Money: Faith & Finance
Money: Faith & Finance explores the profound and practical of everyday finances. In every episode, we explore the real-life impact of everything from superannuation to stewardship, the World Bank to your wallet – and what does God have to say about money? Welcome to the profit, loss and real balance sheet of wherever money intersects with you. Pete Burrows is an accountant for small business and individuals with Lower Russell and Farr in Penrith, Western Sydney, Australia. Ben McEachen hosts Hope Mornings on Hope 103.2FM in Sydney, Australia.
Episodes
BONUS EPISODE!
Ben asks all the smart questions and Pete gives some advice on Tax Returns.
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Year-Round Tax Planning: Starting tax planning as early as July 1 ensures better organization and maximized deductions.
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Utilize Technology: Software and tools can simplify tracking expenses and managing tax returns, making processes easier compared to last-minute rushing.
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Ethical Tax Practices: Christian...
BONUS EPISODE!
Ben asks all the smart questions and Pete unpacks Budget 2024 in 15 minutes!
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The 2024 Budget offers immediate financial relief for individuals through tax cuts, HECS debt readjustments, and energy bill rebates.
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There is an emphasis on sustaining economic measures that will not exacerbate inflation, keeping in mind the impact on the Reserve Bank's interest rate decisions.
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Long-ter...
Special guest is Nelson Hsieh, a New Testament expert with Tyndale at Cambridge who has a detailed interest in digital currency. Pete and Ben ask the basics about cryptocurrencies before hearing more about Nelson's take on "Would Jesus buy Bitcoin?" Nelson explores issues of accessibility and control of currencies, as well as challenging assumptions about who can create what we tender.
Saving is simple. Isn't it? There are so many hacks around for the best ways to save but is that just overcomplicating matters? Pete and Ben cut to the chase with saving and tell you what it means to save at each age and stage. While taking a look at term deposits, superannuation, offset accounts and other avenues, the Money Men consider Jesus' advice on saving (see Matthew 6:19-24).
Most churches serve morning tea after the service, dished up by church members. Often, the morning tea provisions are paid for by these volunteers. Is that right? Who should actually foot the bill? Pete and Ben move from morning tea musings to the broader issue of cost in Christian service, and the need for open conversations about any financial barriers.
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"What is that worth?" We all ask that question but how do we work out the amount? Join Ben McEachen and Pete Burrows as they explore the subjective nature of worth – and why it can annoy Ben so much. From buying a house through to everyday items, they discuss what our "worth" is influenced by and what it should be based on.
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Should a couple share their finances? Why would you split them and what sort of impact can that have? Pete and Ben respond to an online conversation about who should get what when it comes to household money.
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Do you haggle? Should we? What's the best way to haggle and what's the best motivation for it? Your favourite accountant Pete and non-haggler Ben explore the cultural, practical and spiritual of trying to get the best price. Or are we trying to rip someone else off?
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The Money: Faith and Finance Group on Facebook kicked off recently and your comments, questions and interaction has been super. So much so that Pete and Ben wanted to share some highlights, from the poll results to the "how to choose a Mortgage Broker" interaction and a little bit of prominent pushback.
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A friend of the podcast asked: How can I talk about my inheritance, especially with friends who are having money problems? Oh, and what should I do with it? Pete and Ben take a run at the guilt of inheritance, what it can be used for, and is it OK to ask for it early.
Along the way, Jesus' teaching on greed and the Prodigal Son turn up, as well as challenging the very idea that any of us would leave an inheritance.
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"T Swiz is Big Biz"
With the arrival of 'The Eras Tour' in Australia, Pete and Ben discuss the ripple effects of the pop superstar. About $140 million is the expected impact to the local economy of Swift's visit. Along with what this reveals about how much we will spend on experiences (even as cost of living explodes), Ben and Pete's conversation also highlights the need for artists to be renumerated.
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Sherrin sent in a question for Pete and Ben that you've probably also been wondering about. Good on you, Sherrin. The question has to do with savings goals and pay rises.
As Ben and Pete discuss, Sherrin's household budget and expenses are at a pinch point where it's tough to save for important things like flights to visit overseas family. But if Sherrin and her husband just get better paying jobs, that will solve their predicamen...
The Psalm 23 Podcast. Get into the delight and detail of The World’s Most Famous Psalm, as Ben McEachen (Hope Mornings) joins theologian and author David Hohne (Moore Theological College, Sydney, Australia) for three helpful conversations. Explore Psalm 23 and discover what this ancient poem meant when it was first written, how it still relates to our everyday lives and who the Good Shepherd truly is.
A lot of us don't like to talk about money and church. But that's not Ben and Pete. They dive headlong into the biblical (yet divisive) universe of giving to your local church. The angle they take is not what you expect. The offerings they bring, though, are right up your alley because Ben and Pete discuss how you can give AND why.
Share this with your church family to help you wrestle with the methods and motivations for fi...
What was it? And what's the answer? Press play to find out because its surely the question you also have wanted to put to "everybody's favourite tax accountant" Pete Burrows. Ben also asks Pete what questions we really SHOULD BE asking accountants. Pete lets Ben have it – and why our personal tax and financial arrangements will be better off for asking.
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The future is here. Cashless transactions are the norm with only 6 per cent of Australian sales being done in cash. But some aren't happy about this, protesting the rise and rise of tap or online payments. Ben and Pete serve up the benefits and downsides of how we now carry less cold, hard cash. From keeping track of spending to the challenge of teaching kids about spending, the Money Men give you plenty to consider.
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Ben heard a sermon on "spiritual timekeeping" and it got him thinking about that old chestnut – "Time is money". But was Benjamin Franklin correct about that? Or have times changed? Pete raises invested time versus time spent, and Ben (not Franklin) muses on the timing of God's economy. Plus: look out for all the contemporary references! Including this and this.
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HINT: You should have started yesterday to save for retirement. Oh. But it's not too late to check out Pete and Ben's quick guide to how to prepare yourself for pulling up stumps. Because Pete lets us know how starting NOW will actually make considerable differences THEN. Phew. Plus, the Money Men explore if there is a formula to follow for retirement savings and what are the best ways to set money aside. Pete and Ben also challeng...
Oh, erm, sorry. We are not offering the low rate of 2 per cent. Instead, Pete and Ben return to your most popular Money: Faith and Finance subject – interest rates. With the Reserve Bank of Australia in all sorts of scrutiny, Pete maps out where we are actually at in the history of interest rates. Ben wonders if Australia has any other weapons for fighting inflation. What debt should you try to get on top of first? Pete provides st...
What is success? Do you have it? How do you know? Sydney accountant Pete chats with Ben about financial success, and other forms, as they head towards a NEW DEFINITION of success. Being able to recognise the impact of success upon your life can help to free us from its weight, stress and consuming expectations.
Got a question for the Money Team? Send it through at hopepodcasts.com.au. Ben and Pete will get stuck into it on a futur...
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