Money Mechanics with Scott Malcolm

Scott Malcolm

As human beings we share a commonality.  We are all born into the financial system in which we live.  On a daily basis we make decisions on how we earn, spend, save, invest and give away our money as well as how willing we are to get into debt. Welcome to Looking Under the Hood – a podcast all about helping you to unpacking money so you can move towards financial freedom. I’m Scott Malcolm, I’ve always been curious to understand how things work.  When I was a kid there was that one time, I pulled apart our family toaster to see how it worked – sorry again Mum and Dad! When I became a financial planner – fresh out of Uni in 2000 I had the same desire to get a deep understanding of the money stuff and how to make it work for you. What I have learnt and seen working with clients is that the Money stuff is no different.  If you have an understanding of how the system works and how you relate to it, you can empower yourself for a better financial future. My aim of this podcast is to give you money insights as we ‘look under the hood’ and unpack how the financial system works, and provide some stories around clients situations I have worked with over the last few decades to give you greater understanding of you and the money in your life. We will kick of our first series to look under the hood and unpack money in the context of the Australian financial system.  While tax and retirement systems change between countries the fundamentals and foundations of money are a shared human experience. Financial planning weather you are doing it yourself or paying for professional advice, is all about having a decision making framework in place to navigate your life transitions as you move through startup phase, accumulation phase and then into retirement or financial freedom phase. I look forward to taking on you a journey to unpack your money stuff and get the foundations in place to be living your ideal life. Thanks for listening!  We love your support, please subscribe, review, comment and share this episode to help empower and educate more folks around the money stuff! _ Money Mechanics Pty Ltd (ABN 64 136 066 272) is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Infocus Securities Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 47 097 797 049) AFSL and Australian Credit Licence No. 236523 General Advice Warning Information in this podcast has been prepared for general information purposes only and not as specific advice to any particular person.  Any advice contained is General Advice and does not take into account any person's particular investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs. Before making an investment decision based on this advice you should consider, with or without the assistance of a qualified adviser, whether it is appropriate to your particular investment needs, objectives and financial circumstances.  Past performance of financial products is no assurance of future performance.  Product Disclosure Statements contain information necessary for you to make a decision whether or not to invest in financial products which may be mentioned in this podcast.   Ideally we suggest you speak with a licensed financial planner and seek out personal advice!

  1. Unpacking Capital Gains Tax (CGT) : Facts, Noise & the Federal Budget Buzz

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    Unpacking Capital Gains Tax (CGT) : Facts, Noise & the Federal Budget Buzz

    The Money Mechanics Podcast is back for 2026! Scott Malcolm and Ara Jensen jump straight into one of the hottest topics in the media right now: Capital Gains Tax. After a year off-air, they’re breaking down what CGT really is, why everyone’s suddenly talking about it, and how the rumoured changes in the upcoming 2026 Federal Budget could affect you.   From discounts and holding periods to property, shares, cyrpto, super, and long-term wealth strategy, Scott and Ara separate fact from noise so you don’t get swept up in the hype. They’ll unpack what’s being floated, what it could mean for everyday people, and—most importantly—whether you should be doing anything now.   If you own an investment property, are thinking about selling, or just want the jargon translated into practical guidance, this episode gives you the clarity to move through 2026 with confidence—not panic.   Thanks for listening!  We love your support, please subscribe, review, comment and share this episode to help empower and educate more folks around the money stuff!   Check out more about us here: www.moneymechanics.com.au www.scottmalcolm.com.au Check out our Financial Service Guide and Privacy Policy here.   Follow and like us on socials: Instagram: @moneymechanics Twitter: @moneymechanics   Money Mechanics Pty Ltd (ABN 64 136 066 272) is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Infocus Securities Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 47 097 797 049) AFSL and Australian Credit Licence No. 236523   General Advice Warning Information in this podcast has been prepared for general information purposes only and not as specific advice to any particular person.    Any advice contained is General Advice and does not take into account any person's particular investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs.  Before making an investment decision based on this advice you should consider, with or without the assistance of a qualified adviser, whether it is appropriate to your particular investment needs, objectives and financial circumstances.  Past performance of financial products is no assurance of future performance.  Product Disclosure Statements contain information necessary for you to make a decision whether or not to invest in financial products which may be mentioned in this podcast.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min
  2. 12/12/2024

    Unpacking Your Money Framework and what to be thinking about when it comes to Investment Vs Super Vs Debt with Ara Jansen

    From Snoop Dogg to Sting and prize scones to long distance swimmers and now Scott Malcolm!   Ara Jansen has met, interviewed or written about the famous and the rest during her extensive career as a freelance writer and rock journalist. Words, deep blues, swimming pools, books, music and good conversation with interesting people make her deeply happy. Today we are discussing investment and our money framework.  What to be thinking about making decisions on Investment, making extra super contributions and or debt repayments. Resources: https://moneysmart.gov.au/how-to-invest https://moneysmart.gov.au/how-to-invest/choose-your-investments https://moneysmart.gov.au/retirement-income/retirement-planner   Connect with Ara here: Website: www.arajansen.com.au LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ara-jansen-8075163/ Podcast:  Totally Sucked In! https://www.instagram.com/totallysuckedin/   Thanks for listening!  We love your support, please subscribe, review, comment and share this episode to help empower and educate more folks around the money stuff!   Check out more about us here: www.moneymechanics.com.au www.scottmalcolm.com.au Check out our Financial Service Guide and Privacy Policy here.   Follow and like us on socials: Instagram: @moneymechanics Twitter: @moneymechanics   Money Mechanics Pty Ltd (ABN 64 136 066 272) is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Infocus Securities Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 47 097 797 049) AFSL and Australian Credit Licence No. 236523   General Advice Warning Information in this podcast has been prepared for general information purposes only and not as specific advice to any particular person.    Any advice contained is General Advice and does not take into account any person's particular investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs.  Before making an investment decision based on this advice you should consider, with or without the assistance of a qualified adviser, whether it is appropriate to your particular investment needs, objectives and financial circumstances.  Past performance of financial products is no assurance of future performance.  Product Disclosure Statements contain information necessary for you to make a decision whether or not to invest in financial products which may be mentioned in this podcast.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
  3. 09/01/2024

    Unpacking making money as a creative and retail ‘shrinkage’ with Gabe Trew

    Gabe Trew is the young founder of the iconic retail destination, POP Canberra, which he established at the age of 25. Under his leadership, POP Canberra has become a beloved retail and community hub, supporting over 300 individual small and micro businesses. POP Canberra has the largest selection of all local goods in one store, anywhere in the Country. Each year POP Canberra injects millions of dollars into the local community - with expansion set for national growth. Gabe is also the creative force and founder behind Thirsty Skincare, an all-natural handmade skincare company that supplies 200 Australian retail shops. Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Gabe is deeply immersed in the music industry as a Foley artist and producer, with a portfolio spanning over 150 film and TV projects. In his spare time, Gabe enjoys gardening (with a particular love of citrus trees) and playing music.   Connect with Gabe here: Website: http://www.popcanberra.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-trew-b7773b282?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcanberra?igsh=MTg0enFiMXlrcXJnbw== Thanks for listening!  We love your support, please subscribe, review, comment and share this episode to help empower and educate more folks around the money stuff!   Check out more about us here: www.moneymechanics.com.au www.scottmalcolm.com.au Check out our Financial Service Guide and Privacy Policy here.   Follow and like us on socials: Instagram: @moneymechanics Twitter: @moneymechanics   Money Mechanics Pty Ltd (ABN 64 136 066 272) is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Infocus Securities Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 47 097 797 049) AFSL and Australian Credit Licence No. 236523   General Advice Warning Information in this podcast has been prepared for general information purposes only and not as specific advice to any particular person.    Any advice contained is General Advice and does not take into account any person's particular investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs.  Before making an investment decision based on this advice you should consider, with or without the assistance of a qualified adviser, whether it is appropriate to your particular investment needs, objectives and financial circumstances.  Past performance of financial products is no assurance of future performance.  Product Disclosure Statements contain information necessary for you to make a decision whether or not to invest in financial products which may be mentioned in this podcast.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min
  4. 08/18/2024

