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This episode explores the financial challenges facing Australian retirees amidst rising inflation and interest rates. The discussion focuses on the significant number of retirees carrying mortgages into retirement and the potential risks to housing security when mortgage repayments increase alongside living costs. Featuring Josh Funder, CEO of Household Capital, the conversation examines ways to access home equity without downsizing or depleting superannuation funds. The dialogue highlights strategies for using property equity to pay down debt and create a liquid buffer for unexpected expenses, aiming to help retirees maintain their lifestyle and stay in their communities.

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Inflation hits our Australian retirees in two killer ways. The first is with inflation, prices go up, but your retirement income doesn't.

00:01:05 · The speaker explains the dual pressure of rising costs and stagnant income on those in retirement.

Australia has the wealthiest median retirees in the world. Nobody knows that.

00:02:08 · Josh Funder highlights a little-known fact about the high level of wealth accumulation among Australian baby boomers.

They could downsize, and nobody wants to downsize because it takes you out of your community.

00:05:13 · The discussion addresses why downsizing is often a reluctant choice for many elderly Australians.

You've got no buffer to hit a speed bump.

00:05:46 · A warning about the financial vulnerability of retirees who use all their superannuation to pay off debt.

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How do reverse mortgages work?

This episode explores the financial challenges facing Australian retirees amidst rising inflation and interest rates. The discussion focuses on the significant number of retirees carrying mortgages into retirement and the potential risks to housing security when mortgage repayments increase alongside living costs. Featuring Josh Funder, CEO of Household Capital, the conversation examines ways to access home equity without downsizing or depleting superannuation funds. The dialogue highlights strategies for using property equity to pay down debt and create a liquid buffer for unexpected expenses, aiming to help retirees maintain their lifestyle and stay in their communities.

17 sep. 2026
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Making the most of the changes to credit card fees

This episode discusses the significant impact of RBA changes to merchant fees and interchange caps on credit card loyalty programs in Australia. Featuring Daniel Skibberis from Point Hacks, the conversation explores how banks like Westpac, ANZ, and CommBank are restructuring their rewards, annual fees, and earn rates to compensate for lost revenue. The discussion also covers updates to frequent flyer programs, specifically regarding Qantas status credits and strategies for maximizing point value through long-haul premium flight redemptions.

17 sep. 2026
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Money News with James Willis 💵📊📻 - Thursday, 17th September

Host James Willis examines the Albanese government's migration policy updates and their economic implications, featuring listener discussions on labor shortages in healthcare and construction, as well as concerns regarding offshoring. The episode also explores shifting banking landscapes following RBA merchant fee changes, an analysis of global commodity markets including gold and copper, and strategies for Australian retirees to manage mortgage stress by leveraging home equity.

17 sep. 2026
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'Value of investing' - Motley Fool Scott Phillips on new his book, housing and more

Scott Phillips discusses his new book, 'The One Page Investing Plan', sharing personal anecdotes on the power of compound interest and early investing. The conversation explores the challenges of the Australian housing market, potential tax changes affecting growth stocks, and historical perspectives on market crashes. The episode also covers investment strategies regarding selling winners, the risks associated with the AI bubble, and views on cryptocurrency. The discussion concludes with reflections on investment regrets, the importance of staying the course during volatility, and advice on regular investing in quality companies.

16 sep. 2026
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Carbon reduction target failure

This episode examines the viability of Australia's green hydrogen ambitions and the broader transition toward renewable energy targets. Featuring an interview with Aidan Morrison, Director of Energy at the Centre for Independent Studies, the discussion critiques the government's 82% renewable energy target for 2030 and the $225 billion green hydrogen pipeline previously promised by Energy Minister Chris Bowen. The conversation explores the economic challenges of hydrogen production, specifically the requirement for extremely low electricity costs and free electrolyzers to compete with natural gas. Additionally, the episode analyzes the high taxpayer cost of subsidies, such as those provided to the Orica plant, and discusses why grid-scale investment in wind and solar has stalled due to grid saturation and diminishing returns.

16 sep. 2026