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The Money Puzzle

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

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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Latest Episodes

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The AI boom, which underpinned the bumper super returns for many investors over the last financial year, has been extraordinary; But in mid-2026 even t... more

The numbers don't lie: The ASX did 3 per cent over the 12 months to June, and the S&P 500 did 20 per cent. Unless - like a big super fund - you had half your portfolio invested offshore, the chances are you underperformed in FY2026.

Marc Jocum, inv... more

Sweeping changes to Capital Gains Tax, Negative Gearing and Self-Managed Super Funds are confronting investors. How will they affect you?

Stuart Wemyss from the ProSolution Private Clients group joins associate editor, James Kirby on this episode o... more

The government has made sure that superannuation investors did not entirely escape the investment tax overhaul: Is it still the relative winner as parliament prepares to sign off the Budget?

Adviser James Wrigley of First Financial joins associate ... more

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Recent Guests

Beau Arfi
Professional investor and adviser with Maple Property Group
Maple Investment Group
Episode: SMSF property ban - an extra Budget sting for investors
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
Liam Shorte
Liam Shorte from The Sonas Wealth Group
Sonas Wealth Group
Episode: Budget fallout: Before you do anything, do this
Stuart Wemyss
Representative of the ProSolution Private Clients Group
ProSolution Private Clients Group
Episode: How to tackle the Budget’s property investment clampdown
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
The Australian
Episode: After the oil shock: Who's really making money?
Rasti Vaibhav
Founder of Get RARE property agency; former institutional property funds executive
Get RARE Buyers Agency
Episode: You're biased! - The six signs of investment bias that hold you back
Andy Darroch
Independent Wealth Advisor
Independent Wealth Advice
Episode: Private credit - How bad is this going to get?

Host

James Kirby
Host of The Money Puzzle

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • 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
    Australia2 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
    Australia2 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
    Australia3 months ago
  • Essential Listening

    Great interviews without bias. Good economic insights. Never miss an episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rick LVX555
    Australia3 months ago

Listeners Say

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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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Spotify
#29
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Apple Podcasts
#14
Australia/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#23
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Apple Podcasts
#73
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Apple Podcasts
#139
Mexico/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#148
India/Business/Investing

Talking Points

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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.
SMSF property ban - an extra Budget sting for investors
Q: Will negative gearing be restricted to new builds affect granny flats or subdivisions?
If the asset creates new supply, there should be some negative gearing benefits; the impact on granny flats depends on the asset structure, and final legislative details are pending a treasurer's paper.
SMSF property ban - an extra Budget sting for investors
Q: What happens if a property is worth less than what you bought it for—how do losses work under CGT?
Losses depend on whether the asset is in personal name, a trust, or a company; trusts have a minimum 30% tax on gains and indexation applies to capital gains, with nominal losses and carry-forward considerations.

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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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2. Brett Evans
3. Paul Clitheroe
4. Liam Shorte
5. Stuart Wemyss
6. Daniel Shrimski
7. Eric Johnson
8. Rasti Vaibhav

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