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How Do They Afford That?
by Michael Thompson and Canna Campbell
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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How to check your offset account is working
Millions of dollars in compensation has been paid out to individuals whose offset accounts weren't properly linked or managed. So how do you check if yours is working? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they delve into offset accounts -...
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Should you trust AI with your money?
AI can write your emails, plan your holiday, help with dinner and explain almost anything you throw at it. So what about your money? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at where AI can genuinely help you manage your financesm…
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Is your home your best investment?
There's been a major change to the way investments will be taxed in Australia. But there's one very important asset that retains a significant tax advantage - your family home. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they ask the question…
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What would a financial planner fix first?
This episode puts Canna to the test. What would a financial planner fix first? We all have competing priorities when it comes to money - from paying down the mortgage and building up super, to investing, saving for the future or simply working out where all our money goes each month. So how do…
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The five biggest myths about ETFs
ETFs have exploded in popularity over the last decade. Exchange-traded funds are often seen as an easy way to start investing, because they can give you exposure to a whole lot of different companies, in different sectors, potentially spreading risk and helping you to track market growth over…
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Money advice for your 20-year-old self
This episode is about looking back. If Canna could sit down with her 20-year-old self for half an hour, what financial advice would she give them? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they explore the advice Canna would give her younger...
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Your super is changing. Here's what to check.
Payday Super means your super will now arrive alongside your pay - making this the perfect time to take a closer look at where your retirement savings are actually going. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they explore how to check your...
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Twelve Months to Financial Freedom
This is an exciting episode for us: our new book called Twelve Months to Financial Freedom has just launched in shops around the country. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as we explore our favourite parts from the book, from the handy...
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Are you taking too much risk? Or not enough?
Every investment platform, adviser and super fund seems to ask the same thing: What's your risk profile? The problem is, most people have no idea what that actually means. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they ask: are you taking the...
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Ten purchases that actually save you money
We often talk about the need to spend less. But today we're looking at the other side of the equation. Because sometimes the smartest financial decision isn't spending less money. It's spending money in the right place. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's...
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Margin loans: powerful tool or dangerous trap?
Some investors swear by margin loans, while others won't go near them. So are they a powerful wealth-building tool, or a trap for the unprepared investor? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at how margin loans can be used for...
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The market hit my goal before I did
Today's episode is based on a listener question from Chris - who set an investing goal, and is now about to achieve it much earlier than they thought. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they answer Chris's question about setting…
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Ten things wealthy people don't waste money on
A wealthy mindset is as much about what you don't spend on money as what you do. Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson explore the list of the ten things wealthy people don't waste money on (and why). Canna and Michael have written a book! Twelve...
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The financial advice that doesn’t work anymore
There’s a lot of financial advice that’s been around forever: work hard, buy a house, stay loyal and save 10 per cent of your income. But how much of that is relevant anymore? Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson make a list of the financial…
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What’s your true hourly wage?
Most people think they know what they earn. Salary. Hourly rate. Take-home pay. But that’s not the full picture. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they explore the idea of the 'true hourly wage,' and how it changes the way you think...
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Why your budget isn’t working (and how to fix it)
This isn't an episode about how to make a budget. Most households already have some form of a budget in place. This is about how to fix one that's not working. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they go through the common problems with...
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New Financial Year, New You: 6 goals for the rest of 2026
It’s a new financial year. Fresh start. Clean slate. And while most people think about resetting in January… July is actually a pretty good financial checkpoint. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they set out six goals to help you…
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The 5 year test: Where you and your money will be
If nothing changed with your money in five years, where would you be? If you made small changes to your money… where would you be? And if you made some BIG changes… where would you be in five years? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as…
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Financial avoidance: the cost of putting it off
Everyone has something they’re avoiding financially. Super. Insurance. Investing. A credit card statement. Even just opening the banking app. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they tackle financial avoidance, with a cheat sheet on how…
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Property investing for passive income
The conversation around property investing in Australia has changed. With changes to negative gearing underway, where does property fit into a wealth creation plan? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they explore property investing with…
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Should you lease an EV?
There's been a real spike in EV ownership lately, and not just because of the soaring cost of petrol and diesel. There are also some significant tax incentives - and while the federal government is planning to wind these back over the next few years, for now they're still in place. Join Canna...
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What are you actually working for?
We spend a lot of time talking about saving, investing, building wealth, but it’s worth stopping and asking… what are we actually working for? More money? More freedom? More security? Something else entirely? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael...
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How to entertain well - without overspending
Entertaining can get expensive very quickly. Food, drinks, presentation - it all adds up. So today, how do you entertain well, without overspending? Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson are joined in the studio by Roger Bond from Dan Murphy's for…
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The $100-a-week experiment
What happens if you change your finances by just $100 a week? Saving it. Investing it. Cutting it. Redirecting it. It doesn’t sound like much — but it adds up quickly. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they explore the $100-a-week...
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Are you making money too complicated?
You start with good intentions - a new budget, or a goal to save more - and before you know it you're drowning in new accounts, apps and budgeting systems. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at whether we're making money too...
