The Money Puzzle

‘Shareplicty’ author and commentator Danielle Ecuyer joins James Kirby, The Australian’s Wealth Editor on this week’s episode. Items under discussion include Facebook versus Microsoft, reality biting for Tesla and Block Inc enters Australian top twenty.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe Financial advisor, Will Hamilton of Hamilton Wealth Management joins James Kirby to discuss if the Magellan Financial Group is close to the bottom, how top advisers deal with key person risk and we're keeping an eye on ‘after fees’ performance figures.                          See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investment strategist Giselle Roux joins the Australian’s Wealth Editor James Kirby on this week's episode of the show. They discuss the dangers in the new boom of ‘thematic’ ETFs, how niche ETF funds get stuck with too many small cap stocks, and the backlash on ‘greenwashing’ in coming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Doug Turek of Professional Wealth joins James Kirby, the Australian’s Wealth Editor on this week’s show. The pair discuss why inflation has finally broken out in our domestic economy, which stock sectors are set to win and lose in the months ahead and will interest rates really rise by much?       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eliza Owen, head of research at property group CoreLogic joins James Kirby, the Australian's Wealth Editor on this week's show. They discuss the reasons why apartments will never catch up with houses, the state where the sun is shining on real estate prices and how the regulators may cool the market.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final summer special 'ReStart' series James Kirby talks to financial advisor James Gerrard about the best financial approach to buying an investment property, if you should do it yourself, how much a managing agent costs, the key to selecting an investment property and buying inside a block or complex compared to stand alone.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the second episode in the special four part summer 'restart' edition of The Australian's Money Cafe, where James Kirby is joined by financial advisor James Gerrard to reintroduce you to investing. This week they discuss how to balance your shareholdings to get growth and defensive investments, the secrets of dollar cost averaging, the 12 month tax rule you must know when share trading and what the ideal number of stocks to hold is? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian's Money Cafe is running a four part summer special 'ReStart' edition, where each week James Kirby is joined by financial advisor James Gerrard covering all you need to know to be introduced - or reintroduced - to investing. This week they discuss what a balanced portfolio is, and if you should have one, what the right tax structure is for your investing, how to cut your tax bill selling an investment after 12 months, and if you should borrow to invest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's special episode of the Australians Money Cafe we are playing back one of the most popular episodes we had on the podcast this year. The episode is all about what to do if you have some spare cash - do you pay down your mortgage or put it in your super? James Kirby spoke to financial advisor and author Bruce Brammall about what HECs hitch you should seek to avoid, when it is the time to gear into shares, and a place in the country - how to do it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Dale, head of investor behaviour at stockbroker nabtrade joins Wealth Editor James Kirby on this week’s edition of The Australian’s Money Cafe. They discuss how the Electric Vehicle boom will power ahead in 2022, the tax rule you must know to optimise this year's market gains and how to find a way into renewable investing.       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Stensholt, the Rich 250 editor joins Wealth editor James Kirby on this weeks episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss the difference between old rich and new rich in Australia, the global reach of the Rich 250, how the rich approach crypto and why property still underpins great fortunes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Hamilton of Hamilton Wealth Management joins James Kirby, the Australian's Wealth Editor on this week's show. They discuss if it is irresponsible for fund managers not to have some crypto, losing money in bond funds and why there is no such thing as a 'free' share market trade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Oliver, chief economist at AMP Capital Shane joins Wealth Editor James Kirby on this week's episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss the great resignation, if we can still trust gold, how the pandemic is going to lift wages and if the RBA talks too much.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Deane, CEO of Trovio and member of the government's Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre, joins James Kirby on this week's episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss how to begin as an investor in the speculative world of crypto, if Bitcoin is a proxy for the entire game, why you need to separate 'coins' from blockchain technology and what the sophisticated investors are doing in the space. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial adviser and author Stuart Wemyss of ProSolution joins Wealth Editor James Kirby on this week's episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss if Fortescue should spin-off it's clean energy division, the plain truth about Self Managed Super Fund costs and if Macquarie Bank is a 'green' investment? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial adviser and Spirit Super director Sue Dahn joins James Kirby on this weeks episode of The Australian's Money Cafe.They discuss if you should pay off your HECS bill or your mortgage first, dud super funds and what it means for a fund at the bottom of the ATO scorecard, and who's paying for andrew forests' big experiment in green energy. