How Do They Afford That?

Could your family pay the rent or mortgage without you? If you weren't around anymore, how much money would your family need to get by? Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's  Michael Thompson  for a look at life insurance: how it works, why it's important, and how to figure out how much you need. The information in this podcast is general in natur...

HECS debts are sometimes considered free money. But while there's no interest charged, the indexation is tied to inflation... and inflation has soared. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's  Michael Thompson  as they look at what this means for Australians with a HECS debt, and share some ideas on how to handle a climbing student debt. The informa...

Your credit score really matters if you're going for a loan or a credit card - and it's very easy to discover what yours is. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's  Michael Thompson  as they look at what contributes to a credit score, how to find yours, and what to do if the number is lower than you'd like. The information in this podcast is genera...

Clothes can really stretch the household budget. From work clothes and uniforms to dressing fast-growing kids, the cost adds up very quickly. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's  Michael Thompson  as they look at some hacks and tips for saving money on clothes. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account y...

If you were injured or unable to work, could you still pay your mortgage or rent? Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's  Michael Thompson  as they look at using insurance to protect your wealth.   The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. Before a...

Half of all women aged 45 to 59 have $8,000 or less in their superannuation funds, according to the Australian Human Rights Commission. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's  Michael Thompson  as they look at why the super gap between men and women is so big, and strategies to help close it. The information in this podcast is general in nature and...

It seems like the weekly grocery shop just keeps getting more expensive. Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's  Michael Thompson  as they look at ways to keep the grocery bill under control.   The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. Before acting...

They are two very different approaches to investing. But what are the pros and cons of being an active investor, compared to a more passive approach? Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's  Michael Thompson  as they take a closer look at passive and active investing. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into accoun...

Looking for ways to entertain the kids (or yourselves) and NOT break the budget? Join Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's  Michael Thompson as they toss around some ideas for affordable entertaining. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. Before ac...

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...