How Do They Afford That?
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How Do They Afford That?
How Do They Afford That: the podcast that peeks into the financial lives of everyday Australians. Every week Canna Campbell - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson share the simple hacks, habits and ideas that can make your money work harder for you. New e...
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Are you taking too much risk? Or not enough?
Every investment platform, adviser and super fund seems to ask the same thing: What's your risk profile? The problem is, most people have no idea what...
Ten purchases that actually save you money
We often talk about the need to spend less. But today we're looking at the other side of the equation. Because sometimes the smartest financial decisi...
Margin loans: powerful tool or dangerous trap?
Some investors swear by margin loans, while others won't go near them. So are they a powerful wealth-building tool, or a trap for the unprepared inves...
The market hit my goal before I did
Today's episode is based on a listener question from Chris - who set an investing goal, and is now about to achieve it much earlier than they thought....
Ten things wealthy people don't waste money on
A wealthy mindset is as much about what you don't spend on money as what you do.
Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear &...
The financial advice that doesn’t work anymore
There’s a lot of financial advice that’s been around forever: work hard, buy a house, stay loyal and save 10 per cent of your income. But how much of...
What’s your true hourly wage?
Most people think they know what they earn. Salary. Hourly rate. Take-home pay. But that’s not the full picture. Join Canna Campbell - a financial pla...
Why your budget isn’t working (and how to fix it)
This isn't an episode about how to make a budget. Most households already have some form of a budget in place. This is about how to fix one that's not...
New Financial Year, New You: 6 goals for the rest of 2026
It’s a new financial year. Fresh start. Clean slate. And while most people think about resetting in January… July is actually a pretty good financial...
The 5 year test: Where you and your money will be
If nothing changed with your money in five years, where would you be? If you made small changes to your money… where would you be? And if you made som...
The cost of putting it off
Everyone has something they’re avoiding financially. Super. Insurance. Investing. A credit card statement. Even just opening the banking app. Join Can...
Property investing for passive income
The conversation around property investing in Australia has changed. With changes to negative gearing underway, where does property fit into a wealth...
Should you lease an EV?
There's been a real spike in EV ownership lately, and not just because of the soaring cost of petrol and diesel. There are also some significant tax i...
What are you actually working for?
We spend a lot of time talking about saving, investing, building wealth, but it’s worth stopping and asking… what are we actually working for? More mo...
How to entertain well - without overspending
Entertaining can get expensive very quickly. Food, drinks, presentation - it all adds up. So today, how do you entertain well, without overspending? C...
The $100-a-week experiment
What happens if you change your finances by just $100 a week? Saving it. Investing it. Cutting it. Redirecting it. It doesn’t sound like much — but it...
Are you making money too complicated?
You start with good intentions - a new budget, or a goal to save more - and before you know it you're drowning in new accounts, apps and budgeting sys...
The truth about financial luck
Why do some people seem to get ahead easily, while others feel like they’re constantly on the back foot? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for...
If you lost your job tomorrow, would you be okay?
If you lost your job tomorrow, how long could you comfortably last? A week? A month? Six months? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 year...
What’s your money personality - and is it costing you?
Most people aren’t bad with money. They just approach it in a certain way. And once you understand how you approach money, things start to make sense....
5 ways to cut the cost of living
Cost of living is the big challenge for everyone right now. From interest rates to just filling up the car - it’s tough. Join Canna Campbell - a finan...
The $10,000 question: What would you do?
If someone handed you $10,000 tomorrow — no strings attached — what would you do with it? Pay debt? Invest it? Blow it on a holiday? Join Canna Campbe...
The middle-class money trap
You earn decent money. You’re doing okay. But somehow you don’t feel ahead. You’re not struggling — but you’re not building real freedom either. What’...
Dream holiday, sensible budget
How do you have your dream holiday without a financial hangover to match? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's ...
An investor’s secret weapon explained
We’re talking about an investor’s secret weapon: debt recycling. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael T...
A sceptic's guide to Manifesting March
It's March, which means it's time to manifest some money. At least that's the theory. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fea...
Starting from scratch with money? Start here.
This episode is for anyone who feels like they’re starting from zero. No savings, maybe some debt, no investments, and not sure where to begin. Join C...
The kids' money blueprint
How do you set kids up for money success? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they answer...
Money basics you don't know (but everyone assumes you do)
This episode is a judgement-free zone. It's all about money basics everyone assumes you already know… but a lot of people don’t. Join Canna Campbell -...
7 signs you're better with money than you think
This episode is all about reassurance. There's so much negativity about money, and so many comparisons with others who seem to be better, richer and m...
Buckle up, it's Frugal February
It's nearly time for Frugal February - the annual financial reset and detox that can change the way you spend money forever. Join Canna Campbell - a f...
Seven money habits that will change your year
Improving your financial position doesn't need to involve changing your entire life. Sometimes, it's just introducing the right habits. Join Canna Cam...
Your money bounce-back plan
Had a festive season budget blowout? Don't worry, this episode is here to help. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Gr...
Six financial goals for 2026
It’s that time of year when we’re looking to start fresh. New year’s resolutions, a new approach to fitness, to work, to relationships… and most impor...
FIRE 2.0: more 'Financial Independence', less 'Retire Early'
The FIRE movement has changed - and we've got your comprehensive guide to it here. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear &...
The art of the downgrade
At a very expensive time of year, this one is all about making some savings. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed...
Why we hide our money mistakes
We’ve all made money mistakes. Missed bills, bad investments, impulse buys - but most of us keep quiet about them. Today, we’re asking: why? Why do w...
Five ways to end money anxiety
If money stresses you out, today’s episode is for you. There might be an easy way to take the anxiety out of money, just by automating a lot of things...
Want a side hustle? Avoid these ones
We talk a lot about side hustles - because who doesn't want to earn a little cash? But this episode is about the side hustles to avoid - either becaus...
How an abundance mindset can change your bank balance
It's very easy to slip into a scarcity mindset - there's not enough money to go around. But changing your outlook to one of abundance can have a very...