145. SHORTS: How do risk and volatility work?
Across the investing landscape, disclaimers about risk and volatility abound. You’ll often see statements like “All investments carry risk” and “something something market volatility”. And sure, they ...
19 Mars 20254min
144. SMSFs: What are they, who uses them, and what are the other options?
SMSFs are like Fernet-Branca or Wes Anderson films: many people tune out when you bring them up, but those who like them are obsessed.SMSF – or self-managed super funds – sound complicated… and they a...
17 Mars 202515min
143. SHORTS: How to diversify between asset classes
“Diversify” is one of those concepts that long-term investors like to throw around. So is “asset class”. But when you put them together in a sentence – for instance, “It’s a good idea to diversify bet...
12 Mars 20253min
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 Mars 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 Mars 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 Mars 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
