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The Australian
Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.
Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.
Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.
Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au.
Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.
Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.
Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au.
Episodes
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Jun 3, 2021 • 41min
GDP growth pops: Can inflation be far behind?
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.

May 27, 2021 • 38min
We need to talk about crypto!
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 moneycafe@theaustralian.com.au 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.

May 20, 2021 • 27min
The NFT unicorn Australia didn’t want
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.

May 13, 2021 • 33min
The Budget Week Special – What really happened just there?
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.

May 6, 2021 • 40min
Why house prices can’t keep this up
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.

Apr 29, 2021 • 31min
Iron ore – too good to be true?
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.

Apr 22, 2021 • 35min
The property market is crazy!
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.

Apr 15, 2021 • 41min
Getting smart on super contributions
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.

Apr 8, 2021 • 34min
China's digital currency plans - big deal or not?
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.

Apr 1, 2021 • 44min
Is AMP an impossible job?
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.


