Is The Great Aussie Dream ACTUALLY Dead? Mark Humphries Knows
Sometimes, the best way to talk about something difficult is to find a way to laugh about it. That's exactly what my guest today, Mark Humphries, does. He’s a master of using satire to tackle tough topics, from the political arena to the current economic climate. Mark is on The Pay Off to discuss his new documentary, SOLD! Who Broke the Australian Dream?, which looks at the growing housing crisis issue. In this episode, Mark talks about his personal drive to explore this topic, why it’s not just about buyers but also renters, his advice for anyone pursuing a career in comedy and unheard stories from the Logies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Talk Tax to Me… Allegra Spender Weighs In
It’s official - were deep in an affordability crisis. So, can someone explain why young people are still paying so much tax and struggling to get a foothold in the housing market? We’re all ears. Cost-of-living pressures are through the roof, homeownership feels out of reach, and "bracket creep" is quietly eroding our hard-earned dollars. Leading the charge for a fairer system is Allegra Spender, the Independent MP for Wentworth. In this episode, Allegra talks about her bold tax reform plan, why she's standing as a 'teal' independent, negative gearing and the controversy surrounding flexible work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Future Is Female with Helen McCabe
Women SHOULD run the world—just ask Queen B. So, can someone explain why we’re so underrepresented in leadership and key decision making roles? I’ll wait. The gender pay gap still looms, workplace discrimination remains deeply ingrained, and the boardroom is still missing too many female voices. Leading the charge for change is Helen McCabe, founder of Future Women. In this episode, Sylvia chats to Helen about how we can empower women to break barriers and create greater gender equality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Hidden Money In Your Home with Susan Wheeldon
For many of us, the mid-year slump is creeping in. It’s that halfway point in the year where the only remedy to your exhaustion is putting on your Out Of Office email and travelling somewhere which won’t completely break the bank. One woman helping cure those mid-year woes for millions of people is Susan Wheeldon, Airbnb’s Country Manager for Australia & New Zealand. Susan is a powerhouse businesswoman who’s built an extraordinary career, and in this episode, she’s revealing how you could be sitting on a goldmine inside your own home… Susan’s here to prove how Airbnb isn’t just giving you the chance to travel to those bucket-list destinations in affordable style, but how hosting could actually help PAY for your next holiday…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Money Talk Which ACTUALLY Makes Sense with Chris Kohler
If you get it, you get it. If you don't, talk to Chris Kohler. When it comes to complex financial issues, Chris has an unbelievable ability to break it down in a way which ACTUALLY makes sense and cuts through the BS. Today's episode is no different. Chris sits down with Sylvia to talk about the power of "silly" socials, the money lessons his father Alan Kohler taught him, the year's best and worst performing assets, crypto, interest rates, the property ladder, ETFs... The knowledge is endless. We promise if you hit play on this episode, you won't regret it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money is a constant contradiction. You’ve got to spend money to enjoy life but save every cent for the future.
It’s why Australians are caught between impossible expectations and an economic system that feels stacked against them. So, how do you keep up the juggling act when the stakes just keep getting higher?
In The Pay Off Sylvia Jeffreys sits down with leading experts and entrepreneurs to uncover tips and tricks from some of the sharpest business minds in the game.
You can listen to The Pay Off wherever you get your podcasts, or you can watch every episode on 9Now, search 'The Pay Off 9Now Podcast'
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