How Do They Afford That?

How Do They Afford That?

How Do They Afford That: the podcast that peeks into the financial lives of everyday Australians. Every week Canna Campbell - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson share the simple hacks, habits and ideas that can make your money work harder for you. New episode every Wednesday!

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June 10, 2025 22 mins

Sometimes it's the little things that can have the biggest impact on our money. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they identify three financial secret weapons: simple changes that could make a massive impact to your financial future.

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We all have financial and life goals, but deciding what to do tackle first is tough. Do we try to pay down the mortgage? Build up emergency money? Start investing? Add to super? There’s only so much money, so we need to make some decisions about our life goals. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they talk to Lucy Winship, Head of Ventures at ...

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Property prices keep rising, and if you’re not already on the property ladder, it might feel like it’s just getting further and further out of reach. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they put together 10 ideas to help you get on the property ladder, including a look at the grants and support available for new homebuyers.

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We’ve seen some extraordinary volatility in markets this year. So how do investors cope with huge market fluctuations and plenty of fear? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at investing in volatile markets.

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Interest rate cuts are likely on the way, which is great news if you’ve got a mortgage. But can it help you get on top of your debts as well? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at how to use an interest rate cut to turn your finances around.

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It's May, so there's never been a better time to embrace a minimalist lifetyle. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at the benefits of buying quality over quantity, the effect of minimalism on the household, and how to make some money through decluttering.

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Interested in investing in shares but now sure where to start? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they go through a step-by-step guide to getting started in shares.

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April 22, 2025 21 mins

Do you need a self managed super fund? Who benefits from it? How does it work? How much does it cost? Just how complicated is it? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they explore everything you've ever needed to know about SMSFs.

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What do you do when your spending exceeds your income? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they deal with a rather uncomfortable reality of budgeting.

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Everybody could use a bit of extra cash - and here are ten ideas on how to make it. And the best part? It's all online. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as make a list of ten digital side hustles.

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Ever wanted to make a living as an influencer? What about podcasting, or with youtube videos? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at ways to make a living online.

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March 25, 2025 21 mins

Would you know if a friend or family member was having money trouble? If they asked for help, would you do it? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at how to recognise the signs of financial distress, and how to help a friend or loved one in a meaningful way, without putting your own financial security at risk.

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With property prices soaring, the amount needed for a deposit has climbed too. And that's left many people with no option but to turn to the Bank of Mum & Dad. Parental assistance to get into the property market has grown, and yet there's a stigma around it - a stigma that doesn't exist for inheritances.

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If you've had your head in the sand over money, putting things in the too-hard basket, or just not sure where to start - don't panic. Join Canna and Michael as they look at why we avoid money decisions, and how it's never too late to take control of your financial future.

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It's Manifesting March, the time of year when Canna goes all-in on manifesting money. And this year, Michael's decided not to be such a cynic. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - as she teaches Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson to manifest money in five simple steps.

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February 25, 2025 26 mins

Ask any household, and the grocery bill is still up there as one of the top stresses on the family budget. So today, we’re looking at a very modern way to save money on groceries. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at how to use ChatGPT to rescue your household shopping bill!\

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February 18, 2025 28 mins

Loyalty doesn't always pay. Loyal customers can find themselves paying more to their bank, insurer, gas company, even their gym, than a new customer. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they go through the exact script to follow to secure yourself a better deal, without needing to leave your provider.

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February 11, 2025 24 mins

There are a number of ways to get financial advice, from free general advice from your super fund, to a fully customised strategy from a licenced financial planner. But sitting in between those two is roboadvice. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at how roboadvisors work, the benefits, the limitations, and of course, the cost.

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Property can be a great way to build wealth. But if you're a property investor, or thinking about it as a wealth strategy, you need to do it with your eyes open. Join Canna and Michael as they go through some of the common pitfalls of investing (or just owning) property.

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January 28, 2025 23 mins

The idea of a 'no buy' or 'no spend' year seems to be gaining traction - but is it actually possible to go a full year without discretionary spending? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at why and how a no-buy year might work to help combat spending.

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