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SunriseTips on smart switches to save on your car insurance costsThousands are heading home after the long weekend. New Canstar research shows car insurance has risen by $122 on average this year. Many Aussies are finding creative ways to cut costs, some smart, others risky.For more, Sally Tindall from Canstar joins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-0903 min
Dig DeepCanstar Resources' Strategic Joint Venture with VMS Mining CorporationIn this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared in Jan 2025 (Episode 497), Juan Carlos, President and CEO of Canstar Resources, a TSX-Venture listed junior miner focused on mineral exploration in Newfoundland, Canada. Juan has 15 years of experience in executive management, capital markets, finance, and commercial and strategic development. Juan gives us an update on proceedings since we last spoke, their new JV agreement, VMS deposits, and why they are attractive propositions, their recently launched deep geophysics survey update, and discusses their unique board and what they bring to the company and much more. KEY...2025-05-2646 min
A Bite from The Money Sandwich podcastSave More on Your Mortgage, Bills, and Debt Ever wondered how to get the best deal on your mortgage, bills, and financial products? In Episode 53 of A Bite From The Money Sandwich, Marc Bineham speaks to Sally Tindall, who is the Data Insights Director and Chief Spokesperson at Canstar Australia. Sally shares insights from Canstar’s 2024 Consumer Pulse Report, highlighting how rising economic pressures have led more Australians to use comparison sites to find better financial deals. She explains why reading the fine print is crucial, how negotiating with lenders can save you money, and the best ways to manage personal debt. Sally also discusses the ch...2025-02-2640 min
Dig DeepGeopolitical Shifts and Market Trends: Insights from Canstar Resources' CEO Juan CarlosIn this episode, we chat with Juan Carlos, President and CEO of Canstar Resources, a TSX-Venture listed junior miner focused on mineral exploration in Newfoundland, Canada. Juan has 15 years of experience in executive management, capital markets, finance, and commercial and strategic development. He has recently stepped into the CEO role at Canstar and in this podcast, he shares his journey, the progress Canstar has made and discusses the political and economic landscape within mining and North America as the new US president takes position. KEY TAKEAWAYS Canstar Resources is focused on mineral exploration in...2025-01-1647 minSunriseNeed some last-minute wallet friendly tips?Are you looking for last-minute Christmas presents without breaking the bank? Director of Data Insights and Canstar, Sally Tindall, joins the show to share some tips for keeping your wallet happy this season. For more, Director of Data Insights at Canstar, Sally Tindall joins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-1702 min
HotspottingCanstar: The Dream Is AliveAffordability is the most-debated and the most confused issue in residential real estate. While the rental shortage and rising rents occupies the minds of many, the property issue that occupies the most space most often in news media and in the minds of Australian consumers is housing affordability. It has been this way for years, indeed for decades. And while the so-called Great Australian Dream is often declared dead, with young people doomed to a lifetime of renting, the evidence suggests otherwise. I recently finished working on a report with financial comparison website...2024-09-1305 min
Restoration TodayCanstar Restorations Continues Canadian ExpansionWe are delighted to have Ji Yoon, President & CEO of Canstar Restorations back on the podcast just six months after his first appearance at the end of last year. Since then, they have announced the acquisition of Lydale in May of this year and he is here on the podcast to share the major growth at Canstar Restorations and talk about:
What’s new since they last spoke in December
Big trends happening in Canada
Is Canada AS affected by weather compared to the U.S.?
Pain points he's seeing
Sharing a favorite story
... and MORE!
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The Company Road PodcastE46 Chris Mitchell - Honing your Commercial Core: Staircase to personal and organisational growthSend us a text“If it's a bigger organisation, you find out who's doing the financial you'll probably notice it will be coming around reports from someone, you can build a relationship with that person”Chris Mitchell This month…We're pushing into the theme of innovation and trends and drivers of growth, both for organisations and intrapreneurs as leaders on a more personal level. In this episode you’ll hear about…How Canstar steered its transformation from a small B2B research bu...2024-05-2857 min
Risk Parity RadioEpisode 307: A Panoply Of Holiday Topics, The Reinfather And Portfolio Reviews As Of December 22, 2023In this episode we answer emails from Keith, Pete and Tim. We discuss developments in factor-based investing, portfolio transitions, RMDs, the recent Cederburg paper (again) and what goes on Down Under. And another visit from Lee-roy Jenkins.And THEN we our go through our weekly portfolio reviews of the seven sample portfolios you can find at Portfolios | Risk Parity Radio.Additional links:Father McKenna Center Donation Page: Donate - Father McKenna CenterCharity Navigator Score For the Father McKenna Center: Charity Navigator - Rating for Father McKenna Center Inc.Alpha...2023-12-2437 minRestoration TodayM&A Trends & News From CanadaWe are excited to bring the restoration conversation north of the US and bring Ji Yoon, president & CEO of Canstar Restoration on the podcast! Ji Yoon has a decade of experience in the restoration industry and has directed growth within companies, predominantly through M&A strategies.
On this episode, Michelle and Ji Yoon talk about:
Introducing us to Canstar Restorations
What is the restoration climate like in Canada?
What are the biggest challenges you’re facing?
What is happening with M&A in Canada?
What trends do you foresee impacting Canada in 2024? -
...and more!
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Better Than Yesterday with Osher GünsbergNTNNNNN presents - The Pitch with Gen FrickerG is joined by Gen Fricker from the NTNNNNN writer’s room to chat through the headlines of the week.SPONSORS: Canstar - download the App here https://onelink.to/canstar-bty, then use the code BTY10, get a $10 gift card on registration.Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osherStay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree...2023-11-3024 min
Better Than Yesterday with Osher GünsbergBetter Make it Quick: Sarah WilsonSarah Wilson is a New York Times bestselling author who wrote the book "I Quit Sugar", which I'm sure you've heard of, and the extraordinary book about anxiety "First We Make the Beast Beautiful".Sarah is an incredibly influential writer, a former editor of Australian Cosmopolitan magazine, a podcaster, a syndicated columnist, a TV host, and an author of many a cookbook.SPONSORS: Canstar - download the App here https://onelink.to/canstar-bty, then use the code BTY10, get a $10 gift card on registration.Got su...2023-11-2822 min
Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg508: The Story Behind the new Julian Dennison film “Uproar” (or how Paul Middleditch and Sonia Whiteman made a hit movie, and stayed married. )There’s a new film called ‘Uproar’ that comes out in Australia this week, it stars Julian Dennison, Minnie Driver and the exquisite Rhys Darby.Set around the 1981 springbok tour of NZ, it’s as hilarious as it is staggering in how powerfully it tells the story of a kid trying to figure out who they are, at the same time as a community trying to figure out who they are - and indeed the start of a whole country trying to figure out who they are.What is wonderful about this film is that...2023-11-261h 17
Better Than Yesterday with Osher GünsbergHow a Pretend Movie about a Rugby School in NZ Made Me Cry. Twice.Checking in, November 24, 2023SPONSORS: Canstar - download the App here https://onelink.to/canstar-bty, then use the code BTY10, get a $10 gift card on registration.Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osherStay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | LinktreeCome check out our new Instagram account, just for this podcast - https://instagram.com/ogbetterthanyesterdayAn...2023-11-2314 min
Better Than Yesterday with Osher GünsbergBetter Make it Quick: Camilla WrightLet’s go to 2014 to revisit my conversation with my first ever internet friend Camilla Wright. Camilla is the founder an editor of the internet’s longest-running, deepest-digging gossipmongers, Popbitch which has been in action since late 1999. Popbitch is easily, if not the very first internet pop culture gossip sites or gossip newsletters which set the standard of internet reporting from celebrity culture to pop culture in the new millennium. Camilla is a remarkable woman who left a career in serious political journalism covering Eastern Europe as it emerged from communism in the late 90s to start...2023-11-2122 min
Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg507: What happens when Entitlement outweighs Empathy? A conversation about Consent with Chanel Contos.My guest today was the catalyst for fundamentally changing how consent education works in Australia.In 2021 Chanel posted on Instagram:“Have you or a close friend been sexually assaulted by someone who went to an all-boys school in Sydney?”Within 24 hours, 204 People had responded “yes” to the question, and then she had her first ever live TV interview 72 hours later.Over that weekend her friend started a website for Chanel, where she collected 6000 testimonies during the first three weeks.She started a petition demanding consent classes...2023-11-191h 13
Better Than Yesterday with Osher GünsbergThe Joy of Missing Out on a Ticket to the ARIA AwardsChecking in, November 17, 2023SPONSORS: Canstar - download the App here https://onelink.to/canstar-bty, then use the code BTY10, get a $10 gift card on registration.Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osherStay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | LinktreeCome check out our new Instagram handle, just for this podcast - https://instagram.com/ogbetterthanyesterdayAn...2023-11-1617 min
Better Than Yesterday with Osher GünsbergBetter Make it Quick: Layne BeachleyIn 2021 I was joined by Layne Beachley, the most successful female surfer in history.In this episode of Better Make it Quick, Layne and I talk about how she used exposure therapy whilst surfing the big ways to get rid of her fear, her marriage to INXS band member Kirk Pengilly and the illusion that follows females in competitive surfing.SPONSORS: Canstar - download the App here https://onelink.to/canstar-bty, then use the code BTY10, get a $10 gift card on registration.Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I...2023-11-1422 min
Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg506: Caught between insanity and death, surfing icon Tom Carroll’s greatest triumph happened well away from the oceanWhen you think of an someone who’s addicted to methamphetamines, where their life is, where they live, what their job is, what their relationship with their family is like, what it the image that comes to your mind?I’ll bet that picture isn’t a successful middle-aged man, with a beautiful home near the beach, a man who is a father of three daughters.I’ll also bet that you didn’t picture Australian surfing legend Tom Carroll.But at one point, that’s exactly what Tom’s life had becom...2023-11-121h 21
Down To FinanceThe Secrets Behind The Savings Playbook - "Second Base"First base can be daunting, however after listening to part one "The Savings Blueprint" we hope you have built up the courage to open a savings account and move on to today's episode, the Secrets Behind The Savings Playbook 'Second Base'. Expect to learn;How a savings plan can help you strike a balance between your savings goals and daily lifestyle by providing a structureWhat an emergency fund is, and how it can act as your sugar mommy/daddy!Tips and Tricks that will earn and save you some extra cash for your second date2023-10-0136 min
Get Started Investing54% of Aussies passed this quiz - Can you?It's a game of Equity Mates HotSeat! CanStar have released a quiz that they claim that only 54% of Australians could pass. To test it out - we tested it with our Equity Mates HQ team. Play along at home here with the link here: https://testmymoneyiq.canstar.com.au/Who are you backing for the win? How did you go playing along? Let us know by getting in contact here. PS. We've got two special offers on atm. First the Rask + Equity Mates courses! Take a free course or become p...2023-06-1938 min
Add To Cart: Australia’s eCommerce ShowKelly Jamieson from Edible Blooms | Checkout #285In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Kelly Jamieson, who founded Edible Blooms as a small family business, keen to bring moments of joy in the form of sweet treat bouquets to as many people as possible. Now, 17 years later, Edible Blooms has grown to include gourmet gift hampers and living plant gift deliveries and took out the 2022 Canstar Most Satisfied Customers Award. Links from the episode:Kelly Jamieson from Edible Blooms: Gifting Joyful Moments | #267 Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you...2023-04-0604 min
Add To Cart: Australia’s eCommerce ShowKelly Jamieson from Edible Blooms: Gifting Joyful Moments | #267In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Kelly Jamieson, who founded Edible Blooms as a small family business, keen to bring moments of joy in the form of sweet treat bouquets to as many people as possible. Now, 17 years later, Edible Blooms has grown to include gourmet gift hampers and living plant gift deliveries and took out the 2022 Canstar Most Satisfied Customers Award. In this chat, Kelly shares her decision to move away from NPS as a customer feedback tool, her mini guide to great business plan writing and the best thing about having a si...2023-02-0552 min
Passive Income Doctor7 Money tips for Junior Doctors (and New Grad Nurses)What are common financial mistakes for junior doctors and new grad nurses? In today’s episode, I discuss 7 tips I wished I knew before I started my healthcare career. What to check on payslips, money saving ideas, salary packaging, which insurances to get, and much more.Also in today's mindset minute, I share some personal struggles.Just a reminder, this podcast is for entertainment purposes, nothing here is financial advice. Please speak to your trusted professional advisers. Views expressed by podcast participants are solely their own.Other resources:Doctors-in-Training Pay Guide - Australian Med...2022-12-1412 min
The Home Run with Lee DixonFinance December 6Another rate hike, home lending on the decline and Canstar's property hot spots for 2023. Justin from Lending4U has more.2022-12-0606 min
FlowNews24@EffieZahos editor at large @Canstar on Tuesday's #MelbourneCup day #ReserveBank (@RBAInfo) meeting and #inflation in #Australia2022-11-0104 min
FlowNews24@EffieZahos editor at large at @Canstar on Australia's first home buyer stress, the tightening 'bank of Mum and Dad' and @RBAInfo cash rateFirst home buyers are finding it challenging to save to buy a home, but there are options out there, Canstar's Effie Zahos discusses with Flow listeners as we wade into the shifting sands of economist expectations of where, now, the Reserve Bank of Australia cash rate might go - potentially very different to what was previously being said about 2024. NOTE: This conversation is for information purposes and is not professional advice - please consult with a qualified professional and make your own enquiries before making important financial decisions.2022-08-0509 min
Tasmania TalksEffie Zahos, Canstar Editor-at-Large and money expertEffie Zahos, Canstar Editor-at-Large and money expertSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-08-0316 min
FlowNews24@EffieZahos Editor-at-Large at @Canstar on Wednesday's inflation data, what the @RBAInfo and US @FederalReserve might do on #interestratesEffie talks with Flow listeners in advance of highly anticipated Australian inflation data on Wednesday 27 July 2022 what it might mean for borrowers, savers and consumers2022-07-2706 min
RealtyTalkHousing Affordability Myths ExposedOn the back of the second most significant housing boom in Australia’s history, the old chestnut of housing unaffordability has dominated media headlines. First home buyers, in particular, have all but given up on their Australian Dream of home ownership given the plethora of new stories that have been full of the 10-15 years needed to save the massive deposits and make the increasingly huge repayments required to buy capital city homes. But do the scare campaigns match reality, and where can first home buyers afford to secure their first home? Given the myths that continue to...2022-07-0926 minTasmania TalksEffie Zahos, Money Expert + Editor-at-Large at CanstarEffie Zahos, Money Expert + Editor-at-Large at CanstarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-07-0618 min
Mined in AmericaKTC Episode 7: Rob Bruggeman, President, CEO, and Director of Canstar ResourcesWith over 20 years of experience in corporate development, equity research, and institutional sales & trading, Rob Bruggeman has cultivated a deep understanding of Canadian equity markets and the mining sector. He has worked as a sell-side research analyst, desk analyst on the proprietary trading desk at TD Securities, and head of the sales and trading desk at a boutique brokerage firm in Toronto. Rob is also Chairman of the Board of AbraSilver Resource Corp., a TSX-Venture listed company focused on silver and gold exploration in Argentina.
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Let's Get Fiscal - a money podcast from 7NEWSTightarse Tuesday: saving money on your electricity billsLet's Get Fiscal is an all-new money podcast from 7NEWS, designed to help you understand your money and make it work better for you.In Episode 2, 7NEWS Network Finance Editor Gemma Acton spoke with tech entrepreneur Mike Cannon-Brookes about Australia's energy situation and why power bills will continue to rise. In this Tightarse Tuesday edition, Christine Seib from Canstar Blue gives us tips to reduce your power usage to mitigate rising power prices.Host: Gemma ActonAnchor/Producer: Damien HaffendenGuest: Christine Seib, Editor In Chief for Canstar Blue2022-06-1413 min
SMSF MateSMSF Guide with Canstar: How to Evaluate Whether an SMSF is Right for YouSelf-managed super funds are becoming an increasingly popular way to manage retirement savings because of the many benefits they offer, including more control over investment decisions and tax savings. However, SMSFs are not suitable for everyone. Before jumping into an SMSF, it is essential to consider a range of factors and compare them to a traditional or APRA regulated super fund.
In this episode of SMSF Mate's podcast, Steve Mickenbecker from Canstar joins the SMSF Mate team, Gareth, Ashwin and Tim, to discuss all the considerations one should make before considering an SMSF.
You can read...2022-05-2733 min
Feminine Fire with Bec CuzzilloWant to Leave Your Job & Go All In On Your Business? Learn How with My Past Client, Serina BirdIf you’ve been thinking about leaving your job and going ALL in on your spiritual business - you’ll love today’s episode of the Feminine Fire Podcast. I'm so excited to talk with my friend and past client – Serina Bird. In one of our very first coaching sessions, I asked Serina a question that supported her to ultimately make the leap into starting her heart-centred business and leaving a job that wasn’t lighting her up.And here we are! Serina is a former diplomat, host of The Joyful Frugalista po...2022-05-2335 min
Life Admin Life Hacks066: 7 Steps To Save Thousands On Household Bills With the cost of living on the rise, a key way to save money is to comparison shop your major household bills. In this ep we’ll help you get an understanding of the payoff to a methodical approach, seven steps to make your choices straightforward and point you to the best comparison websites. We start this episode talking about why you need to make the effort to comparison shop - not only to save money but also to give peace of mind that your product or service fits with your needs. We also chat about the fr...2022-05-1825 min
The Property Couch387 | Everything you need to know about Home & Contents Insurance - Chat with Steve MickenbeckerIt’s no secret that Australia is facing an insurance crisis. Did you know that roughly 70-80% of all Aussies are underinsured?! With the constant string of natural disasters from fires to floods, the ability to choose the right personal insurance that actually covers you is becoming more and more critical! It might not be our sexiest topic folks, but it’s definitely super important to know!! But how are you supposed to know what insurance is best for you? Or what makes...2022-04-211h 14
Your Money With Mary HolmCanstar Consumer Pulse ReportThis week financial journalist and author Mary Holm talks to Jesse about the latest Canstar Consumer Pulse report. It shows that 55% of New Zealanders are spending more than they earn.The latest Canstar Consumer Pulse report made for worrying reading, says financial journalist Mary Holm.It shows that 58 percent of New Zealanders are spending more than they earn. And the figures were worse still for the under 40s, she told Jesse Mulligan."They said 65 percent of people under 40, spend more than they earn. So that's nearly two thirds of people under 40...2022-04-0713 min
the finance and property survival guidecost of LIVING/rentvest QUIZZING - f&p news 62Dave & Damian chat about the newest Canstar survey, Regional Australia population growth & an Investment strategy that could help solve the Affordability crisis....
