The Money Puzzle

The swing towards 'alternative' investing is much more than a fad, it is now a core dimension of most investment portfolios among wealthy investors. But how does the everyday investor get started in this area?
Cathy Ding of the Glory House group joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
The basics of alternative investing
Getting started in private credit and private equity
The enduring role of gold
Advanced alternatives: Royalty streams and coupon notes
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Starting August 10 Self-Managed Super Funds will be banned from borrowing to buy residential property. The Government's late move will catch many investors offside. But the market is responding quickly, new strategies and new products are emerging for active investors.
Stuart Wemyss of the Prosolution Private Office joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.
In today’s show, we cover:
Yes, you can still use your SMSF in residential property: Here’s how
Taking a second look at residential property finance options
Market responds to negative gearing ban with new products
The way forward for active property investors
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Investors love Exchange Traded Funds; these cheap and low-risk funds, which mirror indices such as the ASX 200, are increasingly popular.But how do you put them together to create a diversified portfolio?
Chris Brycki, CEO of the Stockspot group, joins Associate Editor James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
ETF essentials - what you need to know
Who are the main players in the market
How to start a 60-40 ETF portfolio
Building a deeper understanding of ETF offerings

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Asked in today's episode if the house price downturn is 'a blip or a bust?', one of the market's top residential experts says 'Way more than a blip, as for a bust... It's too early to say.'
Tim Lawless, research director at Cotality Australia, joins Associate Editor James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show we cover:
How far will house prices fall
Which city looks most vulnerable
Can rents keep rising as prices drop
The different outlook for homes and apartments

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For a generation, Australian investors were advised to hold their investments until they retired. Then once they entered tax-free retirement, they could largely sidestep CGT tax. This central plank of financial advice is finished: Every retiree will now pay a minimum 30 per cent tax and nobody will escape.

Dr Adrian Raftery, author of '101 ways to save money on your tax - legally' joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
The shock change to investor retirement benefits
How the CGT new minimum rate is the sleeper issue for long-term investors
Examining how tax planning must reflect the wider budget changes
My shares have gone to zero - can I claim a tax loss?
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