The Money Puzzle

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 Finlayson - The rise of a gold dynamo

Cameron Judd of the Victor Smorgon Partners Resources Gold Fund joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode
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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 be an isolated case
The Spring pile-up - waiting for an avalanche of new listings

Cameron Kusher of Kusher Consulting joins Associate Editor James Kirby in this episode
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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 joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:
Super for mortgage...what to do?
Did super win or lose in the Budget?
Are we close to the peak in the current mortgage cycle
The home that negative gearing forgot
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"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 approach to school fees
What to do about HECS
Helping with a first home purchase

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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 this episode.

In today's show, we cover:
Up 25% in a month! - Healthcare stocks are back
Why the healthcare blue chips can keep rising
Will CSL ever be Australia's biggest stock again?
Earnings season recap- where to now for banks and miners?

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