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The content discussed in this episode is general advice only, and doesn't take into consideration the individual circumstances of the listener. Any listeners should consider their personal situation and seek professional advice and assistance if needed.
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RSM's talkBIG PodcastFederal Budget 2022 AnalysisAccess insights from our panel of experts, including regular talkBIG host Andrew Sykes, Partner - RSM Australia, Effie Zahos, Editor at Large - CANSTAR, David Pearce, Executive Director - The Centre for International Economics, Mary Lai, Principal - RSM Australia and Paul Bongiorno, Columnist - The Saturday Paper as they unpack the challenges and opportunities for an Australia focused on recovery and re-building.Text us your questions!Thanks for listening! Visit the RSM Australia website to ask the hosts a question. 2022-03-3156 min
The Proptech Podcast with Kylie DavisLittle Hinges - Josh Callaghan: Virtual tours with marketing insightsMy guest this week is an exciting new proptech that is taking a completely different approach to technology that has been around for quite a while.
It’s Josh Callaghan is CEO of Little Hinges, which uses Virtual Tour technology as a gateway to a deeper and richer digital marketing experience. How intriguing is that idea?
Josh has more than 20 years of experience across financial services, fintech and startups, including stints at Canstar and the REIQ and Little Hinges were a startup winner in the inaugural Proptech Awards last year for sales and marketing.
W...2022-03-0737 min
Vancouver ConsumerVancouver Consumer - Mar. 5, 2022 - Mike Chisholm with Canstar Restorations2022-03-0637 min
The Caring CEO. For leaders who want to grow teams who are more caring, fun filled and productive. For leaders who care.#27 Operating like a family – Mark Fazio, Co-Founder, MATE TelecommunicationsAs the Co-Founder and GM of MATE Telecommunications, Mark Fazio sits side by side with his identical twin brother David who is also a co-founder and CEO. They have taken a refreshing approach to business which has really paid off for them. In 2021 MATES won Canstar’s “Most Satisfied NBN Customers” award, and “Customer Service Team of the Year”. They have an average service rating 4.5 out of 5. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-0450 min
Real Money with Effie ZahosHow a real life Brady Bunch family juggles their finances with three adult kids at homeOn today’s episode, we meet a real life Brady Bunch family with four adult children from different relationships. The parents, Craig and Suzette, reveal what it’s like having three of the kids still living at home. We also hear from their youngest, Nicola, about how she is making the most of the opportunity. And David Wright, founder of the Spending Planners Institute, also joins Effie and offers his tips for families.
Podcast resources:
What is the average age to move out of home in Australia?
Valuabl...2022-02-2828 minReal Money with Effie ZahosHow a real life Brady Bunch family juggles their finances with three adult kids at homeOn today’s episode, we meet a real life Brady Bunch family with four adult children from different relationships. The parents, Craig and Suzette, reveal what it’s like having three of the kids still living at home. We also hear from their youngest, Nicola, about how she is making the most of the opportunity. And David Wright, founder of the Spending Planners Institute, also joins Effie and offers his tips for families.
Podcast resources:
What is the average age to move out of home in Australia?
Valuabl...2022-02-2828 minReal Money with Effie ZahosHow Carolyn’s gambling addiction landed her in prisonOn today’s episode, we meet Carolyn. She shares how she ended up in prison at age of 64 after stealing $400,000 to pay for her gambling. Effie is also joined by financial counsellor Annette Devereaux who works with people experiencing gambling harm. She offers tips for anyone struggling with a gambling addiction and their loved ones.
