The Money Puzzle

Most of us invest to make money for better times. But what about needing money for when things go very wrong. Today's guest was a patent lawyer when her family was hit with a major health trauma. The experience triggered a career change into becoming a financial adviser. In today's show we cover:  Emergency money - Why you must have a plan Understanding the insurance inside your super  Should you bother with income protection insurance? The pro-bono financial advice network  Nicola Beswick of FMD Financial joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The soon-to-be-biggest city in Australia is among the cheapest! It is also the weakest in terms of price gains this year...so what should an investor do? In today's show we cover ... Is Melbourne now the bargain of the decade? Interrogating the 'units will rebound' theory  Will immigration cuts weaken the property market? The first steps in developing a property? Financial adviser Bruce Brammall joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episodeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever been to a BBQ where someone told you about a unique tax strategy and you're left wondering why your accountant never mentioned this before? It might be claiming a luxury car as a tax deduction or becoming a tax resident of a tax haven like Vanuatu to avoid paying income tax. We sit down with an accountant to run through a range of "is this possible" scenarios from claiming travel costs on investment properties to determining whether you can claim pet food as a tax deduction for your dog if they can double as a guard dog. We get to the bottom of many interesting tax myths and either debunk them or confirm their legitimacy. In this episode we cover: Someone told me I could claim this on tax, can I? End of financial year tax tips How to pick an accountant that's right for you Located on Sydney's Central Coast, accountant Timothy Ricardo joins Wealth contributor James Gerrard of FinancialAdvisor.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High risk, high return is the perception when it comes to property development. So, no wonder that only 2% of all property investors actually engage in property development activities. If you have ever thought about property development, this is the episode for you. In this episode we cover: How to get started in property development Tips and tricks from an experienced property developer Is there still money to be made in development? Expected ROI and how to decide between cash vs debt funding Property developer Daichi Somehara of buyers agency firm Property Buyer joins Wealth contributor James Gerrard of FinancialAdvisor.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The inbox at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au has been bursting at the seams - it's time to give listener questions the attention they deserve.  In this show we cover:  Is a stock split something to worry about? Help! I should have put this investment inside super Retirement calculators forget to tell you one thing Dividend Reinvestment programs - how they work  Financial adviser James Gerrard joins Wealth Editor James Kirby in this episode See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Using super for any reason other than retirement savings used to be taboo: Not anymore, and not when the tax system is totally loaded in favour of the homeowner. The Coalition proposal to allow super for first home buyers is gaining attention, it's an idea that will be hard to resist. James Gerrard of The Financial Adviser joins Wealth Editor James Kirby in this episode. In this episode we cover: Changing role of super in home buying  Big risks with NDIS property schemes  Why are some property owners quitting? Value in the regions - Investors are going further from the cities  Submit your questions on all things property, business and finance: themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au Read more from James Kirby on The AustralianSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are SMSFs worth the trouble? How much should you have in funds to get started?  There are now more than 600,000 SMSFs in the local market: If you don't have a fund, it's time to think about it (and if you do have a fund: It might also be time to consider whether it is still the best tax structure for your situation). In today's show we cover:  Are Self Managed Super Funds worth the trouble? What is the ideal age to begin a new fund? The latest patterns in SMSF activity from the ATO Dealing with the new super tax  Julie Dolan, head of SMSF and estate planning at KPMG joins Wealth Editor James Kirby in this episode See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The argument against apartment investment has always been the same: 'They can just keep adding new developments'...well, not anymore. The market is changing and the statistics are there to prove it. In today's show we cover: * Why the rebound in apartment investment returns will continue* Using super for buying a home - should you? * WA wins as the best state for property  investors *  Is Lenders Mortgage insurance a con?  Terry Ryder of the Hotspotting group joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2024 budget was a deft piece of work: Politically astute, and supportive of low-income Australians but also a very mixed bag for investors. In today's show we cover: The budget measures that matter to investors Things the government did not do (which will make a big difference) The share market sector awash with government largesse HECs - did they really do that much?   Will Hamilton of Hamilton Wealth Management joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might think you know the Australian property market but the goalposts are moving: Hobart had slid down the ladder, Canberra is second only to Sydney while Brisbane and Perth are charging ahead. It's time to reassess. In today's show we cover: The changing profile of big city property markets Why units are set to do better than houses (per square metre) In support of the First Home Super Saver scheme  Will Perth now pass out Melbourne average home values too? Tim Lawless, head of research at CoreLogic, joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.