What School Should Have Taught You

Interest rate hikes, a punishing federal budget, global uncertainty, and a market running on low confidence. Australian small business owners are copping it from every angle right now.   Jeremy Iannuzzelli breaks down what the post-budget landscape actually means for small businesses turning over $3 million or less and why most of it won't hit the way the headlines suggest. From adding value...

Australia's May 2026 Federal Budget has reshuffled the investment landscape in ways that will affect every Australian. Jeremy Iannuzzelli breaks down what actually changed: negative gearing on new purchases, CGT discount shifts, indexation implications, and what same day payday super means for where money flows next.   Rather than catastrophising, Jeremy reframes the disruption as a moment th...

Buying property with family or friends can be a smart way to get ahead. Without the right structure, it can also be a financial trap that costs hundreds of thousands to untangle or locks you out of building your own portfolio entirely. Jeremy Iannuzzelli breaks down one of the most powerful and underused structures for co-investing: the unit trust. How it lets multiple investors pool resources whi...

Most people spend years building a business without ever asking whether the structure holding it together is working for them or against them.   In this episode, Jeremy Iannuzzelli breaks down the four business structures every Australian operator needs to understand: sole trader, simple, intermediate, and advanced. The difference between getting this right and getting it wrong can be worth h...

Buying a home as a couple but one of you runs a business? Here’s what you need to know.   Jeremy Iannuzzelli is joined by experts Shanil Lal and Scott Lung to answer a listener question from a couple navigating their first home purchase.   They break down key considerations when one partner is a business owner and the other is a PAYG employee, including asset protection, loan struc...

Splitting Property During Separation? Here’s What You Need to Know     What actually happens to your property and finances during a separation?   Jeremy Iannuzzelli is joined by Shanil Lal and Scott Lung to unpack the financial and legal challenges that come with separating assets.   The episode centres around a real listener scenario, exploring what happens to jointly ow...

2027 Property Hotspots Revealed     Where are smart investors actually buying as the market shifts into 2026?   Jeremy Iannuzzelli is joined by Greg Willmott and Jonathan Roy from DealSource to break down the key trends shaping the property market. They unpack the shift in buyer sentiment, why investors are moving away from more mature markets, and what’s driving demand in mor...

Budget Breakdown: Huge Tax Changes Hitting Property Investors    What happens to your investment property and your shares now that the federal budget has dropped? Jeremy Iannuzzelli and the Senior Managers at Praedium Partners, Walita Zaya & Roma Neupane, break down the key tax changes that every Australian investor needs to understand before 1 July 2027.   From the overhaul of...

The tax rules just changed overnight, and most Australians have no idea what it actually means for them.   In this episode, Jeremy Iannuzzelli went live the day after the 2026–27 Federal Budget dropped, breaking it down with buyer's agent Simon Loo, mortgage broker Morgan Bushell, and Todd Sloan from the Pizza & Property Podcast.   Jeremy breaks down what the numbers really mea...

Build Wealth Smarter with Property Data   How do top investors use data to beat the property market?   In this episode, Jeremy Iannuzzelli sits down with Arjun Paliwal, CEO of InvestorKit, to explore how data, local economies, and market trends guide smarter property investment decisions.   Arjun shares his journey from driving 100,000 km to study Australia’s property market t...

Bye Bye CGT Discount? Here's an Accountant's Guide to Navigate Changes   Ever wondered why Australia’s 50% CGT discount has been such a game changer for investors?   In this episode, Jeremy Iannuzzelli dives into the history and purpose of the CGT discount, explaining how it was designed to simplify taxes, encourage investment, and drive economic growth. He also breaks down what th...

Geelong Refinery Fire! What Does This Mean For Australia   Is Australia sleepwalking into a fuel crisis it could have prevented? The Geelong Oil Refinery fire has knocked one of only two operating refineries offline, and with the Strait of Hormuz already under pressure, Jeremy Iannuzzelli breaks down exactly what this means for everyday Australians, from the bowser to the supermarket shelf. &...

Why Smart Investors Are Ditching Residential for Commercial in 2026   Is commercial property really just for the wealthy, or has 2026 opened the door for everyday Australians to build serious wealth outside of residential real estate?   In this episode, Jeremy Iannuzzelli sits down with Steve Palise, one of Australia's leading commercial property buyer's agents, to unpack what happened i...

Lending Changes Investors Must Know in 2026    Is lending really getting harder for property investors, or are the rules simply changing?   In this episode, Jeremy Iannuzzelli is joined by Aaron Christie-David from Atelier Wealth to unpack the latest shifts in the lending landscape.   They discuss the recent changes to trust lending and why several major banks have stepped back...

The Danger of High Yield Investments     Is chasing high yield actually hurting your investments?   In this episode, Jeremy Iannuzzelli breaks down the growing trend of investors chasing high yielding assets without fully understanding the risks behind them. With many opportunities being marketed around strong rental yields or high returns, he explains why those numbers can sometime...

Claim a Supercar on Tax?    Have you ever wondered how some of Australia’s wealthiest legally claim a supercar on tax? Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghinis. Jeremy Iannuzzelli explains how “the only thing better than having a supercar is having one that the government helps you pay for.”   Jeremy breaks down strategies for buying a high performance car through your busin...

 The ATO Is Targeting Tradies & Small Business    Are tradies, consultants and professionals about to face closer scrutiny from the ATO? In this episode, Jeremy Iannuzzelli unpacks the latest compliance focus targeting small business operators, especially those using companies, trusts and contractor structures.   He breaks down how Personal Services Income (PSI), spouse wag...

Economic Climate Insights for 2026 with Financial Planners   In this episode of What School Should Have Taught You, Jeremy Iannuzzelli is joined by Andrew Groat and Nem Vico from GV Private Wealth to unpack the market volatility shaping 2026. From Bitcoin swings and rising interest rates to federal budget uncertainty, they discuss what is driving instability and what it means for everyday Aus...

Navigating Wage Stagnation: The Impact of Foreign Employment and AI     Why has wage growth slowed down, and is artificial intelligence part of the reason?   In this episode, Jeremy Iannuzzelli explores the changing employment landscape and the impact of foreign outsourcing and AI on Australian workers and business owners.   With productivity lagging post COVID and technology e...

$80K to $160K! Double your Income in 2026    Productivity isn't just a corporate buzzword, it’s the engine behind your next pay rise. In this episode, Jeremy Iannuzzelli breaks down why the "old-fashioned" grind of juggling three physical jobs is being replaced by a smarter, more connected approach to wealth.   Jeremy also shares a powerful real world case study of a labourer...

How did I get to a $17Million Portfolio, and how can you do it too   How do you know when to hold, sell, or pivot in property investing? In this episode, Jeremy Iannuzzelli pulls back the curtain on his $17 million portfolio, showing exactly what he’s buying, selling, and why. Using NSW residential and commercial examples, he reveals how he spots opportunities most investors miss, hedge...

Interest Rate Prediction For the Next 12 Months   Australia’s just seen its first rate rise of 2026, and with political chaos, rising public spending, and global markets wobbling, borrowers are asking the same question: how bad does this actually get?   In this episode, Jeremy breaks down what’s really driving interest rates right now, from government spending and immigration...

Super Mistakes that could Cost You Big   Could investing in property or Bitcoin through your super backfire?   In this episode, we welcome back Vince Iannuzzelli, a seasoned accountant with over 40 years’ experience, who shares his insights from auditing over 1,000 SMSFs. He reveals common risks, surprising pitfalls, and what to watch out for when managing your super.   From t...

Divorce Doesn’t Have to Destroy Your Wealth   Is divorce the biggest wealth killer? And what can you actually do to protect your assets?   In this episode, Jeremy Iannuzzelli sits down with family lawyer Michael Cruz from Inner City Lawyers to unpack the real mechanics of separations, the myths people believe, and the steps you must take to protect your assets before and during a r...

Don’t Sign a Property Contract Until You Watch This!     What risks are you agreeing to when you sign a property contract without really understanding it?   Jeremy Iannuzzelli sits down again with Shanil Lal to break down the six checks every buyer should understand before handing anything over to a lawyer. From deposits to conditions to hidden risks, this episode lifts the cu...