The Money Puzzle, with James Kirby
The Money Puzzle, with James Kirby
The Money Puzzle covers all the important property, business, money and finance news. With two episodes published every week, The Australian’s Wealth Editor James Kirby, along with business, property and finance experts share insights and information that you will use on your wealth building journey. Submit your questions on all things property, business and finance here - themoneypuzzle@theaus…Social links:
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New government : Investment risks and opportunities
The ALP is back with a renewed mandate for government - what does it mean for your portfolio, or your SMSF or your investment property? In the space of the last few days we have got a much clearer picture of what the election result will imply for the active investor.. today we take you through wh…
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Why 'rentvesting' doesn't work (for most people most of the time)
It seems like a good idea - rent your home and buy an investment property where you can deduct the mortgage payments against your annual income tax. In fact, it all works...to a point: But this increasingly popular investment strategy does not mean you get to buy your own home...worse still, it may…
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Super tax battle starts now (with Geoff Wilson)
Fund manager Geoff Wilson is at it again...campaigning for investors against poorly designed tax changes...and this time he has a major fight on his hands. Taxing unrealised gains (or paper gains) in super is a shocker, but it's a key policy for the government...and the government is set to be retu…
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Tax - Are you being abused?
When it comes to tax affairs, it's never easy: Many investors believe they do not get a fair deal: But some people clearly suffer financial abuse (which often begins with how a partner has behaved in the past). Sometimes too, the issues don't fit neatly for a financial adviser or a financial counse…
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Divorce…your financial guide
You can spend half a lifetime working and investing only to hit a financial earthquake with a divorce. But there are ways to ensure the best possible outcome. Financial adviser Nathan Fradley joins James Kirby, Associate Editor - Wealth in this episode. In today's episode, we cover: What you must…
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How to build a cash buffer...fast
The markets are wild and cash rates are dropping quickly at the major banks: Investors of every type need cash. Here's a guide for the investor who wants to be ready for the next opportunity. Liam Shorte of the Sonas Group joins Associate Editor- Wealth James Kirby in this episode. ------- In tod…
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Why cash is king (with Chris Cuffe)
The bargain hunters are in the market but many big funds and family offices are concentrating more on building cash: That’s because investment markets are more than 'uncertain' just now - in reality they are unfathomable. Today's guest spot goes to one of the best-known investors (and philanthropis…
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Why property prices are ready to push higher
Falling interest rates, a wild share market and an election campaign where both parties are falling over each other to throw money at first-home buyers...it's the perfect conditions for a lift in residential prices throughout 2025. Stuart Wemyss of the Prosolution Private Clients group joins Assoc…
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Tariffs or no tariffs: Don't give up on Wall Street
Yes, the current market crisis has been 'caused' by the US: You could say the same for the dot.com crash and the GFC. But is that an argument for stepping away from the country which represents more than 60 per cent of the global share market - and hosts the world's most important bond market? Dr …
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