Fine Answers

In this quarterly market update, Adam Dawes and I go through what is happening from the global picture right down to the Australian market.   We cover the AI spending boom and why some people are getting nervous about it, why the US is running so hot while Australia is feeling the squeeze, and what rising interest rates mean for your mortgage and your portfolio. We also look at the banks pulling b...

In this episode, we sit down with Kade, a former AFL player who went from the footy field to the finance world. Kade shares what it was like being drafted young with footy as the only plan, how he built a love for property and funding along the way, and how he studied part time while playing to set himself up for life after the game. He also opens up about the tough side of the journey: a lonely f...

Aged care can feel overwhelming, so we got our team together with Right at Home Geelong to break it down in plain language.   In this full seminar we cover how to get started with My Aged Care, what Support at Home can do to keep you in your own home for longer, and how the costs of residential aged care actually work. We also answer the questions we hear most often, like whether they can make you...

What does the future of financial advice look like, and how can you build a career in the industry?   In this episode of  The Fine Answers Podcast , Jay and Aimee sit down with Alisdair Barr, Founder and CEO of Striver, to discuss the opportunities for graduates and young professionals entering financial services.   They explore the growing demand for financial advisers, how Striver connects stude...

Is now actually a good time to buy property in Australia?   In this episode of  The Fine Answers Podcast , Ben sits down with Luke Assigal, Director and Principal Advocate at Parley Property Advisory, to unpack the current Australian property market and what buyers and investors should be thinking about in a period of uncertainty.   They discuss  property investing, negative gearing, commercial pr...

What happens when a family farm, an entire industry and the future you planned for all start to change?   In this episode of  The Fine Answers Podcast , Jay and Delta sit down with lifelong farmer  Kevin Minogue  to unpack decades of change in Australian farming.   Kevin shares his experience growing up in the Goulburn Valley, navigating the Millennium Drought, adapting to changing water policy an...

Saving isn't about how much is left over at the end of the week. It's about having a clear goal and paying yourself first.  In this episode of the Young Minds Podcast, Daniel and Bridee break down why so many people struggle to save, the power of separating your money into different accounts, why waiting before you buy something can save you more than you think, and how to stop your spending creep...

Ben and Sam also take a closer look at companies including JB Hi-Fi, Stockland, CSL and WiseTech Global, discussing recent performance and what they're watching moving forward.   With plenty of moving pieces, the focus remains on looking beyond short-term market noise and thinking about what the next few years could bring.     If you'd like to get in touch with us: Facebook: https://www.gstatic.co...

  Ben catches up with JT from Invest Sense on what's been driving markets and how our portfolios are positioned going forward.   They start with inflation, which has crept back up to 3-4% in Australia thanks to a mix of global pressures (like the conflict in Iran) and local ones (rents, wages), with the RBA expected to raise rates once or twice more this year. They also look at the US, where a new...

"Death tax" doesn't officially exist in Australia, but plenty of hidden taxes hit estates and beneficiaries anyway. In this episode, we break down where these costs actually come from and how to plan around them before it's too late.   We break down: Why super proceeds paid to non-dependent adult children can trigger tax (and what happened to the old anti-detriment offset) How capital gains tax qu...

In this episode of Fine Answers, Jay sits down with Aimee Lucas, Practice Manager at Burke Britton, for a raw and honest conversation about what it really takes to build a team — and build leaders — inside a growing small business. Aimee shares her 15-year journey from receptionist to PA to running the operational side of the business, and the mindset shifts that came with it. She and Jay dig into...

Watching a parent navigate dementia brings challenges that no family can fully prepare for. In this episode of the Fine Answers Podcast, Jay is joined by his wife, Kari Burke, for a personal conversation about their family's experience supporting Kari's dad through frontotemporal dementia and his eventual transition into aged care. They discuss the early changes they began noticing, including incr...

Is your super fund still the right fit for you? Industry super funds have long been a popular, low-cost option for Australians, but recent outflows suggest more people are beginning to reconsider where and how their retirement savings are managed. In this episode of the Fine Answers Podcast, Jay Burke and Ben Kemp discuss what may be driving this shift and why Australians are taking a greater inte...

What separates a good real estate agent from a great one? It's not just market knowledge or negotiation skills, it's the way you treat people. In this episode of the Fine Answers Podcast, Benj Kemp sits down with Seb Pellegrino from Oslo Property to discuss his journey into real estate, the habits that drive long-term success, and why trust, communication, and consistency are the foundations of a...

Ever feel like you're not experienced enough to put yourself out there? Whether it's posting on social media, starting a career in marketing, or speaking up in front of clients, self-doubt is something almost everyone faces. The difference is learning not to let it stop you. In this episode of the Young Minds Podcast, Laura shares her journey from nursing to content creation, the lessons she's lea...

Thinking about investing in property? The property itself is only one piece of the puzzle. In this special Fine Answers Podcast Episode, financial advisers, property strategists, mortgage brokers and property managers come together to unpack what actually drives long-term success as a property investor. From choosing the right ownership structure and finance strategy to understanding rental risks...

With all the noise around proposed trust tax changes, it's understandable that plenty of Australians are wondering what it could mean for their estate planning and wealth structures. In this episode of the podcast, Ben Kemp sits down with Tristan Burke to unpack the proposed changes to discretionary and testamentary trusts, why it's too early to panic, and the practical steps people should be cons...

What's really driving markets right now?  In this episode of the Fine Answers Podcast, the Ben and Jonathan dives into the impact of US policy shifts, interest rates, AI investment, healthcare, energy, and long-term investing strategies. More importantly, they unpack how market cycles work, why emotions can derail decision-making, and what disciplined investing looks like during uncertain times. K...

In this episode of Fine Answers Podcast, the Burke Britton team breaks down the proposed Federal Budget changes, including the overhaul of Capital Gains Tax (CGT), negative gearing reforms, discretionary trust changes, and what it could mean for investors, business owners, and everyday Australians.  More importantly, they unpack the practical implications, what's changing, what's not, and why reac...

In this episode, we sit down with Mark for another market update to unpack what's really driving the global economy, from US politics and interest rates to AI investing, healthcare, uranium, and navigating market volatility. We discuss why headlines often distract investors from what actually matters: fundamentals, long-term thinking, and disciplined investing. Key Takeaways: • Why the US market s...

Thinking about buying your first home but feeling overwhelmed by the market? In this episode of the Young Minds Podcast, Cindy Higgins from Hayes Winkle joins us for an honest conversation about real estate, first-home buying, market trends, and the biggest mistakes young buyers make. Cindy breaks down what's happening in the current market, how agents actually assess campaigns, and why clarity —...

In this episode of the Fine Answers Podcast, Ben is joined by mortgage broker Dylan O'Leary from Aussie Wide to discuss the current lending and property landscape, from rising interest rates to first-home buyer opportunities and refinancing strategies. Key takeaways: • How first-home buyers can enter the market with a 5% deposit • The difference between fixed and variable interest rates • Why cash...