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Mo Money

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Mo Money is where we bring you practical tips, hacks, strategies and knowledge to help you save more, invest smarter, and maximise your money to ultimately replace your salary by investing faster and easier.

In this show, Ben Nash, finance expert, best-selling author, speaker, and award-winning financial adviser along with Will Cant, a Financial Adviser at Pivot Wealth, will help you cut through the noise.

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#217 Money news in human words; Use super for home deposit, China lockdown smashing markets, crypto battered

May 17, 2022 06:02 - 13 minutes - 24.8 MB

In this episode of money news in human words, I chat about what we've been seeing in the markets and the news over the last week that helps us cut through the noise and could help you understand all the commentary out there. I talked a lot about China's impact on markets, and what their lockdown is doing to share markets in the US and Australia and around the world. Also, I discussed the first home initiative that's been proposed by the liberals. If they get into power, what's driving th...

#216 Money mistakes to avoid [Live event recording]

May 11, 2022 22:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MB

This episode is a recording of a live online event that I did on How to avoid the most common money mistakes, and the most painful money mistakes out there. It's perfect for people that have thought about making decisions or taking action with their money but are afraid of making a mistake and this fear pushes you into the inaction trap.  I covered the key mistakes, how to avoid them, what to look out for and what you can do to ultimately take action and start getting results. I also unpac...

#215 Money News in Human Words - Interest rates, taxes on the rise, & stocks to watch

May 10, 2022 00:09 - 13 minutes - 24.1 MB

In this episode of money news in human words, I chat about the massive interest rate news last week both in Australia and the US. What it means for your money, how it ties back to wage growth and what it means for things like the property market moving forward. I also talked about rising taxes that are potentially coming off the back of the election, as well as a bunch of company moves that have happened over the last week. This episode is perfect for people who wanted to understand those ...

#215 Money News in Human Words - Interest rates, taxes on the rise, & stocks to watch

May 10, 2022 00:09 - 13 minutes - 24.5 MB

In this episode of money news in human words, I chat about the massive interest rate news last week both in Australia and the US. What it means for your money, how it ties back to wage growth and what it means for things like the property market moving forward. I also talked about rising taxes that are potentially coming off the back of the election, as well as a bunch of company moves that have happened over the last week. This episode is perfect for people who wanted to understand those ...

#214 w. Nick Nicolaides - Boring investing for serious wealth

May 04, 2022 22:00 - 42 minutes - 77.1 MB

In this episode, I chat with Nick Nicolaides, the CEO and Co-Founder at Pearler. They're a micro-investing app that helps people create financial independence. We talked a lot about investments and investor trends. What he's seeing in the marketplace, interesting stats about different people of different ages and their levels of wealth, ESG investing, male versus female, some of the investment stats around and his take on the future of tech for investors. This episode is perfect for anyo...

#213 Money News in human words - Tech battered, crypto ETFs, cash savings going backwards & property opportunity

May 03, 2022 03:39 - 19 minutes - 35.3 MB

In this episode, I'm bringing New Money News in human words, where we unpacked the most important headlines, what they mean for your money and the opportunities you can see through the noise to figure out what makes the smart moves for you this week. I'm talking about what's going on in the markets, the wild swings we've been seeing in Australia's share markets and the recent inflation data worldwide. I talked about tech getting hammered, some new crypto ETFs that are launching, how people...

#212 w. Joni - Crypto & NFT investing trends

April 27, 2022 22:00 - 38 minutes - 70.4 MB

In this episode, I chat to Joni Pirovich who is a crypto & digital assets superstar, and lawyer. She is an advisor to regulators and massive finance companies, as well as startups in the digital assets space. We talked about some of the trends that we're seeing, but before we do, we talked about Joni's crypto and digital asset investment journey. How she got into NFTs and some of the learnings along the way, as well as what she's seeing in the market, some of the innovations and things to ...

#211 Money News in human words - Crypto investors burnt, BNPL trap, QLD property booming, Netflix rout

April 26, 2022 02:21 - 14 minutes - 27.4 MB

In this episode of Money news in human words, I talked about the Queensland property market boom and cryptocurrency scams. Also, gave an update on what's happening in markets over the last week, and talked about the Netflix share price rout and the buy now pay later trap. Hope you enjoy it.   Want to keep making the right money moves with complete confidence? Upcoming online events: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/organizations/events   Book an Intro Call now to talk more about how...

#210 Money News in human words - 15% property market decline, FHB struggles, unemployment, vendors flooding

April 21, 2022 05:49 - 12 minutes - 22.8 MB

This episode is a new segment that we've put together based on a bunch of feedback from people on unpacking some of the top news stories and how they impact you and your money. As well as some of the things that you should be thinking about seeing through the headlines, letting the numbers drive some of your decisions contrary to emotion and psychology.  I hope you enjoy it.   Want to keep making the right money moves with complete confidence? Upcoming online events: https://www.even...

#210 Money News in human words (15% property decline, FHB struggles, unemployment, vendors flooding)

April 21, 2022 05:49 - 12 minutes - 22.4 MB

This episode is a new segment that we've put together based on a bunch of feedback from people on unpacking some of the top news stories and how they impact you and your money. As well as some of the things that you should be thinking about seeing through the headlines, letting the numbers drive some of your decisions contrary to emotion and psychology.  I hope you enjoy it.   Want to keep making the right money moves with complete confidence? Upcoming online events: https://www.even...

#209 Get Money Smart

April 19, 2022 02:54 - 35 minutes - 64.2 MB

This episode is a recording of an online event I did on how to Get Money Smart. I run through the key areas you need to get right in order to be successful with your money. How you can invest the investment options that are out there and what you should be thinking with those opportunities, as well as how to be smarter with your money.   Want to keep making the right money moves with complete confidence? Upcoming online events: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/organizations/events   B...

#208 w. Brendan Malone - How to invest smarter

April 13, 2022 22:00 - 29 minutes - 54.9 MB

In this episode, I chat with Brendan Malone who is a co-founder and joint CEO of Raiz Invest. It's a huge investment platform in Australia that looks after a billion dollars of investments for its member base of over 1.2 million Australians. We talk about Brendan's take on markets, what he thinks of the current disruption off the back of the Ukraine conflict and how he is doing about building his money, knowledge, and habits. Brendan Malone is an experienced financial services executive ...

#207 Investment and property market update March 2022

April 11, 2022 22:00 - 30 minutes - 56.5 MB

This episode is our update on the Investment and property markets for March 2022. I talk about what's going on in the market, some of the market numbers and stats, the property market, as well as some of the things for investors to be thinking about and how to make smart investment decisions.   Want to keep making the right money moves with complete confidence? Upcoming online events: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/organizations/events   Book an Intro Call now to talk more about how...

#206 w. Chris Gray - How to buy property like a pro [live event recording]

April 07, 2022 05:23 - 1 hour - 135 MB

This episode is a recording of a live event I did with Chris Gray, in which we talk all about the property market, where the property market has gone over the last little bit and where it might be going from here. As well as some property strategies and tactics that you can use to make smarter property decisions and ultimately grow your wealth through property faster and easier. Chris Gray is the CEO of Your Empire, an independent property consultancy that builds investment property portfo...

#205 How to build a second income investing [live event recording]

April 06, 2022 04:45 - 58 minutes - 107 MB

This episode is a recording of a live online event I did in collaboration with the legends of the General Assembly on How to build a second income investing. I unpack investment basics, the key things that you need to understand in choosing your investment strategy, and the type of investments that you should be thinking about and can use to build another income investing.  We also did a lot of Q&A from a whole heap of random questions about how to get started, what type of investments w...

#204 - 2022 Australian Federal Budget recap (in human words)

March 31, 2022 04:22 - 11 minutes - 20.5 MB

In this episode, I unpacked the 2022 federal budget. Talk about some of the tax changes, the expansion of benefits for first home buyers and property buyers. Generally, some of the tax kickers, and who's getting from this year's federal budget plan.   Want to keep making the right money moves with complete confidence? Upcoming online events: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/organizations/events   Book an Intro Call now to talk more about how  Pivot can help you: http://bit.ly/pivot...

#203 w. Brian Parker - The Economy & Markets Today

March 29, 2022 00:46 - 35 minutes - 64.5 MB

In this episode, I interviewed Brian Parker who is the chief economist at the Australian retirement trust. He looks after the management of over $230 billion of investor money. We talk about his take on the economy today. His thoughts on the budget and what that could mean for investors, as well as where he's seeing value in different investment markets across the share market property. What does he think of the property market in Australia, where interest rates might go from here and what...

#202 How to invest when the sharemarket is crashing - March 2022 edition

March 24, 2022 03:33 - 56 minutes - 103 MB

This episode is a recording of a live online event I did on How to invest when the share market is crashing. I talk about what's going on in the market in the current climate with Russia, Ukraine, conflict tech bubble, rising interest rates, and the things that investors should be looking out for today to make smart decisions, avoid mistakes, and take advantage of the opportunities that exist in the market.   Want to keep making the right money moves with complete confidence? Upcomin...

#201 w. Sebastian Mierau - Wellbeing hacks

March 22, 2022 06:37 - 37 minutes - 68.3 MB

In this episode, I chat to Sebastian who is the co-founder at ClearLight Saunas and a bit of a well-being sort of a student of all walks from laughter yoga, breathing practices, obviously sauntering like a m**o. We talk about his well-being routine. Some of the interesting things that he learned on the way as well as his journey to owning a business with 40 employees and learning the business, financial management, and money management that sits around that. We talk about the lessons he ...

#200 w. Neil Rogan - Sharemarket trends in 2022

March 16, 2022 21:00 - 27 minutes - 50 MB

In this episode, I chat to Neil Rogan who's the head of the Australian side of Russell Investments, a global investment powerhouse that managed over half a trillion dollars. Neil is a good mate of mine and a super smart cookie when it comes to what's going on in markets. He talks about the economic predictions for the share market over the coming year, what investors should be thinking about and some of the trends that he's seeing in particular around the ESG or ethical investing space and...

#199 w. Chris Bates - Mortgage & property update

March 14, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 51.2 MB

In this episode, I chat to Chris Bates who's a mortgage broker and the Founder of Wealthful. He helped a lot of people with mortgage refinancing and buying their dream home. I asked Chris about his take on the property market, where things are going in 2022, what trends you're seeing from property buyers and what borrowers should be looking out to make their next property purchase a successful one.   Want to keep making the right money moves with complete confidence? Upcoming online ...

198 How to plan smarter with your money [live event recording]

March 09, 2022 21:00 - 59 minutes - 108 MB

In this session, I unpack how to plan smarter with your money. It’s a live event recording from the session that I did with the legends at General Assembly. I talk through the key things that you need to understand as to what goes into a plan, how to plan for success, some of the mindset shifts that you need to make to make the very best plan for you as well as the practical planning process that you can follow, the foundations of a good plan and the mistakes to avoid when going down this pa...

197 w. Keith Abraham - How to achieve your goals faster and easier

March 07, 2022 21:00 - 33 minutes - 61 MB

In this session, I chat with Keith Abraham for round two of our conversation around goal setting and he unpacks some of the hacks and things that you can do to achieve your goals faster and easier with less stress. We talk about some of the different goals seeking profiles and some of the different ways that people approach their goals as well as how regardless of what sort of approach you take to set your goals how you can work better with other people and bring them on that journey. Ev...

#196 Investment & Property Market Update February 2022

March 01, 2022 04:14 - 17 minutes - 31.9 MB

In this episode, I download my Investment and property market updates for the month of February 2022 to talk about the Russian conflict and what it means for your money. What's been happening in markets, where the opportunities are for investors at the moment, market updates, some of the money hacks and stories to help you learn from what others have been doing to make it easier and how to get better results from your money.   Want to keep making the right money moves with complete confi...

#195 How to invest if you're saving $5k+ per month

February 24, 2022 02:20 - 30 minutes - 55.5 MB

This episode is a recording of a presentation I did on How to invest if you're saving $5k or more per month. I talk about some of the high income, high savings rates, hacks and tips, the strategies that you should be across if you're saving strongly as well as some of the tactics that you can use to choose. I think that there are a lot of different ways to be right, the more that you're saving and the more that you're investing. So, I talk about how to actually choose and how to make solid...

#194 How to build investments through property [Live event w. General Assembly]

February 21, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MB

This episode is a recording of a live session around How to grow your investments through the property, where I download some of the key things that you need to understand to be smart with your property decisions, some of the hacks and tactics that you can use to get better results faster, as well as how to plan out a property strategy that's going to deliver you good outcomes in terms of asset growth. Also, how to be smart with your risk management and not leave you overexposed and allowing...

#193 How to PROFIT from your employer share plan

February 16, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 51.8 MB

This episode is the fourth session in our series on employee share plans, which is all about how to maximize the amount of profit that you're making from your employer share plan. I deep dive into some of the options that you can use to squeeze more juice out of the money that you've got in your ESS, the key options around investing and how to actually wrap that together into a plan. It’s going to help you get ahead at the rate that you want while you actually live the lifestyle that you...

#192 Employer share plan tax hacks & mistakes to avoid

February 14, 2022 21:00 - 33 minutes - 61.8 MB

This episode is a recording of a live event I did on an employee share plan, tax hacks, and mistakes to avoid where I dive deep into employee’s share scheme tax considerations, how the tax works, how to plan around tax, and ultimately how to maximize the amount of after-tax money that you make from your employer share plan. There are a few granular details there. If you got an employee share plan, there is a ton of opportunities to unlock and get this right.   Want to keep making the r...

#191 Investment & Property Market Update January 2022

February 09, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes - 41.8 MB

This episode is the Investment and property market update for January 2022, where I recap what happened in markets and what's going on with shares in crypto property. Some of the trends that we're seeing as well as some of the investors hack opportunities and mistakes to avoid.   Want to keep making the right money moves with complete confidence? Upcoming online events: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/organizations/events   Book an Intro Call now to talk more about how  Pivot can he...

#190 How employer share plans work (deep dive)

February 07, 2022 22:55 - 36 minutes - 66.2 MB

This episode is a recording of a live online event I did on How employees share plans work deep dive, where I cover the key types of employee share plans, how they work, some of the tactics and strategies that you should be aware of and thinking about to get the most out of those plans, as well as some of the mistakes to avoid and how to plan with your employee share plan to get the most out of it.   Want to keep making the right money moves with complete confidence? Upcoming online ev...

#189 Employer share plans 101

February 02, 2022 21:00 - 36 minutes - 66.6 MB

This episode is a recording of a live session that I did on Employee Share plans 101. Essentially an overview of how employee share plans work, the different types of plans that are out there, the ins and outs, how the tax works around them, as well as the things that you should be thinking about so that you can actually profit from your employee share plans and use that as an opportunity to accelerate your asset building.      Want to keep making the right money moves with complete co...

#188 How to be Smarter With Money Throughout Your Career [Live event w. General Assembly]

January 31, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MB

This episode is a recording of a live online event that I did with the legends at the General Assembly on How to be smarter with your money through your career, where I talk about some of the things that you should be across to make better decisions as you grow your income and career over time.  I share some of the frameworks and things to make it easier to save as your income grows, as well as some investing tips on the types of investments you should be thinking about at the different st...

#187 How to use your property equity to invest when your LVR is below 50%

January 26, 2022 23:24 - 45 minutes - 82.4 MB

This episode is a recording of a live event that I did on How to use your property equity to invest when your LVR or Loan to Value Ratio is below 50%. Essentially, people that have paid a chunk of money for some mortgage debts could be home or investment property. I talked about some of the strategies that you should be thinking about, the hacks and things to look out for but essentially how to put that property equity to work to deliver some more dollars for you.   Want to keep making t...

#186 w. Keith Abraham - How to set goals so they actually turn into results

January 24, 2022 22:52 - 41 minutes - 76.8 MB

In this session, I chat with Keith Abraham, who is an absolute superstar when it comes to goal setting but importantly setting goals that are actually going to translate into results. Keith has been working in this space for over 25 years and he's been doing hardcore research for the last 18 years of those. He draws on some of those insights to talk, not only about what we can do to set goals and what motivates us to set goals but how we can actually practically translate into the day to d...

#186 w. Keith Abraham - How to set goals so they actually turn into results

January 24, 2022 22:52 - 41 minutes - 76.3 MB

In this session, I chat with Keith Abraham, who is an absolute superstar when it comes to goal setting but importantly setting goals that are actually going to translate into results. Keith has been working in this space for over 25 years and he's been doing hardcore research for the last 18 years of those. He draws on some of those insights to talk, not only about what we can do to set goals and what motivates us to set goals but how we can actually practically translate into the day to d...

#185 Why you need a financial adviser when you make $250k+

January 19, 2022 21:00 - 50 minutes - 92.1 MB

This episode is a live recording of an online event that I did all around about how you can benefit from having a financial advisor if you've got a high income or if you've got any company up to 250k. Essentially, talking to anyone with a high income. Some of the things to be thinking about money decision-making as well as the considerations to make the smartest possible decisions and how a financial advisor can actually help with that. Also, some of the money decision making mistakes that...

#184 How to build a second income investing [Live event w. General Assembly]

January 17, 2022 22:47 - 53 minutes - 97.7 MB

This session is a recording of a live event that I did in collaboration with the General Assembly, all on How to build a second income investing in 2022. So I talk a bit about what's going on in markets today, how you can capitalize on your new year's motivation to get some quick wins and start building some money momentum, as well as the ins and outs of investments. Also, how to manage risk when you invest in the different investment options that are available to you and how to choose bet...

#183 w. Emily Djekovic - How to build financial confidence

January 12, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes - 40.6 MB

In this episode, I chat with Emily who's one of our amazing advisors at Pivot Wealth. We chat about Emily's take on where the share market and property markets are at today and what investors should be thinking about if they want to make smart investment decisions, as well as some of the lessons that she learned from helping hundreds of people with their money over the last years. And some of the hacks that she has personally used to make her own money management easier.     Want to ...

#182 Investment & property market update December + 2021 markets in review

January 11, 2022 02:50 - 22 minutes - 41.6 MB

This episode is an Investment and property market update for the month of December plus a bit of an overview of 2021 in review. I talk about some of the market trends that we've been seeing over the last little bit and over the last year and the things that investors should be thinking about how to make smart investment moves in.   Want to keep making the right money moves with complete confidence? Upcoming online events: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/organizations/events   Book ...

#181 w. Marcus Netto - How investors can make smarter choices

January 06, 2022 01:25 - 24 minutes - 45.5 MB

In this episode, I chat with Marcus Neto who's one of our advisors at Pivot Wealth. We talk about what he thinks is important for investors to be thinking about in the current environment, some of the hacks to create financial clarity and the power of that clarity in shaping people's money. Decision-making as well as some of the things that people should be aware of. If they're thinking about getting financial advice to get the most out of that process.     Want to keep making the ri...

#180 w. Ben Walker - How to minimise your ATO donation at tax time (legally)

January 03, 2022 22:59 - 31 minutes - 57.9 MB

In this episode, I chat to Ben Walker who's an accountant at Inspire CA based in Brisbane, an accounting business that helps people be smarter with their taxes and ultimately minimize their donation to the ATO every year. Legally, we talk about some of the mistakes that people make when it comes to their taxes, the tax strategies that people should be thinking about to cut their tax bill, as well as what business owners and self-employed people should be thinking about when they're plannin...

#179 w. Shane Hay - Where's the sharemarket going from here

December 29, 2021 21:00 - 33 minutes - 61 MB

In this episode, I chat with Shane Hay, who is a fellow Financial advisor and Founder of Hayfield Private Wealth. He gives us his take on where the share market is that today, as well as the property market and some of the key mistakes that he has seen people make with their money at the moment, and the things that you should be thinking about if you want to be successful financially, and a couple of lessons that he's learned on his own money.     Want to keep making the right money mo...

#178 w. Michael Back - How to get more engaged and motivated with your money

December 27, 2021 21:00 - 31 minutes - 57.8 MB

In this episode, I chat with Michael Back who runs an amazing business called Human to Human, where he helps people, mainly businesses engage more with the people in their audience, but we draw on the lessons that he learned from helping a lot of people.  He worked with a lot of companies in financial services and financial advisors. So he sees a lot of people that help other people with their money. And we talk a lot about how people can engage more in their money to ultimately set themse...

#178 w. Michael Back - How to get more engaged and motivated with your money

December 27, 2021 21:00 - 31 minutes - 58.2 MB

In this episode, I chat with Michael Back who runs an amazing business called Human to Human, where he helps people, mainly businesses engage more with the people in their audience, but we draw on the lessons that he learned from helping a lot of people.  He worked with a lot of companies in financial services and financial advisors. So he sees a lot of people that help other people with their money. And we talk a lot about how people can engage more in their money to ultimately set themse...

#177 w. Chris Gray - How to build a multimillion dollar property portfolio

December 22, 2021 21:00 - 33 minutes - 61.2 MB

In this episode, I chat with Chris Gray from Your Empire buyers agents. Chris is a property buyer and through his business, he buys literally hundreds of properties every year for his clients. He talks about his take on where the market is at now, where he's seeing the value and where might be overcooked and facing a bit more risk, how to set up a property strategy to build a multi-million dollar property portfolio, as well as how to think about where to buy your next purchase.   Want ...

#176 w. Fraser Jack - Creating good money habits & behavioural finance hacks

December 20, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 66 MB

In this episode, I talked to Fraser Jack, who's an ex financial advisor and content podcast superstar. He's done 300 plus podcasts with financial advisors. And we talk a bit about some of the lessons that he's learned about people and their money through that journey. He's like me, a massive nerd when it comes to behavioural finance and money psychology. So we ended up sort of getting a little bit off track and talking a fair bit about money habits, creating good ones, some behavioural f...

#175 w. Aaron Christie-David - Mortgage & property update

December 15, 2021 21:00 - 33 minutes - 61.1 MB

In this episode, I chat with Aaron Christine David from Atelier Wealth. Aaron is a Mortgage Broker superstar who got crafting business help. A lot of people get into the property market and get on the front foot with their mortgages.  We talk about some of the trends that he's seeing in the mortgage space at the moment as well as the property market overall, what people should know about the changes to mortgage assessment rates, where he thinks the property market is going from here, som...

#174 w. Siobhan McTiernan - Money mindset hacks and how to plan

December 13, 2021 21:00 - 31 minutes - 57 MB

In this episode, I chat to Siobhan McTiernan, who is actually our Head Relationship Manager at Pivot although she comes from a non-finance background. She's now a year into the role, having spoken to literally hundreds of people about the ins and outs of their money not coming from that space. I talked about some of the lessons that she learned, the observations, the mistakes that she saw people make, and some of her tips that she thinks are critical if you're going down this path to get...

#173 What to do next after making your first $1m

December 08, 2021 21:00 - 33 minutes - 61.9 MB

In this episode, I cover off what to do next after making your first million dollars. So, it's really built around people that are putting in some work and creating a bit of foundation behind them for their wealth. I talk about some of the strategies that you can use to leverage existing wealth, to create more wealth. Some of the things to be aware of, we talk about tax planning quite a lot, how to be smart with your tax and maximize the tax return that you get from your investments, as we...

#172 How to set smart money goals [Live event w. General Assembly]

December 06, 2021 21:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MB

This podcast is a recording of a live session I did with the legends at the General Assembly on how to set smart goals with your money, create an action plan, and how to get started. Essentially, I talked through some of the key things for you to be aware of, so goal setting or not having clear goals doesn't become a barrier to getting the results you want. I also talk about the key mistakes that people make when it comes to setting goals and planning with their money, as well as a step, t...

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