Skip to content
Motley Fool Money podcast artwork

Motley Fool Money

by LiSTNR

Business 214 episodes with searchable transcripts

This podcast gives you a smart, cool headed and down to earth wrap on the latest finance and investing news from Australia & around the world. Investing legends Scott Phillips and Andrew Page walk you through what’s really going on and what you need to know to make great financial decisions. Subscribe to get your regular fix of BS-free money advice. Sign up for the newsletter at fool.com.au/LiSTNRFor more episodes download the free LiSTNR app

From the show's RSS feed, refreshed Nov 6, 2026. Source feed.

Subscribe Bookmark

Episodes

  1. Mailbag, incl: When do rates stop being effective? November 8, 2026

    – When do rates stop being effective? – Buying a house before a recession? – The fundamentals of value

  2. Cost-cutting and retail failures. November 6, 2026

    – DJs through death’s door – Canva sacks 22% of its workforce

  3. Mailbag, incl: What else can we do when rates don’t work? November 1, 2026

    – Should I invest more conservatively as I age? – What else can we do when rates don’t work? – What can the government do to break the productivity/inflation cycle?

  4. Anthropic’s $2 trillion IPO. October 30, 2026

    – Inflation rises… again – What if house prices keep falling? – Anthropic’s $2t IPO – Star cops an existential(?) fine

  5. Mailbag, incl: Is ‘tax the rich’ a solution? October 25, 2026

    – Is ‘tax the rich’ a solution? – How can I avoid companies making bad acquisitions? – Can Australia specialise in something unique? – Who would be in your famous investor discussion group?

  6. Thinking about value in an uncertain world. October 23, 2026

    – NextDC share price craters – Thinking about value in an uncertain world – What NAB’s layoffs mean for investors – AI and the innovator’s dilemma

  7. Mailbag, incl: Do bonds belong in my portfolio? October 18, 2026

    – What happens to lenders mortgage insurance in a downturn? – Do bonds belong in my portfolio? – What can I draw down before retirement? – How should I own shares for my young kids?

  8. The value of the value chain. October 16, 2026

    – A post mortem (of sorts) on Firmus – … and Glencore lists here – The value of the value chain – 23/5 trading is coming… to the ASX?

  9. Mailbag, incl: What to do if you’re sure there’s a crash coming? October 11, 2026

    – Is investing in ETFs inside Super enough? – What are the pros and cons of Kogan’s incentive scheme? – What to do if you’re sure there’s a crash coming?

  10. The silliness of government groceries. October 9, 2026

    – Consumer confidence is falling – Greens on groceries – Sunrice gets a bailout – DJs loses brands and Coles might use robots

  11. Mailbag, incl: Do we have a free market? October 4, 2026

    – We either have a free market or we don’t! – Why would a stock-picker buy an ETF? – House price falls miss the bigger picture – How can we stop punishing young professionals with kids?

  12. Private credit’s moment of truth. October 2, 2026

    – Even former RBA governors are calling for government to act – The end of card surcharges – Private credit’s moment of truth – Dividends are back in vogue

  13. Mailbag, incl: I didn’t beat the S&P500. Should I give up? September 27, 2026

    – Why do US oil prices rise when they’re self-sufficient? – Why do we fall for politicians’ fake solutions on housing? – Where’s the inflation/immigration sweet spot? – I didn’t beat the S&P500. Should I give up? – How does Victoria get out of fiscal trouble?

  14. Should we neuter the AI arms race? September 25, 2026

    – Should we neuter the AI arms race? – Warren Buffett steps down – Soul Patts is 20% in cash – Myer’s profits down 30%

  15. Mailbag, incl: Should overtime be tax free? September 20, 2026

    – Should overtime be tax-free? – What if we restricted negative gearing to younger people? – What business and management intangibles do you look for? – What can I give a 17-year old to read to get him started on investing?

  16. House prices can’t grow faster than wages. September 18, 2026

    – The Fed hikes rates… why does it matter? – Why do our banks raise rates? – The data behind why house prices can’t keep climbing faster than wages – It’s time for regulatory sunsets

  17. Mailbag, incl: Berkshire Hathaway or an ETF? September 13, 2026

    – What do I do after the Coldcard exploit? – Berkshire Hathaway or an ETF? – What other podcasts do you listen to? – What are your other favourite quotes? – Time is unknowable. Invest anyway.

