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
A Spanner in the Works - damn you Delta
July 29, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBOur economists and politicians have never spent so much time re-crunching already crunched numbers. Has the rule book on how economics works been thrown out the window? We dive into the latest cost of living data, what the Reserve Bank is re-thinking ahead of the August board meeting and is there a way to use your fruit and veggie bill to get a pay rise? Belinda Allen, Senior Economist at the Commonwealth Bank and Phin Ziebell from the Economics team at National Australia Bank, join Gilli...
Episode 9: A Spanner in the Works - damn you Delta.
July 29, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBOur economists and politicians have never spent so much time re-crunching already crunched numbers. Has the rule book on how economics works been thrown out the window? We dive into the latest cost of living data, what the Reserve Bank is re-thinking ahead of the August board meeting and is there a way to use your fruit and veggie bill to get a pay rise? Belinda Allen, Senior Economist at the Commonwealth Bank and Phin Ziebell from the Economics team at National Australia Bank, join Gilli...
Episode 8: Superannuation - it's not meant to be COMPLICATED!
July 22, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBWhen was the last time you checked your superannuation balance? How do you tell a decent fund from a bad one? When it comes to retirement, do you know how to pay out your funds to live a good life? Plus ...the 4 tips to ensure your super works for YOU. We answer all that AND MORE. Ian Fryer, Chant West General Manager and Paul Versteege, Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association Policy Manager join Gillian to discuss. Their websites: chantwest.com.au cpsa.org.au See /privac...
Superannuation - it's not meant to be COMPLICATED!
July 22, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBWhen was the last time you checked your superannuation balance? How do you tell a decent fund from a bad one? When it comes to retirement, do you know how to pay out your funds to live a good life? Plus ...the 4 tips to ensure your super works for YOU. We answer all that AND MORE. Ian Fryer, Chant West General Manager and Paul Versteege, Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association Policy Manager join Gillian to discuss. Their websites: chantwest.com.au cpsa.org.au See omnystud...
Episode 7: Take a holiday, even if it's just to the couch.
July 15, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBDid you know the amount of annual leave Australian workers now have due is at record high? (A combined 174.9 million days!!) There's actually a real economic benefit from having a break. Plus, what's economic 'scarring'? And do the latest unemployment figures show any signs of it? Jo Masters, Ernst & Young Oceania Chief Economist and Gareth Spence, NAB Senior Economist join Gillian to discuss. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Take a holiday, even if it's just to the couch
July 15, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBDid you know the amount of annual leave Australian workers now have due is at record high? (A combined 174.9 million days!!) There's actually a real economic benefit from having a break. Plus, what's economic 'scarring'? And do the latest unemployment figures show any signs of it? Jo Masters, Ernst & Young Oceania Chief Economist and Gareth Spence, NAB Senior Economist join Gillian to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 6: How the Reserve Bank is using its 'muscle'
July 08, 2021 05:40 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThe RBA has revealed its plans to keep supporting the Australian economy through the pandemic and even took questions about it! So how will it support YOU and what does it mean for your interest rate. Plus, why can’t I find a builder? Felicity Emmett, ANZ Senior Economist and Peter Tulip, Chief Economist at Centre for Independent Studies join Gillian to discuss. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 6: How the Reserve Bank is using its ‘muscle’
July 08, 2021 05:40 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThe RBA has revealed its plans to keep supporting the Australian economy through the pandemic and even took questions about it! So how will it support YOU and what does it mean for your interest rate. Plus, why can’t I find a builder? Felicity Emmett, ANZ Senior Economist and Peter Tulip, Chief Economist at Centre for Independent Studies join Gillian to discuss. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How the Reserve Bank is using its 'muscle'
July 08, 2021 05:40 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBThe RBA has revealed its plans to keep supporting the Australian economy through the pandemic and even took questions about it! So how will it support YOU and what does it mean for your interest rate. Plus, why can’t I find a builder? Felicity Emmett, ANZ Senior Economist and Peter Tulip, Chief Economist at Centre for Independent Studies join Gillian to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Future Economy
July 01, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBA lot of Australia is in lockdown again, so how will it affect business? Also, what is the Intergenerational Report? Why is it important? What does our economic future really look like? Julie Toth , Australian Industry Group Chief Economist and Peter Martin, a Visiting Fellow at the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University (also a former Commonwealth Treasury Official) join Gillian to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 5: Our Future Economy
July 01, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBA lot of Australia is in lockdown again, so how will it affect business? Also, what is the Intergenerational Report? Why is it important? What does our economic future really look like? Julie Toth , Australian Industry Group Chief Economist and Peter Martin, a Visiting Fellow at the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University (also a former Commonwealth Treasury Official) join Gillian to discuss. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 4: Tax Time, Covid-Style
June 24, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBFinance Reporter Gillian Bowen is joined by ATO Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh and Tax Accountant Helen Francis to talk all things tax. What you can/can’t claim after a year of working from home. We reveal what the ATO is cracking down on this year …and the worst attempts at a rort. Plus, have you heard of an ATO ‘nudge’? The number Tim mentioned for reporting scams: 1800 008 540 If you are fired up for more tax talk after listening to this pod, you can check out the ATO's own podcast, ...
