Masters Of Finance's Podcast - With Chris And Alex

This week Chris and Alex delve into the fundamental building block of wealth creation which is cash flow. We discuss why it is important, how to get a handle on where you are spending your money and look at some of the software solutions around that can improve your cash flow management. Get in touch with us if you want to look into this further alex@moranhowlett.com.au or chris@moranhowlett.com.au 

We are back! We have revamped the podcast and made some improvements to take it to the next level. Join us as we catch up and chat about the Trade war between the US and China, look at the Turkish Lira and the Eurozone before getting into whats happening to House prices. 

This week Chris and Alex discuss Universal Basic Income - what is it, will AI drive it, is it good or bad, and what it might mean for us a society.  If you would like to get in touch with us please head on over to www.moranhowlett.com.au where you can also find more info on the hosts as well as previous podcasts. 

The 'Big Five' - do you love them, or hate them? Or are you just not sure which way you swing?  This week Chris and Alex discuss the Banking and Financial Services Royal Commission - what has happened, why they have got away it for so long, and what does it mean from here.  

Ethics...What does your moral compass look like? Are you investing in line with your views? This week Chris and Alex discuss SRI - or Socially Responsible Investments - what are they, how do they work and what are some of the solutions available.  You can get in touch with Chris and Alex on Twitter @PlanWealth & @AlexHont

You may have seen the Clint Eastwood film of the same name but this is no spaghetti western. This week we look at some of the different forms of debt and discuss whether it is good debt, bad debt or the hideous ugly debt. We also discuss some strategies for dealing with debt and how you can transform your debt to move from the ugly up to the good.

This week we get a little more political as we discuss Bill Shorten and Labor's plan to cancel the refund of franking credits. We go into detail about how the franking credits or dividend imputation system works here in Australia and who are the people who will be most affected by the change. We even have our suggestions on what could be done to improve this policy, if it has to get enacted. If you listen closely you may also pick up on a strategy or two to help find the loophole in this policy.  you can get in touch with us here @AlexHont & @PlanWealth

This week Chris and Alex discuss Alternative investments. We explore the broad church that this asset class encompasses, and try and break down what it all means and why they might be useful.  You can get in touch with Chris and Alex on Twitter @PlanWealth & @AlexHont  

This week Chris and Alex sat down to review the fintech company Acorns. Acorns is micro investing application that allows you to invest small amounts regularly from your bank account into a diversified share portfolio. We discuss the benefits and shortfalls of Acorns and one of it's competitors, Coin Spot.  You can get in touch with Chris and Alex on Twitter @PlanWealth & @AlexHont

This week Chris and Alex talk to Paul Moran of Moran Howlett Financial Planning and explore the topic of behavioural finance. we look more closely at some of the common biases people exhibit, rational decision making and how the skills and training of a paramedic crossover with being a Financial Planner. We also get an exclusive update on when his PhD will likely be completed. You can get in touch with Chris and Alex on Twitter @PlanWealth & @AlexHont

This week Chris and Alex discuss the turbulent week we have had on the market, and poke some fun at the mainstream media for their creative headlines.   

This week we discuss Bitcoin and some of the key issues and opportunities around the blockchain technology. Please subscribe to the podcast for our upcoming episodes. The information in this podcast contains general information and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Please feel free to get in contact with us if you would like to discuss any of the information contained in this podcast.