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The Money Puzzle

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Superannuation
Property Investment
Investment Strategies
Interest Rates
Australian Property Market
Capital Gains Tax
Property Market
Melbourne
Gold
Negative Gearing
Housing Market
Retirement Planning
First Home Buyers
Etfs
ASX
Financial Literacy
Self-Managed Super Funds
Private Credit
Inflation
Private Equity

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.

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Asked in today's episode if the house price downturn is 'a blip or a bust?', one of the market's top residential experts says 'Way more than a blip, as for a bust... It's too early to say.'

Tim Lawless, research director at Cotality Australia, join... more

For a generation, Australian investors were advised to hold their investments until they retired. Then once they entered tax-free retirement, they could largely sidestep CGT tax. This central plank of financial advice is finished: Every retiree will ... more

There is still a property sector where the outlook is improving, where yields are strong and anyone can negatively gear. Hey, you can even use borrowed funds in your Self-Managed Super Fund: It's time to take a second look at the commercial property ... more

We are only beginning to digest the full impact of the Budget changes for residential property.In short, it will never be the same again. That doesn't mean you can't invest successfully, but it does mean you need to know the new rules.

Cameron Kush... more

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Recent Guests

Cameron Kusher
Property analyst, founder of Kusher Consulting
Kusher Consulting
Episode: Why property investing will never be the same again
Tim Toohey
Head of Macro Strategy at Yarra Capital Partners
Yarra Capital Partners
Episode: Can the economy justify a red-hot sharemarket?
James Wrigley
Financial advisor, First Financial
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Episode: Is superannuation still the Budget winner?
Beau Arfi
Professional investor and adviser with Maple Property Group
Maple Investment Group
Episode: SMSF property ban - an extra Budget sting for investors
Anissa Cavallo
Avid property professional, CEO of Eda Property Group
EDA Property Group
Episode: Why property investors are turning to the outer suburbs
Brett Evans
Atlas Wealth Management, Dubai-based expat financial adviser
Atlas Wealth Management
Episode: Moving money around the world - Your expat explainer
Paul Clitheroe
Chair of Invest Smart Group; Chair of Ecstra
Invest Smart Group; Ecstra
Episode: ‘Swim between the flags’ : The simple formula for managing money
Daniel Shrimski
CEO Vanguard Australia
Vanguard
Episode: ETFs...What's next? (with Vanguard CEO Daniel Shrimski)
Eric Johnson
Business columnist on The Australian, former business editor
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Episode: After the oil shock: Who's really making money?

Host

James Kirby
Host of The Money Puzzle

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Mediocre

    Full of ads and the typical right wing bias that you would expect from a Murdoch publication.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    RCDJPB
    Australia15 days ago
  • Has more potential

    Great premise and the topics are relevant however I don't find the host to be a good interviewer and I get frustrated.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    IndigoAus001
    Australia3 months ago
  • One of the best shows for financial literacy

    Love this show, James has a great way to explain at times quite complicated subjects in a very user friendly way by bringing top notch guests and asking the right questions. This show really helped me in my financial literacy journey, keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ally4509
    Australia3 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    James Kirby offers unbiased and really informative podcast. Always listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jemandi05
    Australia3 months ago
  • Too many adverts

    Really undermines the impartiality and credibility of this podcast. And the adverts are really bad… really low class.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SimonAlfref
    Australia4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Ad load and pacing can be a pain point for some episodes.
Good balance of market analysis and actionable tips.
Clear guest diversity and solid practical takeaways for listeners.
High-quality expert guests; the host keeps discussions accessible.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#30
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Apple Podcasts
#14
Australia/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#25
Australia/Business
Apple Podcasts
#11
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Apple Podcasts
#31
Indonesia/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#82
Ukraine/Business

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Your retirement plan’s CGT shock (with Adrian Raftery)
Q: With the new CGT regime, does owning shares under a company name become more favorable than in an individual's name?
Companies can benefit from a lower corporate tax rate and different treatment of passive income, potentially making a company structure more attractive for some investors, though other factors like access to the 50% discount and trust structures previously used still matter; overall, the decision is highly situation-dependent.
Your retirement plan’s CGT shock (with Adrian Raftery)
Q: If I bought shares years ago and they've dwindled to zero or been delisted, how is a capital loss treated for tax purposes?
Losses from delisted or worthless stocks are generally recognized when the administrator or regulator declares there's no chance of return, with some cases allowing steps to realize the loss while the process unfolds; until then, the loss isn't fully realized.
Special episode: Listener questions on new tax changes
Q: What will be involved in valuing pre-budget properties for CGT purposes, and who can be considered a valid valuer?
Valuation can be done by a registered valuer or via evidence from real estate agents with comparable sales; in contested cases, a sworn sworn valuation may be advisable to reduce compliance risk.
Special episode: Listener questions on new tax changes
Q: How does the new 30% minimum CGT apply to low-income earners with a capital gain, and can offsets mitigate this?
Low-income earners may reduce some of the tax using available offsets, but the minimum 30% applies to the gain under DIV-119, meaning a significant uplift in tax relative to prior regimes for many; some exemptions exist for those receiving certain government payments.
Special episode: Listener questions on new tax changes
Q: If I purchase an existing property after the July cutoff and make a loss, can I still offset against income or only carry forward to offset future rental income?
You can carry forward the loss to offset future taxable rental income, but you cannot offset it against salary or other forms of employment income; you can also offset against other rental income from other properties.

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A practical, finance-focused show that breaks down investment, tax, and property topics through expert interviews and data-driven analysis. Episodes frequently explore budget policy changes, stock and ETF strategies, property markets, and how macro shifts like interest-rate movements and energy costs ripple through portfolios. Notable strengths include access to seasoned economists, fund managers, and real estate specialists, plus a willingness to tackle timely issues with actionable takeaways. The format tends toward thoughtful, advisor-led discussions intended to help listeners optimize wealth building in Australia, though length and ad load are occasionally cited as drawbacks by some listeners.

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Recent guests on The Money Puzzle include:

1. Cameron Kusher
2. Tim Toohey
3. James Wrigley
4. Beau Arfi
5. Anissa Cavallo
6. Brett Evans
7. Paul Clitheroe
8. Daniel Shrimski

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