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Hundreds of thousands of homeowners are refinancing their mortgages. But there are a few traps you need to be aware of. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's  Michael Thompson  as they explore the pros and cons of refinancing. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial...

Is it ever too late to focus on your finances? Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's  Michael Thompson  as they discuss what to work on in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s & 60s. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. Before acting on any informatio...

It's a tactic used by many to get onto the property ladder: renting where you want to live, and buying where you can afford. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's  Michael Thompson  for a look at rentvesting, and how some investors have used it to build a property portfolio. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take in...

Set and forget investing is exactly what it sounds like: a strategy where you leave the investment to (hopefully!) grow on its own. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's  Michael Thompson  for a guide to set and forget investing, including what's needed to get started, some of the risks you need to be aware of, and the incredible power of compound...

Can you really manifest the flow of money into your life? Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's  Michael Thompson  as Canna aims to convince Michael that manifesting really can work. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. Before acting on any i...

No matter how well prepared you are, a major hit to your finances can flatten you. Resilience is so important - but how do you do it? Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's  Michael Thompson  for Canna's own story of taking multiple financial blows, and how she got through it. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take i...

Rising interest rates have stretched the household budget to breaking point. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's  Michael Thompson  for a budget reboot: how to get your budget in shape to deal with the soaring cost of living. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financia...

Curious about investing in shares but don't know where to start? Or just want a refresher on some of the basics? Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's  Michael Thompson  for a 101 on shares: how to do it and what all the jargon means. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, f...

Frugal February is exactly what it sounds like - a whole month with minimal spending. But why? And how? Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's  Michael Thompson  for some tips and ideas on cutting down unnecessary spending, and why it can make such a big difference to your money mindset. And if you're still unsure what Frugal February is, check out...

How much money could you scrape together in an emergency? Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's  Michael Thompson  as they explain why you need a financial buffer, how to calculate how much you need, and how to save it. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs...

Do you know your risk profile? It's one of the most important things to find out before you start investing. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they discuss why your risk profile matters, and how you can find yours out for free. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal c...

Interest rates have shot up in the last year. But it’s still possible to stay ahead of your repayments, and even get a better deal from your bank. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson for some tips and ideas on managing your home loan when rates are climbing. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take in...

FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) has taken off in the last few years, with stories in the media of young people retiring with hundreds of thousands of dollars in the bank. But before you jump on board the FIRE movement, there are a few things you should consider. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson for some tips and ide...

Time for some New Year’s resolutions - of the money kind! Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson for some tips and ideas on the bad money habits we should leave behind in 2022, and how to set ourselves up for a successful 2023. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumsta...

Buy Now, Pay Later has boomed in recent years - and while some use it as a handy budget tool, for others it can lead to spiralling debt. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson for an easy explainer on how this payment method works. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circu...

Is there a more expensive time of year than Christmas? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson for some tips and ideas about managing the cost of the festive season.  The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. Before acting on any info...

How do you have a great holiday that doesn't leave you in debt? Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson for some tips and ideas about keeping the cost down, without compromising on fun. There's a new episode every Wednesday. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstanc...

Power bills have been rising quickly this year. So what can you do to limit the bill shock? Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson for some tips and ideas about budgeting for bills, and getting the cost down. There's a new episode every Wednesday. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account yo...

We could all use a bit of extra cash - a few dollars more to put towards a holiday, or to kickstart an investment. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson for some tips and ideas about ways to make a bit of money on the side. There's a new episode every Wednesday! The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not tak...

Credit card debt can get out of control quickly. But if used carefully, they can also be useful financial tools. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson for some tips and ideas about bringing debt under control, and making your credit card work for you. There's a new episode every Wednesday! The information in this podcast is general...

How much super is enough? We need to change the way we think about superannuation: super  can  be sexy, and there are plenty of things you can do to improve your super balance. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson for some tips and ideas about boosting your own retirement savings. There's a new episode every Wednesday! The informat...

Investing while you've got a mortgage is not only possible, it can be a great way to build wealth (with professional advice, of course!). Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson for a guide to approaching the world of debt recycling. There's a new episode every Wednesday! The information in this podcast is general in nature and does n...

This is the ultimate guide to running a household budget. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson for tips on making sure you can cover your bills each week, with enough left over for a bit of fun. There's a new episode every Wednesday! The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal c...

It's never too early - or too late - to think about investing for the kids. And as well as building wealth, it can be a great way to increase your family's financial literacy. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson for some tips on how to make your money go a little further. There's a new episode every Wednesday! The information in t...

What do you do when you like to save your money, but your partner likes to spend? It's a very common challenge - and can be a disaster for relationships. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson for some tips on how to navigate everyday money challenges. There's a new episode every Wednesday!   The information in this podcast is genera...