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-- The 'Big Numbers' federal budget. But is it enough? -- US Stimulus talks are off... and on again -- BNPL companies continue to impress -- And we dip into the Fool mailbag!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Why do companies IPO in the first place? -- Why compete with Afterpay if you could supply them instead? -- Hey, Fool! Aren't you just a little bit biased on Super? -- How can I invest in the Airbnb IPO? -- Should I worry about a company having escrowed shares? -- Do I keep my company shares, or buy an index? -- Why can't unemployment just be zero?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at some of the biggest mistakes we've seen (and some we've made) and tell you how you can avoid them for yourselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- How will the US election impact markets? -- Can I really turn a portfolio into retirement income? -- Superhero... or villain? -- Should you avoid companies that issue more shares? -- Can I make money from short-sellers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- The RBA rings the bell for another rate cut… on Budget day, while the government presses ahead with cutting JobSeeker and Job Keeper -- … and yet Harvey Norman grows sales 30% and borders are slowly re-opening! -- Headline bingo as the ASX bounces around-- Westpac's $1.3b bill -- Elon announces cheaper cars and a realistic timeline… and shares slump? -- Why IPOs don't all go up-- And we dip into the Fool mailbag!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- No sitting on the fence: we choose between 10 pairs of investment ideas (and TikTok) -- Stocks, bonds, or... property? -- Where should I invest the money for my tax bill? -- Buy Now Pay Later-palooza: credit cards, growth, debt collection and more! -- Which private companies would we want to see list on the ASX?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- US rates on hold until… 2023! -- Jobs market recovers… everywhere but Victoria -- What Rio’s executive cleanout means for investors -- Kogan continues to soar -- Snowflake soars on debut.. And is up 6x in less than 6mths! -- And we dip into the Fool mailbag!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to save a small fortune in fees on your SuperSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- How do I know if a company will grow? -- What should I buy once I’ve sold everything? -- I’m a newbie: do I buy the cheap stuff rather than the expensive ones? -- Won’t the crash wreck all of my compounding? -- A story of ‘keeping the faith’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Things get just a little volatile... -- Some positive economic data… maybe. -- Myer slumps to $170m loss -- Afterpay gets a Big 4 competitor. Too little, too late? -- More complaining about Super (compulsory… too expensive… “but the fees”) -- And we dip into the Fool mailbag!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- To fix or not to fix (and making sure you #getabetterrate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Which shares do I sell? -- How can a company be an Extreme Opportunity and a dividend stock? -- Should I buy shares later in the day? -- It was good enough for Noah... should I invest in ARK? -- Are we headed for another bubble?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- We’re in recession… -- Could the Aussie hit 80c? -- AMP puts itself up for sale -- BNPL volatility continues… and parliament gives it a green flag -- Zoom, well zooms higher... -- And we dip into the Fool mailbag!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Whether or not Super is increased, here's what you should do!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- They tell me Kogan is overvalued... are they right? -- What have we learned from answering your questions? -- Oi! What about inflation? -- Is Qantas really going to stop me buying a motorbike? -- Should I keep my money in Super, or take it out and invest it myself?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 -- Earningspalooza (Fortescue, Super Retail, Afterpay, Blackmores and more) -- Why do we keep asking CEOs for forecasts? -- Xero gets into small business lending -- And we dip into the Fool mailbag!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- 3 tips for better investing, from a special guestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- I got it wrong. What do I do now? -- Help me understand ETFs (franking and currency movements) -- Can I trust company management if they aren’t candid? -- How can I keep tax records more easily? -- Can we stop the FOMO?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Earningspalooza (Qantas, CTM, Webjet, Domino’s, JB HiFi, Wisetech and more…) -- A Chinese hangover for Treasury -- Apple briefly flirts with a $2 Trillion market cap -- Warren Buffett starts buying gold? -- And we dip into the Fool mailbag!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Is your Super invested in the right things?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Where do the shares come from when employees get them? -- Are Chinese companies just too hot to touch? -- "More sellers than buyers!" -- How is that possible? -- I made some money... now what? -- Do I have enough money to retire?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- RBA SOMPs it up… here’s what the bank is expecting -- Tech on a tear… can it continue? -- CBA profit falls 11%. Seek and Transurban post losses -- Lyft loses $6.5m… per day -- And we dip into the Fool mailbag!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- A Super-silly idea. Don't touch your Super!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Share splits: Smart or cynical? -- How do I deal with a portfolio of risky small caps? -- So many choices... where do I start? -- The podcast that makes you run faster? -- What do I do with my dogs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Gold up! Shares up! What gives? -- Rates on hold, unemployment to hit 10% -- Property on the nose -- Virgin slims down before take-off; and -- And we dip into the Fool mailbag!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diversification: Why it matters and how to do itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- "Do I own too much of this ETF?" -- "Are you sure gold isn't worth owning?" -- We get taken to task on margin loans -- "Fool vs. Super: Which way do I go?" -- "What do I do if my shares get delisted?" -- ... and our very first question... from a dog!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Inflation down 1.9%, and the Fed keeps rates on hold -- More border closures… a check-in on Corona -- A little bit of relief for bank shareholders -- Earnings from Rio and Temple & Webster -- And we dip into the Fool mailbag!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A psychological trap that can steal your returns 'aweigh'...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- 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.