Does superannuation need a makeover? Senator Andrew Bragg - #218
If you earn a wage in Australia, there is a good chance that you are being paid superannuation. Currently, employers have to contribute a percentage of your pay into a nominated super account. Superannuation as we know it in Australia is now 29 years old, and some are calling for another review of the scheme in some radical ways. This year has seen the controversial early release of superannuation for some Australians due to coronavirus just for starters while others believe superannuation could be accessed earlier so more Australians can use that money to buy a home. We had the opportunity to chat with the Senator Andrew Bragg about his ideas for the future of super, including the idea that Australian's should be able to access their super in order to buy a home and other changes he calls "radical surgery". Full show notes at https://www.finder.com.au/podcast Find us on Insta at https://www.instagram.com/pocketmoneypodcast Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/pocketmoneypodcast/ Listen and subscribe https://pod.link/1448147010
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Career planning in the time of coronavirus - #217
Right now many of us are experiencing a lot of change, whole industries are on ice right now, while others have had to pivot fast. We are fast on track to record unemployment and with a recession nipping at our heels, plenty of career plans and dreams might be feeling a little crushed right now. But are there opportunities in the ashes of the first half of 2020? And what might "work" look like in the future? Kate Richardson was a high flying marketing executive who has worked in high profile organisations including the Sydney Opera House, Network TEN, NAKED communications before hitting her very own career crisis a few years ago. Kate then pulled the plug on both her career trajectory and her home town when she decided to move cities and pursue a completely different career as an executive career coach and career mentor. Full show notes at https://www.finder.com.au/podcast Find us on Insta at https://www.instagram.com/pocketmoneypodcast Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/pocketmoneypodcast/ Listen and subscribe https://pod.link/1448147010
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How to plan a realistic wedding budget - #216
Getting married isn't just a huge commitment between you and your partner, it's one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make in your life. While some couples budget and save to pay for their wedding, others go into debt to say 'I do'. There are ways that you can plan your perfect day without blowing your budget. To find out how, we chatted with Genevieve Lehunt-Alderman of the 'I'm Getting Married' podcast. Gen breaks down how to plan a realistic wedding budget, what you should splurge on and what you can DIY as well as the common money mistakes that newlyweds make. Full show notes at https://www.finder.com.au/podcast Find us on Insta at https://www.instagram.com/pocketmoneypodcast Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/pocketmoneypodcast/ Listen and subscribe https://pod.link/1448147010
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Can you really make money from a side hustle? - #215
With job losses, underemployment and job uncertainty many of us are trying to figure out some ways to make extra cash, set up an emergency savings fund or even look to changing careers altogether In this episode, we talk to four people who are using the power of the side hustle to make extra cash by selling items online, selling their skills, upskilling, and a few other tricks to help bolster their bottom line. We chat with Kylie Travers, better known online as The Thrify Issue who shares her range of tips and tricks that have seen her build a portfolio of side hustles. Jake Falkinder of The Freedom Chaser tells us how he has taken his passion for writing and marketing and turned it into income by blogging for money Stef Yip is Finder's travel editor by day but in her spare time, she is an experienced eBay seller of over 15 years, with a 100% positive feedback rating across 1,400+ reviews. Finally, Em-Rose Hills tells us how she took her dual love of dogs and social media and combined them to not only make some pocket money but also used the skills she learned marketing her business on social media to upskill in her career. Full show notes at https://www.finder.com.au/podcast  Find us on Insta at https://www.instagram.com/pocketmoneypodcast  Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/pocketmoneypodcast/  Listen and subscribe https://pod.link/1448147010Â
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Investing during a market crash with Roger Montgomery - #214
There’s no doubt 2020 has been a wild ride for stock investors. Thanks to coronavirus, the oil price war, and growing tensions between global powers, we’ve never seen a more volatile stock market. In a single day in February, we saw share prices on the ASX drop by 7%, only to rise by 14% within a couple of hours. It was enough to leave the experts scratching their heads. Fund manager Roger Montgomery of Montgomery Investment Management shares his insights about why the stock market is behaving so erratically and whether there might be another big crash on its way. Plus, his tips for beginner investors. Full show notes at https://www.finder.com.au/podcast Find us on Insta at https://www.instagram.com/pocketmoneypodcast Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/pocketmoneypodcast/ Listen and subscribe https://pod.link/1448147010
Pocket Money is the podcast all about money and your life hosted by Kate Browne & Sally McMullen. Whether you're curious, confident or just plain confused when it comes to your cash, we've got you covered.
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