Motley Fool Money

– Where is confession season? – Valuations are high, but many have fallen? – Is it our turn to try tariffs? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Mitchell Lawler about oil and gas giant, Woodside (ASX:WDS) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Shouldn’t we ask more questions at company AGMs? – How do I put Bitcoin into an SMSF? – What do I do with a lump sum before I buy? – Should I sell my AFIC shares? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Okay, no-one was surprised we didn’t get through all of what there was to say about Sound Money last week… so here’s the final instalment! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Here’s why I didn’t buy more Bitcoin – I’m scared of losing my seed phrase! – What to do with employee shares? – How did Strawman come about See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys take a short trip through the history of money, explaining why ‘sound money’ was the basis of commerce, until it was corrupted, and why we now have a completely arbitrary financial system, plus highlighting a competing financial theory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– My neo-fund doesn’t look after me – Can I trust a CEO I don’t agree with? – Sure… but are you beating the market? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. Not necessarily a ‘resolution’, but just an effort to go in the right direction. Oh, and the boys make a lot of reckless predictions for 2026! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– What do our playlists say about us? – What’s the difference between investing and trading? – “Buy [X] and go fishing”… an ETF, or Berkshire? – What’s the best way to own Bitcoin? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year… things are moving a little slower, and we turn our minds to a little reflection. No, not a typical ‘year in review’, but the things that stood out to us from a crazy 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Has there been a book written about Soul Patts? – What about the yield from a geared ETF? – What would you do with seven figures? – What about private credit – Do you sell when trust is gone? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Bullock backs a broader GST / spending restraint – More spending on EVs and batteries? – The downside of monopolies – Woolies and Coles price gouging rules See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– How is Bitcoin taxed if I spend it? – Podcast recommendation: Wealth of Nations for Dummies. – How big is too big a position? – Why did you change your mind, Scott? – What about Ripple, Ram? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Rates on hold… just – The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort is going to run out of money  – Arnotts (and Trafigura?) on the government teat See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Edward Vesely about lithium miner, Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– What about Schrodinger’s Shares? – What Estate Taxes apply to Australians investing in the USA? – Scott betrayed me! – If Bitcoin is just money, why buy it? – A Bitcoin question from a guide dog trainer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Brickbats and bouquets from GDP  – The ABS wants to count illegal cigarettes – Are Governments finally choosing fiscal responsibility? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Vincent Wales about Australian rare earths hopeful, Arafura Rare Earths (ASX:ARU). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Do ETFs still offer diversification? – What happens to Bitcoin when quantum computing arrives? – I’m 24. Should I invest? – When do you decide to sell? – What happens when someone ‘goes short’? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– What does ‘capital’ really mean? – Inflation soars – The benevolent dictator’s solution See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Chris Copley about Australia’s largest car dealership group, Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– What about the Megathreats? – Is Bitcoin likely to be correlated with stocks or gold? – How do we transition to a Bitcoin-only world? – We still don’t know why planes fly! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Buffett’s last letter – Bloody bitcoin! – NVIDIA booms – Bankers in parliament See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Benny Ou about travel agent Flight Centre (ASX:FLT). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– What are your thoughts on Alliance Aviation? – Aren’t Bitcoin-only exchanges expensive? – Don’t rising prices make home-owners wealthier if they invest the equity? – To hell with paper-pushing – What about Super for kids? – One coin to rule them all? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.