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There's no shortage of social media influencers out there, sharing their financial advice. But what separates these finfluencers from the experts who actually know their stuff? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at the world of financial influencers, including how to spot dodgy advice, and where to find quality information from professionals.

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Overwhelmed by the options in private health insurance? Sick of hitting a wall of jargon and exclusions? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they demystify the world of private health insurance, with the assistance of someone who answers these questions every day: Jason Jones, who manages the member contact centre at HBF.

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If you're feeling overwhelmed by money, you're not alone. After work and family and general life admin, there's not a lot of time (or capacity!) to get your finances in order. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at way to deal with the mental load of money, and to prioritise the things that'll actually make a difference to your finances.

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Sometimes it's the little things that can have the biggest impact on our money. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they identify three financial secret weapons: simple changes that could make a massive impact to your financial future.

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We all have financial and life goals, but deciding what to do tackle first is tough. Do we try to pay down the mortgage? Build up emergency money? Start investing? Add to super? There’s only so much money, so we need to make some decisions about our life goals. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they talk to Lucy Winship, Head of Ventures at NobleOak, about the Wealth Maximiser program, and how it can help people decide on a path to achieving their goals.

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Property prices keep rising, and if you’re not already on the property ladder, it might feel like it’s just getting further and further out of reach. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they put together 10 ideas to help you get on the property ladder, including a look at the grants and support available for new homebuyers.

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We’ve seen some extraordinary volatility in markets this year. So how do investors cope with huge market fluctuations and plenty of fear? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at investing in volatile markets.

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Interest rate cuts are likely on the way, which is great news if you’ve got a mortgage. But can it help you get on top of your debts as well? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at how to use an interest rate cut to turn your finances around.

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It's May, so there's never been a better time to embrace a minimalist lifetyle. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at the benefits of buying quality over quantity, the effect of minimalism on the household, and how to make some money through decluttering.

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Interested in investing in shares but now sure where to start? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they go through a step-by-step guide to getting started in shares.

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Do you need a self managed super fund? Who benefits from it? How does it work? How much does it cost? Just how complicated is it? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they explore everything you've ever needed to know about SMSFs.

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What do you do when your spending exceeds your income? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they deal with a rather uncomfortable reality of budgeting.

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Everybody could use a bit of extra cash - and here are ten ideas on how to make it. And the best part? It's all online. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as make a list of ten digital side hustles.

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Ever wanted to make a living as an influencer? What about podcasting, or with youtube videos? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at ways to make a living online.

The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of it and the relevant product having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read...

Would you know if a friend or family member was having money trouble? If they asked for help, would you do it? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at how to recognise the signs of financial distress, and how to help a friend or loved one in a meaningful way, without putting your own financial security at risk.

Need help? Visit the National Debt Helpline or call them on 1800 007 007.

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With property prices soaring, the amount needed for a deposit has climbed too. And that's left many people with no option but to turn to the Bank of Mum & Dad. Parental assistance to get into the property market has grown, and yet there's a stigma around it - a stigma that doesn't exist for inheritances.

In this special episode, Canna and Michael are joined in the studio by Cam McLellan, CEO and co-founder of OpenCorp. A property investor with an incredible story to tell, he's also the author of ‘My four year old, the property investor.' He...

If you've had your head in the sand over money, putting things in the too-hard basket, or just not sure where to start - don't panic. Join Canna and Michael as they look at why we avoid money decisions, and how it's never too late to take control of your financial future.

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It's Manifesting March, the time of year when Canna goes all-in on manifesting money. And this year, Michael's decided not to be such a cynic. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - as she teaches Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson to manifest money in five simple steps.

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Ask any household, and the grocery bill is still up there as one of the top stresses on the family budget. So today, we’re looking at a very modern way to save money on groceries. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at how to use ChatGPT to rescue your household shopping bill!\

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Loyalty doesn't always pay. Loyal customers can find themselves paying more to their bank, insurer, gas company, even their gym, than a new customer. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they go through the exact script to follow to secure yourself a better deal, without needing to leave your provider.

