The Australian Labor Party has floated a range of economic proposals during their time in opposition, why did this week's franking dividend announcement unleash hell? James and Alan discuss why it was a political mistake, as well as the latest Trump, Myer, and bitcoin news. Listeners also chime in with another round of debate about ETFs. 
 

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.

The Australian Labor Party has floated a range of economic proposals during their time in opposition, why did this week's franking divi...

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Discover the winning traits of the rich 250 in 2026

What do the super-rich have in common? The everyday investor might never be a dealmaker, but they can learn a lot from the  discipline, focus and confidence common to the cohort on this  year's Rich 250 list 

What do the super-rich have in common? The everyday investor might never be a dealmaker, but they can learn a lot from the discipline, focus and confidence common to the cohort on this year's Rich 250 list.

John Stensholt, Rich 250 Editor joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.


In today's show, we cover:
The common traits among the Rich 250 
Who's who on the list and why they make the cut 
How the share market AI v Software battle reshapes the list
Couple-power...the underrated factor in building wealth 

What do the super-rich have in common? The everyday investor might never be a dealmaker, but they can learn a lot from the discipline, focus and confidence common to the cohort on this year's Rich 250 list.
John Stensholt, Rich 250 Editor joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.
 In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>The common traits among the Rich 250&nbsp;</li>
<li>Who's who on the list and why they make the cut&nbsp;</li>
<li>How the share market AI v Software battle reshapes the list</li>
<li>Couple-power...the underrated factor in building wealth&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

The typical traits of the Rich 250 in 2026 

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The RBA has lifted interested rates to over 4%, is this the time to fix your mortgage?

Cash rates are now more than 4 per cent and your mortgage is around 6 per cent: What's more, it looks very much like the hiking cycle is far from over, so should you fix at these levels?

Cash rates are now more than 4 per cent and your mortgage is around 6 per cent: What's more, it looks very much like the hiking cycle is far from over, so should you fix at these levels?

Stuart Wemyss of the Prosolution Private Clients group joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:
To fix or not to fix...the dilemma bites 
Surprise good news for older cash hoarders 
SMSF property lending cleared for take off 
How much insurance do you really need? 

 

Cash rates are now more than 4 per cent and your mortgage is around 6 per cent: What's more, it looks very much like the hiking cycle is far from over, so should you fix at these levels?
Stuart Wemyss of the Prosolution Private Clients group joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>To fix or not to fix...the dilemma bites&nbsp;</li>
<li>Surprise good news for older cash hoarders&nbsp;</li>
<li>SMSF property lending cleared for take off&nbsp;</li>
<li>How much insurance do you really need?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

Rates up, so should you fix your mortgage now? 

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Chris Judd's small cap stock picks for 2026

Former AFL star Chris Judd has become a fund manager specialising in 'small cap' stocks: No surprise, he's got some clear views on the share market and what investors should be doing as higher interest rates loom.

Former AFL star Chris Judd has become a fund manager specialising in 'small cap' stocks: No surprise, he's got some clear views on the share market and what investors should be doing as higher interest rates loom.

Chris Judd of the Cerutty Macro Fund joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby, in this episode .In today's show, we cover:
The share market according to Chris Judd 
How Judd's Cerutty Macro Fund finds stocks
The stocks he is concentrating on in 2026
A once-in-blue-moon Money Puzzle footy tip! 

Former AFL star Chris Judd has become a fund manager specialising in 'small cap' stocks: No surprise, he's got some clear views on the share market and what investors should be doing as higher interest rates loom.
Chris Judd of the Cerutty Macro Fund joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby, in this episode .In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>The share market according to Chris Judd&nbsp;</li>
<li>How Judd's Cerutty Macro Fund finds stocks</li>
<li>The stocks he is concentrating on in 2026</li>
<li>A once-in-blue-moon Money Puzzle footy tip!&nbsp; </li>
</ul>

Chris Judd on his new game: stock picking 

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