142. The housing crisis: what causes it, and what the Government is doing to fix it
The housing crisis in Australia is complex. Its causes don’t stem from one specific issue, and proposed solutions are often easier said than done. None of this changes the fact that, for many Australi...
10 Mar 202531min
141. SHORTS: What are franking credits, and how do they work?
Vegemite. The Hills Hoist. Unreasonably expensive property. Franking credits.You may have only heard of three of these four things. However, franking credits are just as Australian as the preceding tr...
5 Mar 20253min
140. The best performing ETFs of 2024 - and why we would never buy them
You may have heard us, a news outlet, or an investment ad say something to the effect of:“Past performance isn’t an indicator of future returns.”Now, you’d be forgiven for thinking this statement is s...
3 Mar 202517min
139. SHORTS: How do shares make money?
Advocates frame them as a sensible way to build your wealth (provided you understand the risks involved). Critics simplify them as a speculative venture akin to gambling. But while they have both fans...
26 Feb 20254min
138. Should you buy crypto? What it is, how to buy it, and the scams to avoid
Anyone who’s listened to more than one episode of this podcast might have done a double take at this title.“The Get Rich Slow Club talking about crypto?” you might have balked. “That’s like a vegan di...
24 Feb 202534min
BONUS | Three days of subsidised childcare now guaranteed
In Australia, childcare fees are one of the largest ongoing expenses that many parents of young children can face. Fortunately, some relief may be on the horizon. Starting in January next year, the ne...
20 Feb 20255min
137. SHORTS: What is a broker, and how do brokerage fees work?
If your only experience with the word “broker” comes from “The Wolf of Wall Street”, you might have some doubts about the concept. In truth, the word itself has a much more neutral meaning than Leo wo...
19 Feb 20254min
136. Should I sell my shares with everything that's going on in the US right now?
It’s an inescapable truth that the Australian shares market can sway under the influence of the US. Beyond the close ties between both nations, there’s also the fact that America maintains the largest...
17 Feb 202514min
