Podcast Episodes

Could you handle a share market crash?

This week - in 1987 - the ASX fell 25 per cent IN A DAY. Just now the local share market is going gangbusters: In fact, it is testing its all- time valuation peak. But here's the thing: The market wi…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Should we follow the PM to the beach?

Every spring property investors are tempted again by the lure of the beach house: This year the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made his move with a high-profile $4.3m purchase on the Central Coast. …

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Disappearing dividends - The hidden problem in our hot share market

The chances are that your share portfolio is going gangbusters. But a paradox of our bull market on the ASX is that the dividend payouts are sliding: Anyone starting today as a share investor is goin…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Yes, I'd use my super to buy a home - here's why

There are now several efforts afoot to use super for home buying: Liberal party politicians are pushing to allow first-home buyers to tap up to  $50,000. Separately, there is a move to allow single a…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

We have to talk about the inheritance tax on super (with Noel Whittaker)

Australia has no inheritance tax, or so they say: In reality, many people will have most of their life savings in super - and much of that money may be taxed when inherited by the next generation.
It'…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Keep that investment property out of super - here's why

Property tax concessions are highly popular - and widely debated - because they work so well. So why would you water down those concessions by having a property inside a super fund? 

Duncan Perkins o…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

What can a 24 year-old tell you about investing? (you will be surprised)

Today's guest runs a social enterprise, owns several investment properties and got out of school as fast as he could. He's just written his first book - 'Young, dumb and financially independent' - oh…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

March of the millennials:The biggest trend in property

For property investors looking long term, the future shape of Australia will dictate the future shape of investment returns...and the single biggest trend is going to be the movement of millennials…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Things you've always wanted to ask a lawyer

It's usually too late to act when you realise you need a lawyer. And when it comes to money and finances, it is always good to be clued up on the legal side of things. We cover a range of legal matte…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Key indicators for long-term property success – what to focus on

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 t…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago