Making Money Easy
121 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHosted and created by Senior Finance Reporter Gillian Bowen, Making Money Easy looks at finance and economic news and, with the help of some prominent economists and experts, breaks it down to what you need to know. The discussions in this podcast do not refer to your individual circumstances and do not give individual financial advice. You should seek your own independent advice, relevant to you, when making financial decisions.
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Episodes
Another Rate Hike and it's NOT over
July 10, 2022 02:50 - 28 minutes - 26 MBMortgage holders have been hit with a 0.5% rate hike for the second month in a row and the RBA has suggested there are more to come. The official cash rate is sitting at 1.35% in July and those with home loans are asking - how high will it go?! Our two economists - NAB's Phin Ziebell and ANZ's Catherine Birch - have analysed every word the Reserve Bank has said about this latest decision ...and Gillian picks their brains to find out what's ahead when it comes to rates and IF raising them is ...
Being the CEO of Australia's Biggest Bank
July 02, 2022 22:18 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBWant to know what it's like to be the boss of the Commonwealth Bank? This episode, Gillian drills down into the issues coming across CEO Matt Comyn's desk, how he stays in touch with customers, pending rate rises, inflation, climate change, gender equality and everything in between. Plus - his path to CEO after starting at the bank in his early 20s, mentors, what makes him tick and how it's important to always keep learning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The tax talk you need (it's informative AND FUN)
June 26, 2022 02:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThe end of the financial year is upon us ...so we've got the Australian Tax Office and a whizz accountant on the show to let Gillian pick their brains - they even quiz each other! The result? A really informative, but entertaining chat about tax time. We dive into what the ATO is focusing on this year, how to present your receipts/documents if you're using an accountant and the do's and don'ts of cryptocurrency - you DEFINITELY want to hear that bit. And find out what Helen wants to know fro...
Why is my food bill so big? (It's complicated)
June 19, 2022 02:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBPetrol, electricity, gas ...now FOOD. There's certainly a lot of pressure on household budgets at the moment. This episode dives into WHY food in Australia ..and globally ...is so pricey, how LONG it'll last and what the future holds - particularly when it comes to fossil fuels. It's a complex 'perfect storm' and includes several factors many people aren't thinking about when they get to the checkout and see their grocery bill. Professor Damien Field from the University of Sydney and Ash Sal...
Rate Shock: WHY is the RBA adding on to my cost of living?
June 12, 2022 02:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBWhoa that was a shock! An RBA rate hike of 0.5% in June. Even the economists are shocked! This episode looks at the Reserve Bank's game plan - to fight inflation because it doesn't want it to get out of control. But there's a fall out - we dive into what that looks like. And we've got the latest forecasts on what the RBA will do next. Plus - how many of us are actually in mortgage stress and is a 'Recession' on the cards - we break down some myths. Also - did the nation's Energy Ministers co...
Your high gas and electricity bills EXPLAINED
June 05, 2022 02:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBWorried about your electricity and gas bills? Keen to understand what's ACTUALLY driving the price rises and what can be done? THIS is the episode for you. My economists break down what's going on and bust MYTHS along the way (including from politicians and the role of renewables). We also dive into what the new Albanese ministry means for the government's priorities and read the tea leaves from the latest economic growth data. Plus heard of 'wellbeing economics'? Why it's the new way forwar...
New Government - New Priorities
May 29, 2022 02:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBAnthony Albanese and the Labor Party have won government meaning a whole bunch of new policies and priorities are coming your way. This episode dives into what households, businesses, workers, the nation ..can expect over the short to medium term. And our experts have a personal insight into what transition to government looks like - it's NOT to be missed. Plus why what you throw on the BBQ could end up looking VERY different. Impact Economics Lead Economist Angela Jackson and Economy Editor...
Your wage, your job and the next rate rise
May 22, 2022 02:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBThe latest round of data impacting the Reserve Bank Board's next rate rise decision is out. This episode helps you understand how it's all connected and explains why it will contribute to the RBA lifting the official cash rate again in June. Plus my economists think your wage situation is BETTER than the official figure - find out why. And what is needed to help the Federal Budget get back into shape now we have a new government getting back to work. RBC Chief Economist Su-Lin Ong and CommBa...
Understanding ETFs (Exchange-traded funds)
May 15, 2022 02:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBWe've talked about ETFs a lot throughout this podcast series that we thought it was time to dedicate a WHOLE episode to understanding exchange-traded funds and how they work. And with more and more Australians getting involved - particularly during the pandemic - we wanted to know what all the fuss is about. Anything we talk about in this episode is GENERAL and not about your individual circumstances. It's about getting an understanding and NOT giving financial advice. BetaShares Co-Founder ...
Rates have been hiked - but DON'T PANIC
May 08, 2022 05:06 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBAustralia no longer has a record low cash rate - 0.1% is no more. The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates for the first time since November 2010 and this is JUST the beginning. BUT DON'T PANIC. We pick apart the RBA's Governor explanation for rising in May when it wasn't so long ago he was suggesting a cash rate hike wouldn't come until 2024. We also look at what's ahead, the impact on your mortgage and your ability to cope, what to do if you're worried PLUS what consumers are up to and w...
Raising rates to bring down prices
May 01, 2022 02:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBCost of living is expensive right now, particularly the essentials - the latest CPI data was a bit of a shock. We take a look at what's rising the most, what's driving it and what is about to be done to help. If the idea of an RBA interest rate rise and it helping with rising inflation is hurting your brain - this is the episode for you. Plus there are some positives from a cash rate hike. Peter Munckton, Chief Economist at Bank of Queensland, and Matthew Bunny, Economist at Westpac Group jo...
Climate Action - do we have time? (No, is the short answer)
April 24, 2022 02:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBClimate Change - it can feel overwhelming. What does Net Zero by 2050 mean for Australia, our economy, the businesses that operate here and the people who live here? Who is taking action? How can individuals get involved? How much time do we have - this episode's experts have a confronting message on that. We're also in the middle of an election campaign - so what role is politics playing. There's plenty to learn in this episode on a topic that impacts us all. Emma Herd - a partner EY Oceani...
Financial Abuse - Australia, it's time to talk
April 17, 2022 02:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBWARNING: This episode deals with domestic abuse and family violence. Have you heard of financial abuse? Do you know what it is? Have you experienced it? Could you recognise it and then know how to intervene? It's a problem in Australia and there's a lot of work being done to help. There's now research revealing the enormous impact of financial abuse in this country. In 2020, more than 623,100 women and men were subjected to financial abuse in Australia. The cost is staggering. Research by De...
It's election time - and the economy is front and centre
April 10, 2022 02:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBGet ready for a lot of campaigning about the economy as both sides of politics claim to be the best economic manager. But what makes a good economic manager? And where do our politicians stand on some of the other major issues - cost of living and housing supply. Plus - there's been a very interesting Reserve Bank Board meeting about interest rates. Find out why the RBA has lost its patience. Peter Tulip, Chief Economist at the Centre for Independent Studies and Felicity Emmett, ANZ Senior E...
Your Federal Budget breakdown
April 03, 2022 02:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBWant to know what's in the Federal budget for you? Is the proposed economic plan a good one? What about the impact of the pending election and whether any of the Cost of Living measures will make it into your hip pocket. The Opposition has unveiled part of its plan - how does that fit in? Cherelle Murphy - Chief Economist at EY, and Matthew Bunny - Economist at the Westpac Group join Gillian to break it all down to tell consumers how they benefit. Find out more about Gillian here. See omnys...
Ethical Investing
March 27, 2022 01:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBDo you know what the money in your bank account or super is being used for? Any idea what it's invested in? Fossil fuel or tobacco industries? Is it in-line with your ethics? Um ethics - what are your ethics?! Author and Journalist Nicole Haddow joins Gillian to talk about her latest book - The Ethical Investor. She wanted to put her money where her ethics were but had no idea where to start. This episode gets the brain going. Find out more about Gillian here. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
How to ease the cost of living
March 20, 2022 01:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBUnemployment in Australia is the best it's been in years but consumers are still feeling glum. This episode we look at what the latest jobs numbers mean, why wages growth hasn't caught up yet and PLENTY of ideas for government on how to ease the rising cost of living. Plus - did you know women over 55 are the fastest growing cohort of homeless Australians? Find out why and what can be done to help. Angela Jackson from Impact Economics and Johnathan McMenamin, Senior Economist at EY join Gill...
When women get together to talk money...
March 13, 2022 01:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBIn the spirit of International Women's Day, Gillian talks to two experts helping women get 'money savvy'*. From simple money saving ideas, and financial goals, to handling debt and learning to invest - this episode has a taste of everything. There's even a whole group dedicated to this sort of stuff - Ladies Finance Club! Molly Benjamin and Lexi Smith join Gillian for this important but FUN episode. (This episode discusses financial ideas, but you should always get your own financial advice ...
Energy costs - the impact of war and disasters
March 06, 2022 01:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThere's a LOT going on right now. Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian troops in Ukraine, two Australian states are in the grips of a weather emergency, we're bracing for rising interest rates and WA has finally rejoined the rest of the country. So what's the impact on the economy, and your hip pocket. And are there any solutions to rising prices? Plus, a glimmer of hope on house prices. CBA Chief Economist Stephen Halmarick and RBC Capital Markets Chief Economist Su-Lin Ong join Gillian t...
Why you should lose your credit card every year
February 27, 2022 01:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBIt's YOUR money - that's the theme of this episode. Do you know what unclaimed money is, if you're entitled to any or HOW to get it back? What about a refund for junk insurance or pointless fees? And are you paying for so many subscriptions you can no longer keep up - losing your credit card certainly puts a spotlight on that! Joel Gibson from One Big Switch and John Rolfe - former Cost of Living Editor and Public Defender Columnist at The Daily Telegraph join Gillian to talk practical steps...
Rising rents and labour shortages - how it'll impact your hip pocket
February 20, 2022 01:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThere's a rental squeeze - good for some, but HARD for others. We brainstorm solutions. And what role will a housing shortfall play in attracting overseas workers - we need them! Plus - how the economy handled 450,000 workers spending the week at home because of Omicron. Phil Zinbell - Associate Director, Economics at NAB and Belinda Allen - Senior Economist at the Commonwealth Bank join Gillian to explain. Join the conversation by finding Gillian on Twitter, Gillian on Instagram or Gillian ...
What's your 'money story'?
February 13, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBThere are two sides to managing your money - just like there are two sides to a $100 note - a practical and EMOTIONAL side. That's the message from my experts this week. And to understand the emotional - you need to understand the foundations of your relationship with money. Now that sounds BRAIN EXPANDING. It is! We dive into when your 'money story' is created, how it impacts your money decisions and some steps you could take to prevent a negative 'money story' from continuing to haunt you....
How you'll handle an interest rate rise
February 06, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBMore than 1.1 million Australian households have never experienced a cash rate hike - wow! But after more than 11 years of the Reserve Bank cutting rates, rises are finally coming. How do we know? It's all in what the RBA is now saying and it's sure been doing a lot of talking. ANZ Senior Economist Adelaide Timbrell and St. George Bank Economist Matthew Bunny join Gillian to look at how it'll impact people and the economy. Gillian on Instagram Gillian on LinkedIn Gillian on Twitter Email: ma...
Raising rates 'is a good news story'
January 30, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThe economists are back! Interest rates are top of the agenda - and why your goods and services getting more expensive will see them rise. Plus ...why rising, rather than falling, interest rates 'is a good news story'. Huh?! EY Chief Economist Jo Masters and Market Economics Managing Director Stephen Koukoulas join Gillian, to break it all down. Gillian on Instagram Gillian on LinkedIn Gillian on Twitter Email: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Get DEAD, right!
January 23, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBHave you thought much about what happens when you die? Are you prepared financially? Do you have a will ...and what happens when you don't? And if you THINK you're prepared ...when was the last time you checked if your plan for when you die still works (i.e. is your EX still getting all your stuff?!) This episode is a taste of what's involved in planning for your death - morbid but inevitable. The experts: Anna Hacker, National Manager, Estate Planning Australian Unity Trustees Legal S...
From Lockdown Bubble to Epic Tea Party
January 16, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBHave you ever wondered how you turn a random idea into a successful business? Especially one that's come to you during the pandemic? Pamela Yip and Jenny Le at Bubble Tea Club have done just that. Their story is epic and shows how you can transfer an idea developed in an Aussie lounge room into a global sensation! Bubble Tea ClubBubble Tea Club on Instagram Gillian on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Email me: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"The Joy Of Money"
January 09, 2022 10:02 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBOn Making Money Easy we love practical tips so that's how we've kicked off Season 2! If you want to take charge of your financial future - this is the chat for you. "The Joy Of Money" authors Kate McCallum and Julia Newbould join Gillian to explain how to do just that. Gillian on Insta Gillian on Twitter Email me: [email protected] Julia Newbould Kate McCallum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 20: No job one minute, not enough workers the next...
October 14, 2021 05:57 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBThe latest lockdown-impacted unemployment figures are out ...but there are signs the worst is behind us. So it's back to work, but in a whole new way - we explore the strategies to handle that. Plus, what's a 'pingdemic' and how Australia can avoid it. And why there may be presents missing under your Christmas Tree this year. Jo Masters, EY Chief Economist and Peter Munckton, BOQ Chief Economist, join Gillian to explain. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
No job one minute, not enough workers the next...
October 14, 2021 05:57 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBThe latest lockdown-impacted unemployment figures are out ...but there are signs the worst is behind us. So it's back to work, but in a whole new way - we explore the strategies to handle that. Plus, what's a 'pingdemic' and how Australia can avoid it. And why there may be presents missing under your Christmas Tree this year. Jo Masters, EY Chief Economist and Peter Munckton, BOQ Chief Economist, join Gillian to explain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 19: Borrowing a HUGE amount of money to buy a home gets harder
October 07, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBAs risky debt increases and house prices soar, banks have been told to apply a slightly tougher test on a person's ability to afford their mortgage. But what does it mean DOLLAR-wise and WHO will be impacted the most? And will it actually take some HEAT out of the booming Australian property market. Peter Tulip - Chief Economist at Centre for Independent Studies and Felicity Emmett - Senior Economist at ANZ join Gillian to discuss. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Borrowing a HUGE amount of money to buy a home gets harder
October 07, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBAs risky debt increases and house prices soar, banks have been told to apply a slightly tougher test on a person's ability to afford their mortgage. But what does it mean DOLLAR-wise and WHO will be impacted the most? And will it actually take some HEAT out of the booming Australian property market. Peter Tulip - Chief Economist at Centre for Independent Studies and Felicity Emmett - Senior Economist at ANZ join Gillian to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 18: The Home Loan Crackdown as Australia's property market BOOMS
September 30, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBAPRA - the banking regulator is considering what actions it can take to address the medium-term risk created as a result of surging loan sizes compared to what people earn. The changes are likely to cool property prices. So how will this all work and who might be impacted? ANZ Senior Economist Adelaide Timbrell and NAB'S Agribusiness Economist Phin Ziebell join Gillian to discuss. And Phin's audio gets much better in the second half - we promise, so stick with us. See /privacy for pr...
The Home Loan Crackdown as Australia's property market BOOMS
September 30, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBAPRA - the banking regulator is considering what actions it can take to address the medium-term risk created as a result of surging loan sizes compared to what people earn. The changes are likely to cool property prices. So how will this all work and who might be impacted? ANZ Senior Economist Adelaide Timbrell and NAB'S Agribusiness Economist Phin Ziebell join Gillian to discuss. And Phin's audio gets much better in the second half - we promise, so stick with us. See omnystudio.com/lis...
Episode 17: Handling Debt and the risks of Buying Now, and Paying Later.
September 23, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBWe've never done so much online shopping or had access to such low mortgage rates while others have lost jobs for the first time in their lives and are now receiving government benefits. So how are people paying the bills and what happens when they can't. Plus, the push to protect vulnerable consumers from getting too many Buy Now, Pay Later accounts. Deb Shroot, a Financial Counsellor at the National Debt Helpline and Sally Tindall, RateCity Research Director, join Gillian to explain. ...
Handling Debt and the risks of Buying Now, and Paying Later
September 23, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBWe've never done so much online shopping or had access to such low mortgage rates while others have lost jobs for the first time in their lives and are now receiving government benefits. So how are people paying the bills and what happens when they can't. Plus, the push to protect vulnerable consumers from getting too many Buy Now, Pay Later accounts. Deb Shroot, a Financial Counsellor at the National Debt Helpline and Sally Tindall, RateCity Research Director, join Gillian to explain. I...
Episode 16: When figures don't seem to make sense.
September 16, 2021 06:35 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBIf there's one thing we can rely on during a pandemic, it's its ability to through a spanner in the works when it comes to data. The jobs figures for August tell a big story - but you've got to look under the bonnet. Almost 150,000 people lost work ...while heaps chose to stop looking at all ...and those that still 'have' jobs saw their hours plummet. Plus - how important is the pension, and is the GST about to rise? Leonora Risse, RMIT University Senior Economics Lecturer and Stephen Kouk...
When figures don't seem to make sense
September 16, 2021 06:35 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBIf there's one thing we can rely on during a pandemic, it's its ability to through a spanner in the works when it comes to data. The jobs figures for August tell a big story - but you've got to look under the bonnet. Almost 150,000 people lost work ...while heaps chose to stop looking at all ...and those that still 'have' jobs saw their hours plummet. Plus - how important is the pension, and is the GST about to rise? Leonora Risse, RMIT University Senior Economics Lecturer and Stephen Kouk...
Episode 15: 'Delay but not derail'
September 09, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBAs lockdown drags on, plenty were wondering if the current performance of the economy was enough to make the RBA do more to help us cope … so did they? Yes and no … our economists explain. Plus, how stopping violence against women also makes sense for the economy. And where would you go with your vaccine passport. Angela Jackson, Lead Economist at Equity Economics and Matthew Bunny, Economist at St.George Bank join Gillian to discuss. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out informa...
Episode 15: ‘Delay but not derail’
September 09, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBAs lockdown drags on, plenty were wondering if the current performance of the economy was enough to make the RBA do more to help us cope … so did they? Yes and no … our economists explain. Plus, how stopping violence against women also makes sense for the economy. And where would you go with your vaccine passport. Angela Jackson, Lead Economist at Equity Economics and Matthew Bunny, Economist at St.George Bank join Gillian to discuss. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-ou...
'Delay but not derail'
September 09, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBAs lockdown drags on, plenty were wondering if the current performance of the economy was enough to make the RBA do more to help us cope … so did they? Yes and no … our economists explain. Plus, how stopping violence against women also makes sense for the economy. And where would you go with your vaccine passport. Angela Jackson, Lead Economist at Equity Economics and Matthew Bunny, Economist at St.George Bank join Gillian to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 14: It might be 'Ancient History', but it still matters...
September 02, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBThe latest economic growth figures are out and they show the economy expanded in the second quarter BUT there's a caveat - they only take in a TINY bit of the latest lockdowns. In this episode we dive into how the data works, what to expect from the data next time around, and what IS a 'technical recession' and why we should throw the description in the bin. Su-Lin Ong, Chief Economist at RBC Capital Markets and Stephen Halmarick, Chief Economist at the Commonwealth Bank, join Gillian to ex...
It might be 'Ancient History', but it still matters...
September 02, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBThe latest economic growth figures are out and they show the economy expanded in the second quarter BUT there's a caveat - they only take in a TINY bit of the latest lockdowns. In this episode we dive into how the data works, what to expect from the data next time around, and what IS a 'technical recession' and why we should throw the description in the bin. Su-Lin Ong, Chief Economist at RBC Capital Markets and Stephen Halmarick, Chief Economist at the Commonwealth Bank, join Gillian to ex...
Vaccinating our way to prosperity ...is it possible?
August 26, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBAustralians are setting a rapid pace to get the jab but how will our economy go when 80 per cent of us are protected? And what happens if we don't get there? Plus - how on earth could house prices be STILL RISING? And the benefits of a construction pipeline. Kristina Clifton, Senior Economist at the Commonwealth Bank and Peter Munckton, Chief Economist at BOQ join Gillian to expand her brain, and yours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 13: Vaccinating our way to prosperity ...is it possible?
August 26, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBAustralians are setting a rapid pace to get the jab but how will our economy go when 80 per cent of us are protected? And what happens if we don't get there? Plus - how on earth could house prices be STILL RISING? And the benefits of a construction pipeline. Kristina Clifton, Senior Economist at the Commonwealth Bank and Peter Munckton, Chief Economist at BOQ join Gillian to expand her brain, and yours. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 12: The Circular Economy - and the cash hiding in your home.
August 19, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBPre-loved couches, old dining sets, clothes, tools... Online marketplaces are full of people de-cluttering their homes. And new research shows the average Australian household has approximately $5,300 worth of items they could sell for extra cash. But trading in the Circular Economy delivers more than a financial benefit - it's helping the planet too. To explain HOW, Mark Kehoe, Gumtree Australia Managing Director and Nicole Garofano, Planet Ark Head of Circular Economy Development joi...
The Circular Economy - and the cash hiding in your home
August 19, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBPre-loved couches, old dining sets, clothes, tools... Online marketplaces are full of people de-cluttering their homes. And new research shows the average Australian household has approximately $5,300 worth of items they could sell for extra cash. But trading in the Circular Economy delivers more than a financial benefit - it's helping the planet too. To explain HOW, Mark Kehoe, Gumtree Australia Managing Director and Nicole Garofano, Planet Ark Head of Circular Economy Development join ...
Episode 11: Crypto 101
August 12, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBCryptocurrency - everyone seems to be talking about it these days - particularly when Telsa CEO Elon Musk decides to TWEET about it. Bitcoin, blockchain technology, digital assets... What are all those things, how do they work and can you use your digital currency to buy your groceries? Plus, what in the world is a CryptoKitty?! Joni Pirovich, Founder of Blockchain and Digital Assets and Ben Nash, Advisor and Founder of Pivot Wealth join Gillian to expand her brain, and yours. Joni's com...
Crypto 101
August 12, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBCryptocurrency - everyone seems to be talking about it these days - particularly when Telsa CEO Elon Musk decides to TWEET about it. Bitcoin, blockchain technology, digital assets... What are all those things, how do they work and can you use your digital currency to buy your groceries? Plus, what in the world is a CryptoKitty?! Joni Pirovich, Founder of Blockchain and Digital Assets and Ben Nash, Advisor and Founder of Pivot Wealth join Gillian to expand her brain, and yours. Joni's com...
Episode 10: Roadmaps - if only we meant for your road trip holiday!
August 05, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBOur political leaders have agreed to COVID-19 vaccine targets to end lockdowns and start to reopen. So what about the data this 'roadmap' is based on. Do the numbers stack up? Plus, why it's so hard being a first-home buyer at the moment...and which loan holders are breaking records. Looking at this and more with Gillian is Besa Deda, Chief Economist at Westpac Business Bank and Adelaide Timbrell, an economist at ANZ Bank. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Roadmaps - if only we meant for your road trip holiday!
August 05, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBOur political leaders have agreed to COVID-19 vaccine targets to end lockdowns and start to reopen. So what about the data this 'roadmap' is based on. Do the numbers stack up? Plus, why it's so hard being a first-home buyer at the moment...and which loan holders are breaking records. Looking at this and more with Gillian is Besa Deda, Chief Economist at Westpac Business Bank and Adelaide Timbrell, an economist at ANZ Bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.