Smart Money Podcast

A couple of young economists from the University of Melbourne have released a research paper that sets out to answer the perennial question: to rent or buy - which is a better investment? One of the co-authors Dr May Li details their findings to Ian Rogerson and Olivia Maragna from Aspire Retire Financial Services.

Dante de Gori - CEO of the Financial Planning Association of Australia - explains to Ian Rogerson and Olivia Maragna from Aspire Retire Financial Services how we can improve the "alarming levels of financial illiteracy" in Australia.

Olivia Maragna, Co-Founder of Aspire Retire Financial Service, explains how to being short changed on your Super, the financial implications of divorce as well as answers calls from our listeners.

Brett Stene from Jacaranda Financial Planning discusses the importance of salary sacrifice and answers calls from our listeners.

Listen to the full podcast of today's show with Nick Bennett and Rob Projeski. - Matt Harvey, Auctioneer with First National, talks with Rob and Nick about the weekend's auction clearance rates. - The house used in the filming of The Castle is caught in a weird twist on the plot from the film - the owner wants it demolished and the local council is fighting to save it. We talk with Tiriel Mora, the actor who played Lawyer Dennis Denuto in the film.  

The actual house made famous by the movie "The Castle" is caught up in a legal fight in a bid to save it from being demolished. But in an ironic twist, this time it's the owner who wants it knocked down and it's the authorities trying to stop her claiming it has social and historical significance. Tiriel Mora - who played lawyer Dennis Denuto in the film - gives us his "vibe" on this fascinating story.

Matt Harvey, Auctioneer with First National, talks with Rob and Nick about the weekend's auction clearance rates.

The Eureka Report is Australia’s number 1 online investment report and it gives you the tools to to make better investment decisions. Tony Kaye is the Editor of the Report and he explains how crucial getting the right information is.

Brett Stene from Jacaranda Financial Planning discusses how to manage credit card debt this Christmas as well as the upcoming Centrelink changes.

Listen to the full show podcast with Nick Bennett and Rob Projeski.- Property Scalping - people making serious money buying apartments off the plan and selling them upon settlement. Doug Driscoll - CEO at Starr Partners Real Estate - talks about the rise of this new trend.- Matt Harvey, Auctioneer with First National, talks with Rob and Nick about the weekend's auction clearance rates.

Matt Harvey, Auctioneer with First National, talks with Rob and Nick about the weekend's auction clearance rates.

Property Scalping - people making serious money buying apartments off the plan and selling them upon settlement. Doug Driscoll - CEO at Starr Partners Real Estate - talks about the rise of this new trend.

Do you spend January each year trying to pay off Christmas? Graham Cooke is a Money Expert at Finder.com.au and he gave us his top tips to avoid blowing your budget this Christmas.

Brett Stene from Jacaranda Financial Planning discusses the strength of the economy as well as taking calls from listeners.

Listen to the full show podcast with Nick Bennett and Rob Projeski.- Matt Harvey, Auctioneer with First National, talks with Rob and Nick about the weekend's auction clearance rates.- Dr Michael Harre is a lecturer in Complex Systems at the University of Sydney and he's heading a team that will run a simulation to try and predict the level of risk of a housing bubble in each separate suburb across Australia.

Dr Michael Harre is a lecturer in Complex Systems at the University of Sydney and he's heading a team that will run a simulation to try and predict the level of risk of a housing bubble in each separate suburb across Australia.

Matt Harvey, Auctioneer with First National, talks with Rob and Nick about the weekend's auction clearance rates.

Peter Aitken - owner of the Wentworth Galleries - talks about the merits of investing in art - especially contemporary Australian or Indigenous art.

Brett Stene from Jacaranda Financial Planning discusses the changes to superannuation as well as taking calls from listeners.

Listen to the full show podcast with Nick Bennett and Rob Projeski.- Cat Brown is a former Real Estate Agent and has now founded Simplify Me - a company that helps people de-clutter and prepare their homes for sale. She gives her top tips for people looking to downsize their home.- Matt Harvey, Auctioneer with First National, talks with Rob and Nick about the weekend's auction clearance rates.