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The Money Puzzle

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Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle. Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets. Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth. Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au.

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The Australian

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Business

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theaustralian.com.au

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Discovering the best value sector in residential property 11.11.2021

Financial adviser and author Stuart Wemyss of ProSolution joins Wealth Editor James Kirby on this week's episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss if Fortescue should spin-off it's clean energy division, the plain truth about Self Managed Super Fund costs and if Macquarie Bank is a 'green' investment?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should you pay your HECS or your Mortgage? 04.11.2021

Financial adviser and Spirit Super director Sue Dahn joins James Kirby on this weeks episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss if you should pay off your HECS bill or your mortgage first, dud super funds and what it means for a fund at the bottom of the ATO scorecard, and who's paying for andrew forests' big experiment in green energy. To read articles on the topics covered in this epis...

Are house prices finally slowing down? 28.10.2021

Financial adviser Bruce Brammall joins James Kirby on this week's episode of the Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss why bonds are suddenly a danger zone, what color your hydrogen investment is and why RBA non-believers are on the rise. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app...

Tesla - Is it too late to join the party? 21.10.2021

'Shareplicity' author Danielle Ecuyer joins James Kirby, Wealth Editor of The Australian as the special guest on this week's episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss making money from net zero, bargain hunting in the China sell-off and if ETF's are too passive on ESG.   To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The...

Tax targets: The ATO's future hunting grounds 14.10.2021

Dr Doug Turek of Professional Wealth joins James Kirby on this week's episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss how many Square shares you'll get for Afterpay stock, how inflation increases its grip on markets, and if we can believe the RBA will not move until 2024. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Aust...

The rich are different...and this is why 07.10.2021

This week on the Australian's Money Cafe James Kirby is joined by Gemma Dale, head of investor behaviour, NAB trade. They discuss the distinct approach of the wealthy investor, why you get 'anchored' to your favourite stocks, the search for a vegetarian investment, and if we change our behaviour if rates are lower. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Ca...

The ultimate Capital Gains Tax escape 30.09.2021

This week on the Australian's Money Cafe James Kirby is joined by James Gerrard, financial advisor at www.financialadvisor.com.au. They discuss the post lockdown house price outlook, take a second look at managed funds, and uranium rebound...is it for real ?   To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or downloa...

Help! I'm stuck in a dud superfund 23.09.2021

On this week's episode of The Australian's Money Cafe James Kirby is joined by Will Hamilton of Hamilton Wealth Management. They discuss why share markets remain nervous on China credit crisis, scouting for bargains in a volatile ASX and the problem with buying US shares.  To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australi...

What the hell is a blue-chip: Where can I see a list ? 16.09.2021

On this week's episode of The Australian's Money Cafe James Kirby is joined by Rudi Filapek-Vandyck, publisher of share market guide FNarena.com. They discuss rising debt and the share market, if the ASX can avoid a plunge in September (the worst month of the year) and the Dusk Group - the small cap that smells nice.  To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money...

Lessons from Bitcoin's 'flash crash' 09.09.2021

James Kirby is joined by Anthony Keane, Personal Finance Correspondent for News Ltd, on this week's episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss what to look for if you don't need dividends, high government debt and your portfolio and if it is time to start shorting China.  To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The...

How to invest for your kids 02.09.2021

James Kirby is joined by adviser Sue Dahn from Pitcher Partners on this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss Exchange Traded Funds versus Listed Investment Companies, if inflation will eat into your investments and a problem with the super fund 'shame file'.  To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Austra...

Bitcoin versus Gold - What you need to know 26.08.2021

James Kirby is joined by adviser Dr Doug Turek from Professional Wealth in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss if the markets can stay strong if we face another recession, lithium stocks and the possibility of a storage unit as an entry level property. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Austral...

Special Edition - China and your investments 19.08.2021

On this special episode of the Australian's Money Cafe James Kirby is joined by Will Glasgow, China correspondent for The Australian. They discuss the new risks in China-related stocks, the cost of our troubled relationship with Beijing and how Hong Kong stocks can win from here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special Ethical Investing Edition 12.08.2021

Special guest Mara Bun, director of Australian Ethical Investment, joins James Kirby on this week's episode of the Australian's Money Cafe. The two discuss the greatest ethical company (you know it well), if we can believe in ethical ratings, and greenwashing: a beginner's guide.   To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The...

Spare cash? Should you put it in super or cut the mortgage? 05.08.2021

Adviser and author Bruce Brammall joins James Kirby in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss a HECs hitch you should seek to avoid, when it is the time to gear into shares, and a place in the country - how to do it.    To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app...

Why the takeover boom is only starting 29.07.2021

Fund manager and commentator Roger Montgomery of Montgomery Investment Management joins James Kirby in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss how to find value on the ASX, the capital city property market looking cheap and a share market 'pick' ready to reward for years to come. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a sub...

Gold for the kids... it's a thing 22.07.2021

Adviser and writer James Gerrard of Finance Advisor joins James Kirby in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe. They discuss why used car prices are going nuts, the best way to deal with your HECs debt, and if car parks are an investment property entry point?  To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or d...

Will the US export it's inflation to Australia ? 15.07.2021

In this episode James Kirby discusses why China is not that important, ETF price drops are explained and should you be looking at inflation-linked investments ?  To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's app at your app store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Peter Switzer's Self Managed Super Fund 08.07.2021

In this week's episode James Kirby is joined by the broadcaster and founder of the Switzer Group, Peter Switzer. Points for discussion include should fin-influencers be prosecuted? the problem when industry supers rack up 20 per cent returns, and are you paying someone else's tax in your managed fund? To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a...

Investing in space (yes, seriously) 01.07.2021

In this week's episode James Kirby is joined by The Australian Technology Editor David Swan. The two discuss the Aussie EV company heading to NASDAQ, a gleaming shiny new way to buy gold, and two red hot ETFs it's worth knowing more about. To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download The Australian's ap...

Why the Taiwan drought will change your investment returns (it's the chip shortage) 24.06.2021

In this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe James Kirby is joined by Managing Partner of Hamilton Wealth, Will Hamilton. Topics discussed include that all important tax guidance for the EOFY, is the First Home Super Saver scheme worth the effort?  and the biggest challenge in the building trade boom.  To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Australian's Money Cafe, take ou...

Rates and inflation to move higher...can we ignore it ? 17.06.2021

Sky News Business Director Ross Greenwood joins James Kirby in this episode. Topics discussed include El Salvador changing the game on Bitcoin, gold and silver going their separate ways and Is your super fund really 'balanced' ?  To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download the Australian app at your app store. See...

Negative gearing: The beginning of the end? 10.06.2021

In this episode of The Money Cafe the team discusses fixing rates? why it's now or never, will ETFs take over the market? and how it's a very very fine time for the Big Four banks.  To read articles on the topics covered in this episode of The Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download the Australian app at your app store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GDP growth pops: Can inflation be far behind? 03.06.2021

This week on The Money Café, James Kirby and Alan Kohler traverse the world of ransomware and crypto, question whether it’s time to look at the chipmakers, and explore Grant Hackett's dive into investment bonds. To read articles on the topics Alan and James cover in this episode of The Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download the Australian app at your app store. See omnys...

We need to talk about crypto! 27.05.2021

In this episode The Money Cafe touches on the (latest) financial advice crisis, what happens when that fixed term mortgage ends, the problem with property for the non-permanent resident and doing the distance with a struggling investment. To get your questions answered email moneycafe@theaustralian.com.au To read articles on the topics Alan and James cover in this episode of The Money Cafe, take o...

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