The Good Oil with Scott Phillips

Robin Hood type situation? Or is it not that simple? What's the best way to fund Australia's retiree's, and is it as simple as taxing the rich?  Maiy Azize is Deputy Director at Anglicare Australia, she sat down with host Scott Phillips to unpack the pros and cons of the differing views in Aussie retirement.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Living with a disability comes with its barriers, but those at Life Without Barriers are challenging what those barriers are, and how they can be pulled down.  Emma Bennsion, Chief Innovation Officer at Life Without Barriers spoke with Scott Phillips to explain how this work is happening, and what it looks like for someone with a disability and someone without.  See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

SMSF? Or hand it off to one of the big dogs? Aggressive? Passive? What's the best strategy?  Andrew Fisher from Australian Retirement Trust sits down with Scott Phillips to explain his team's process for makin' dough, and what that means for your own investment strategy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the best way to tax Australians? Income, land, inheritance, capital growth, assets? It's been a conversation for decades, and isn't one with an easy answer.  Tim Helm from Prosper has a few theories, and the data him and his team collect are helping to back it up.  https://www.prosper.org.au/author/tim-helm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The magic number, but one which is tough to reach - but, according to some, a lot easier than you think. Best selling author Dave Gow unpacks the truth behind retiring early, and explains why the steps he took were successful for him. Find Dave's book "Strong Money" - here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can you be aware of your money? How can you stay in control of your money, whilst still making return savvy decisions? A reheat of one of our favourite episodes from all the way back in November 2022.  Effie Zahos, editor of Money, Chanel 9's Today Show money expert and all round Aussie media finance powerhouse sits down with Scott Phillips to talk everyday finance and smart money decisions. ...

After Peter Dutton announced the Liberal's plans for nuclear power, the convenor of the climate 200 political movement has his say on whether nuclear is a viable option for Australia.  Scott Phillips sits down with Simon Holmes à Court in a recording pre Dutton announcement, which is why we're bringing it to you as soon as we possibly can.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should the government be taxing more or less? And who should be carrying the brunt of the taxation load?  Thomas Walker, the CEO of Think Forward sits down with Scott Phillips to chat through TF's view on taxation, and explains that whilst he's in favour of supporting young people, he still feels we all need to pay our fair share.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world of profit and cash, why is a social-enterprise a viable option for founders looking to make an impact?  Eloise Hall is the co-founder of TABOO Period Products, one of Australia's leading period product providers, and a social enterprise that's making a tangible real world impact for women and girls facing period poverty.  Eloise joins host Scott Phillips online to talk through her found...

No principle, interest only. That's the strategy of Chris Gray, who's had major success in the industry and is passionate about sharing his methods. He sat down with host Scott Phillips to walk him through how it all works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A genuine prediction on what will happen to interest rates in 2024, and why this particular prediction is one people should really take note of.  Warren Hogan is one of Australia's most respected economist, and a voice worth listening to when it comes to the housing market. He sat down with Scott Phillips to explain why he believes interest rates are set to rise in 2024.  See omnystudio.com/listen...

We all work hard, but do we work smart? What's the trick to optimising your time and finding the sweet spot between life and work? Tim Duggan is a best-selling author, journalist, entrepreneur and business owner. He sat down with host Scott Phillips to chat through his career and how he's working smarter, to find more success.  Tim's new book 'Work Backwards' is out now! See omnystudio.com/listene...

Ability Agriculture is trying to change the game for people with disabilities working in agriculture, and it's founder Josie Clarke is leading from the front.  Agronomist, Research Assistant, PhD candidate in gene editing for crop improvement, and passionate disability advocate, Josie Clarke is a powerhouse. The founder of Ability Agriculture, she’s on a mission to give a voice to people with a di...

There are a set of myths that dominate the way we look at housing, and a new book is outlining why they exist and how you can bypass them to get a clearer understanding of the market and your position within it.  Join host Scott Phillips as he unpacks Cameron Murray's attitude towards housing and learns about his book the 'Great Housing Hijack'.  https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Cameron-K...

What is the minimum number of new arrivals Australia needs to be sustainable? And what are the details of Labor's "bigger Australia policy"?  Abul Rizvi is one of Australia's most well-known policy speakers, and was a senior official in the Department of Immigration.  Unpack his views on the current migration landscape with host Scott Phillips.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changes came and new decision makers were brought in, but is it working? Are the decisions around interest rates really have the desired outcome? And if not, what should they be doing instead?  Scott Phillips sits down with return guest Stephen Koukoulas to talk all things Aussie economics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albanese, Dutton, Stage 3 tax cuts, the budget, Canberra real estate and the political climate as a whole....a decent field of knowledge but no person better than ABC Digital Federal Political Correspondent Brett Worthington to explain it all.  Join host Scott Phillips and understand just where Australia is sitting in the current political climate, and how it affects you and your wallet.  See omny...

There have been cries of a come back for the crypto markets in recent months, but futurist Mark Pesce is still letting the train go by. What would make him jump on it? Well, one simple thing.  Join host Scott Phillips as he unpacks the predictions of Mark, and gets an understanding of what he sees coming in 2024.  For more Mark Pesce, tune into his EXCELLENT podcast, The Next Billion Seconds.    S...

What's on the horizon, and how does that affect your decision making? Join host Scott Phillips as he unpacks what could be coming this year with economist Dr Chris Richardson.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Australia's biggest conundrums, but one that has one of the largest upsides if executed correctly. Jennifer Duke is an economics superstar and one we're very lucky to hear from on The Good Oil! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A reheat from one of our more popular episodes this year. The robotics that are revolutionising the housing market, and how an investment made two years ago is finally paying off. The CEO of Brickworks' Lindsay Partridge unpacks how the company begun, where they're putting their money and what's on the horizon for 2023.  Join host Scott Phillips from Motley Fool Money and follow along on Twitter. ...

An iconic figure in Aussie commentary, and a figure determined to empower, educate and entertain, no matter the cost.  Speaker, writer, advertising guru and all round superstar Jane Caro joins Scott Phillips for another episode of The Good Oil.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Advertised returns of 9.25% PA, and a flash product to back it up. But is it all legit? Depends who you ask. But, if you ask Mark Coburn he'll give you a pretty compelling answer.  Join host Scott Phillips as he unpacks the world of whiskey investing and its many ups and downs.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you ethically report on the finance of Australia? And what is the origin story of one of Australia's leading financial journalists?  A revisit of when MIchael Pascoe sat down with host Scott Phillips to talk about his incredible career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A guru in every sense in the world of travel offers insight into whether the travel industry is one you should be jumping into in 2023. Now Adam of course has a dog in the race, but what about businesses that aren't Luxury Escapes?  Unpack it all with host Scott Phillips.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.