    Unpacking Cost of Living with Scott and Ara Jansen

    Today we turn the tables are Ara interviews me, about cash flow and we discuss ideas on how you can be getting ahead with Cost of Living Crisis happening in our lives at the moment. From Snoop Dogg to Sting and prize scones to long distance swimmers and now Scott Malcolm!   Ara Jansen has met, interviewed or written about the famous and the rest during her extensive career as a freelance writer and rock journalist. Words, deep blues, swimming pools, books, music and good conversation with interesting people make her deeply happy.   Resources: https://moneysmart.gov.au/family-and-relationships/relationships-and-money https://www.relationships.org.au/ https://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/     Connect with Ara here: Website: www.arajansen.com.au LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ara-jansen-8075163/   Thanks for listening!  We love your support, please subscribe, review, comment and share this episode to help empower and educate more folks around the money stuff!   Check out more about us here: www.moneymechanics.com.au www.scottmalcolm.com.au Check out our Financial Service Guide and Privacy Policy here.   Follow and like us on socials: Instagram: @moneymechanics Twitter: @moneymechanics   Money Mechanics Pty Ltd (ABN 64 136 066 272) is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Infocus Securities Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 47 097 797 049) AFSL and Australian Credit Licence No. 236523   General Advice Warning Information in this podcast has been prepared for general information purposes only and not as specific advice to any particular person.    Any advice contained is General Advice and does not take into account any person's particular investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs.  Before making an investment decision based on this advice you should consider, with or without the assistance of a qualified adviser, whether it is appropriate to your particular investment needs, objectives and financial circumstances.  Past performance of financial products is no assurance of future performance.  Product Disclosure Statements contain information necessary for you to make a decision whether or not to invest in financial products which may be mentioned in this podcast.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
  5. 06/24/2024

    Unpacking Giving, Donations and Deductions with Kylie Wallace

    Kylie has 12 years of experience in the not-for-profit and Corporate Social Responsibility space, as a Fundraising and Marketing expert. She is experienced in startup environments, building innovative campaigns with $0 budget and evolving them into successful global movements. A great demonstration of this was her work launching and growing the Polished Man campaign. Kylie has been recognised as one of Australia’s leaders in the space and was awarded as the ‘2019 Mover and Shaker’ by the Fundraising and Philanthropy Magazine.   Connect with Kylie here: Website: https://seedlinggiving.com.au/ LinkedIn Kylie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylie-wallace-%F0%9F%8C%BF-%F0%9F%8C%B8-a245b719/   Resources: Tax Calculator - here eBook - 12 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW BEFORE DONATING TO ANY CHARITY     Thanks for listening!  We love your support, please subscribe, review, comment and share this episode to help empower and educate more folks around the money stuff!   Check out more about us here: www.moneymechanics.com.au www.scottmalcolm.com.au Check out our Financial Service Guide and Privacy Policy here.   Follow and like us on socials: Instagram: @moneymechanics Twitter: @moneymechanics   Money Mechanics Pty Ltd (ABN 64 136 066 272) is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Infocus Securities Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 47 097 797 049) AFSL and Australian Credit Licence No. 236523   General Advice Warning Information in this podcast has been prepared for general information purposes only and not as specific advice to any particular person.    Any advice contained is General Advice and does not take into account any person's particular investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs.  Before making an investment decision based on this advice you should consider, with or without the assistance of a qualified adviser, whether it is appropriate to your particular investment needs, objectives and financial circumstances.  Past performance of financial products is no assurance of future performance.  Product Disclosure Statements contain information necessary for you to make a decision whether or not to invest in financial products which may be mentioned in this podcast.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  6. 05/01/2024