Podcast resources:
How financial counsellors can help Australians in difficulty
Gambler’s Help
1800 858 858
Alliance for Gambling Reform
Three Sides of the Coin
If any issues on today’s episode r...2022-02-2129 minReal Money with Effie ZahosHow Carolyn’s gambling addiction landed her in prisonOn today’s episode, we meet Carolyn. She shares how she ended up in prison at age of 64 after stealing $400,000 to pay for her gambling. Effie is also joined by financial counsellor Annette Devereaux who works with people experiencing gambling harm. She offers tips for anyone struggling with a gambling addiction and their loved ones.
Podcast resources:
How financial counsellors can help Australians in difficulty
Gambler’s Help
1800 858 858
Alliance for Gambling Reform
Three Sides of the Coin
If any issues on today’s episode r...2022-02-2129 minReal Money with Effie ZahosJess shares the financial impact her mum’s bipolar disorder had on the familyJess shares the financial impact her mum’s bipolar disorder had on the family
On today’s episode, we meet Jess. As a teenager, she noticed a change in her mum’s spending behaviour. She went on a year-long shopping frenzy that saw her spending $250,000. It turned out to be a result of bipolar disorder. Jess recalls the effect this overspending had on the family. Effie is also joined by Dr Alexis Whitton from The Black Dog Institute. She offers her insights about the financial impact mental health issues such as bipolar can have and offers tips on safe...2022-02-1421 minReal Money with Effie ZahosJess shares the financial impact her mum’s bipolar disorder had on the familyJess shares the financial impact her mum’s bipolar disorder had on the family
On today’s episode, we meet Jess. As a teenager, she noticed a change in her mum’s spending behaviour. She went on a year-long shopping frenzy that saw her spending $250,000. It turned out to be a result of bipolar disorder. Jess recalls the effect this overspending had on the family. Effie is also joined by Dr Alexis Whitton from The Black Dog Institute. She offers her insights about the financial impact mental health issues such as bipolar can have and offers tips on safe...2022-02-1421 min
The Reality ChequeKickstart your 2022 - Easy ways to Invest: Micro, Robo and moreJoin Tim (The Grass is Greener) and Gen (The Reality Cheque as they come together with financial tips, tricks and ideas to Kickstart your 2022. So, you are ready to invest...but how do you actually begin? We discuss options for investing for all budgets and balances from Micro-Investing and round-Up's to Robo-Advice and more. For more on Micro-Investing: https://www.canstar.com.au/investor-hub/micro-investing/ Raiz: https://raizinvest.com.au/ Spaceship: https://www.spaceship.com.au/ Sharesies: https://sharesies.com.au/ Robo-Advice: https://www.canstar.com.au/investor-hub/start-investing-robo-advisor/2022-02-1031 min
The Grass is GreenerKickstart your 2022: Easy ways to Invest: Micro, Robo and moreJoin Tim (The Grass is Greener) and Gen (The Reality Cheque as they come together with financial tips, tricks and ideas to Kickstart your 2022.
So, you are ready to invest...but how do you actually begin? We discuss options for investing for all budgets and balances from Micro-Investing and round-Up's to Robo-Advice and more.
For more on Micro-Investing: https://www.canstar.com.au/investor-hub/micro-investing/
Raiz: https://raizinvest.com.au/
Spaceship: https://www.spaceship.com.au/
Sharesies: https://sharesies.com.au/
Robo-Advice: https://www.canstar.com.au/investor-hub/start-investing-robo-advisor/
SixPark: https://www.sixpark.com.au/2022-02-0932 minReal Money with Effie ZahosSamantha reveals the fallout an abusive relationship had on her financesOn today’s episode, we meet Samantha. She spent years in a bad relationship but didn’t realise she was experiencing abuse until after she left. Samantha reveals the toll this relationship had on her finances. Then, Rebecca Glenn from the Centre for Women's Economic Safety joins Effie to share the many ways economic abuse can present itself and where you may be able to go for help.
Have you got a money story you think someone could benefit from hearing? Contact Effie at effie.zahos@canstar.com.au
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How fi...2022-02-0725 minReal Money with Effie ZahosSamantha reveals the fallout an abusive relationship had on her financesOn today’s episode, we meet Samantha. She spent years in a bad relationship but didn’t realise she was experiencing abuse until after she left. Samantha reveals the toll this relationship had on her finances. Then, Rebecca Glenn from the Centre for Women's Economic Safety joins Effie to share the many ways economic abuse can present itself and where you may be able to go for help.
