The Money Puzzle, with James Kirby

• Property versus shares: we have a winner

  The tug of war between property and shares never ends: But for many investors, one area is more attractive. My guest in this episode has spent a lifetime investing - along with commenting on investment markets - and has come to a clear conclusion.You may not agree, but you should definitely hear him out. Anthony Keane, personal finance writer for News Corporation joins James Kirby in this episode. -------In today's show, we cover Trouble-free' share market investing versus 'bricks and mortar' Why property investing should be kept outside of super Holding costs - the swing factor for the everyday investor Should Adelaide really be more expensive than Melbourne? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• The Rich 250 list special : The inside track

  It now takes more than $600m to even feature on the Australian’s Rich 250: But what does it take to build a fortune of that size in 2025? Today we get an inside view on the people behind Australia’s greatest fortunes. John Stensholt, Rich 250 editor joins James Kirby Associate Editor - Wealth in this week’s episode In this episode, we cover Rich 250 - The Chemist Warehouse family arrives Rich 250 - Offshore gambling empires: A new way to make money Billionaires might be impressive, but are they happy? Should you listen to ‘wealth coaches’? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• The money puzzle wants to HEAR you

  One of the most popular features of the Money Puzzle podcast has been listener questions which we read on air: Now we want to hear you asking your questions! We're asking listeners to send in a voice memo from their phone and share it on the show to [email protected]. Also in today's show, we cover the problem with quirky properties. Buyer's advocate Cate Bakos warns lovers of converted churches and renovated show factories that standing out from the crowd is not always profitable. Bakos explains what makes a property valuable : It appeals to the widest possible audience. ----------------- In today's show, we cover: Irregular properties - quirky can be costly Closed tenders - Good or bad? Tricky tax arrangements around 'granny flats' Why lending rates will keep falling See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Sharemarket sell off : What to do?

  It had to happen: Tariffs, recession indicators and an overpriced Wall Street: The sharemarket has taken a tumble. As luck would have it, the Money Puzzle has a top value investor on the show this week and he names three top stocks that can survive just about anything! Roger Montgomery of Montgomery Investment Management joins James Kirby in this episode. -----In today's show, we cover... The sharemarket sell off - why did it happen? Ai and Tech face a new reality Three stocks with a value 'moat' The conditions we need for a positive year on the ASX See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• The March 25 budget, standby for surprises

  Finally, after much flipping and flopping the government has decided to go ahead with a pre-election budget on March 25: What will it mean for your investment plans? James Gerrard of financialadviser.com.au joins James Kirby in this episode. ----- In today's show, we cover: What's the Coalition deal on tapping super to buy a home? How the ALP plans to offer a 20% discount on student debt Could financial advice be made fully tax deductible? The reality of taking out a reverse mortgage Why advisers are sceptical about annuities See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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