Latest Wealthhappinessfinance Podcast Episodes
Can a Central Bank go bankrupt and collapse the economy?
Finance & Fury Podcast - November 11, 2022 07:11 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we look at the roles of Central Banks and if they go bankrupt, will they bring the economy and global financial system down with them?
Is it worthwhile to hedge currency exposures on international investment?
Finance & Fury Podcast - November 04, 2022 04:10 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we look at hedging international investments. But what does hedging mean, and how can it help or hurt your investment returns on international investments?
With interest rates on the rise, is borrowing to invest still a viable strategy?
Finance & Fury Podcast - October 28, 2022 05:06 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we look at if borrowing to invest is still worth it with higher interest rates. We also look at if it is better to reduce debt or use it to build wealth?
Is this another recession that we have to have?
Finance & Fury Podcast - October 21, 2022 02:50 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we look at the chances of Australia going into another recession and compare this to the last one that we were told we had to have.
The bane of economic growth
Finance & Fury Podcast - October 13, 2022 23:19 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we look at one of the most disruptive factors for real economic growth.
What goes up, must….crash?
Finance & Fury Podcast - October 05, 2022 22:27 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we look at the current state of the market and black swan events.
Selecting investments and building a portfolio
Finance & Fury Podcast - September 22, 2022 01:39 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we will be looking at a better way to select an investment than relying solely on historical performances.
Not your grandfather’s market – is part performance useful at all?
Finance & Fury Podcast - September 13, 2022 01:56 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we will be doing a deeper dive into historical returns, particularly focusing on if past performance is useful when selecting investments.
What is considered poor in Australia and how to become truly rich?
Finance & Fury Podcast - September 08, 2022 02:40 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we look at some recent data from the ABS. We look at the statistical concept of poverty, how to focus on what you need and not to compare yourself to others and averages.
What is the biggest mistake the average investor makes?
Finance & Fury Podcast - August 29, 2022 05:48 - 17 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we look at some results from the recent Dalbar study, tracking the average investors behaviours. We break down why chasing returns is the biggest mistake the average investor could make and how to avoid this.
How to reduce the root causes of financial stress
Finance & Fury Podcast - August 19, 2022 03:06 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, the aim is to look at what the root causes of financial stresses are and talk about strategies to reduce these, both initially but in the long term by implementing strategies in your own lives.
Bridges to nowhere - China’s debt problems
Finance & Fury Podcast - August 12, 2022 05:58 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we look at Belt and Road initiative and along with the domestic debt problems that China is currently facing. Signs are starting to point to lowering economic growth but could these lead to a major economic collapse?
All else being equal, what influences property prices more than anything else?
Finance & Fury Podcast - August 05, 2022 07:19 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode we look at why credit growth has become the most important factor when determining property price movements. We look at why credit growth matters and what fiscal and monetary policy decisions over the past 30 years have created price increases and declines.
Affordable rental policies and unintended consequences
Finance & Fury Podcast - July 29, 2022 06:33 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we look at recent policy promises from politicians on the rental housing market. Are these the solution to achieving affordable rent? Or can they hurt those they are seeking to help along with the investors who own the properties?
Inflation and the golden age of piracy
Finance & Fury Podcast - July 22, 2022 04:52 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we look at a historical example of inflation from an expansion in the money supply. We also look at the difference between inflation from money supply increases in comparison to inflation coming from a lack of supply.
Are IPOs a worthwhile investment?
Finance & Fury Podcast - July 15, 2022 02:09 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we will be looking at investing in IPOs and if this can be a strategy for sustainable above market returns, or if this is simply a capital trap for investors.
What allocation has the most consistent returns?
Finance & Fury Podcast - July 08, 2022 00:31 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we look at some historical performances of portfolios from Jack Bogle, Warren Buffet and Ray Dalio. We look at the allocations that have provided the most consistent returns but also why this may not be the best thing for long term returns.
Alternative solutions to inflation
Finance & Fury Podcast - June 22, 2022 03:49 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we look at some alternative solutions to solve inflation in the long term beyond interest rate increases. We explore supply side economics to look at helping to reduce prices in the long term and increase our capacity to demand.
The future state of the housing market.
Finance & Fury Podcast - June 01, 2022 02:37 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we look at the influence the RBA has and will have on housing prices. We look at interest rate movements and regulations and how prices are expected to respond.
The evolution of share markets
Finance & Fury Podcast - May 27, 2022 03:51 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn today’s episode, we break down the history of share markets, focusing on the ASX, to look at how we ended up with the system we currently have. We also look at the makeup of the ASX 100 years ago and how this has changed over time.
Is the economy back to the 1970s?
Finance & Fury Podcast - May 18, 2022 05:43 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we will be looking at the economy of the 1970s, the share market correction that occurred and what contributed to this. The aim of this episode is to see if will we experience the same sort of market conditions, or if what we are dealing with is something completely different.
Is it better to invest in passive or active funds?
Finance & Fury Podcast - May 12, 2022 04:45 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we look the pros and cons of both sides of the passive or active investment argument. We review the historical performance of average active manager to the index that they track and explore why they under or overperform.
Is it possible to outperform the share market?
Finance & Fury Podcast - May 04, 2022 06:46 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we look at the works of Fama and French. Two men who stated that it is impossible to outperform the market, whilst also providing a later framework to do so.
Reducing the barriers to entry for property investments
Finance & Fury Podcast - April 26, 2022 05:42 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we look at using Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) as a way to gain exposure to real estate investments and compare this to direct property ownership. We go through the pros and cons of this structure and explore where they can fit in to an investment allocation.
How much do you need to save for retirement?
Finance & Fury Podcast - April 19, 2022 06:44 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we answer a question from Jason on how much you need to retire. We look at an article by the ABC on this subject and explore the figures and assumptions used, as well as considerations that need to be taken
Is it worthwhile to invest in defensive Managed Funds or ETFs?
Finance & Fury Podcast - April 11, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we answer David’s question about cash assets that held in managed funds or ETFs. We discuss look cash held in unitised investments, look at allocations based around your goals, as well as the opportunity cost of investing in defensive funds.
Have bond prices already factored in interest rate hikes or will they lose further value when interest rates do rise?
Finance & Fury Podcast - April 06, 2022 23:13 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we answer the question from David. We look at bond pricing theory and compare this to when prices of bonds change, before or after interest rate changes are announced.
Will a Russian debt default cause a global financial collapse?
Finance & Fury Podcast - March 28, 2022 08:44 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we look at the looming Russian debt default and if this is the catalyst for another financial collapse or simply another blimp on the radar. We will look at the ramifications from a Russian debt default and what this could mean for global financial markets.
When do you know that the share market has bottomed out?
Finance & Fury Podcast - March 14, 2022 04:56 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we look at that it is almost impossible to time the exact bottom of the market. However, we look at four indicators to tell when financial markets have been oversold and are become cheap to purchase.
Keep calm and carry-on investing
Finance & Fury Podcast - March 08, 2022 03:28 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode we look at some long-term data and explore the reason that holding the course of an investment strategy works better long term than trying to guess what will happen in the short term. We go through four key facts to remember when your emotions are telling you to sell.
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