Have you got a money story you think someone could benefit from hearing? Contact Effie at effie.zahos@canstar.com.au
Podcast resources:
How fi...2022-02-0725 min
Property Hub - Investment Insights & InspirationGet Invested: Summer Series: Effie Zahos & Terry Ryder on 2022 capital city rising starsAs we continue to look forward to the year ahead in property investing, we turn our attention to Australia's capital cities. Again, we pull out expert interviews from Realty Talk, Australia’s top online property show that I have the privilege of anchoring, with leaders Effie Zahos and Terry Ryder joining me for a second episode. Effie is is one of Australia’s leading personal finance commentators with more than two decades of experience in consumer finance topics including banking, finance and property. She has a knack for making money matters simple. Effie is best know...2022-01-2844 min
Property Hub - Investment Insights & InspirationGet Invested: Summer Series: Effie Zahos & Terry Ryder on regional rising starsThe beginning of the year is always a time to think about what’s in store for 2022, and when it comes to property investing, everyone wants to know what's hot and what's not. Over the next few weeks we’ll be pulling out some key expert interviews from Realty Talk, Australia’s top online property show that I have the privilege of anchoring, to help set up your year in property investment. This week, we're going to kick off with insights from two of Australia’s leading lights Effie Zahos and Terry Ryder. Effie is is one o...2022-01-2144 minReal Money with Effie ZahosHow Naomi was blindsided by her now ex‘s financial deceitOn today’s episode, we meet Naomi. She explains how she was blindsided by her now ex-partner’s financial deceit and reveals the red flags to watch out for. Relationship counsellor, Fiona Baillie, also joins Effie and shares where you can go for help. Plus, we hear from family law specialist Brett Hartley who runs through information you may want to consider if ending a relationship.
Got a story you'd like featured on the podcast? Contact Effie at effie.zahos@canstar.com.au
Podcast resources:
The pros and cons of prenuptial agreements
2021-12-2036 minReal Money with Effie ZahosHow Naomi was blindsided by her now ex‘s financial deceitOn today’s episode, we meet Naomi. She explains how she was blindsided by her now ex-partner’s financial deceit and reveals the red flags to watch out for. Relationship counsellor, Fiona Baillie, also joins Effie and shares where you can go for help. Plus, we hear from family law specialist Brett Hartley who runs through information you may want to consider if ending a relationship.
Got a story you'd like featured on the podcast? Contact Effie at effie.zahos@canstar.com.au
Podcast resources:
The pros and cons of prenuptial agreements
2021-12-2036 min
RealtyTalk2022’s Capital City Rising StarsFollowing a once in 30-year property boom across the country this year, where will the capital city opportunities be in 2022? Money expert Effie Zahos and property analyst Terry Ryder join us again in part 2 of our special series to reveal their upcoming areas from Canstar’s recent Rising Stars report. RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia’s most popular online property show. RealtyTalk is brought to you by Realty, Australia’s leading search and social property distribution platform that helps investors like you beat the crowd, giving you the earliest access to proper...2021-12-1829 minReal Money with Effie ZahosHow Kathleen got over $40,000 debt under controlOn today's episode, we meet Kathleen. She was forced to sell her music school business nearly ten years ago but was still left with significant debt. Over the years, as she started a new career, that debt steadily grew and she was told her bankruptcy was the easiest way out.
Rather than going bankrupt, Kathleen turned to “spending planner” Carolyn Moes for help. Kathleen and Carolyn tell us the steps they have taken to turn Kathleen’s finances around, why ignoring debt is never the answer and what exactly a spending planner does.
How to become...2021-12-1324 minReal Money with Effie ZahosHow Kathleen got over $40,000 debt under controlOn today's episode, we meet Kathleen. She was forced to sell her music school business nearly ten years ago but was still left with significant debt. Over the years, as she started a new career, that debt steadily grew and she was told her bankruptcy was the easiest way out.
Rather than going bankrupt, Kathleen turned to “spending planner” Carolyn Moes for help. Kathleen and Carolyn tell us the steps they have taken to turn Kathleen’s finances around, why ignoring debt is never the answer and what exactly a spending planner does.
How to become...2021-12-1324 min
RealtyTalk2022’s Regional Rising StarsSince the advent of Covid, the exodus to affordable lifestyle has seen a massive property boom in the regions. So, where will the regional opportunities continue to be in 2022? Money expert Effie Zahos and property analyst Terry Ryder join us in part 1 of a 2 part special series of shows (this week and next week) to reveal their pick of the upcoming areas from Canstar’s recent Rising Stars report. RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia’s most popular online property show. Founded by Kevin Turner and hosted by property expert...2021-12-1138 minReal Money with Effie ZahosMaree lost $165,000 to an internet pop-up scamOn today's episode, we meet Maree. She shares her experience of losing $165,000 to an internet pop-up scam and how she, and her husband Peter, dealt with the fallout. Effie is also joined by David Lacey from IDCARE, an organisation that receives hundreds of calls a day from people like Maree. He walks us through what you should do if you’ve been scammed. Plus the ACCC’s Delia Rickard shares her tips about what we can do to protect ourselves.
