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The Money Puzzle

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Superannuation
Property Investment
Interest Rates
Investment Strategies
Property Market
Capital Gains Tax
Australian Property Market
Gold
Negative Gearing
Melbourne
Artificial Intelligence
Self-Managed Super Funds
Etfs
Retirement Planning
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Australia
Private Credit
Wall Street
Inflation
Real Estate

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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Recent Guests

Paul Bloxham
Chief Economist at HSBC Australia
HSBC
Episode: Higher rates, lower returns: Is Australia still investable?
Stuart Wemyss
Guest from Prosolution Private Client Group, investment strategist on live-vesting and property-investment strategies
Prosolution Private Client Group
Episode: Investing in your home versus building a share portfolio
John Pearce
Chief Investment Officer
UniSuper
Episode: Why the $175 billion man still likes the sharemarket (with UniSuper's John Pearce)
Sam Wylie
Melbourne Business School and Windlestone Education Group advisor
Windlestone Education Group; Melbourne Business School
Episode: Wall Street rewards...but should you hedge?
Jacqui Clarke
Advisor, confidante of wealthy Australian families, board member at BKI group, author of How to Stop Worrying About Money
BKI Group, Milliner Family; author
Episode: The career choices that matter for long term wealth
Will Hamilton
Wealth advisor, regular on the show, founder of Hamilton Wealth Partners
Hamilton Wealth Partners
Episode: Cash is king again...here's why
Rachael Rofe
estate planning lawyer
Episode: You can't take it with you...but you should do this
Emanuel Datt
Fund manager, Datt Capital Group
Datt Capital Group
Episode: How to invest in the data centre boom
Cameron Judd
Fund manager at the Smorgon Gold Resources Fund
Smorgon Partners Gold Resources Fund
Episode: Gold...are you ready for a rebound?

Host

James Kirby
Host of The Money Puzzle; long-time Australian financial journalist and commentator guiding discussions across wealth-building topics.

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
    Australia3 months 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
    Australia5 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
    Australia5 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    James Kirby offers unbiased and really informative podcast. Always listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jemandi05
    Australia6 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
    Australia7 months ago

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Ads and sponsorships are noted by some as intrusive or misaligned with perceived content balance.
Many praise practical financial literacy guidance and actionable takeaways.
Listeners appreciate accessible explanations of complex topics and high-quality guests.
Overall sentiment highlights value for long-term wealth-building discussions.
Guests are often described as credible and well-informed.

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#212
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#30
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#195
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Apple Podcasts
#5
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#11
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#80
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Higher rates, lower returns: Is Australia still investable?
Q: Is it safe to assume that rates are going to rise over the next year?
Yes, rates are seen rising at the long end due to global central bank actions, inflation pressures, and higher demand for capital, with the expectation that rates stay elevated for a period.
Mega floats, market froth, and whether investing in SpaceX risky or smart
Q: Will we be able to claim the offsetting capital loss under the new rules if inflation makes gains notional losses?
The guest explains that you would typically not be able to offset real losses with gains under the proposed changes; the netting would happen inside structures like ETFs, making it hard to offset real losses against gains outside of those vehicles.
The career choices that matter for long term wealth
Q: What is the best approach to asking for a pay rise without jeopardizing your position in the company?
Document your achievements, prepare market comparisons, and book a dedicated meeting with a clear request for a pay review, choosing timing when the company is not in a budget-crunch period; if necessary, be prepared to discuss a counteroffer while maintaining professionalism.
You can't take it with you...but you should do this
Q: What should people know about the impact of the budget changes on trusts and estate planning?
Budget changes affect not just trusts but the entire asset structure, including superannuation and CGT, so estate plans should be revisited whenever asset structures change to ensure a will and any testamentary trusts still align with current holdings.
You can't take it with you...but you should do this
Q: Should the listener have a trust in addition to a will, and how common are testamentary trusts across Australia?
A will is essential, but in most cases you should consider a testamentary discretionary trust to handle assets after death, especially for non-solo assets like super and family structures; these trusts help manage tax and protect beneficiaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Money Puzzle

What is The Money Puzzle about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A financially focused show that often blends practical investing guidance with market commentary, covering property, shares, superannuation, and income-generating strategies. Episodes frequently feature high-profile investors, property analysts, and tax/financial planning experts, with recurring threads on AI-driven markets, policy changes, and portfolio construction. Noteworthy traits include a sharp emphasis on real-world budgeting, tax implications, and asset allocation, plus access to a wide range of guest perspectives from Australian and international finance communities. The format tends to mix actionable tips with data-driven context, making it useful for serious individual investors, family planners, and professionals seeking to dee... more

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2. Stuart Wemyss
3. John Pearce
4. Sam Wylie
5. Jacqui Clarke
6. Will Hamilton
7. Rachael Rofe
8. Emanuel Datt

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