Episodes

  • Wrapping up an eventful 2021
    Dec 14 2021

    In the final episode of The nestegg Podcast for 2021, host Maja Garaca Djurdjevic checks in with our three experts to hear their final thoughts on the year that’s passed and their hopes for the next 12 months.

    Steve Waters, director of Right Property Group, talks Christmas selling season and opens up about the key lessons that he’s learnt this year that he will gladly take forward with him into 2022.

    RMIT senior lecturer of finance Dr Angel Zhong covers meme stock ETFs as well as provides her thoughts on next year’s economic outlook.

    Finally, tax and super guru Timothy Munro shares his end of year financial checklist and some handy tips that could help you keep your credit card in check over the gifting season.

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    30 mins
  • What Omicron means for property, and are units right for first-time buyers? What is equity crowdfunding? Are industry super funds tapping into member funds to save their skins?
    Nov 30 2021

    In this episode of The nestegg Podcast, host Maja Garaca Djurdjevic checks in with our three experts, digging into the biggest headlines in the world of superannuation, property, investing and wealth creation, as well as touching on the new Omicron scare.

    Steve Waters, director of Right Property Group, talks about investing in a unit and whether first-time investors should put their money into a well-located apartment over a house in a regional setting. He touches on new versus old units and what history tells us.

    RMIT senior lecturer of finance Dr Angel Zhong covers equity crowdfunding, what it is and how it’s trending. Dr Zhong also talks about legalities as well as risks for retail investors.

    Finally, tax and super guru Timothy Munro chats about industry super funds turning to courts to amend their trust deeds and why this needs to stop. Mr Munro also chats about investing your super in crypto and the implications.

    Have a question for our experts? Get in touch at editor@nestegg.com.au, and you might get featured on the next episode.

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    32 mins
  • Will housing affordability improve in 2022? Will buy now, pay later become the norm? Why are Aussies staying in failing super products?
    Nov 17 2021

    In this episode of The nestegg Podcast, host Maja Garaca Djurdjevic checks in with our three experts, digging into the biggest headlines of what’s happening when it comes to the world of superannuation, property, investing and wealth creation.

    Steve Waters, director of Right Property Group, talks about affordability, inflation and his expectations for property in 2022.

    RMIT senior lecturer of finance Dr Angel Zhong covers the interesting topic of buy now, pay later and what its introduction to the hospitality industry could mean for consumers. She also relays her thoughts on CBA’s entry into crypto and how other banks may react.

    Finally, tax and super guru Timothy Munro tackles the likely return of a popular tax-saving measure in 2022. He also delves into super’s stellar performance and why Aussies aren’t leaving failing MySuper products. 

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    27 mins
  • Who really benefits from crypto ETFs? How will the RBA respond to rising inflation? Could a mandate help address unpaid super?
    Nov 2 2021

    In this episode of The nestegg Podcast, guest host Fergus Halliday checks in with our three experts, digging into the biggest headlines of what’s happening when it comes to the world of superannuation, property, investing and wealth creation.

    Steve Waters, director of Right Property Group, takes stock of spring selling season, takes note of rising rental prices and examines whether inflation may cause the Reserve Bank of Australia to act sooner rather than later when it comes to rate rises.

    Then, RMIT senior lecturer of finance Dr Angel Zhong introduces us to crypto asset exchange traded funds, why they’re as significant as they are controversial, and what investors should consider before buying into one.

    Finally, tax and super guru Timothy Munro tackles the question of whether the government’s Future Fund should act as a default super fund for Australians.

    We also take a closer look at how poor readability can shape the way that consumers think about their super, and evaluate what can be done to address the loophole that Industry Super Australia says is costing workers $5 billion a year.

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    33 mins
  • How the post-lockdown period will influence property, what the soaring NFT market means, and defining financial wellness
    Oct 19 2021

    In this episode of The nestegg Podcast, host Maja Garaca Djurdjevic checks in with our three experts to talk through the biggest stories regarding property, financial wellness and investing.

    Steve Waters, director of Right Property Group, chats about the end of lockdowns in Sydney and Melbourne and the impact on property. Steve admits to being pleasantly surprised by Victoria’s recent record-breaking house price growth and gives his thoughts on possible tax changes ahead of the federal election.

    Meanwhile, RMIT’s senior lecturer of finance, Dr Angel Zhong, chats about the soaring NFT market and what measures might be required in the future to create a robust and efficient system for NFTs.

    Lastly, our regular tax and super expert, Timothy Munro, discusses the meaning and importance of financial wellness and why young people in particular may need to alter their financial behaviours.

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    31 mins
  • APRA’s mortgage crackdown, the power of DeFi and last-minute tax tips
    Oct 7 2021

    In this episode of The nestegg Podcast, host Maja Garaca Djurdjevic checks in with our three experts to talk through the biggest stories regarding property, superannuation and investing.

    Steve Waters, director of Right Property Group, chats about APRA’s latest move which will see the borrowing capacity of millions of Aussies decrease. He shares if and how the regulator’s decision could impact the market.

    Meanwhile, RMIT’s senior lecturer of finance, Dr Angel Zhong, chats about decentralised finance and how it compares to bitcoin.

    Lastly, our regular tax and super expert Timothy Munro discusses the importance of a financial adviser amid a raft of changes to super and gives his last-minute tips to Aussies yet to lodge their tax returns.

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    33 mins
  • What to expect as the end of lockdown looms? Will the stage 2 tax cuts boost your tax return? Where should investors be looking as the economy reopens?
    Sep 21 2021

    On this episode of The nestegg Podcast, guest host Fergus Halliday checks in with our three experts to talk through the biggest conversations happening around when it comes to the world of superannuation, property, investing and wealth creation.

    Steve Waters, director of Right Property Group, talked to us about how Sydney and Melbourne’s property sectors are faring as the light at the end of the lockdown tunnel begins to come into sight.

    Meanwhile, RMIT’s senior lecturer of finance, Dr Angel Zhong guided us through how investors should approach taking advantage of the economy as re-opens. How do you spot a company with strong fundamentals?

    Lastly, tax and super guru Timothy Munro told us why consumers should expect a better tax return than usual in 2021. We also talked through whether the government should lead by example when it comes to paid parental leave and superannuation, and touched on recent suggestions by Australian lawmakers that the super sector is affected by cartel-like behaviour.

    Have a question for our experts? Get in touch at editor@nestegg.com.au and you might get featured on the next episode.

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    28 mins
  • Could property prices inflate by another 20 per cent? What’s happening in recent dividend announcements? Did your fund fail the YFYS test?
    Sep 7 2021

    In this episode of The nestegg Podcast,  host Maja checks in with our three experts to discuss this week’s biggest conversations about super, property and investment.

    Steve Waters, director of Right Property Group, talks about the current market and its growth prospects, hinting at a “revenge spend” period post-lockdown. Could property prices really inflate by a further 20 per cent?

    Meanwhile, RMIT’s senior lecturer of finance, Dr Angel Zhong, talks about the earning season and dividends, delving into how companies decide distribution policy. Find out what is happening in the recent dividend announcements.

    Last but not least, tax and super guru Timothy Munro talks us through the results of APRA’s inaugural super test and how engaged members should really be with their super. Timothy also touches on the super splitting law and what it means for relationship breakdowns.

    Have a question for our experts? Get in touch at editor@nestegg.com.au and you might get featured in the next episode.

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    30 mins