    Unpacking "Being Lazy" with Lisa Eriksson

    Lisa Eriksson is the owner and principal clinical psychologist of Eriksson Psychology. Lisa predominantly works with adults to overcome a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD and complex trauma. She also has experience in working with neurodiverse, gender diverse and LGBTQIA+ populations.She has a broad range of experience having worked previously in occupational rehabilitation, with non-for-profit organisations, in health care settings, and most recently in private practice.Lisa completed her Master of Clinical Psychology degree from the University of Canberra in 2016 and has trained in clinical therapies including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), schema therapy, trauma focused cognitive behavioural therapy and EMDR. Connect with Lisa here: Website: https://erikssonpsychology.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-eriksson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikssonpsychology/  Thanks for listening!  We love your support, please subscribe, review, comment and share this episode to help empower and educate more folks around the money stuff!   Check out more about us here: www.moneymechanics.com.au www.scottmalcolm.com.au Check out our Financial Service Guide and Privacy Policy here.   Follow and like us on socials: Instagram: @moneymechanics Twitter: @moneymechanics   Money Mechanics Pty Ltd (ABN 64 136 066 272) is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Infocus Securities Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 47 097 797 049) AFSL and Australian Credit Licence No. 236523   General Advice Warning Information in this podcast has been prepared for general information purposes only and not as specific advice to any particular person.    Any advice contained is General Advice and does not take into account any person's particular investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs.  Before making an investment decision based on this advice you should consider, with or without the assistance of a qualified adviser, whether it is appropriate to your particular investment needs, objectives and financial circumstances.  Past performance of financial products is no assurance of future performance.  Product Disclosure Statements contain information necessary for you to make a decision whether or not to invest in financial products which may be mentioned in this podcast.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
  7. 04/18/2024

    Unpacking Risk Profiles, Tolerance and Behaviour with Dr Katherine Hunt

    Dr Katherine Hunt is a Growth Authority and Ethical Expert who combines education in Psychology, Law and Economics with two decades of working with businesses and their leaders. She is currently a Core Faculty member at Portfolio Construction Forum, where she shares her insights and expertise on human factors, ethics, and growth strategies with financial professionals and investors.Katherine has a unique authority as an award-winning financial planner, an international doctorate holder, and a published researcher in academic journals. She has also worked as an academic at Griffith University, teaching and conducting research projects on microfinance regulation, risk profiling, and historical persistence in Australia. She has traveled and surfed in over 60 countries, despite a fear of drowning, and is the author of On The Hunt, a book on ethical growth. Resources: https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Navigate-Wed-0915.pdf Check out Articles Katherine has published here: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6449-7357   Connect with Katherine here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drkatherinehunt   Thanks for listening!  We love your support, please subscribe, review, comment and share this episode to help empower and educate more folks around the money stuff!   Check out more about us here: www.moneymechanics.com.au www.scottmalcolm.com.au Check out our Financial Service Guide and Privacy Policy here.   Follow and like us on socials: Instagram: @moneymechanics Twitter: @moneymechanics   Money Mechanics Pty Ltd (ABN 64 136 066 272) is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Infocus Securities Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 47 097 797 049) AFSL and Australian Credit Licence No. 236523   General Advice Warning Information in this podcast has been prepared for general information purposes only and not as specific advice to any particular person.    Any advice contained is General Advice and does not take into account any person's particular investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs.  Before making an investment decision based on this advice you should consider, with or without the assistance of a qualified adviser, whether it is appropriate to your particular investment needs, objectives and financial circumstances.  Past performance of financial products is no assurance of future performance.  Product Disclosure Statements contain information necessary for you to make a decision whether or not to invest in financial products which may be mentioned in this podcast.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min
  8. 02/29/2024

