In this week's episode of Cheques & Balances, James Blair and Michael Vincent discuss should you invest in gold, the pros and cons of investing in precious metals, and gold returns vs the S&P 500.The content in this podcast are the opinions of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important you take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of Cheques & Balances, James Blair and Michael Vincent discuss the recent Pokeno lottery Jackpot last week ​which begs the question, what would you do if you won $42 million and how to invest lottery winnings.The content in this podcast are the opinions of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important you take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of Cheques & Balances, James Blair and Michael Vincent discuss what does 4.9% inflation mean for you and the consequences of historically high inflation on the economy.The content in this podcast are the opinions of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important you take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join James and Mike in this week's episode of Cheques & Balances as they are joined once again by property guru and Managing Director of Lighthouse Financial services, Matt Harris. This week they discuss the new property tax changes explained, winners and losers of the recent investment property changes, Loop Holes explained, and what constitutes a new build investment.The content in this podcast are the opinions of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important you take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of Cheques & Balances, James Blair and Michael Vincent discuss the five D's of DIY investing, world investor week, and tips of a 'do it yourself' investment strategy.The content in this podcast are the opinions of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important you take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of Cheques & Balances, James Blair and Michael Vincent discuss a common question asked by our clients, should you invest while paying down your mortgage? How do you find the right balance between paying down your mortgage aggressively and investing enough for retirement? Should I pay down my mortgage aggressively and maximize the sprint. These are all very common questions we get asked by our clients.The content in this podcast are the opinions of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important you take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of Cheques & Balances, James Blair and Michael Vincent discuss should you purchase a property with a friend or family member and how to structure a property venture.The content in this podcast are the opinions of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important you take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join James Blair and Michael Vincent in their weekly podcast Cheques & Balances. In this week's episode, we discuss what is a Financial Advisor, how they can help you in regards to your financial situation, and the most common questions and misconceptions of a financial advisor.The content in this podcast is the opinions of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important you take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of Cheques & Balances, James Blair and Michael Vincent discuss the current situation regarding the Chinese property developer, Evergrande. In this week's episode, we break down the Evergrande Crisis by explaining who Evergrande are, what has gone wrong, what could happen if they go bankrupt and if we think they will. The content in this podcast are the opinions of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important you take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join James Blair and Michael Vincent in their weekly podcast Cheques & Balances. In this week's episode, we discuss what is a mortgage broker, how they can help you when looking to purchase property, and the pros and cons of working with a mortgage broker.The content in this podcast is the opinions of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important you take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.