Tax Time, Covid-Style
June 24, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBFinance Reporter Gillian Bowen is joined by ATO Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh and Tax Accountant Helen Francis to talk all things tax. What you can/can’t claim after a year of working from home. We reveal what the ATO is cracking down on this year …and the worst attempts at a rort. Plus, have you heard of an ATO ‘nudge’? The number Tim mentioned for reporting scams: 1800 008 540 If you are fired up for more tax talk after listening to this pod, you can check out the ATO's own podcast, ...
Episode 3: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs.
June 17, 2021 06:16 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBOn Episode 3 Gillian is joined by Su-Lin Ong, Chief Economist at RBC Capital Markets and Stephen Halmarick, Chief Economist at The Commonwealth Bank. Topics include: Jobs numbers, the Australian housing market and favourite biscuits. To get in contact with Making Money Easy send emails to [email protected] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 3: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs.
June 17, 2021 06:16 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBOn Episode 3 Gillian is joined by Su-Lin Ong, Chief Economist at RBC Capital Markets and Stephen Halmarick, Chief Economist at The Commonwealth Bank. Topics include: Jobs numbers, the Australian housing market and favourite biscuits. To get in contact with Making Money Easy send emails to [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
June 17, 2021 06:16 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBOn Episode 3 Gillian is joined by Su-Lin Ong, Chief Economist at RBC Capital Markets and Stephen Halmarick, Chief Economist at The Commonwealth Bank. Topics include: Jobs numbers, the Australian housing market and favourite biscuits. To get in contact with Making Money Easy send emails to [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 2: Why feeling good is good for the economy.
June 10, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBJoin 10 News First Finance Reporter Gillian Bowen as she tries to make the world of finance and the economy, easier to understand. She's joined by Stephen Koukoulas, Market Economics Managing Director and Simon Cowan, Research Director at the Centre for Independent Studies. Topics include: Surging job vacancies and how it could help you get a pay rise! What's behind more Australians working a second job, and the risky loans that have caught the eye of the Banking Watchdog. To get in co...
Why feeling good is good for the economy
June 10, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBJoin 10 News First Finance Reporter Gillian Bowen as she tries to make the world of finance and the economy, easier to understand. She's joined by Stephen Koukoulas, Market Economics Managing Director and Simon Cowan, Research Director at the Centre for Independent Studies. Topics include: Surging job vacancies and how it could help you get a pay rise! What's behind more Australians working a second job, and the risky loans that have caught the eye of the Banking Watchdog. To get in conta...
Episode 1: How a pay rise will help the economy.
June 03, 2021 06:04 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBJoin 10 News First Finance Reporter Gillian Bowen as she tries to make the world of finance and the economy, easier to understand. On Episode 1 Gillian is joined by EY Oceania Chief Economist Jo Masters and Commonwealth Bank Senior Economist Belinda Allen. Topics include: COVID lockdowns, why is the Australian economy growing, and how inflation can impact your pay and mortgage. To get in contact with Making Money Easy send emails to [email protected] See /privacy for pr...
How a pay rise will help the economy
June 03, 2021 06:04 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBJoin 10 News First Finance Reporter Gillian Bowen as she tries to make the world of finance and the economy, easier to understand. On Episode 1 Gillian is joined by EY Oceania Chief Economist Jo Masters and Commonwealth Bank Senior Economist Belinda Allen. Topics include: COVID lockdowns, why is the Australian economy growing, and how inflation can impact your pay and mortgage. To get in contact with Making Money Easy send emails to [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listen...
The Covid Economy
August 07, 2020 05:20 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBWhat's going on with the economy right now because of COVID-19 can be a little overwhelming. Better the devil you know, than the devil you don't so 10 News First Finance Reporter Gillian Bowen has picked the brains of two economists to explain how the pandemic's tentacles are impacting your hip pocket. Su-Lin Ong, Chief Economist at RBC Capital Markets and Stephen Halmarick, Chief Economist at the Commonwealth Bank join Gillian to unpack the state of play. See omnystudio.com/listener for ...