Struggling with your mortgage repayments? Here are 3 strategies to ease the financial  burden of the interest rate rises in Australia.

Whether you are an investor or an owner-occupier, the interest rate rises of recent years can be a squeeze.

Whether you are an investor or an owner-occupier, the interest rate rises of recent years can be a squeeze. 

But you do have options, including extending the life of your mortgage or switching to interest-only: Under both these arrangements you will pay less each month.

Or maybe you could hold on a little longer, economists still believe we will see rate cuts early next year.

In today’s show we cover:

Is the national property market cooling?
Getting over your mortgage cliff?
How bank stocks and house prices are getting closely linked 
Preparing for a second ‘Trump bump’ 

Our guest is Nerida Conisbee, chief economist at the Ray White group.

Whether you are an investor or an owner-occupier, the interest rate rises of recent years can be a squeeze. 
But you do have options, including extending the life of your mortgage or switching to interest-only: Under both these arrangements you will pay less each month.
Or maybe you could hold on a little longer, economists still believe we will see rate cuts early next year.
In today’s show we cover:
Is the national property market cooling? Getting over your mortgage cliff? How bank stocks and house prices are getting closely linked  Preparing for a second ‘Trump bump’ 
Our guest is Nerida Conisbee, chief economist at the Ray White group.

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. 

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 <a href="mailto:themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au">themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au</a>.&nbsp;

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Every week, The Australian's James Kirby delivers two power-packed episodes featuring in-depth analysis of property markets and smart money-making strategies.

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.

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.

Can’t pay that mortgage? Three ways to fix it

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Gold price pullback: How to invest in gold mining stocks now

 Gold prices jumped dramatically last year and then soared through the $US5,000 milestone last month: Now the price is suddenly heading south as profit takers push the price down closer to $US4,660.

Gold prices jumped dramatically last year and then soared through the $US5,000 milestone last month: Now the price is suddenly heading south as profit takers push the price down closer to $US4,660. Some listeners may have missed the gold rally, our guest today - a specialist gold mining stock picker - says this might be a time to reconsider.

David Franklyn of the Argonaut Gold Fund joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:
Gold prices drop as rally stalls...how to play the pullback?
Why gold miners are set to boom in the next phase of the gold rally
 Managed funds versus ETFs for gold investors
Top gold stocks to consider now 

Gold prices jumped dramatically last year and then soared through the $US5,000 milestone last month: Now the price is suddenly heading south as profit takers push the price down closer to $US4,660.&nbsp;Some listeners may have missed the gold rally, our guest today - a specialist gold mining stock picker - says this might be a time to reconsider.
David Franklyn of the Argonaut Gold Fund joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>Gold prices drop as rally stalls...how to play the pullback?</li>
<li>Why gold miners are set to boom in the next phase of the gold rally</li>
<li>&nbsp;Managed funds versus ETFs for gold investors</li>
<li>Top gold stocks to consider now&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Gold... is this the pullback you've been waiting for?

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Listener questions answered: defensive assets, super tax sting and us investment risks

The sharemarket is surging and we are trading like it's late 2007, which makes it a very good time to review how your portfolio would fare if things turn sour.

The sharemarket is surging and we are trading like it's late 2007, which makes it a very good time to review how your portfolio would fare if things turn sour.It's also time to catch up on new changes in super. 

Liam Shorte of the Sonas Wealth group joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode 
In today's show, we cover:
Cash, annuities and hybrids
 Stings in the new super tax bill
US investments and Australian tax
 Should I transfer my UK pension back to Australia?

The sharemarket is surging and we are trading like it's late 2007, which makes it a very good time to review how your portfolio would fare if things turn sour.It's also time to catch up on new changes in super.&nbsp;
Liam Shorte of the Sonas Wealth group joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode&nbsp; In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>Cash, annuities and hybrids</li>
<li>&nbsp;Stings in the new super tax bill</li>
<li>US investments and Australian tax</li>
<li>&nbsp;Should I transfer my UK pension back to Australia?</li>
</ul>

 Listener Questions Answered : Defensive assets, super tax sting and US investment risks  

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Property tax risks rising for investors in 2026

If you are planning to put more money in the property market this year, be warned the risks of tax changes are now clearly on the table: Top of the agenda is a wind back in Capital Gain Tax concessions. 

If you are planning to put more money in the property market this year, be warned the risks of tax changes are now clearly on the table: Top of the agenda is a wind back in Capital Gain Tax concessions. 

Peter Esho of Flexdoc joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:
The biggest tax risk for property investors this year
 How Victoria's Airbnb tax has backfired
Property's role as a 'hard asset' in a time of currency debasement
Our 'listener questions' segment returns 

If you are planning to put more money in the property market this year, be warned the risks of tax changes are now clearly on the table: Top of the agenda is a wind back in Capital Gain Tax concessions.&nbsp;
Peter Esho of Flexdoc joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>The biggest tax risk for property investors this year</li>
<li>&nbsp;How Victoria's Airbnb tax has backfired</li>
<li>Property's role as a 'hard asset' in a time of currency debasement</li>
<li>Our 'listener questions' segment returns&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Property tax risks rise for the year ahead 

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Can’t pay that mortgage? Three ways to fix it

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