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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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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

Sep 29
25 min

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 who

Sep 22
18 min

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

Sep 15
20 min

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.

Sep 8
21 min

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 financia

Sep 1
22 min

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

Aug 26
19 min

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 le

Aug 18
23 min

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 Camp

Aug 11
23 min

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

Aug 4
21 min

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 e

Jul 28
26 min

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 any

Jul 21
21 min

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 -

Jul 14
21 min

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

Jul 7
22 min

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 Can

Jun 30
25 min

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

Jun 23
22 min

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 fina

Jun 16
23 min

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

Jun 9
22 min

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 whil

Jun 2
20 min

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? M

May 26
19 min

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 fi

May 19
26 min

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