The Money Puzzle

Every investor needs to digest the changed direction of rates after the first cut in four years from the RBA: The headlines are all about mortgage cost reductions but for many investors the big question is - What to do now that risk-free investing is a fading feature of the market? James Gerrard of financialadviser.com.au joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode. -------- In today's show, we cover The alternatives to cash deposits Perfect timing for A-REITs and private credit? The true cost of franked dividends Is super biased against younger Australians?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For some investors a Self Managed Super Fund is their only entry point to the property market: But does it make sense? Stuart Wemyss of ProSolution Private Clients joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover  The pros and cons of holding property in a SMSF The compromise: Co-investing with your own fund Property 'pre-nups' - the Bank of Mum and Dad loan agreements Splitting loans to optimise property returns   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian investors have never put so much money into the US market: That's largely because Wall Street stocks have been twice as profitable as ASX investments for years.The question now is how long can it last? In short, it can continue...but the composition of those share returns may change. Doug Turek of Minchin Moore Private Wealth joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode. ------In today's show, we cover How to play the next phase of the Trump trade Defending investment in private markets  Gold - the forever buffer ? How to replace your bank hybrids   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rates are set to drop throughout 2025: But who knows if the RBA will get to cut much?And if they do, who knows if the banks will put the cuts through? They certainly dragged their tail during the last cycle. The key for investors is knowing how to get the best deal on rates in any part of the cycle. Sally Tindall of the Canstar group joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode. -------In today's show, we cover: Finding the best saving and lending rates in the market The best way to cut your mortgage cost- call the bank!  Assessing CGT on property subdivisions  What's Division 293 tax..and when do I have to pay it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Standby for a 'giveaway' pre-election Federal Budget on March 25. If history is any guide there is little for investors to worry about this time around: In fact, the main challenge might be keeping up with the areas of the economy which receive the most largesse from Treasurer Jim Chalmers.Financial adviser Will Hamilton joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: An early call on the forthcoming Federal Budget Private credit - Don't say you weren't warned The rebound in property trusts La Dolce Vita and the Australian pension system!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real estate transactions typically involve people who are not used to sending large amounts of money through the banking system; It's the perfect setting for internet fraud. Real estate agents and conveyance lawyers are now struggling to get their daily work done as cybercrime accelerates...what to do? Buyer's advocate Kitty Parker joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: Protecting your money from real estate cybercrime New anti-fraud technology for helping property investors Do you need a property manager?  The real estate costs that you never saw coming   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a defining feature of our economy: One in two Australians is involved in the Bank of Mum and Dad, and until now nobody had any hard numbers on the very big business of handing money to adult kids. Global investment bank UBS has finally got a measure on the 'elephant in the room' and it's time we talked to them. Richard Schellbach, equities strategist at UBS joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: How the Bank of Mum and Dad really works  The Deepseek sell-off and what it means for tech stocks  Trump's tariffs: Should we worry? Aus stock sectors set to outperform in the US   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They call it an 'information gap': Property professionals know property but can't be expected to offer independent advice. Meanwhile, independent financial advisors rarely know much about property. What's the best way forward for the everyday investor? Financial adviser James Gerrard joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode. ------------ In today's show, we cover How to find financial advice on property Why most advisers are not much help The most common mistakes of property investors  Using super for residential property  --See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interest rates are set to fall in 2025 - and we may have to say goodbye to the days of 5 per cent returns for zero risk. Of course, there is no lack of opportunists standing in the wings with ideas for your money: The problem is that most of these 'opportunities' will come with a lot more risk than a bank deposit. What to do? Liam Shorte of the Sonas Wealth group joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode. ---------In today's show, we cover Preparing for lower fixed-interest returns  The risk of alternatives...especially private credit funds Taking profits on Commonwealth Bank stock How much time should you spend on your investments  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the Los Angeles fires, it would be reasonable to assume that property values take a serious hit in the wake of a natural disaster. But this is not the evidence in the Australian market, a study from UNSW shows properties hit by fire and flood fully recover their values in line with the broader market.  Nerida Conisbee, chief economist at Ray White group joins wealth editor James KIrby in this episode. ------------In today's show, we cover What the property investor needs to know about natural disasters? Top-down or bottom-up?   The best approach to buying a property  Using social media in selling your property   Is the 40-year mortgage a bad thing ?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.