The Good Oil with Scott Phillips

There are more than 60,000 charities in Australia. So how do you know which is the right one for you... And whether that charity even passes muster? That's where charity matchmaking service, Seedling Giving, is trying to make a difference.

Host Scott Phillips chats to Seedling Giving's co-founders Kylie Wallace and Jessica Bowman about the challenges of giving, and how Seedling Giving is trying to help.

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Simon Holmes à Court is an executive, entrepreneur, investor and more recently political influencer, through his political fundraising organisation Climate 200. He’s also the author of a fantastic book… the Big Teal.

This is Simon’s second time on The Good Oil - he gave us his thoughts on the nuclear debate previously, but this time he’s here to talk about politics and the rise of the so-called Teal Independents.

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There are a set of myths that dominate the way we look at housing, and a new book is outlining why they exist and how you can bypass them to get a clearer understanding of the market and your position within it. 

This episode originally published in April, but it’s worth reheating.

Join host Scott Phillips as he unpacks Cameron Murray's attitude towards housing and learns about his book the 'Great Housing Hijack'. 

https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Cameron-K.-Murray-Great-Housing-Hijack-9781761470851

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Is navigating the Australian employment market tougher than it looks? 

In this episode of The Good Oil, Charles Cameron, CEO of the RCSA, cuts through the noise and unpacks the real challenges and opportunities in today’s workforce. From the rise of the gig economy to managing flexible work arrangements, he explains why understanding these shifts is key to thriving in a post-pandemic job market—and how employers and workers alike can seize the moment.

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Robin Hood type situation? Or is it not that simple? What's the best way to fund Australia's retiree's, and is it as simple as taxing the rich? 

Maiy Azize is Deputy Director at Anglicare Australia, she sat down with host Scott Phillips to unpack the pros and cons of the differing views in Aussie retirement. 

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Living with a disability comes with its barriers, but those at Life Without Barriers are challenging what those barriers are, and how they can be pulled down. 

Emma Bennsion, Chief Innovation Officer at Life Without Barriers spoke with Scott Phillips to explain how this work is happening, and what it looks like for someone with a disability and someone without. 

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SMSF? Or hand it off to one of the big dogs? Aggressive? Passive? What's the best strategy? 

Andrew Fisher from Australian Retirement Trust sits down with Scott Phillips to explain his team's process for makin' dough, and what that means for your own investment strategy. 

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What's the best way to tax Australians? Income, land, inheritance, capital growth, assets? It's been a conversation for decades, and isn't one with an easy answer. 

Tim Helm from Prosper has a few theories, and the data him and his team collect are helping to back it up. 

https://www.prosper.org.au/author/tim-helm/

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The magic number, but one which is tough to reach - but, according to some, a lot easier than you think.

Best selling author Dave Gow unpacks the truth behind retiring early, and explains why the steps he took were successful for him.

Find Dave's book "Strong Money" - here.

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How can you be aware of your money? How can you stay in control of your money, whilst still making return savvy decisions?

A reheat of one of our favourite episodes from all the way back in November 2022. 

Effie Zahos, editor of Money, Chanel 9's Today Show money expert and all round Aussie media finance powerhouse sits down with Scott Phillips to talk everyday finance and smart money decisions. 

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