19 episodes

There are plenty of finance terms and topics we see in the news that not everyone understands. From interest rates to cryptocurrencies; starting a side hustle to reducing your weekly bills, Let's Get Fiscal is a podcast designed to help you understand your money and make it work better for you.
Join 7NEWS network finance editor Gemma Acton as she looks at the latest money trends, explains finance lingo and helps you save money.
Gemma has more than 18 years' experience in the finance sector, working for companies such as Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch, as well as a correspondent for CNBC. She now regularly appears on 7NEWS bulletins across Australia, Sunrise, The Morning Show and The Latest.


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Let's Get Fiscal - a money podcast from 7NEWS 7NEWS Podcasts

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    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

There are plenty of finance terms and topics we see in the news that not everyone understands. From interest rates to cryptocurrencies; starting a side hustle to reducing your weekly bills, Let's Get Fiscal is a podcast designed to help you understand your money and make it work better for you.
Join 7NEWS network finance editor Gemma Acton as she looks at the latest money trends, explains finance lingo and helps you save money.
Gemma has more than 18 years' experience in the finance sector, working for companies such as Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch, as well as a correspondent for CNBC. She now regularly appears on 7NEWS bulletins across Australia, Sunrise, The Morning Show and The Latest.


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    Season finale: How to be as happy as Larry Emdur

    Season finale: How to be as happy as Larry Emdur

    In our season one finale, we welcome Australian TV legend and now author Larry Emdur. Best known as the host of Seven's The Morning Show and The Chase Australia, Larry opens up about his television career, growing a property portfolio from a young age, and the lasting legacy of The Price Is Right. His new memoir Happy As: Stories of Summer, Childhood and the Magic of... is available now from all good bookstores.
    Gemma Acton is the Network Finance Editor for 7NEWS, filing stories on money and the economy. Gemma has more than 18 years' experience in the finance sector, working for companies such as Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch, as well as a correspondent for CNBC. She regularly appears on 7NEWS bulletins across Australia, Sunrise, The Morning Show and The Latest.
    Host: Gemma Acton
    Guest: Larry Emdur, TV legend
    Anchor/Producer: Damien Haffenden
    A 7NEWS Podcasts production for Seven West Media

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    • 32 min
    Should we be tipping more in Australia?

    Should we be tipping more in Australia?

    With so many people returning to overseas travel, we thought we'd take a look at tipping - why it's so important in some countries and should we be doing in more here in Australia.
    Gemma Acton is the Network Finance Editor for 7NEWS, filing stories on money and the economy. Gemma has more than 18 years' experience in the finance sector, working for companies such as Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch, as well as a correspondent for CNBC. She regularly appears on 7NEWS bulletins across Australia, Sunrise, The Morning Show and The Latest.
    Host: Gemma Acton
    Guest: Gary Mortimer, Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, QUT Business School
    Guest: David Woiwod, 7NEWS US correspondent
    Anchor/Producer: Damien Haffenden
    A 7NEWS Podcasts production for Seven West Media

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    • 21 min
    Tightarse Tuesday: getting the most out of your rewards points

    Tightarse Tuesday: getting the most out of your rewards points

    This week, we're not strictly talking about money, but rewards points come sometimes be just as good, so it's worth making sure you're getting the most out of them. We speak to Steve Hui. better known as The Points Whisperer from iFLYflat. A note that due to a technical error in the recording process, the audio in this episode is less than optimal and we apologise.
    Gemma Acton is the Network Finance Editor for 7NEWS, filing stories on money and the economy. Gemma has more than 18 years' experience in the finance sector, working for companies such as Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch, as well as a correspondent for CNBC. She regularly appears on 7NEWS bulletins across Australia, Sunrise, The Morning Show and The Latest.
    Host: Gemma Acton
    Guest: Steve Hui. iFLYflat 
    Anchor/Producer: Damien Haffenden
    A 7NEWS Podcasts production for Seven West Media
    Information contained in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account individual circumstances. Consider seeking independent legal, financial, taxation or other professional advice to check how information from this episode relates to your unique circumstances.

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    • 17 min
    Tightarse Tuesday: making the most of your superannuation

    Tightarse Tuesday: making the most of your superannuation

    In Episode 8, we got a clearer picture of what's happening with the financial markets affecting our superannuation. In this Tightarse Tuesday episode, how to make sure you're not paying more in fees and insurance than you need to, in order to maximise your final return.
    Gemma Acton is the Network Finance Editor for 7NEWS, filing stories on money and the economy. Gemma has more than 18 years' experience in the finance sector, working for companies such as Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch, as well as a correspondent for CNBC. She regularly appears on 7NEWS bulletins across Australia, Sunrise, The Morning Show and The Latest.
    Host: Gemma Acton
    Guest: Chris Brycki - Founder & CEO, Stockspot
    Anchor/Producer: Damien Haffenden
    A 7NEWS Podcasts production for Seven West Media
    Information contained in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account individual circumstances. Consider seeking independent legal, financial, taxation or other professional advice to check how information from this episode relates to your unique circumstances.

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    • 19 min
    What's happening with your superannuation?

    What's happening with your superannuation?

    With so much volatility in the financial markets recently, it's easy for people to panic about their superannuation investments, and start looking at moving things around for more stability. So we spoke to some experts to give us the lowdown on what's really happening and whether it really is time to hit the panic button.
    Gemma Acton is the Network Finance Editor for 7NEWS, filing stories on money and the economy. Gemma has more than 18 years' experience in the finance sector, working for companies such as Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch, as well as a correspondent for CNBC. She regularly appears on 7NEWS bulletins across Australia, Sunrise, The Morning Show and The Latest.
    Host: Gemma Acton
    Guest: Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Economics and Chief Economist - AMP Capital
    Guest: Camille Schmidt, PhD - Market Insights Manager - SuperRatings
    Anchor/Producer: Damien Haffenden
    A 7NEWS Podcasts production for Seven West Media

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    • 27 min
    Tightarse Tuesday: things you can and can't claim on tax

    Tightarse Tuesday: things you can and can't claim on tax

    After speaking with ATO Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh in Episode 7, we wanted to delve more into the things you can and cannot claim in your tax return this year.
    Gemma Acton is the Network Finance Editor for 7NEWS, filing stories on money and the economy. Gemma has more than 18 years' experience in the finance sector, working for companies such as Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch, as well as a correspondent for CNBC. She regularly appears on 7NEWS bulletins across Australia, Sunrise, The Morning Show and The Latest.
    Host: Gemma Acton
    Guest: Elinor Kasapidis, CPA Australia tax expert
    Anchor/Producer: Damien Haffenden
    A 7NEWS Podcasts production for Seven West Media
    Information contained in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account individual circumstances. Consider seeking independent legal, financial, taxation or other professional advice to check how information from this episode relates to your unique circumstances.

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    • 7 min

Customer Reviews

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2 Ratings

Boogie_Pimp000 ,

Shame it didn’t continue

Great listen but no new episodes

Libster16 ,

Surprised

I follow Gemma on instagram so when I saw Gemma had a finance podcast been from a finance background thought I definitely have to listen. I accidentally went to 3rd episode and was very surprised by the content but support the ingenuity of people who can make money off a side hustle. Definitely an opener but in a good way!

I think this podcast has brought finance into the modern world.

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