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The Money Puzzle, with James Kirby

The Australianwww.theaustralian.com.au

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 - [email protected] 

Episodes

The ultimate Capital Gains Tax escape

This week on the Australian's Money Cafe James Kirby is joined by James Gerrard, financial advisor at www.financialadvisor.com.au. They discuss the post lockdown house price outlook, take a second look at managed funds, and uranium rebound...is it for real ? To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 30, 202139 min

Help! I'm stuck in a dud superfund

On this week's episode of The Australian's Money Cafe James Kirby is joined by Will Hamilton of Hamilton Wealth Management. They discuss why share markets remain nervous on China credit crisis, scouting for bargains in a volatile ASX and the problem with buying US shares. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Sep 23, 202132 min

What the hell is a blue-chip: Where can I see a list ?

On this week's episode of The Australian's Money Cafe James Kirby is joined by Rudi Filapek-Vandyck, publisher of share market guide FNarena.com. They discuss rising debt and the share market, if the ASX can avoid a plunge in September (the worst month of the year) and the Dusk Group - the small cap that smells nice. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store. ...

Sep 16, 202136 min

Lessons from Bitcoin's 'flash crash'

James Kirby is joined by Anthony Keane, Personal Finance Correspondent for News Ltd, on this week's episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss what to look for if you don't need dividends, high government debt and your portfolio and if it is time to start shorting China. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Sep 09, 202129 min

How to invest for your kids

James Kirby is joined by adviser Sue Dahn from Pitcher Partners on this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss Exchange Traded Funds versus Listed Investment Companies, if inflation will eat into your investments and a problem with the super fund 'shame file'. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Sep 02, 202140 min

Bitcoin versus Gold - What you need to know

James Kirby is joined by adviser Dr Doug Turek from Professional Wealth in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss if the markets can stay strong if we face another recession, lithium stocks and the possibility of a storage unit as an entry level property. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Aug 26, 202143 min

Special Edition - China and your investments

On this special episode of the Australian's Money Cafe James Kirby is joined by Will Glasgow, China correspondent for The Australian. They discuss the new risks in China-related stocks, the cost of our troubled relationship with Beijing and how Hong Kong stocks can win from here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 19, 202138 min

Special Ethical Investing Edition

Special guest Mara Bun, director of Australian Ethical Investment, joins James Kirby on this week's episode of the Australian's Money Cafe. The two discuss the greatest ethical company (you know it well), if we can believe in ethical ratings, and greenwashing: a beginner's guide. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Aug 12, 202145 min

Spare cash? Should you put it in super or cut the mortgage?

Adviser and author Bruce Brammall joins James Kirby in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss a HECs hitch you should seek to avoid, when it is the time to gear into shares, and a place in the country - how to do it. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 05, 202139 min

Why the takeover boom is only starting

Fund manager and commentator Roger Montgomery of Montgomery Investment Management joins James Kirby in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss how to find value on the ASX, the capital city property market looking cheap and a share market 'pick' ready to reward for years to come. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store. See omnystudio.com/l...

Jul 29, 202140 min

Gold for the kids... it's a thing

Adviser and writer James Gerrard of Finance Advisor joins James Kirby in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss why used car prices are going nuts, the best way to deal with your HECs debt, and if car parks are an investment property entry point? To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 22, 202142 min

Will the US export it's inflation to Australia ?

In this episode James Kirby discusses why China is not that important, ETF price drops are explained and should you be looking at inflation-linked investments ? To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 15, 202138 min

Inside Peter Switzer's Self Managed Super Fund

In this week's episode James Kirby is joined by the broadcaster and founder of the Switzer Group, Peter Switzer. Points for discussion include should fin-influencers be prosecuted? the problem when industry supers rack up 20 per cent returns, and are you paying someone else's tax in your managed fund? To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store. See omnystudio.c...

Jul 08, 202137 min

Investing in space (yes, seriously)

In this week's episode James Kirby is joined by The Australian Technology Editor David Swan. The two discuss the Aussie EV company heading to NASDAQ, a gleaming shiny new way to buy gold, and two red hot ETFs it's worth knowing more about. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 01, 202144 min

Why the Taiwan drought will change your investment returns (it's the chip shortage)

In this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe James Kirby is joined by Managing Partner of Hamilton Wealth, Will Hamilton. Topics discussed include that all important tax guidance for the EOFY, is the First Home Super Saver scheme worth the effort? and the biggest challenge in the building trade boom. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store. See omnystudio....

Jun 24, 202139 min

Rates and inflation to move higher...can we ignore it ?

Sky News Business Director Ross Greenwood joins James Kirby in this episode. Topics discussed include El Salvador changing the game on Bitcoin, gold and silver going their separate ways and Is your super fund really 'balanced' ? 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.

Jun 17, 202124 min

Negative gearing: The beginning of the end?

In this episode of The Money Cafe the team discusses fixing rates? why it's now or never, will ETFs take over the market? and how it's a very very fine time for the Big Four banks. 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.

Jun 10, 202156 min

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.

Jun 03, 202141 min

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 [email protected] 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...

May 27, 202138 min

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 20, 202127 min

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/listene...

May 13, 202133 min

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.

May 06, 202140 min

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 29, 202131 min

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 22, 202135 min

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...

Apr 15, 202141 min

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 08, 202134 min

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.

Apr 01, 202144 min

Why balanced funds may not be the best from here

Doug Turek joins James Kirby in this week’s episode of The Money Café to discuss off-the-plan property, chasing dividends and the crazy story of Airtasker's 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.

Mar 25, 202137 min

Why rates won’t rise

InvestSMART’s Head of Strategy Evan Lucas joins James Kirby in The Money Cafe this week to discuss if it’s possible to find a residential property ETF. Also on the agenda is bitcoin’s big energy use and whether house prices are fully reflected in our inflation numbers. 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...

Mar 18, 202136 min

Bitcoin versus gold

In this week’s episode of The Money Café, Alan Kohler and James Kirby delve into the property market as Sydney house prices accelerate again. The pair also discuss why people are saying goodbye to saving for now and whether a cleaner cement company could clean up. 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....

Mar 11, 202135 min