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The Money Puzzle

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.

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40:11

Secrets of a successful tax return this year

The Money Puzzle ·

2024/04/18

June 30 this year is a unique tax opportunity for the simple reason your tax bill in FY 2024 is very likely to be higher than FY 2025: That means the deductions are better if you get them sorted in the next two months.In today's show we cover: The outstanding ways to save tax this year Making the most of the looming tax cuts Handbags and guard dogs - some unlikely deduction opportunities Choosing a trading platform Dr Adrian Raftery aka Mr Taxman joins wealth editor James Kirby in this

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31:11

The Generation Z perspective

The Money Puzzle ·

2024/04/16

What does the property market look like to Gen Z? The generation born after 1997 that takes a one percent vacancy rate as 'normal'; The people who get 100 applicants for a spare bedroom in a shared house. They have a different story but it is a story we all need to know.In today's show we cover: The realities of property investment for Gen Z Exploring the opportunities of being a 'rentvestor'* Using super for buy a home Is the office sector rout over? Sarah Petty real estate reporter for the News

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36:58

HECs... something's gotta give

The Money Puzzle ·

2024/04/11

The average HECs student debt is now $26,500 and rising rapidly. Once upon an inflation-free time HECs hardly mattered, now it matters a lot. Worse still, the way HECs is managed by the government is antiquated and unfair to former students. Meanwhile, banks use the debt to reduce your borrowing capacity. No wonder there is a push to change the process. In today's show we cover:Why more than 200,000 people are pushing for change in student debt How to manage your HECs situation Expanding an SMSF

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33:28

Will the rate cut delay stall the property market?

The Money Puzzle ·

2024/04/09

As the economists continue to push their rate cut forecasts further out, it is now distinctly possible we will not see interest rate cuts this calendar year. What does it mean for the property market and your borrowing plans? In today's show we cover: The reality of higher-for-longer interest rates Will commercial property problems spill over into the residential sector Searching for multi-asset funds outside of super Getting to know the 'six year' CGT primary residence exemption rule. Dr Doug

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32:05

July 1 tax and super changes - what you need to do

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2024/04/03

It might be hard to believe but the key numbers for both personal tax and super contributions are going to change again on July 1 2024 - Now is the time to make your plans.In today’s show, we cover:How to position for lower personal tax rates Catching up with planned super contribution changes Investing based on demographics Do share market index funds offer diversification any longer? Financial adviser James Gerrard joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode See omnystudio.com/listener for

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26:08

How Under 35s Can Crack the First Home Market

The Money Puzzle ·

2024/04/01

It's the biggest financial challenge for the new generation - how to get a toehold in the property market. In today's episode we cover The first steps towards buying a property Considering the 'rentvest' strategy Should super be available to home buyers Getting to know the '6-year rule' for your home and CGT John Pidgeon of Solvere Wealth and the This is Money podcast joins Wealth Editor James Kirby in this episode See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:48

Roger Montgomery's Four Stock Picks

The Money Puzzle ·

2024/03/28

The ASX just hit a new record and the markets are on a roll: So what should investors be looking for? AI-themed technology stocks and - believe it or not - consumer discretionary companies, says fund manager Roger Montgomery.In today's episode, we cover: Why is the share market on a bull run? AI hopefuls - Macquarie Technology and Megaport Consumer favourites - Lovisa Jewellery and ARB Does Bunnings have too much power? Fund manager Roger Montgomery of Montgomery Investment Management joins

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28:59

Mythbusting The Promise of Positive Gearing

The Money Puzzle ·

2024/03/26

The promise of the investment property that 'pays for itself' is all too common in the property market and all too difficult to locate in practice. Is positive gearing feasible with high rates and low rental yields? In today's show we cover: Positive gearing - The fading prospect Bad behaviour among buyers advocates Using Federal and State home buyer grants in tandem When advice lets you down Real estate advisor Cate Bakos joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode. See

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44:20

Special Edition: Artificial Intelligence 2024......

The Money Puzzle ·

2024/03/21

In June 2023 we did our first special edition on AI when we introduced the issue and we talked about Nvidia - the AI chipmaker which is up 200 per cent since that time. Today we catch up on AI in mid-2024 with Matt Barrie, the founder and CEO of Freelancer: an executive at the frontline of AI changes.In this episode we cover:Why are investment markets so excited over AI?* Threats and opportunities of the new technology Why Google and Netflix should be very worried The stocks ready to surf the AI

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36:55

Should you always pay down the mortgage first?

The Money Puzzle ·

2024/03/19

For a long time it was a golden rule among financial advisers to pay down your mortgage before any other investment consideration. Well, not any longer…for some investors putting money into super should come first. In today’s show we cover… Mortgage payments versus super contributions Selling a property without using a real estate agent Should you self insure ? Playing house with CGT exemptions and negative gearing Financial adviser Bruce Brammall joins wealth editor James Kirby in this

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36:32

Who's Who On The New Rich List?

The Money Puzzle ·

2024/03/14

The annual Rich 250 has just been released with a whole new crew of debutants pushing the incumbents of previous generations to one side. In this episode, we cover:The new network of tycoons emerging across Australia The crypto king building the most expensive house...ever...in Australia Two sisters who saved Blundstone boots and made a fortune The Australian with a $2 billion empire in Estonia John Stensholt editor of The List - Australia’s Richest 250 joins Wealth Editor James Kirby in this

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36:08

Is Melbourne The Most Undervalued City In Australia?

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2024/03/12

The Victorian capital is the weakest of the major cities and its apartment market has been a loser for more than a decade. But the soft patch can't last forever: The investment fundamentals for the city are strong and long-term investors could do very well looking a little more closely at the Melbourne market. In today's show, we cover: Melbourne apartments - 'Be greedy when others are fearful' How your HECs bill blocks your borrowing capacity Is over-capitalization over-rated? The two regional

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35:37

How To Invest Like The Future Fund

The Money Puzzle ·

2024/03/07

The Future Fund's consistently strong returns and its big exposure to so-called 'unlisted assets' have captured the interest of many investors. But, until very recently, most investors could not get access to unlisted assets and were restricted to listed securities such as shares and managed funds. Usefully, things are changing - today we take a serious look at unlisted assets. In this episode we cover Introducing the risk spectrum of unlisted assets Accepting a 5-7 year wait for unlisted

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32:34

Why Are Regional Property Markets Rebounding?

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2024/03/05

This was not supposed to happen: The regions were meant to return to their secondary position in the residential investment market after COVID-19. Instead, over the last three months, prices rose faster than in the cities and the rental vacancy rates remained tight as hell... what gives?In today's show, we cover: The curious case of the regional property bounceback How the national market is already looking better than last year's forecasts Are investors in one-bedroom units facing a

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