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You start with good intentions - a new budget, or a goal to save more - and before you know it you're drowning in new accounts, apps and budgeting systems. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they look at whether we're making money too complicated - and how to simplify your finances. Canna and Michael hav...

Why do some people seem to get ahead easily, while others feel like they’re constantly on the back foot? Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they look at the role of financial luck... and just how to turn yours around. This episode is brought to you by  PocketSmith . PocketSmith has a spe...

If you lost your job tomorrow, how long could you comfortably last? A week? A month? Six months? Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they walk through a guide to financial resilience - not fear, just preparation. This episode is brought to you by  PocketSmith . PocketSmith has a special deal fo...

Most people aren’t bad with money. They just approach it in a certain way. And once you understand how  you approach money, things start to make sense. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they go through five main money personalities, and how they can impact your financial future. This ep...

Cost of living is the big challenge for everyone right now. From interest rates to just filling up the car - it’s tough. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they go through five ways to save on the cost of living. This episode is brought to you by PocketSmith . PocketSmith has a special deal for How...

If someone handed you $10,000 tomorrow — no strings attached — what would you do with it? Pay debt? Invest it? Blow it on a holiday? Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they explore what that answer says about you — and what you probably  should  do. --- The information in this...

You earn decent money. You’re doing okay. But somehow you don’t feel ahead. You’re not struggling — but you’re not building real freedom either. What’s going on? Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they explore the middle-class money trap. Canna and Michael have written...

How do you have your dream holiday without a financial hangover to match? Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they look at preparing for a holiday you'll truly enjoy - without any financial regret whatsoever. --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your pers...

We’re talking about an investor’s secret weapon: debt recycling. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they go through the nuts and bolts of debt recycling: borrowing against a property in order to invest.  --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into acco...

It's March, which means it's time to manifest some money. At least that's the theory. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as Canna takes a slightly sceptical Michael Through 10 steps towards manifesting money. --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your person...

This episode is for anyone who feels like they’re starting from zero. No savings, maybe some debt, no investments, and not sure where to begin. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they explore how to start (or start over) working with your money. --- The information in this podcast is general in nat...

How do you set kids up for money success? Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they answer a question from listener Leonie about everything from raising money-savvy kids, to investing for a future house deposit. --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your pe...

This episode is a judgement-free zone. It's all about money basics everyone assumes you already know… but a lot of people don’t. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they do a crash course in everything from compound interest to salary sacrificing. --- The information in this podcast is genera...

This episode is all about reassurance. There's so much negativity about money, and so many comparisons with others who seem to be better, richer and more clever - but you're actually doing okay... and here's why. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they go through the seven signs you're better with...

It's nearly time for Frugal February - the annual financial reset and detox that can change the way you spend money forever. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they go through the Frugal February challenge: how to do it, why it matters, and the long-term benefits beyond February. --- The information in t...

Improving your financial position doesn't need to involve changing your entire life. Sometimes, it's just introducing the right habits. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they go thorough the seven money habits that will change your year. --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and...

Had a festive season budget blowout? Don't worry, this episode is here to help. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson as they put together a money bounce-back plan for anyone feeling a financial hangover in the new year. --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your per...

It’s that time of year when we’re looking to start fresh. New year’s resolutions, a new approach to fitness, to work, to relationships… and most importantly - to money. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they make a list of six financial goals for 2026 --- The information in this...

The FIRE movement has changed - and we've got your comprehensive guide to it here. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they look at why FIRE is now more about Financial Independence, and less about Retiring Early. --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your...

At a very expensive time of year, this one is all about making some savings. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they explore the art of the downgrade - trimmin gyour subscriptions, memberships and even brands, without feeling like you're missing out.  --- The information in this podcast is general i...

We’ve all made money mistakes. Missed bills, bad investments, impulse buys -  but most of us keep quiet about them. Today, we’re asking: why? Why do we hide our money mistakes, and what happens when we start talking about them? Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they share their own mone...

If money stresses you out, today’s episode is for you. There might be an easy way to take the anxiety out of money, just by automating a lot of things - the fewer decisions you have to make, the less money stress you carry. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they look at set and forget finances: fi...

We talk a lot about side hustles - because who doesn't want to earn a little cash? But this episode is about the side hustles to avoid - either because they’re very hard to make money from, or because they’re outright scams. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they look at side hustle pitfalls...

It's very easy to slip into a scarcity mindset - there's not enough money to go around. But changing your outlook to one of abundance can have a very real impact on your money. Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  look at why an abundance mentality can make a big difference, and how to make the change. --- The inf...

Black Friday has replaced the Boxing Day sales as the biggest sales event on the retail calendar. But it still pays to shop smart. Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson go through ten ways to save big this Black Friday. --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal...