Does superannuation need a makeover? Senator Andrew Bragg - #218
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If you earn a wage in Australia, there is a good chance that you are being paid superannuation. Superannuation, as we know it in Australia, is now 29 years old and some are calling for another review of the scheme to keep up with the times.
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Career planning in the time of coronavirus - #217
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Right now many of us are experiencing a lot of change, whole industries are on ice right now, while others have had to pivot fast. We are fast on track to record unemployment and with a recession nipping at our heels, plenty of career plans and dreams might be feeling a little crushed right now.
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How to plan a realistic wedding budget - #216
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Getting married isn't just a huge commitment between you and your partner, it's one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make in your life. While some couples budget and save to pay for their wedding, others go into debt to say 'I do'.
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Can you really make money from a side hustle? - #215
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With job losses, underemployment and job uncertainty many of us are trying to figure out some ways to make extra cash, set up an emergency savings fund or even look to changing careers altogether
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Investing during a market crash with Roger Montgomery - #214
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There’s no doubt 2020 has been a wild ride for stock investors. Thanks to coronavirus, the oil price war, and growing tensions between global powers, we’ve never seen a more volatile stock market.
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Tax time tips for EOFY 2020 - #213
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2020 has simultaneously moved at lightning speed and also dragged on for what feels like forever. Alas, with the end of the financial year almost here, it's time to start thinking about taxes, take stock of your finances, and scout out the best EOFY deals.
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The real reason you need a will - #212
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In between our searches for toilet paper and hand sanitiser, "how to create a will" has been high on our Google search list in the lockdown.
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Curveballs – how to stay resilient when things go wrong - #211
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Comedian and journalist Emma Markezic was young, single, freelancing, renting and partying hard when she was diagnosed with cancer. She still found herself coping better than most people.
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Where do our charity donations actually go? - #210
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Australians give a total of $9.9 billion to charities each year and we can only imagine that number will skyrocket in 2020 following this year's catastrophic bushfire season and COVID-19.
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How to recession-proof your finances - #209
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A recession or any type of economic downturn can be an incredibly challenging and stressful time. As unemployment rises, incomes fall, stock markets crash and bills continue rolling in, it is natural to be worried about your money. But there are things that you can do to prepare. On today’s episode of the Pocket Money podcast, Sally and Kate welcome a slate of experts to get the tips and strategies you can use to protect your finances. From savings and budgeting to superannuation, home loans and earning more with side hustles, this podcast will help you better understand what’s in...
info_outlineLearning how to invest is one of the most important lessons in building wealth, that you'll ever need.
This year has seen some of the most dramatic movements in markets around the world. Despite this new COVID-19-tinged reality, Australians continue to seek out information about how to invest their money. And we're so on board with that.
For this crash course on investing, Sally is joined by Finder's investments editor, Kylie Purcell. Kylie spends her days deep in the world of share trading and brings a wealth of expertise about global markets, weighing risks with rewards, and how you can take advantage of investment opportunities, even if you've just got a small amount of cash to put in,
So if you've ever said "WTF is an ETF?", thought about putting your money into ethical investments, or simply wanted to put some money into a company you think is going places, this podcast is the perfect place to start.
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