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Terrible at budgeting? Been investing since you were a kid? Can't stop yourself spending your savings? Chances are those money habits formed a long, long time ago. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson as they look at how we develop our feelings and habits about money - and how we make sure the habits we're shaping...

If you've got multiple debts, it might be tempting just to roll them all into one. But it's not a quick fix. You need to know the risks, how it works, and what it says about your attitude to money and debt. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they look at debt consolidation as a strategy for getting...

Budget in need of a tune-up? Or yet to set one up, and not sure where to start? Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they go through Canna's own guide to budgeting and taking control of your money. --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circums...

There's no shortage of social media influencers out there, sharing their financial advice. But what separates these finfluencers from the experts who actually know their stuff? Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they look at the world of financial influencers, including how to spot dodgy advice, and wher...

Overwhelmed by the options in private health insurance? Sick of hitting a wall of jargon and exclusions? Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they demystify the world of private health insurance, with the assistance of someone who answers these questions every day: Jason Jones, who manages the member conta...

If you're feeling overwhelmed by money, you're not alone. After work and family and general life admin, there's not a lot of time (or capacity!) to get your finances in order. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they look at way to deal with the mental load of money, and to prioritise the things that'll a...

Sometimes it's the little things that can have the biggest impact on our money. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they identify three financial secret weapons: simple changes that could make a massive impact to your financial future. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does no...

We all have financial and life goals, but deciding what to do tackle first is tough. Do we try to pay down the mortgage? Build up emergency money? Start investing? Add to super? There’s only so much money, so we need to make some decisions about our life goals. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson as they tal...

Property prices keep rising, and if you’re not already on the property ladder, it might feel like it’s just getting further and further out of reach. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they put together 10 ideas to help you get on the property ladder, including a look at the grants and suppor...

We’ve seen some extraordinary volatility in markets this year. So how do investors cope with huge market fluctuations and plenty of fear? Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they look at investing in volatile markets. --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into ac...

Interest rate cuts are likely on the way, which is great news if you’ve got a mortgage. But can it help you get on top of your debts as well? Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they look at how to use an interest rate cut to turn your finances around. --- The information in this podcast is general...

It's May, so there's never been a better time to embrace a minimalist lifetyle. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they look at the benefits of buying quality over quantity, the effect of minimalism on the household, and how to make some money through decluttering. --- The information in this podcast is...

Interested in investing in shares but now sure where to start? Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they go through a step-by-step guide to getting started in shares. --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs o...

Do you need a self managed super fund? Who benefits from it? How does it work? How much does it cost? Just how complicated is it? Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they explore everything you've ever needed to know about SMSFs. --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into a...

What do you do when your spending exceeds your income? Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they deal with a rather uncomfortable reality of budgeting. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. Before act...

Everybody could use a bit of extra cash - and here are ten ideas on how to make it. And the best part? It's all online. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as make a list of ten digital side hustles. --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstance...

Ever wanted to make a living as an influencer? What about podcasting, or with youtube videos? Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they look at ways to make a living online. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or...

Would you know if a friend or family member was having money trouble? If they asked for help, would you do it? Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they look at how to recognise the signs of financial distress, and how to help a friend or loved one in a meaningful way, without putting your own financial s...

With property prices soaring, the amount needed for a deposit has climbed too. And that's left many people with no option but to turn to the Bank of Mum & Dad. Parental assistance to get into the property market has grown, and yet there's a stigma around it - a stigma that doesn't exist for inheritances. In this special episode, Canna and Michael are joined in the studio by Cam McLellan, CEO a...

If you've had your head in the sand over money, putting things in the too-hard basket, or just not sure where to start - don't panic. Join Canna and Michael as they look at why we avoid money decisions, and how it's never too late to take control of your financial future. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial need...

It's Manifesting March, the time of year when Canna goes all-in on manifesting money. And this year, Michael's decided not to be such a cynic. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - as she teaches  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  to manifest money in five simple steps. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take in...

Ask any household, and the grocery bill is still up there as one of the top stresses on the family budget. So today, we’re looking at a very modern way to save money on groceries. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson as they look at how to use ChatGPT to rescue your household shopping bill!\ --- Th...

Loyalty doesn't always pay. Loyal customers can find themselves paying more to their bank, insurer, gas company, even their gym, than a new customer. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they go through the exact script to follow to secure yourself a better deal, without needing to leave your provide...

There are a number of ways to get financial advice, from free general advice from your super fund, to a fully customised strategy from a licenced financial planner. But sitting in between those two is roboadvice. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they look at how roboadvisors work, the benefits, the lim...

Property can be a great way to build wealth. But if you're a property investor, or thinking about it as a wealth strategy, you need to do it with your eyes open. Join Canna and Michael as they go through some of the common pitfalls of investing (or just owning) property. ------ The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financia...