Monday
EM Portfolio is back and 2 small caps Uncovered
This episode, we welcome back the Equity Mates Portfolio. First up, we want to remind you that the stocks we discuss are hypothetical and not buy, hold, or sell recommendations. However, if you have a stock that you want us to cover, don’t hesitate to reach out to us!
Why are there so many pokies in Australia?
Pokie, poker machines, slot machines. Whatever you call them, they’ve been popular in Australia since the 1950s when pubs and clubs were looking for ways to entertain their customers. Then in the 1990s, they became electronic – making them more sophisticated and addictive.
Tuesday
Does the perfect budget template exist?
Chances are at some stage you’ve probably googled ‘effective budget template’. We all want the perfect tool to help us achieve our financial goals… But there’s so many options out there, and it’s pretty overwhelming. Inspired by You’re In Good Company, who talked about budgeting a couple of weeks ago, Bryce and Ren talk through finding the right budget fit for you in Get Started Investing this week.
Hustle on the side | Feb Financial Fixes
We’re all talking about how to make more $$$ in the midst of the cost of living crisis. This week on You’re In Good Company, Sophie and Maddy talk about the pros and cons of having a side hustle, and then give some of their best resources for making cash RIGHT NOW.
Wednesday
4-day work week: The results are in
Companies are exploring ways to offer more flexibility and better work-life balance to their employees. One trend gaining traction is the four-day workweek. In a pilot program in Britain, 56 out of 61 businesses decided to continue with the four-day workweek, recognizing its benefits.
68 – Exploring the Intrigue Behind CryptoQueen’s Murder, Coinbase Layer 2, and the NFT Market’s Record Plunge
This week’s episode uncovers the hottest topics in the world of cryptocurrency. We discuss Coinbase’s Layer 2 solution named BASE, and it’s potential impact on the crypto market. Then it’s time to turn into a true crime podcast with the mysterious murder of CryptoQueen & fugitive Ruja Ignatova, before talking about the unprecedented drop in the NFT market.
Mrs Mac’s goes bust while Supermarkets crush it
Want to know what’s holding you back from being the best trader you can be? IG have some ideas. The wages data came in soft and the RBA should be ashamed of itself. Coles and Woolies are posting great profits, while Mrs Mac’s has gone belly up. All this and more on this week’s Comedian v Economist.
Thursday
Ask an Adviser: Charlie Viola on investing for kids & portfolio construction
In this episode, Charlie shares his insights on the key principles of portfolio construction. Diversification and asset quality are crucial, he advises. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket! Instead, choose high-quality assets and invest regularly. But he shares his thoughts on what to do if you’ve got a small amount to invest, and are aspiring to be one of his clients.
Friday
Jason McIntosh – Mastering your trading mind
Join us on the Equity Mates podcast as we talk to Jason McIntosh, founder of Motion Trader, about the key education pillars he uses in his investing strategy. From managing emotions and forming good habits, to understanding your trading DNA and the importance of recovery, Jason shares valuable insights to help investors make better decisions.
4 CGT Concessions Every Small Business Owner Should Know
Small business owners can take advantage of capital gains tax (CGT) concessions to minimise expenses and maximise profits. Felicity and Candice are back with their essential ‘need to know’ episodes and are going through the four essential CGT concessions to consider.
Bitesize: How do you know when to sell?
In this episode, we cover the 4 signs it might be time to sell a stock. Let’s be honest, buying stocks is the easy part. But when it comes to selling, it’s a whole different ball game. It’s like breaking up with someone, but with money involved. You don’t want to regret your decision, but at the same time, you don’t want to stay in a bad relationship, I mean, investment.
The world is running out of onions
If you put all the carrots, turnips, chillies, garlic and peppers the world together – that’s the equivalent of just how many onions are produced. About 106 million metric tons. Now though, the two most consumed vegetables in the world are suffering shortages. Severe shortages. And it is affecting many millions of people around the world.
Today Alec and Sascha ask – why is the world running out of onions?