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The Money Puzzle

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

House price falls have some way to go, and now that we have the clear and present danger of more rate hikes, bargain hunters have time to kill.

In today's show, we cover;

• How the downturn will deepen from here

• Can the first home market stay ... more

It's the hot-button question for so many investors - how to optimise any spare cash they may have on hand. For younger investors it's often the mortgage; for older investors it's often putting the money into super (before it's too late) But which is ... more

"I want to help the kids, how do I start?' It's one of the most common questions we get on the podcast, and it's time to tackle it head on.

Dr Doug Turek of Minchin Moore joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cov... more

The ASX 200 is enjoying a solid earnings season, but the healthcare sector is shooting the lights out. Believe it or not, the market sector that offered the fastest way to lose money last year is suddenly red hot.

Jun Bei-Liu of the Ten Cap Alpha P... more

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Recent Guests

Jun Bei-Liu
JB, manager of Ten Cap Fund
Ten Cap Fund
Episode: Healthy rebound: How the ASX got its mojo back
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
Chris Brycki
Founder/CEO of Stockspot, online investment service offering ETF model portfolios
Stockspot
Episode: How to build your own ETF portfolio
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?
Liam Shorte
Financial advisor, Sonas Wealth Group
Sonas Wealth Group
Episode: Are you prepared for a sharemarket crash?
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

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
    Australia2 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
    Australia4 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
    Australia4 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    James Kirby offers unbiased and really informative podcast. Always listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jemandi05
    Australia5 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

Listeners Say

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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.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#38
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Apple Podcasts
#12
Australia/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#17
Australia/Business
Apple Podcasts
#11
Chile/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#44
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#88
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Property pile-up warning: Bracing for a listings overhang
Q: And Louis, when you say slow the population rate, do you mean slow immigration rate?
Yes, the guest explains that population expansion is driven mainly by migration and natural increase, so immigration policy significantly impacts housing demand.
Property pile-up warning: Bracing for a listings overhang
Q: What is the intent of putting a levy on the banks, and are we trying to use this to slow down the housing market?
The guest suggests the levy is aimed at cooling demand but argues there are more efficient tools, such as improving supply-side efficiency and considering population growth trends.
Property pile-up warning: Bracing for a listings overhang
Q: I appreciate the government won't do it, but wouldn't it have been simple to cool the property market just to introduce a levy on the mortgage book of all the banks?
The host and guest discuss that a levy could slow the market but would be inefficient and could raise costs; better tools include policy measures that address supply efficiency and population growth, rather than adding taxes that widen the buyer-seller gap.
How to invest for your kids
Q: Are there special investment accounts for kids or anything like that?
There isn't a straightforward dedicated child investment account; the workaround is often a minor account held in trust with the adult managing it until the child is 18, and then transferring assets to the child.
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.

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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. Jun Bei-Liu
2. Glen James
3. Cathy Ding
4. Chris Brycki
5. Cameron Kusher
6. Tim Toohey
7. Liam Shorte
8. James Wrigley

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