The Money Puzzle, with James Kirby The Australian
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The Money Puzzle covers all the important property, business, money and finance news.
With two episodes published every week, The Australian’s Wealth Editor James Kirby, along with business, property and finance experts share insights and information that you will use on your wealth building journey.
Submit your questions on all things property, business and finance here - themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au
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The case for raising rates now
It might seem like only yesterday that rates were supposed to be coming down but the news changes fast: This week's inflation data has already prompted calls for RBA rate rises. One of the loudest calls comes from this week's guest... who should know - he's an expert in fixed income markets.
In today's show we cover:
Where to now for fixed income and bonds?
The limits of exchange-traded funds
What happens to 'big super' when everyone is on a pension?
Why we undervalue cash
Christopher Joye of Coolabah Capital Investments joins wealth editor James Kirby on today's episode
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Why rental growth is going to weaken
For renters it’s been tough, for property owners it’s been plain sailing as rents grew in double digits last year. With slowing immigration intake and some easing of wider pressures, rent increases are not going to stay at those high levels.Where do rents go from here?
In todays show we cover :
The changing outlook for rental growth
Why Melbourne and Hobart will struggle to keep pace
Brisbane property powers ahead
Budget hopes for HECs-laden home buyers
Nerida Conisbee, chief economist at the Ray White real estate group joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode
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Secrets of a successful tax return this year
June 30 this year is a unique tax opportunity for the simple reason your tax bill in FY 2024 is very likely to be higher than FY 2025: That means the deductions are better if you get them sorted in the next two months.
In today's show we cover:
The outstanding ways to save tax this year
Making the most of the looming tax cuts
Handbags and guard dogs - some unlikely deduction opportunities
Choosing a trading platform
Dr Adrian Raftery aka Mr Taxman joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode
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The Generation Z perspective
What does the property market look like to Gen Z? The generation born after 1997 that takes a one percent vacancy rate as 'normal'; The people who get 100 applicants for a spare bedroom in a shared house. They have a different story but it is a story we all need to know.
In today's show we cover:
The realities of property investment for Gen Z
Exploring the opportunities of being a 'rentvestor'* Using super for buy a home
Is the office sector rout over?
Sarah Petty real estate reporter for the News Ltd network joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode.
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HECs... something's gotta give
The average HECs student debt is now $26,500 and rising rapidly. Once upon an inflation-free time HECs hardly mattered, now it matters a lot. Worse still, the way HECs is managed by the government is antiquated and unfair to former students. Meanwhile, banks use the debt to reduce your borrowing capacity. No wonder there is a push to change the process. In today's show we cover:
Why more than 200,000 people are pushing for change in student debt
How to manage your HECs situation
Expanding an SMSF to include six people
Is leasing an electric car a better way to go?
Advisor James Wrigley of First Financial joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode.
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Will the rate cut delay stall the property market?
As the economists continue to push their rate cut forecasts further out, it is now distinctly possible we will not see interest rate cuts this calendar year. What does it mean for the property market and your borrowing plans?
In today's show we cover:
The reality of higher-for-longer interest rates
Will commercial property problems spill over into the residential sector
Searching for multi-asset funds outside of super
Getting to know the 'six year' CGT primary residence exemption rule.
Dr Doug Turek of Minchin Moore Private Wealth joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode
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