The Money Puzzle

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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Here comes Spring! Welcome to most, except perhaps to residential property sellers, who will be adding stock to an already bloated market where prices are falling.
Louis Christopher of SQM Research joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
How bad is the listings overhang?
Why banks may have forecasts wrong on property prices
Yes, yields are rising, but are rents actually lifting too?
The 40-year mortgage...should you ever?
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The old formula for seeking income in the Australian market is fading: Dividend rates have dropped across the ASX. Yet, recent tax changes mean that investors will want to raise income from local markets.
Hugh Robertson of the Centaur Financial Services group joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
How can I chase income safely?
The income risk ladder - Bonds to high dividend funds
Molino's move on SMSFs - More fees and a 'test'
Is there any escape from the minimum 30 per cent CGT rate?

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