How Do They Afford That?

Too many accounts, credit card debt, a couple of old super funds, bills everywhere. Today’s episode is for anyone who feels like their financial life is just… messy. Join  Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed 's Michael Thompson as they look at the importance of financial simplicity - and where to start when your finances feel overwhelming. Can...

Millions of dollars in compensation has been paid out to individuals whose offset accounts weren't properly linked or managed. So how do you check if yours is working? Join  Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed 's Michael Thompson as they delve into offset accounts - how they work, who can use one, and how to make the most of it. Canna and Michael's ne...

AI can write your emails, plan your holiday, help with dinner and explain almost anything you throw at it. So what about your money? Join  Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed 's Michael Thompson as they look at where AI can genuinely help you manage your financesm and where you absolutely should not be relying on it. Canna and Michael's new book is availab...

There's been a major change to the way investments will be taxed in Australia. But there's one very important asset that retains a significant tax advantage - your family home. Join  Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed 's Michael Thompson as they ask the question: if investing elsewhere becomes less attractive from a tax perspective, does it make more sens...

This episode puts Canna to the test. What would a financial planner fix first? We all have competing priorities when it comes to money - from paying down the mortgage and building up super, to investing, saving for the future or simply working out where all our money goes each month. So how do you know what deserves your attention first? Join  Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years...

ETFs have exploded in popularity over the last decade. Exchange-traded funds are often seen as an easy way to start investing, because they can give you exposure to a whole lot of different companies, in different sectors, potentially spreading risk and helping you to track market growth over time. But there are also plenty of myths and misunderstandings about how they work. Join  Canna Campb...

This episode is about looking back. If Canna could sit down with her 20-year-old self for half an hour, what financial advice would she give them? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed 's Michael Thompson as they explore the advice Canna would give her younger self, including the lessons that took a long time to learn. Canna and Michael's new book is availab...

Payday Super means your super will now arrive alongside your pay - making this the perfect time to take a closer look at where your retirement savings are actually going. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they explore how to check your contributions, investments, fees, insurance, beneficiaries and more...

This is an exciting episode for us: our new book called  Twelve Months to Financial Freedom  has just launched in shops around the country. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as we explore our favourite parts from the book, from the handy guide to budgeting and setting up a side hustle, to asking...

Every investment platform, adviser and super fund seems to ask the same thing: What's your risk profile? The problem is, most people have no idea what that actually means. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they ask: are you taking the right amount of risk? Canna and Michael have written a book! Twelve Months...

We often talk about the need to spend less. But today we're looking at the other side of the equation. Because sometimes the smartest financial decision isn't spending less money. It's spending money in the right place. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they look at ten purchases that can actually save you m...

Some investors swear by margin loans, while others won't go near them. So are they a powerful wealth-building tool, or a trap for the unprepared investor? Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they look at how margin loans can be used for investing, and some of the risks and pitfalls to avoid. Canna and Michael...

Today's episode is based on a listener question from Chris - who set an investing goal, and is now about to achieve it much earlier than they thought. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they answer Chris's question about setting financial goals, and dealing with the volatility and fluctuations of market...

A wealthy mindset is as much about what you don't spend on money as what you do. Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  explore the list of the ten things wealthy people don't waste money on (and why). Canna and Michael have written a book!  Twelve Months to Financial Freedom  will hit the shelves on September...

There’s a lot of financial advice that’s been around forever: work hard, buy a house, stay loyal and save 10 per cent of your income. But how much of that is relevant anymore? Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  make a list of the financial advice that doesn't work anymore. Canna and Michael have written a...

Most people think they know what they earn. Salary. Hourly rate. Take-home pay. But that’s not the full picture. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they explore the idea of the 'true hourly wage,' and how it changes the way you think about work, money and the FIRE (financial independence, retire early)...

This isn't an episode about how to make a budget. Most households already have some form of a budget in place. This is about how to fix one that's not working. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they go through the common problems with budgets, and how to fix them. Canna and Michael have written a book!...

It’s a new financial year. Fresh start. Clean slate. And while most people think about resetting in January… July is actually a pretty good financial checkpoint. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they set out six goals to help you finish 2026 in a stronger position than you started it. Canna and...

If nothing changed with your money in five years, where would you be? If you made small changes to your money… where would you be? And if you made some BIG changes… where would you be in five years? Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they take the five year test. Canna and Michael hav...

Everyone has something they’re avoiding financially. Super. Insurance. Investing. A credit card statement. Even just opening the banking app. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they tackle financial avoidance, with a cheat sheet on how to get started on the most commonly delayed projects. Can...

The conversation around property investing in Australia has changed. With changes to negative gearing underway, where does property fit into a wealth creation plan? Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they explore property investing with a focus on generating passive income, rather than tax benefits. Cann...

There's been a real spike in EV ownership lately, and not just because of the soaring cost of petrol and diesel. There are also some significant tax incentives - and while the federal government is planning to wind these back over the next few years, for now they're still in place. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thomp...

We spend a lot of time talking about saving, investing, building wealth, but it’s worth stopping and asking… what are we actually working for? More money? More freedom? More security? Something else entirely? Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they take a closer look at what drives us financ...

Entertaining can get expensive very quickly. Food, drinks, presentation - it all adds up. So today, how do you entertain well, without overspending? Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  are joined in the studio by Roger Bond from Dan Murphy's for a masterclass in choosing great wine at affordable prices, before Ca...

What happens if you change your finances by just $100 a week? Saving it. Investing it. Cutting it. Redirecting it. It doesn’t sound like much — but it adds up quickly. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they explore the $100-a-week experiment. Canna and Michael have written a book!&nbsp...