The Money Puzzle
The Money Puzzle
Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle. Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets. Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth. Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au.Social links:
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Wall Street rewards...but should you hedge?
Big super funds hedge up to 50 per cent of their offshore investments: The textbooks say you should hedge about one third of any exposure overseas. But the hedging level of most Australian investors, including ETF investors, is generally close to zilch! In today's show, we cover... Should you be h…
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The career choices that matter for long term wealth
How do you get a pay rise? Should you join that start-up that promises to go to the moon, or should you simply buy your first home a lot sooner than you had planned? In today's show, we cover: Career Control - The finances of career navigation Catching up - Investment tips for the late starter You…
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Cash is king again...here's why
Interest rates are moving higher worldwide, but this time around it's for good reason: The AI boom is fuelling tremendous returns on global share markets. As the game gets riskier, your cash is now returning nearly 5 per cent risk-free; it's getting hard to beat In today's show, we cover... Why …
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You can't take it with you...but you should do this
If you don't have a Will, that's plain stupid. If you have a Will, you should also consider a Testamentary Discretionary Trust...and if you have done that too, you'd better watch the new Budget reforms because you may have to make changes. In today's edition, we cover... Estate planning - The ba…
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How to invest in the data centre boom
It's the biggest investment upsurge we have seen since the LNG gas expansion of more than a decade ago: Data centre construction will make or break investors in the years ahead...how to play it? Emanuel Datt of Datt Capital joins Associate Editor, James Kirby, in this episode. In today's show, we…
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Gold...are you ready for a rebound?
The gold price bounced in August, suggesting the yellow metal may soon recommence the rally that enthralled investors across 2025: It might be time to top up.... In today's show, we cover The outlook for gold A gold digger's favourite picks Why gold miners so often blow their prospects Raleigh F…
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Why property bargain hunters can hang tight... this downturn is only starting
House price falls have some way to go, and now that we have the clear and present danger of more rate hikes, bargain hunters have time to kill. In today's show, we cover; How the downturn will deepen from here Can the first home market stay unaffected? Housing developer busts - Bathla will not …
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Mortgage or super? Where should I put my extra money?
It's the hot-button question for so many investors - how to optimise any spare cash they may have on hand. For younger investors it's often the mortgage; for older investors it's often putting the money into super (before it's too late) But which is it for you? Olivia Maragna of Aspire Retire join…
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How to invest for your kids
"I want to help the kids, how do I start?' It's one of the most common questions we get on the podcast, and it's time to tackle it head on. Dr Doug Turek of Minchin Moore joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: How to start an investment for a child A smart…
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Healthy rebound: How the ASX got its mojo back
The ASX 200 is enjoying a solid earnings season, but the healthcare sector is shooting the lights out. Believe it or not, the market sector that offered the fastest way to lose money last year is suddenly red hot. Jun Bei-Liu of the Ten Cap Alpha Plus funds joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in t…
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