Are your investments diversified? Isn’t it better to invest in big companies like Amazon and Netflix instead of just the top 500 companies of Australia or the world? In short, no.

In this episode, Michael and Dallas discuss why diversifying your portfolio is healthy, and whether or not you should diversify across asset classes, too.

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How much would you spend on a pair of pyjamas?

In this episode, Dallas confesses to Michael a moral dilemma about buying himself a lavish new pair of pyjamas, and whether the comfort they provide him in bed make up for the uncomfortable feeling of parting with his hard-earned cash.

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From the Russian invasion of Ukraine, to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, to the steep spike in inflation – these are uncertain times. But then, are times ever certain?

In this episode, Dallas and Michael discuss the difference between looking at headlines and looking at history, and how it impacts your financial decisions.

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How does your cash dictate your behaviour? What is the amount that you are not willing to go under when it comes to your bank balance? Is it $100 or $100,000?

Michael and Dallas discuss why knowing this very specific number is important, and how it can change your financial outlook and behaviour.

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Michael and Dallas spend a lot of time discussing a variety of topics, not just in this podcast, but with (and for) their clients, too. 

In this episode, find out why discussions about trade-offs are the most intriguing to our financial experts, as well as to our clients!

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Have you ever met a millionaire? If so, what were your perceptions? Were they nice? Do you think they ripped people off to get to the position they’re in now?

In this episode, Michael and Dallas discuss perceptions of money and millionaires, and how to respond when you get asked to attend the lavish wedding of your second cousin’s daughter’s wedding in Fiji (unless you have unlimited time and money, in which case you should probably go!).

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Are you neglecting yourself lately? Maybe it’s time to stop. We’re not talking about self-care – facials, massages, holidays … although if that’s your thing, nobody is going to stop you. We’re talking specifically about giving money to adult children, and how it may be impacting you negatively if you choose to do this.

In this episode, Michael and Dallas discuss clients who give money (or food, or rent) to their adult children, and why this might not be such a good idea.

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Aren’t shares risky? What if my money disappears? What if markets crash or companies go bankrupt?

These are some of the questions we get from clients, listeners, friends and family. Today’s episode is dedicated to the sharemarket, and Michael and Dallas ask: Do you have any idea how long shares have been around for?

Tune in to find out, and to learn about the first-ever publicly listed company.

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Did you know that in 1925, Woolworths had just five supermarkets? Fast forward almost 100 years and they have over a thousand. Because of this, the price of their shares has gone up. But company expansion isn’t the only reason for increasing share prices. There are four reasons why share prices are always increasing.

In this episode, Michael and Dallas discuss what the four reasons are, and how they impact investors.

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Imagine you’re being chauffeured across the French countryside, and you’re biting into a freshly baked, crusty white baguette. Now add some Brie cheese … and pair it with a glass of local wine – the type that makes you want to swirl your glass around and breathe in deeply. Are your eyes closed in pure joy yet?

We love the way that a lot of French people live their lives, enjoying the simple things and not focusing solely on their financial future. In this episode, Michael and Dallas discuss why some things are more important than others, and how enjoying the simple things might help your financial outlook over the long term.