  18. The AI revolution continues. September 11, 2026

    – AI replacing investors – AI agility versus security – ‘And then what?’ – The investing takeaway from higher bond yields

  19. Mailbag, incl: Are LICs on the way back? September 6, 2026

    – Don’t we already have a sovereign wealth fund? – Give the RBA another lever? – Should I keep adding to Super? – Are LICs on the way back?

  20. GDP weak… but also too hot? September 4, 2026

    – GDP weak… but also too hot? – Productivity stalls – Uber lays off 10% of its workforce

  21. Mailbag, incl: What does a recession actually look like? August 30, 2026

    – What does a recession actually look like? – When do you tell your kid everything about your finances? – Why doesn’t Norway’s SWF invest at home?

  22. Investing lessons from Nvidia’s blowout quarter. August 28, 2026

    – Lessons from Nvidia’s blow-out quarter – Bitcoin on a tear… again – Bathla collapses… now what?

  23. Mailbag, incl: Don’t miss the glimmers of light. August 23, 2026

    – Why am I getting smashed on my house price? – Don’t miss the glimmers of light – Inflation is why I don’t save – An opportunity in small caps? – 22 and the world at his feet!

  24. A trillion reasons to pay attention. August 21, 2026

    – It’s Vanguard Index Chart day! – Super for housing… here we go again – We now have a trillion dollars in debt

  25. Mailbag, incl: Aren’t higher house prices rational? August 16, 2026

    – How do we fix our political quagmire? – Are house prices really just a function of desire and competition? – Why aren’t we talking about AI more? – Where am I wrong on housing?

  26. Another day, another bailout? August 14, 2026

    – Another day, another bailout – Mortgage applications are falling… now what? – Can you defend a sky-high P/E?

  27. Mailbag, incl: Will the US dollar stop being the reserve currency? August 9, 2026

    – Will Satoshi ever emerge? – Public service savings aren’t easy, especially in health – Should I hedge US investments because of possible US devaluation? – What about Australian ETFs, and international investing inside Super?

  28. Are 40-year mortgages about to become the norm? August 7, 2026

    – 5 year anniversary of Strawman – 40 year mortgage rear their ugly heads – The ASX’s ‘Steven Bradbury’ moment – A Bitcoin warning – The rise of AI continues

  29. Mailbag, incl: How do I preserve my purchasing power? August 2, 2026

    – What if I just want to preserve my purchasing power? – Should losses be indexed for CGT purposes? – What about staging CGT discounts over time? – How do I avoid losing money to bad governance?

  30. The importance of understanding the ‘base effect’. July 31, 2026

    – Inflation, rates, and the future – Property is… falling? – US Bond yields at 19-year high

  31. Mailbag, incl: Is AI a risk to bitcoin? July 26, 2026

    – What to do with my massive Nvidia holding? – Where is the public track record? – Is AI a risk to bitcoin? – How much is ‘enough’ for a 25-year old?

  32. How do companies create wealth for shareholders? July 24, 2026

    We know how companies make money - they keep their costs lower than their revenues. But that doesn’t mean shareholders necessarily get wealthier. Scott and Andrew chat about the different ways companies can create wealth for shareholders, including reinvestment, acquisitions, dividends and buybacks.

  33. Mailbag, incl: What questions would you answer before investing? July 19, 2026

    – What’s the difference between a sovereign wealth fund and nationalisation? – Are market recovery periods getting shorter? – What’s the right approach for investing in retirement? – What happens if ETFs become larger shareholders in listed companies? – What questions would you answer before...

  34. Should we have a Universal Basic Income? July 17, 2026

    What if there was a way to reduce the cost of administration, and the friction of changing jobs? But what if it led to worse outcomes? That’s the quandary the boys are throwing around in this episode on the merits of a Universal Basic Income.

  35. Mailbag, incl: Housing security or financial security? July 12, 2026

    – Are ETF investors being scammed into buying AI stocks – What about the minimum wage? – Housing security or financial security?