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial adviser Bruce Brammall joins James Kirby on this week's episode of the Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss why bonds are suddenly a danger zone, what color your hydrogen investment is and why RBA non-believers are on the rise. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Shareplicity' author Danielle Ecuyer joins James Kirby, Wealth Editor of The Australian as the special guest on this week's episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss making money from net zero, bargain hunting in the China sell-off and if ETF's are too passive on ESG. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Doug Turek of Professional Wealth joins James Kirby on this week's episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss how many Square shares you'll get for Afterpay stock, how inflation increases its grip on markets, and if we can believe the RBA will not move until 2024. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Australian's Money Cafe James Kirby is joined by Gemma Dale, head of investor behaviour, NAB trade. They discuss the distinct approach of the wealthy investor, why you get 'anchored' to your favourite stocks, the search for a vegetarian investment, and if we change our behaviour if rates are lower. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Australian's Money Cafe James Kirby is joined by James Gerrard, financial advisor at www.financialadvisor.com.au. They discuss the post lockdown house price outlook, take a second look at managed funds, and uranium rebound...is it for real ? To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of The Australian's Money Cafe James Kirby is joined by Will Hamilton of Hamilton Wealth Management. They discuss why share markets remain nervous on China credit crisis, scouting for bargains in a volatile ASX and the problem with buying US shares. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of The Australian's Money Cafe James Kirby is joined by Rudi Filapek-Vandyck, publisher of share market guide FNarena.com. They discuss rising debt and the share market, if the ASX can avoid a plunge in September (the worst month of the year) and the Dusk Group - the small cap that smells nice. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Kirby is joined by Anthony Keane, Personal Finance Correspondent for News Ltd, on this week's episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss what to look for if you don't need dividends, high government debt and your portfolio and if it is time to start shorting China. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Kirby is joined by adviser Sue Dahn from Pitcher Partners on this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss Exchange Traded Funds versus Listed Investment Companies, if inflation will eat into your investments and a problem with the super fund 'shame file'. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Kirby is joined by adviser Dr Doug Turek from Professional Wealth in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss if the markets can stay strong if we face another recession, lithium stocks and the possibility of a storage unit as an entry level property. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special episode of the Australian's Money Cafe James Kirby is joined by Will Glasgow, China correspondent for The Australian. They discuss the new risks in China-related stocks, the cost of our troubled relationship with Beijing and how Hong Kong stocks can win from here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special guest Mara Bun, director of Australian Ethical Investment, joins James Kirby on this week's episode of the Australian's Money Cafe. The two discuss the greatest ethical company (you know it well), if we can believe in ethical ratings, and greenwashing: a beginner's guide. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adviser and author Bruce Brammall joins James Kirby in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss a HECs hitch you should seek to avoid, when it is the time to gear into shares, and a place in the country - how to do it. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fund manager and commentator Roger Montgomery of Montgomery Investment Management joins James Kirby in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss how to find value on the ASX, the capital city property market looking cheap and a share market 'pick' ready to reward for years to come. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adviser and writer James Gerrard of Finance Advisor joins James Kirby in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss why used car prices are going nuts, the best way to deal with your HECs debt, and if car parks are an investment property entry point? To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode James Kirby discusses why China is not that important, ETF price drops are explained and should you be looking at inflation-linked investments ? To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode James Kirby is joined by the broadcaster and founder of the Switzer Group, Peter Switzer. Points for discussion include should fin-influencers be prosecuted? the problem when industry supers rack up 20 per cent returns, and are you paying someone else's tax in your managed fund? To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode James Kirby is joined by The Australian Technology Editor David Swan. The two discuss the Aussie EV company heading to NASDAQ, a gleaming shiny new way to buy gold, and two red hot ETFs it's worth knowing more about. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe James Kirby is joined by Managing Partner of Hamilton Wealth, Will Hamilton. Topics discussed include that all important tax guidance for the EOFY, is the First Home Super Saver scheme worth the effort? and the biggest challenge in the building trade boom. