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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
Retirement Planning
First Home Buyers
Housing Market
ASX
Negative Gearing
Etfs
Inflation
Financial Literacy
Real Estate
Private Credit
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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Recent Guests

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
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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?
Adrian Raftery
Author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax Legally; Fellow at Melbourne University
Melbourne University
Episode: Your top tax hacks for FY 2026
Nathan Fradley
Financial Advisor
Fradley Advice
Episode: Separately Managed Accounts: Advisers love them, but should you?
Ben James
Managing Director and Partner and Advisor at Escala Partners
Escala Partners
Episode: How wealthy investors are dealing with the Iran crisis

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
    Australiaa month 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
    Australiaa month ago
  • Love this podcast

    James Kirby offers unbiased and really informative podcast. Always listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jemandi05
    Australia2 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

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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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#40
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#247
Australia/Top Podcasts
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#12
Australia/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#18
Australia/Business
Apple Podcasts
#54
Indonesia/Business/Investing
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#100
New Zealand/Business/Investing

Talking Points

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What women need to know about super
Q: Where would you start if you want to improve your super position?
Know what you have, where it's invested, and how it's being charged; consolidate where sensible, check insurance inside the fund, and consider salary sacrifice or concessional/non-concessional contributions to boost balances over time.
Moving money around the world - Your expat explainer
Q: What are the most important financial considerations for someone about to move overseas?
Understand how non-residency status affects Australian assets, plan for potential CGT on your home, and assess how super, insurance, and SMSFs will function while abroad.
Budget fallout: Before you do anything, do this
Q: Could the government have avoided blowback by setting CGT at 33% like the superannuation discount?
Treasury calculated that 33% would not raise enough revenue; the government chose a bold move to implement a broad change and capture the intended behavior, recognizing it would be controversial but necessary for the fiscal objective.
Budget fallout: Before you do anything, do this
Q: What is Liam's view on CGT and what should investors know about the changes?
CGT changes affect nearly every asset class; the old 50% discount is replaced by a base indexation model, with a 30% minimum tax on net capital gains, which shifts focus toward income generation, dividend-yielding shares, and assets like gold that can benefit from inflation indexing. Investors should review their portfolios and await final legislation before making big moves.
How to tackle the Budget’s property investment clampdown
Q: What happens to established property when negative gearing is reformed, and how does that affect your investment strategy?
Established property will no longer be eligible for negative gearing, which reduces after‑tax returns; investors may shift toward new properties or adjust their leverage strategies, and the overall economics of holding established assets will change as tax benefits disappear.

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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. Paul Clitheroe
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4. Eric Johnson
5. Rasti Vaibhav
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7. Adrian Raftery
8. Nathan Fradley

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