In this episode, we look at sunk and prospective costs using the Commonwealth Games as an example. The aim of this is to see how to make better financial decisions in your everyday lives.

Private equity investments

Jul 28th, 2023 25m 53s

In this episode, we discuss private equity investments versus investing in the share market. As this asset class has become more accessible to every day investors, is it worth it?

Predicting future market returns using the Buffett indicator

Jul 14th, 2023 26m 55s

In this episode, we explore the Buffett indicator. Can this metric be used to predict the performance of the share market in relation to its average return?

Incentives, economic inequality and poverty

Jul 5th, 2023 24m 26s

In this episode, we look at the current state of governmental policies to solve poverty. We will be looking at the current solutions to the problems of economic inequality and poverty and then some alternatives.

The importance of economic incentives, problems and economics

Jun 29th, 2023 21m 33s

In this episode, we will look at economic incentives and human nature and how our responses to incentives can be our best and worst quality at the same time.

End of the financial year checklist

Jun 21st, 2023 22m 29s

In this episode, we look at strategies to minimise tax or maximise wealth benefits prior to the end of the financial year.

Debt ceilings and defaults

May 31st, 2023 19m 35s

In this episode, we look at the news about US debt defaults from reaching their debt ceiling. Whilst a default is unlikely to happen, what does this mean for financial markets now and into the future?

The French Revolution to Marx

May 17th, 2023 25m 15s

In this episode, we look at how the seeds of communism came from the free-market ideals that contributed to the breakout of the French revolution.

Are banks doing more harm than good?

May 11th, 2023 23m 16s

In this episode, we look at the concept of the financial curse, looking at the Goldilocks ratio of the financial system.

Regulations and the war on drugs

May 3rd, 2023 24m 59s

In this episode, we look at if regulations can solve societal problems. To explore this concept, we will be looking specifically at drug regulations to see if this has been a positive or negative detriment on the economy and society.

How to negate Central Banks negative effects in your own life

Apr 27th, 2023 24m

In this episode, we look at if we even need Central banks but as they are probably not going anywhere anytime soon, we look at how to negate their negative financial effects on your own life.

A case for abolishing Central Banks

Apr 19th, 2023 25m 34s

In this episode, we break down the real harm that Central Banks do to the population of each country and by extension, the economy.

Arguments for and against a housing crash

Apr 12th, 2023 21m 46s

In this episode, we will look at both sides of the arguments for and against a housing crash. Is the property market going to see a further decline, beyond what has already occurred? Or is it on the path to recovery?

The collapse of Credit Suisse, bail ins and moral hazard

Mar 30th, 2023 26m 25s

In this episode, we look at the collapse of Credit Suisse and the role bail in legislation played in their deal with UBS. We also look at the moral hazard this creates, in an effort to see if the current legislation works in our favour or agai

Is the bank ‘crisis’ over?

Mar 21st, 2023 23m 7s

In this episode, we focus on the liquidity issues within the financial system and if this could turn into solvency problems in banks. Or can all of these issues be solved by central banks throwing more money at the problem?

Another banking crisis?

Mar 14th, 2023 22m 20s

In this episode, we look at the risk in financial markets over bank runs, and the liquidity fears and contagion risks ramping up in the financial sector. Is it something legitimate or white noise?

Superannuation under attack?

Mar 7th, 2023 31m 30s

In this episode, we will be doing a deeper dive into the superannuation policy proposals from Labor. We will be looking at who will be impacted and what to watch out for over the coming years.

Managed Funds or Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)?

Mar 1st, 2023 25m 5s

In this episode we compare investing through managed funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Whilst they are the same in many ways, we look deeper into their structure, pros and cons and when to use them or when not to.

A response to “capitalism after the crises”

Feb 22nd, 2023 24m 15s

In this episode, we break down an article written by the Treasurer of Australia that argues for the government to have a more active involvement in the economy and financial markets, describing it as "values-based capitalism". Can this really

Should I invest in large, mid or small cap shares?

Feb 15th, 2023 24m 53s

In this episode, we break down investing within the share market, between choosing large, mid or small cap? We go through what different capitalisations are, their characteristics, and how these differ in their performances.

Economics of population growth

Feb 7th, 2023 22m 17s

In today’s episode, we will be looking at how population growth affects economic output, along with what the optimal population growth rate is, depending on the economy that you live in.

Will the market crash in 2023?

Jan 30th, 2023 18m 57s

In this episode, we look at the recent Ipsos survey with predictions on the year ahead. How accurate have these predictions been in the past and do the results spell trouble for the share market in 2023?

The economics of Solar – is it worth it?

Jan 23rd, 2023 23m 36s

In today’s episode, we look at the economics and viability of solar energy at large, along with the cost benefits analysis when it comes to putting this on your home, viewing this from an investment perspective.

Investing around geopolitical risks

Jan 16th, 2023 20m 13s

In this episode, we look at geopolitical risks and their effects on equity portfolios. We explore how certain events impact asset pricing, what events can be ignored and how to help mitigate any risks.

The year that was and making rational investment decisions

Jan 9th, 2023 20m 45s

In this episode, we look back at 2022 and how to remove one major cognitive bias that impacts our ability to make financial decisions or, make rational choices in general.