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The Saturday Edition | 24 Oct 2026

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Fear & Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts.

Millions of dollars in compensation has been paid out to individuals whose offset accounts weren't properly linked or managed. So how do you check if yours is working? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they delve into offset accounts - how they work, who can use one, and how to make the most of it.

Canna and Michael's new book is available now! Pick up your copy of Twelve Months to Financial Freedom at Big W, bookshops or online.

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The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of it and the relevant product having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.

​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.

Fear &amp; Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts. Millions of dollars in compensation has been paid out to individuals whose offset accounts weren't properly linked or managed. So how do you check if yours is working? Join&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/sugarmammatv/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1793190223165851&amp;usg=AOvVaw3GNrznYP-_mGvGmK8jVWrf">Canna Campbell</a>&nbsp;- a financial planner for 20 years - and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1793190223165851&amp;usg=AOvVaw0RE9qz97tJCnLH2jY0Bles">Fear &amp; Greed</a>'s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/michaelthompsonauthor/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1793190223165851&amp;usg=AOvVaw2zDnAHL3e_iKvSx7ZNFaHo">Michael Thompson</a>&nbsp;as they delve into offset accounts - how they work,&nbsp;who can use one, and how to make the most of it. Canna and Michael's new book is available now! Pick up your copy of <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com.au/Twelve-Months-Financial-Freedom-control/dp/1761473689/ref%3Dsr_1_2?crid%3D26J7ME8BBPIVJ%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SbkZtxR23fV5tCZNUbM6UFTqlDSnoQ8waXVXX58A3lu7Yqqw07irP02uGmj72B3O_NgeTrLRo1EBJkdavgZhw6VVl2vqujaPcuyTBFL9T6AwQ55YmQjkUlixlyYh7GCCQsUbh9fjL-HIeusAsdMOzj6mB0TgLuwXoDx5bEexjTfqDg0bE-VU8h0TbK-qgWc-8sT5Jl-7g9AY2JKJHW0H3yK4A_Fg1JfwBhT2iAplUpw.STGvO5Petet9H3_LCUgAPrObMlCWpwGtcVMOZ4s0Uj0%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3Dtwelve%2Bmonths%2Bto%2Bfinancial%2Bfreedom%26qid%3D1784934635%26s%3Dbooks%26sprefix%3Dtwelve%2Bmonths%2Bto%2Bfinancial%2Bfreedom%252Cstripbooks%252C223%26sr%3D1-2&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1793190223165851&amp;usg=AOvVaw0kOrM3iwWLlQSPWKOTYWkP">Twelve Months to Financial Freedom</a> at Big W, bookshops or <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com.au/Twelve-Months-Financial-Freedom-control/dp/1761473689/ref%3Dsr_1_2?crid%3D26J7ME8BBPIVJ%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SbkZtxR23fV5tCZNUbM6UFTqlDSnoQ8waXVXX58A3lu7Yqqw07irP02uGmj72B3O_NgeTrLRo1EBJkdavgZhw6VVl2vqujaPcuyTBFL9T6AwQ55YmQjkUlixlyYh7GCCQsUbh9fjL-HIeusAsdMOzj6mB0TgLuwXoDx5bEexjTfqDg0bE-VU8h0TbK-qgWc-8sT5Jl-7g9AY2JKJHW0H3yK4A_Fg1JfwBhT2iAplUpw.STGvO5Petet9H3_LCUgAPrObMlCWpwGtcVMOZ4s0Uj0%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3Dtwelve%2Bmonths%2Bto%2Bfinancial%2Bfreedom%26qid%3D1784934635%26s%3Dbooks%26sprefix%3Dtwelve%2Bmonths%2Bto%2Bfinancial%2Bfreedom%252Cstripbooks%252C223%26sr%3D1-2&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1793190223165851&amp;usg=AOvVaw0kOrM3iwWLlQSPWKOTYWkP">online</a>. --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of it and the relevant product having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product. ​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.

How to check your offset account is working

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.


Miners dive, banks jump


Snowy blow-out


Competition boost for banks


Nats shake-up


Typhoon hits Taiwan

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This is the&nbsp;<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear &amp; Greed</a> Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
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Miners dive, banks jump
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Snowy blow-out
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Competition boost for banks
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Nats shake-up
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Typhoon hits Taiwan
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Afternoon Report | Banks end on a high

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Friday 23 October 2026

AI discovers one of the biggest failings in internet security ever, triggering the shut-down of websites globally. 
The Aussie superannuation system rates as one of the best in the world
Higher interest rates hit home builders and retailers, sending share prices south
Fortescue Metals takes the battle to Chinese iron ore buyers, with implications for the national budget
One of basketball’s best-known teams is set to join Wall Street

 

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?- how to check your offset account is working properly. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Friday 23 October 2026
AI discovers one of the biggest failings in internet security ever, triggering the shut-down of websites globally.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Aussie superannuation system rates as one of the best in the world</li>
<li aria-level="1">Higher interest rates hit home builders and retailers, sending share prices south</li>
<li aria-level="1">Fortescue Metals takes the battle to Chinese iron ore buyers, with implications for the national budget</li>
<li aria-level="1">One of basketball&rsquo;s best-known teams is set to join Wall Street</li>
</ul>
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Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news, and join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>.&nbsp;
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And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a> - how to check your offset account is working properly. Get the episode from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14">Spotify</a> or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

AI discovers huge internet flaw; rates hit builders, retailers; basketball meets Wall Street

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