The Money Puzzle

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 Money Puzzle is a business podcast hosted by The Australian, with 645 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Australian hosts The Money Puzzle, a business show with 645 episodes published.

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  Why investor zones will be worst hit in the property downturn

  Aug 18, 202626 min

  Property investors are scrambling to sidestep the new property taxes and taking risks in areas they might never have considered before the May Budget. Rasti Vaibhav of Get RARE Properties joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: The looming black spots for property investors  Hidden dangers of 'new build' negative gearing A sober read on the reality of commercial property SMSF residential borrowing is now officially banned    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  How rich listers are investing in the AI boom

  Aug 13, 202634 min

  At the top end of the market, Australia's richest investors are deeplyengaged in the AI boom: Some are betting the house on AI, others are fighting to rescue their reputation as AI sweeps through every industry sector.  John Stensholt co-author of 'Tech Bros' the extraordinary story of Atlassian' joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: Rich pickings in an AI bonanza  How Atlassian's 'tech bros' are pivoting towards AI Wes Maas bets the house on Firmus Why did Gina Rinehart invest heavily in SpaceX? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  How to buy your first property (post-Budget)

  Aug 11, 202634 min

  The first principles for buying property never change. Whether it's your first home or your first move as an investor, you need a pathway. But following this year's landmark federal budget, it will pay to know where the government is aiming to 'help' and where market distortions could create new risks. Author and host of the 'Money, Money, Money' podcast, Glen James joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: The quick-start guide to your first property Looking at the home from an investor perspective Getting to know the home grants system Warning on new property after negative gearing changes  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Why it's time to get into alternative investing

  Aug 6, 202634 min

  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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Getting around the SMSF borrowing ban

  Aug 4, 202637 min

  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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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