    Unpacking Debt Consolidation with Laura Sicari

    Laura is a Director at Because finance, a company that helps clients, brokers, planners, and other professionals navigate the lending process and facilitate the loan application process. With over 18 years of financial services and insurance experience, Laura has a proven track record of delivering outstanding, measurable results in business development, relationship management, and financial planning.Laura specialises in asset finance, personal loans and business cash flow loans and has worked with some of Australia's leading lender. She has an in-depth knowledge of credit policy, product disclosure statements, underwriting, and business products, and uses her skills to assist clients with various financial needs and goals.  Resources: https://registration.my.equifax.com.au/eligibility-reason National Debt Helpline: https://ndh.org.au/ https://moneysmart.gov.au/loans/personal-loans https://moneysmart.gov.au/loans https://moneysmart.gov.au/credit-cards/choosing-a-credit-card https://moneysmart.gov.au/loans/personal-loan-calculator https://moneysmart.gov.au/credit-cards/credit-card-calculator   Connect with Laura here: Website: https://becausefinance.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-sicari Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/because_finance/   Thanks for listening!  We love your support, please subscribe, review, comment and share this episode to help empower and educate more folks around the money stuff!   Check out more about us here: www.moneymechanics.com.au www.scottmalcolm.com.au Check out our Financial Service Guide and Privacy Policy here.   Follow and like us on socials: Instagram: @moneymechanics Twitter: @moneymechanics   Money Mechanics Pty Ltd (ABN 64 136 066 272) is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Infocus Securities Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 47 097 797 049) AFSL and Australian Credit Licence No. 236523   General Advice Warning Information in this podcast has been prepared for general information purposes only and not as specific advice to any particular person.    Any advice contained is General Advice and does not take into account any person's particular investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs.  Before making an investment decision based on this advice you should consider, with or without the assistance of a qualified adviser, whether it is appropriate to your particular investment needs, objectives and financial circumstances.  Past performance of financial products is no assurance of future performance.  Product Disclosure Statements contain information necessary for you to make a decision whether or not to invest in financial products which may be mentioned in this podcast.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min

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As human beings we share a commonality.  We are all born into the financial system in which we live.  On a daily basis we make decisions on how we earn, spend, save, invest and give away our money as well as how willing we are to get into debt. Welcome to Looking Under the Hood – a podcast all about helping you to unpacking money so you can move towards financial freedom. I’m Scott Malcolm, I’ve always been curious to understand how things work.  When I was a kid there was that one time, I pulled apart our family toaster to see how it worked – sorry again Mum and Dad! When I became a financial planner – fresh out of Uni in 2000 I had the same desire to get a deep understanding of the money stuff and how to make it work for you. What I have learnt and seen working with clients is that the Money stuff is no different.  If you have an understanding of how the system works and how you relate to it, you can empower yourself for a better financial future. My aim of this podcast is to give you money insights as we ‘look under the hood’ and unpack how the financial system works, and provide some stories around clients situations I have worked with over the last few decades to give you greater understanding of you and the money in your life. We will kick of our first series to look under the hood and unpack money in the context of the Australian financial system.  While tax and retirement systems change between countries the fundamentals and foundations of money are a shared human experience. Financial planning weather you are doing it yourself or paying for professional advice, is all about having a decision making framework in place to navigate your life transitions as you move through startup phase, accumulation phase and then into retirement or financial freedom phase. I look forward to taking on you a journey to unpack your money stuff and get the foundations in place to be living your ideal life. Thanks for listening!  We love your support, please subscribe, review, comment and share this episode to help empower and educate more folks around the money stuff! _ Money Mechanics Pty Ltd (ABN 64 136 066 272) is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Infocus Securities Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 47 097 797 049) AFSL and Australian Credit Licence No. 236523 General Advice Warning Information in this podcast has been prepared for general information purposes only and not as specific advice to any particular person.  Any advice contained is General Advice and does not take into account any person's particular investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs. Before making an investment decision based on this advice you should consider, with or without the assistance of a qualified adviser, whether it is appropriate to your particular investment needs, objectives and financial circumstances.  Past performance of financial products is no assurance of future performance.  Product Disclosure Statements contain information necessary for you to make a decision whether or not to invest in financial products which may be mentioned in this podcast.   Ideally we suggest you speak with a licensed financial planner and seek out personal advice!

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