Money and Investing with Andrew Baxter

Welcome to this week's episode of the Money and Investing Show with Andrew Baxter and co-host Mitch.

The Budget Response 2026 has sparked debate across Australia, with proposed changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax, trust structures, and housing policy raising serious questions about the future of investing and wealth creation.

In this episode, Andrew and Mitch break down the key announcements from the Budget Response and examine what they could mean for property investors, share market participants, business owners, and everyday Australians. From the potential impact on housing affordability and rental markets to concerns around entrepreneurship, investment incentives, and economic growth, they unpack the issues in clear and practical terms.

The discussion also covers bracket creep, government spending, inflation, interest rates, and the growing disconnect between fiscal policy and the broader economy. If you've been trying to understand the real implications behind the headlines, this Budget Response analysis provides valuable insights into the policies shaping Australia's financial future.

Whether you're building wealth through property, shares, or business ownership, understanding the Budget Response is becoming increasingly important in a changing economic environment.

Tune in to hear Andrew's perspective on the hidden costs of tax reform, the challenges facing investors, and the opportunities that may still exist despite the uncertainty.

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Welcome to this week's episode of the Money and Investing Show with Andrew Baxter and co-host Mitch.

In this Economic Debrief 2026, Andrew and Mitch cut through the noise to deliver a frank, no-fluff breakdown of the big picture trends shaping the global and Australian economy right now. From three back-to-back RBA rate hikes and a cost-of-living crisis squeezing household budgets by over $400 a month, to a federal budget that's rattling investors with sweeping changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, this episode covers it all.

Andrew and Mitch explore why the Aussie stock market has had a pedestrian run, where the real opportunities lie in the US across tech, semiconductors, data centres, and utilities, and why geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are keeping oil prices and inflation stubbornly elevated.

This Economic Debrief 2026 also digs into Australia's housing supply crisis, the RBA's increasingly difficult battle against inflation, and why some of the country's brightest entrepreneurs may be eyeing the exit. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just trying to make sense of what's happening with your mortgage, super, and savings, this episode delivers the clarity and conviction you need to make smarter financial decisions.

If there's one listen that cuts to the heart of where the economy stands today, this is it, your definitive Economic Debrief 2026.

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Welcome to this week's episode of the Money and Investing Show with Andrew Baxter and co-host Mitch. In this practical episode, Andrew and Mitch break down a simple 4 week plan to help people get control of their money and build better financial habits that actually last. If you’ve been feeling stuck financially, overwhelmed by expenses, or unsure where to begin, this episode gives you a clear starting point.

The Andrew covers the mindset behind money, why most people struggle to take action, and how to build a system that creates long term financial progress. From understanding your spending habits and creating surplus cash flow to setting up an emergency fund and starting your first investments, this episode lays out the exact steps to get control of your money without overcomplicating the process.

Andrew also shares insights on identifying your financial “why”, cutting wasteful spending, building discipline, and using simple investing tools like ETFs and micro investing apps to start growing wealth over time. If your goal is to get control of your money, improve your financial habits, and stop living pay cheque to pay cheque, this episode is packed with practical ideas you can apply immediately.

Listen now to get control of your money and start building a stronger financial future. If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a financial reset.

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Welcome to this week's episode of the Money and Investing Show with Andrew Baxter and co-host Mitch.

Ever wondered why stock markets swing wildly one day and barely budge the next? In this episode, Andrew Baxter and Mitch cut through the noise and deliver the meat and potatoes answer every investor needs, breaking down exactly why stocks go up and down without the jargon heavy rubbish you would normally hear from the so called experts on TV.

At the heart of it all is one powerful idea: price and value are two very different things. Andrew unpacks what actually moves stock markets and it is not as complicated as the technical talking heads would have you believe. From macro forces like interest rates, inflation, and economic outlook, to micro factors like company earnings, CEO guidance, and share buybacks, this episode covers the full picture in plain English.

You will also discover why human psychology, think FOMO, fear, and herd mentality, is arguably the biggest driver of market sentiment, and why understanding that can genuinely tilt the odds in your favour as an investor.

Whether you are just getting started or you have been in the market for years, this episode will sharpen the way you think about what moves stock markets and how to read the signals that actually matter.

Andrew keeps it simple, practical, and straight to the point because the best investing decisions rarely come from overcomplicating things.

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Welcome to this week's episode of the Money and Investing Show with Andrew Baxter and co-host Mitch.

Are we living through the greatest wealth creation opportunity of our lifetime, or are we watching a bubble quietly inflate before our eyes? In this episode, Andrew and Mitch tackle the big question on every investor's mind: AI Stocks Boom or Bubble?

With trillions of dollars being poured into AI infrastructure, data centres, and chipmakers, the excitement is impossible to ignore. But not every stock riding the AI wave is built to last. Andrew draws on decades of real market experience to cut through the noise, identifying the companies genuinely delivering the goods, the pretenders coasting on hype, and the co-tailers that could leave investors seriously exposed.

From Nvidia's extraordinary run to the Magnificent 7's lofty valuations, Andrew and Mitch unpack what the current earnings cycle is really telling us, why capital expenditure at this scale matters, and how smart investors are positioning themselves across ETFs, sector plays, and energy stocks to manage risk without missing the upside.

If you've been asking yourself whether the AI stocks boom or bubble debate actually affects your portfolio, this episode gives you the honest, unfiltered breakdown you need to make informed decisions.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, there's something in this episode for everyone.

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