The Money Puzzle
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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May 4, 2017 • 23min
Good debt, bad debt, a budget that's abandoned housing, and a tragic week for Fairfax
Alan and James discuss the confusing messaging ahead of an increasingly threadbare budget in this week's Money Cafe, as well as the death spiral that Fairfax has entered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 26, 2017 • 20min
Budget tips, housing, and - gasp! - could Nine drop cricket?
As the federal budget draws near, Alan Kohler and James Kirby suggest what should and what will be included, before wondering how long Nine will be willing to hang on to its expensive cricket programming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20, 2017 • 21min
Iron ore - the most important guessing game in Australia
When every five dollars added to the iron ore spot price translates roughly to an extra billion dollars in Australia's budget, the future trajectory of the resource becomes vital. So where to next? Don't ask Treasury, they just work with assumptions, not projections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 13, 2017 • 23min
Housing tax breaks, Trump and video games
What's the most efficient way to ease the pressure on Australia's groaning property market? James and Alan tackle this, and the other urgent issues in the business sector (like the growing trend of professional video game vloggers) in this week's episode of The Money Cafe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 6, 2017 • 21min
It's time to rethink where Australians invest their inheritances
If you inherit a bag of money in 2017, where should you put it: property, or the stock market? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 30, 2017 • 19min
Billionaire Solomon Lew, Myer, and the big short that blew up
It's been a terrible week to be short on Myer, or long on sandalwood. James and Alan discuss a very dramatic few days' worth of business news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 16, 2017 • 21min
Gas, solar, hydro and batteries - the big arguments around Australian power
It's been a big week for Australia's energy sector. Alan Kohler and James Kirby discuss the political and financial battles that will decide where you'll get your power in the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 9, 2017 • 20min
Too much oil, too few houses, and a few rogue bankers
Alan and James discuss the looming gas crisis, the continuing climb in Australia's property market, and another round of tough questions for Australia's bank chiefs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 2, 2017 • 20min
The housing data no one believes, and a seagull crashes Alan's big event
Alan and James discuss the nonsense figures being thrown around in Australia's housing discussions, the impending pension changes, and a feathered cameo appearance at a big financial event last week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 22, 2017 • 18min
BHP suddenly finds $11b in savings, and nib puts Medibank to shame
Is BHP the "worst company in the world"? Alan Kohler explains why he's frustrated by the management at the big Australian, and James Kirby explains how nib is stealing business from Medibank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