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sky News Business Director Ross Greenwood joins James Kirby in this episode. Topics discussed include El Salvador changing the game on Bitcoin, gold and silver going their separate ways and Is your super fund really 'balanced' ? To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download the Australian app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Money Cafe the team discusses fixing rates? why it's now or never, will ETFs take over the market? and how it's a very very fine time for the Big Four banks. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download the Australian app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Money Café, James Kirby and Alan Kohler traverse the world of ransomware and crypto, question whether it’s time to look at the chipmakers, and explore Grant Hackett's dive into investment bonds. To read articles on the topics Alan and James cover in this episode of The Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download the Australian app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode The Money Cafe touches on the (latest) financial advice crisis, what happens when that fixed term mortgage ends, the problem with property for the non-permanent resident and doing the distance with a struggling investment. To get your questions answered email [email protected] To read articles on the topics Alan and James cover in this episode of The Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download the Australian app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Money Café Alan Kohler and James Kirby discuss the concept of being trapped in your super fund, examine Dr Lowe’s language and look at whether Bitcoin gives new meaning to the word ‘volatile.’ To read articles on the topics Alan and James cover in this episode of The Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download the Australian app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Budget takes centre stage in this week’s episode of The Money Café, with James Kirby and Alan Kohler examining the key measures that might be useful from ‘the big spend’. Also discussed is inflation, why mining services stocks are behind the pace, and what happened to the price of Bitcoin. To read articles on the topics Alan and James cover in this episode of The Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download the Australian app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Money Café, James Kirby and Alan Kohler question whether Fortescue can float on hydrogen, look at why the RBA Governor doesn’t have a defined benefit fund, and check up on Bitcoin’s latest movements. To read articles on the topics Alan and James cover in this episode of The Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download the Australian app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dynamic duo James Kirby and Alan Kohler return to The Money Café where they discuss a radical idea for getting wage inflation up, how to chase Tesla returns, and look at A2 Milk’s progress. To read articles on the topics Alan and James cover in this episode of The Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download the Australian app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Property takes centre stage in this week’s episode of The Money Café, with buyers advocate Nicole Jacobs from Whitefox Advocacy sharing her thoughts on underquoting, when the right time to buy a house is and much, much more. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download the Australian app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Money Café, James Kirby is joined by Pitcher Partners’ Sue Dahn to discuss whether split mortgages work and whether rates can really stay this low if house prices pop. The pair also give a warning to the bank of mum and dad that the law might not be on their side. To read articles on the topics Alan and James cover in this episode of The Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download the Australian app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Money Café, Alan Kohler and James Kirby discuss why bonds bear bad news. Also on the agenda is the use of buyers’ advocates & questioning whether currency hedges can work forever. To read articles on the topics Alan and James cover in this episode of The Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download the Australian app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Money Café, Alan Kohler and James Kirby discuss the secret tax break in vintage cars, question the rush to the regions, and look at how to get a stock pre-IPO. To read articles on the topics Alan and James cover in this episode of The Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download the Australian app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Turek joins James Kirby in this week’s episode of The Money Café to discuss off-the-plan property, chasing dividends and the crazy story of Airtasker's IPO. To read articles on the topics Alan and James cover in this episode of The Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download the Australian app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

InvestSMART’s Head of Strategy Evan Lucas joins James Kirby in The Money Cafe this week to discuss if it’s possible to find a residential property ETF. Also on the agenda is bitcoin’s big energy use and whether house prices are fully reflected in our inflation numbers. To read articles on the topics Alan and James cover in this episode of The Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download the Australian app at your app store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode of The Money Café, Alan Kohler and James Kirby delve into the property market as Sydney house prices accelerate again. The pair also discuss why people are saying goodbye to saving for now and whether a cleaner cement company could clean up. To read articles on the topics Alan and James cover in this episode of The Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download the Australian app at your app store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.