The Money Puzzle, with James Kirby The Australian

Tycoons win and lose on the sharemarket just like the rest of us: This week Peter Cooper had a win with Guzman Y Gomez but then 'Hungry Jack' Cowin has watched his Domino's Pizza shares drop by a third so far in 2024. What can we learn from tycoon stock-picking?
In today's episode we cover 
* The stocks that paid off big time for Rich 250 players * Terrible tycoon stock picks of 2024 (so far) * The Australian who has $900m worth of Nvidia stock  * How stock splits work 
John Stensholt editor of The Rich 250 joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode 
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As NSW follows Victoria with fresh moves to raise more money from Land Tax: Investors need to review their options and look at the different settings around the nation.In today's show, we cover...
Land tax -The states squeeze the lemon - what can you do? Interest-only loans as a way to better manage debt  Buying a house with mates - what you need to know  If your home is your main workplace - are trips to work tax deductible? Kitty Parker of Kitty and Miles Buyers Agency joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode  
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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 
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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 episode
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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 
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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.au
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