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There are a number of ways to get financial advice, from free general advice from your super fund, to a fully customised strategy from a licenced financial planner. But sitting in between those two is roboadvice. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at how roboadvisors work, the benefits, the limitations, and of course, the cost.

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Property can be a great way to build wealth. But if you're a property investor, or thinking about it as a wealth strategy, you need to do it with your eyes open. Join Canna and Michael as they go through some of the common pitfalls of investing (or just owning) property.

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The idea of a 'no buy' or 'no spend' year seems to be gaining traction - but is it actually possible to go a full year without discretionary spending? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at why and how a no-buy year might work to help combat spending.

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Canna Campbell spent many years helping clients as a financial planner. In this episode, she shares with Michael the six most common questions worried clients asked in their first meeting.

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We’re rapidly approaching the back to school… and every family knows it can be a very, very expensive time of year. There are a million things to buy, from uniforms and shoes through to books and technology. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at ways to save a bit of money, and send the kids back to school without sending yourself broke.

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If you're feeling the regret of a splurge you really can't afford, you might be suffering from a financial hangover. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at the causes of a financial hangover, how to treat one, and most importantly, how to prevent it happening again.

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Looking for a New Year's resolution? Look no further. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they put together 12 financial goals for 2025 to help you take charge of your money.

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Everyone has their own unique way of saving money. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they go through a dozen different savings hacks and tips - some supplied by listeners, and others tried and tested by Canna and Michael themselves.

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If you're lucky enough to receive a Christmas bonus this year, then this one's for you. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at ways to make the most of your bonus at Christmas.

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Want to make some extra money over summer? Need a way to get the kids out of the house during the holidays. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they put together a list of ten summer side hustles - five for adults and five for the kids!

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Canna's been inspired by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to look at the idea of balance - and in particular, financial balance. Balancing the competing demands for your money - paying down debt, building up savings, investing and the rest - and finding a better way to think about money. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they explore the idea of a financial balance. It's like a work/life balance, but for money.

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Christmas is getting close - but if you haven’t done your Christmas shopping, or even started saving yet - don’t worry. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson put together seven great ideas for a fun, affordable Christmas.

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Money can have an enormous impact on mental health. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at the effect money can have on your mental health, and the help that's available to get you through. 

If your financial wellbeing is impacting your mental health, you can seek help from a free financial counsellor through the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007. Lifeline is also always available at 13 11 14.

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It’s never too late to start learning about money, about good financial habits, and setting yourself up. But can it be too early? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at how to start teaching kids about money in a way that’ll help them prepare for the future.

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Maybe the company you work for is downsizing. Maybe you run your own business, and work has just dried up. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at how to manage your money if work disappears.

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Meeting with a financial planner for the first time? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they list the ten questions you need to ask to make sure you've found the right person.

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Everyone's heard the saying 'rent money is dead money'. Here are ten reasons why it's not true.

Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at the benefits of renting.

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Michael and Canna battle it out with savings tips or money-making hacks from listeners to the podcast. A guest judge then picks the best tip of the week.

Got a money hack or tip for Michael? Send them to him here via Instagram, or email him at michael.thompson@fearandgreed.com.au

Got a tip for Canna? Instagram's the best way.

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You don't need to spend a fortune to get some quality tech. In the first of a two-part series on affordable technology, financial planner Canna Campbell and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson are joined by Stephen Fenech from techguide.com.au for a look at the best TVs, computers and smart home technology - for any budget.

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Michael and Canna battle it out with savings tips or money-making hacks from listeners to the podcast. A guest judge then picks the best tip of the week.

Got a money hack or tip for Michael? Send them to him here via Instagram, or email him at michael.thompson@fearandgreed.com.au

Got a tip for Canna? Instagram's the best way.

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