The Money Puzzle
The Australian
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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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Nov 30, 2017 • 23min
Which bank has most to fear in the bank inquiry? Why Bitcoin is never going back to zero.
The sudden arrival of a royal commission into the financial sector and the dramatic rising value of bitcoin dominate this week's proceedings on The Money Cafe. Also covered: negotiating Alan's tricky line on female CFO competence, and two grumpy men casting gloom on property. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 23, 2017 • 35min
Why you should always look for a company that has a female CFO. What's happening with the property market next year. The arrival of Amazon in Australia.
This week James Kirby is speechless when Alan Kohler says women are much better at managing money than men. The pair disagree on Telstra and SMSFs but reunite as they discuss Bitcoin, Malcolm Turnbull’s tax cuts, investing in clean-tech, and ETFs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 16, 2017 • 26min
Bitcoin spivs go marching in. Why Jessica Rudd is a daigou queen. Could Chinese tourists replace coal mines?
When you can't wear bitcoin, what's it alternate use as a store of value? Ideology, says Alan Kohler in this week's Money Cafe. Also discussed: Jessica Rudd's stellar retail success in China, and the wave of Chinese tourists that have yet to reach Australian shores. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 9, 2017 • 24min
What we can do about offshore tax avoiders. Capturing the combustion in electric car stocks.
In a week when the ASX limped over the 6000 mark and the paradise papers blew up, Alan and James still found some time to squeeze in discussion on electric cars, lithium batteries and Ardent Leisure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 2, 2017 • 22min
But what would Solomon Lew do with Myer? Is Bitcoin becoming respectable? The future of shopping centres.
In this week's Money Cafe, James and Alan discuss doom and gloom in the housing market, Solly Lew's machinations, and the potential for respectability in cryptocurrencies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 26, 2017 • 30min
Are China's BATs are flying too high? Why is nobody checking the Crown Casino allegations? Why the ASX may not break 6000 this year.
There's little movement in the station when it comes to the Crown scandal, which is James' primary concern this week, while Alan is a bit wary of the outlook for Australian equities. Also covered: BATs, FANGs, floating notes and other investment structures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 19, 2017 • 29min
Barracking for first home buyers. Making money out of class actions. What will it take to sort out Crown Casino?
More memories of the 1987 crash begin this week's episode. James and Alan also discuss the potential for a big boost to Australia's market, two big scandals at Crown and Rio, and the comeback of the Australian first home buyer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 12, 2017 • 33min
Why AMP packed in stock picking . The alarming under-performance of Aussie banks. Can Trump halt the march of emerging markets?
There's plenty of reminiscing on this week's episode, as Alan and James discuss how they first met, and remember the 87 stock market crash. AMP's passive move, the under performance of large funds, Trump's impact on the developing world, and some fresh research on Chinese property investors are also covered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 5, 2017 • 27min
Can the Future Fund save us? Deckside with Solly Lew on the motor yacht to Monaco. Making money from unregulated energy.
In this week's podcast, James and Alan discuss the recent retail figures and wonder how mortgage stress could be playing a part in the broader economy, discuss the latest in the Solly Lew Myer affair, and the investment potential in Australia's energy sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 28, 2017 • 34min
Trump - making tax cuts great again. Australia's frightening loan ratio. Is Solomon Lew stupid enough to want to take over Myer?
Taxes in America: going down. Australia's budget deficit: going down. Is this good news for Australia's macroeconomic outlook? James and Alan discuss these big changes in a bumper episode that also covers a scary perspecting on the local housing market, Solomon Lew's aggressive moves on the Myer board, and a number of listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