  36. “Tell me where I’m going to die, so I don’t go there”. July 10, 2026

    We talk a lot about what investors should do. But what ‘not’ to do is potentially more important.

  37. Mailbag, incl: The pollies aren’t as bad as you say! July 5, 2026

    – The pollies aren’t as bad as you say! – Where is the American tipping point? – How can ‘grandfathering’ be fair? – Is more CGT on shares really helping housing affordability?

  38. How should economics inform government interventions? July 3, 2026

    A listener, Geneveive, wonders how economic thinking could inform public policy decisions. Scott and Andrew give their thoughts.

  39. Mailbag, incl: What metrics should government use? June 28, 2026

    – What metrics should government use? – Shouldn’t we criticise a broken promise? – Can we have a campfire rant? – Is there enough upside to invest, rather than paying the mortgage?

  40. When are founder-CEOs no longer necessary? June 26, 2026

    – Inflation is… stuck – Will house prices fall? – When are founder-CEOs no longer needed?

  41. Mailbag, incl: Can borrowing for shares close the gap to property? June 21, 2026

    – Does borrowing on shares close the gap to leveraged property? – Should we take away pollies’ perks if they break promises? – Does the tax system disincentivise skilled immigration?

  42. A tipping point for retail in Australia?. June 19, 2026

    – Is a Trillionaire really a bad person? – The end of hostilities in Iran… we hope – A tipping point for retail in Australia?

  43. Mailbag, incl: How should Australia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund invest? June 14, 2026

    – How should Australia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund invest? – Should public transport be ‘free’? – How should we evaluate debt levels of different companies?

  44. SpaceX ready for launch. June 12, 2026

    – SpaceX ready for launch – Job cuts: AI, Southern Cross and Woolies – Can AI bring us one-hour workweeks?

  45. Mailbag, incl: Can we stop the intergenerational hate? June 7, 2026

    – Is the PEG Ratio valid? – What do I do when management breaks my investment thesis? – Please stop saying we can’t make a difference on national security – Can we stop the intergenerational hate? – Is the US being run by a ham sandwich?

  46. GDP, monetary policy and the status quo effect. June 5, 2026

    – GDP growth slows – Why the RBA got what it wanted… and others aren’t happy – The status quo effect needs to be challenged

  47. Mailbag, incl: Give us some optimism? May 31, 2026

    – Is the NASDAQ diversified enough? Are the FAANG stocks? – Give us some optimism – How can we have a sovereign wealth fund if we’re in debt?

  48. The compound power of combination. May 29, 2026

    – EVs and innovation – (Yet another) reason not to try to time the market – The compound power of combination – Why ‘adoption’ wins

  49. Mailbag, incl: The Motley Fool Money drinking game? May 24, 2026

    – The Motley Fool Money drinking game? – Did you make a mistake on CSL? – Am I being ‘tricked’ by VDHG?

  50. The real issue with housing affordability. May 22, 2026

    – Angus Taylor’s Budget reply – Pushback on NG and CGT – The real issue with housing affordability

View all 1,000 episodes →

Topics in this show

Australian finance down-to-earth analysis financial decision-making global markets investment legends money podcast smart investing

Click any topic to search every transcript on PodParley for moments someone mentioned it.

About this show

This podcast gives you a smart, cool headed and down to earth wrap on the latest finance and investing news from Australia & around the world. Investing legends Scott Phillips and Andrew Page walk you through what’s really going on and what you need to know to make great financial decisions. Subscribe to get your regular fix of BS-free money advice. Sign up for the newsletter at fool.com.au/LiSTNRFor more episodes download the free LiSTNR app

Hosted by

LiSTNR

Produced by LiSTNR Support

Categories

Business Investing

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Motley Fool Money have?

Motley Fool Money has 1,000 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 7, 2026.

What is Motley Fool Money about?

This podcast gives you a smart, cool headed and down to earth wrap on the latest finance and investing news from Australia & around the world. Investing legends Scott Phillips and Andrew Page walk you through what’s really going on and what you need to know to make great financial decisions....

How often does Motley Fool Money release new episodes?

Motley Fool Money publishes a few times a week, based on its 1,000 episodes since June 2017.

Who hosts Motley Fool Money?

Motley Fool Money is created and hosted by LiSTNR.
Link copied