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The Money Puzzle

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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

The old formula for seeking income in the Australian market is fading: Dividend rates have dropped across the ASX. Yet, recent tax changes mean that investors will want to raise income from local markets.

Hugh Robertson of the Centaur Financial Se... more

Property investors are scrambling to sidestep the new property taxes and taking risks in areas they might never have considered before the May Budget.

Rasti Vaibhav of Get RARE Properties joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.

In to... more

At the top end of the market, Australia's richest investors are deeplyengaged in the AI boom: Some are betting the house on AI, others are fighting to rescue their reputation as AI sweeps through every industry sector.

John Stensholt co-author of ... more

The first principles for buying property never change. Whether it's your first home or your first move as an investor, you need a pathway. But following this year's landmark federal budget, it will pay to know where the government is aiming to 'help'... more

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Recent Guests

Glen James
Author of The Quick Start Guide to Your First Property; host of Money Money Money podcast
Author and property investor
Episode: How to buy your first property (post-Budget)
Cathy Ding
Glory House Group adviser
Glory House Group
Episode: Why it's time to get into alternative investing
Tim Lawless
Research Director, Cotality Housing Research Group (formerly CoreLogic)
Cotality
Episode: How much will house prices fall?
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?
Marc Jocum
Investment strategist at GlobalX ETFs
GlobalX ETFs
Episode: Why Australian shares let you down this year (and what to do about it)
James Wrigley
Financial advisor, First Financial
First Financial
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
Brett Evans
Atlas Wealth Management, Dubai-based expat financial adviser
Atlas Wealth Management
Episode: Moving money around the world - Your expat explainer

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
    Australiaa month 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
    Australia4 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
    Australia5 months ago

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Overall sentiment highlights value for long-term wealth-building discussions.
Guests are often described as credible and well-informed.

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How to buy your first property (post-Budget)
Q: What else has budget change affected for the investor or buyer?
The discussion covers how incentives and policy shifts—especially around negative gearing, CGT treatment, and new-build scrutiny—alter risk profiles and strategy, urging buyers to think long-term, focus on supply dynamics, and avoid relying solely on tax-driven benefits.
Getting around the SMSF borrowing ban
Q: Having listened to a previous episode on how the new tax laws are affecting property investment, is my understanding correct that if I already own multiple investment properties and they are positively geared, if I was to purchase an established property, can I negatively gear the new purchase against the positively geared income of my current portfolio?
Yes, you can: the losses from a newly acquired established property can be offset against existing positively geared income, but any excess loss beyond the existing income is quarantined and carried forward; this often makes it advantageous to use existing funds and offset accounts to optimize overall tax outcomes.
How to build your own ETF portfolio
Q: Is it true that buying the entire global stock market through an MSCI World Index ETF can be a good core starting point, or are you missing diversification by sticking only to global equities?
It's a great starting point and can form the core, but you still need diversification into other asset classes like Australian shares, bonds, and sometimes gold to smooth volatility and reduce risk.
Why it's time to get into alternative investing
Q: How should an everyday investor begin to enter this area?
Start with understanding relative liquidity and access: semi-liquid funds, listed investment companies (LICs/LITs) with a private equity sleeve, or listed vehicles that give exposure to unlisted assets.
How much will house prices fall?
Q: Is the long-term outlook for houses versus apartments different, and should buyers favor one over the other going forward?
Houses are expected to retain more value over the medium to long term due to land scarcity, while apartments face higher supply constraints but could offer opportunities in the medium-density sector with better rental demand, especially in established stock rather than high-rise precincts.

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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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1. Glen James
2. Cathy Ding
3. Tim Lawless
4. Cameron Kusher
5. Tim Toohey
6. Marc Jocum
7. James Wrigley
8. Beau Arfi

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