Greg talk about the state of the economy, what should happen next, some creative solutions to the crisis, the fate of house prices and whether buybacks are good for shareholders – and society. Plus, the merits of a Universal Basic Income, and why Greg will never run for political office.Take a listen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, we’re in a recession...-- Fun with numbers… no really-- How is the market *both* up 30% and down 17% at the same time?-- Westpac throws the kitchen sink at the AUSTRAC debacle-- We saddle up the high horse: BHP makes $12b worth of profit in Singapore… tax free.-- And we dip into the Fool mailbag!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- If the government won't fix Super, here's how to do it for yourself (and your kids!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Should you include dividends when benchmarking your returns? -- The Super solution that's so simple it might just work... -- Is 'Price/Sales' a good metric for growth companies? -- Are smartphones making the market more volatile? -- Why on Earth would you be a short-seller? -- Choosing Super: 'Balanced' or 'growth'?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- News Corp to stop printing scores of papers... what does it mean for investors? -- What on earth is driving the bank rally? -- More capital raisings… Blackmores this time -- Anyone want to buy an airline? Uber? -- Saddle up the high horse: Tax cuts for companies! -- And we dip into the Fool mailbag!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Toe to toe on free brokerage: good, bad or ugly?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Which country will do best over the next decade? -- What do you guys think of Integrated Research? -- Should I bet my tax bill on red or black? -- What the hell is EPS CAGR?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- The longest winning streak since the pandemic started! -- Australia pokes a giant in the eye -- Retail sales down 17.8%, but Myer is opening stores -- Office or no office? -- More handouts, as the property industry asks for $50k per new house -- And we dip into the Fool mailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Is it time to fix your mortgage?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Should I ditch CHESS to save a few bucks? -- Airlines are on the nose... do we smell opportunity? -- How do you value a biotech stock? -- Is the AUD too low to invest overseas? -- What to look for in a managed fund See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Our weekly -- unfortunately -- Corona check-in -- CBA cops a $1.5b hit on the chin -- Could house prices fall by one-third? -- Afterpay & Kogan shrug off the gloom -- The race for Virgin hots up -- And we dip into the Fool mailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- The Money Hacks challenge from a listener: #getabetterrateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- We ditch the sporting analogies with a very different sort of question from a female listener -- Should we aim for a 3,216% return? -- A warning about some (real) black swans -- Is the RBA messing up the economy; and -- How to dollar-cost-average into stocks in a volatile marketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Our weekly -- unfortunately -- Corona check-in -- More capital raisings -- and dividend cuts! -- Uncle Warren holds court -- solo -- in Omaha -- Corona is changing things in strange, yet logical ways -- Qantas playing hardball with prices -- And we dip into the Fool mailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back on January 9, Scott talked to Professor Warren Hogan (ex-chief economist at ANZ) about the economy, economic policy and his outlook for 2020. A bit has changed since then, so Scott and Warren sat down for an update. Listen in for Warren’s take on the outlook for jobs, GDP, and just how bad things could get. He talks about the level of risk facing our banks, JobSeeker, JobKeeper and industry assistance, and what he’d do to make sure we set the economy up for strong growth on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Tempted to touch your Super? Don't! Here's why...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Is the ASX 300 really a bad index to own? -- Could a computer virus put COVID-19 in the financial shade? -- Tegan schools us all on the value of compounding -- How to get started investing for kids; and -- How should you set (and update) your investment goals?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- US GDP falls 4.8%, but shares have a good day -- Another bank dividend gets deferred -- Supermarkets lead the retail charge -- Is the market getting ahead of itself; and -- We dip into the Fool mailbag!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-- I’m up 21% in three weeks. What do I do now? -- Volpara is raising capital, but the market is pessimistic. Why? -- If the government shuts down the airlines, shouldn’t it pay compo? -- What do you blokes reckon about Bitcoin and cryptocurrency? -- Is a buyout good news if we own shares?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Has the ASX recovery lost steam? -- Why are people being paid to buy oil? -- Retail landlord and tenants at 20 paces -- Afterpay comes under pressure; and -- We dip into the Fool mailbag!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Invest in yourself while you're social distancing with 4 book recommendationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many companies is too many in a portfolio? Is having 50% of my portfolio in tech stocks a problem? Why are some travel stocks grounded, while others are flying? And how to get $50 from a state government, and save even more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Equity raisings continue -- at your cost Will Australia have any airlines left? 67% growth? In this environment? Yep! Oil stocks feeling the pain of cheap crude; and....We dip into the Fool mailbag!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your money 'to do' list while you're in lockdownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.