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Supply chain collapses and surging unit costs have put Christmas on the brink. 70 million kids stand to miss out if something doesn't budge and Santa is running out of time. Can he pull off the impossible and save Christmas?

Land registry and property law can be a confusing space at the best of times, but caveats are one of the most misunderstood parts. Join us this week on InDebt with Ulrika Lobo as we dive into caveats and explore what it means to be served one.

If you've been in the market for medium to high-value finance, you will certainly have come across a broker. They write almost $95 billion in home loans and have a staggering 70% market share of all loans written. In this week's episode we dive into brokers and their role in shaping the future of private lending.

With over 70,000 Australian businesses and directors on notice from the ATO for outstanding tax debt, it pays to know your options. Join Ulrika Lobo with guest Adam Preiner as we dive into the world of refinancing and restructuring to explore refinancing and restructuring.

The BNPL space has come under fire recently for its 'predatory' and unaffordable practices. But is it the wild west of the payments world? BNPL has offered us a new and innovative way to consume, profoundly changing our relationship with credit and debt. Join us as we explore how any BNPL regulation needs to be targeted and sensitive to the industry. We do not want to crush the consumer benefits of cheap and accessible credit; young people and the vulnerable could see more financial barriers when they need it most.

The crypto market is often called the Wild West of finance, with billions made and lost overnight. Overnight Sam Bankman-Fried's $40 billion FTX exchange imploded, evaporating the wealth of over 1 million customers. In this episode we look at the culprit of this crypto contagion: the dark triad of personality traits. We look at how decentralisation - the very selling point of cryptocurrency - is actually its greatest weakness.

The Reserve Bank's aggressive rate rises have drained the economy of stimulus, savings, and satisfaction. They have been increasing at breakneck speed and delivered a series of painful financial blows. It begs the question, when will the rate rises end? Join us this week to find out more.

With the annual CPI movement at 7.3%, all of Australia has its eyes on the inflation dragon. But when so many policy and budgeting decisions are based off the CPI, it is more important than ever to understand it. So how is the CPI calculated and is it an accurate cost of living measure?

It is budget time and the bells of fiscal austerity are chiming again. But what does it mean to rack up debt when you can print your own money? Join us for a deep dive into the 2022-23 budget and our thoughts on fiscal restraint.

Valuers keep the gears of our financial system in motion. Their judgments determine your borrowing power, council rates, and land tax. But how do they actually appraise property and what do they do about specialised assets?