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The truth about financial luck
Why do some people seem to get ahead easily, while others feel like they’re constantly on the back foot? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at the role of financial luck... and just how to turn yours around. This episode is...
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If you lost your job tomorrow, would you be okay?
If you lost your job tomorrow, how long could you comfortably last? A week? A month? Six months? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they walk through a guide to financial resilience - not fear, just preparation. This episode is brought…
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What’s your money personality - and is it costing you?
Most people aren’t bad with money. They just approach it in a certain way. And once you understand how you approach money, things start to make sense. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they go through five main money personalities, and...
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5 ways to cut the cost of living
Cost of living is the big challenge for everyone right now. From interest rates to just filling up the car - it’s tough. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they go through five ways to save on the cost of living. This episode is brought...
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The $10,000 question: What would you do?
If someone handed you $10,000 tomorrow — no strings attached — what would you do with it? Pay debt? Invest it? Blow it on a holiday? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they explore what that answer says about you — and what you probably...
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The middle-class money trap
You earn decent money. You’re doing okay. But somehow you don’t feel ahead. You’re not struggling — but you’re not building real freedom either. What’s going on? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they explore the middle-class money…
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Dream holiday, sensible budget
How do you have your dream holiday without a financial hangover to match? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at preparing for a holiday you'll truly enjoy - without any financial regret whatsoever. --- The information in this...
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An investor’s secret weapon explained
We’re talking about an investor’s secret weapon: debt recycling. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they go through the nuts and bolts of debt recycling: borrowing against a property in order to invest. --- The information in this…
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A sceptic's guide to Manifesting March
It's March, which means it's time to manifest some money. At least that's the theory. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as Canna takes a slightly sceptical Michael Through 10 steps towards manifesting money. --- The information in this...
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Starting from scratch with money? Start here.
This episode is for anyone who feels like they’re starting from zero. No savings, maybe some debt, no investments, and not sure where to begin. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they explore how to start (or start over) working with…
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The kids' money blueprint
How do you set kids up for money success? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they answer a question from listener Leonie about everything from raising money-savvy kids, to investing for a future house deposit. --- The information in…
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Money basics you don't know (but everyone assumes you do)
This episode is a judgement-free zone. It's all about money basics everyone assumes you already know… but a lot of people don’t. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they do a crash course in everything from compound interest to salary...
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7 signs you're better with money than you think
This episode is all about reassurance. There's so much negativity about money, and so many comparisons with others who seem to be better, richer and more clever - but you're actually doing okay... and here's why. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael...
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Buckle up, it's Frugal February
It's nearly time for Frugal February - the annual financial reset and detox that can change the way you spend money forever. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they go through the Frugal February challenge: how to do it, why it matters,...
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Seven money habits that will change your year
Improving your financial position doesn't need to involve changing your entire life. Sometimes, it's just introducing the right habits. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they go thorough the seven money habits that will change your…
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Your money bounce-back plan
Had a festive season budget blowout? Don't worry, this episode is here to help. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they put together a money bounce-back plan for anyone feeling a financial hangover in the new year. --- The information…
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Six financial goals for 2026
It’s that time of year when we’re looking to start fresh. New year’s resolutions, a new approach to fitness, to work, to relationships… and most importantly - to money. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they make a list of six…
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FIRE 2.0: more 'Financial Independence', less 'Retire Early'
The FIRE movement has changed - and we've got your comprehensive guide to it here. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at why FIRE is now more about Financial Independence, and less about Retiring Early. --- The information in...
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The art of the downgrade
At a very expensive time of year, this one is all about making some savings. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they explore the art of the downgrade - trimmin gyour subscriptions, memberships and even brands, without feeling like…
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Why we hide our money mistakes
We’ve all made money mistakes. Missed bills, bad investments, impulse buys - but most of us keep quiet about them. Today, we’re asking: why? Why do we hide our money mistakes, and what happens when we start talking about them? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear &...
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Five ways to end money anxiety
If money stresses you out, today’s episode is for you. There might be an easy way to take the anxiety out of money, just by automating a lot of things - the fewer decisions you have to make, the less money stress you carry. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear &…
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Want a side hustle? Avoid these ones
We talk a lot about side hustles - because who doesn't want to earn a little cash? But this episode is about the side hustles to avoid - either because they’re very hard to make money from, or because they’re outright scams. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear &...
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How an abundance mindset can change your bank balance
It's very easy to slip into a scarcity mindset - there's not enough money to go around. But changing your outlook to one of abundance can have a very real impact on your money. Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson look at why an abundance…
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Ten ways to save big this Black Friday
Black Friday has replaced the Boxing Day sales as the biggest sales event on the retail calendar. But it still pays to shop smart. Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson go through ten ways to save big this Black Friday. --- The information in this...
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How much super should I have by now?
How much super should you have at any given age if you want to have a comfortable retirement? Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson take a look at average super balances, and Canna explains why she feels they've got limited value - and could...
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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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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...
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