Got a story you'd like featured on the podcast? Contact Effie at effie.zahos@canstar.com.au
2021-12-0631 minReal Money with Effie ZahosMaree lost $165,000 to an internet pop-up scamOn today's episode, we meet Maree. She shares her experience of losing $165,000 to an internet pop-up scam and how she, and her husband Peter, dealt with the fallout. Effie is also joined by David Lacey from IDCARE, an organisation that receives hundreds of calls a day from people like Maree. He walks us through what you should do if you’ve been scammed. Plus the ACCC’s Delia Rickard shares her tips about what we can do to protect ourselves.
Got a story you'd like featured on the podcast? Contact Effie at effie.zahos@canstar.com.au
2021-12-0631 minReal Money with Effie ZahosNatasha shares how she overcame her spending addictionOn today's episode, we meet Natasha. Her self-confessed spending addiction got so bad she was relying on buy now pay later schemes to get what she wanted and was left with less than $50 per week. She talks with Effie and behavioural psychologist Phil Slade about how COVID-19 lockdowns and learning to love herself helped her break the spending cycle.
Have you got a money story you think someone could benefit from hearing? Contact Effie at effie.zahos@canstar.com.au
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How financial counsellors can help Australians in difficulty
How can s...2021-11-2929 minReal Money with Effie ZahosNatasha shares how she overcame her spending addictionOn today's episode, we meet Natasha. Her self-confessed spending addiction got so bad she was relying on buy now pay later schemes to get what she wanted and was left with less than $50 per week. She talks with Effie and behavioural psychologist Phil Slade about how COVID-19 lockdowns and learning to love herself helped her break the spending cycle.
Have you got a money story you think someone could benefit from hearing? Contact Effie at effie.zahos@canstar.com.au
Podcast resources:
How financial counsellors can help Australians in difficulty
How can s...2021-11-2929 minReal Money with Effie ZahosIntroducing: Real Money with Effie Zahos (powered by Canstar) - TrailerWelcome to Real Money with Effie Zahos, powered by Canstar - a podcast about real people and their real money stories.
Effie has been writing and talking about money issues for more than 20 years. One thing she has discovered is that we can all learn from people's experiences.
The first season of Real Money will tell the stories of real Australians who tell their experiences with money, including overcoming spending addiction, divorce and financial deceit and internet scams.
The good news? These experiences have made them all stronger and they've graciously agreed to s...2021-11-2501 minReal Money with Effie ZahosIntroducing: Real Money with Effie Zahos (powered by Canstar) - TrailerWelcome to Real Money with Effie Zahos, powered by Canstar - a podcast about real people and their real money stories.
Effie has been writing and talking about money issues for more than 20 years. One thing she has discovered is that we can all learn from people's experiences.
The first season of Real Money will tell the stories of real Australians who tell their experiences with money, including overcoming spending addiction, divorce and financial deceit and internet scams.
The good news? These experiences have made them all stronger and they've graciously agreed to s...2021-11-2501 min
The Business UpstairsThe new business flooded, HJ's, Zombie Business CANSTAR & $8k of paperwork - Episode 8The new business flooded, we talking HJ's and Lo'Real (is that how you spell it?) and a bunch of other things. FS8 Essendon is coming along, it's not long now!!See you soon,Ania & Ben2021-11-1330 min
Branding BanterS2 EP4 - Koala🎙 It’s time for some more banter! This week for episode 4 of season 2 we’re shining our Branding Banter spotlight on the Aussie company that is synonymously known for its mattress-in-a-box products.With over 42,500 5 star reviews and 2 Canstar mattress products of the year, Koala is leading the pack when it comes to known brands in the mattress space. Competing against the likes of traditional mattress brands like Sealy and SleepMaker, or mattress-in-a-box competitors like Ecosa and Sleeping Duck - Koala is dominating the space when it comes to thinking about a new matt...2021-09-271h 10
Brad and Hutzy in the MorningTv Crushes, Music Vaults and Department StoresCanstar Blue has handed out a whole bunch of stars for the best department stores but Brad may be questioning the rating process. Also a dommsday vault is being constructed to house the very best musical recordings and which tv star did you have a crush on?2021-07-2814 min
comanusrising's podcastStateside Report Podcast - July 8, 2021In this 160th episode of the Stateside Report Podcast we take a look back at the week in gold, silver, the base metals and the stocks then discuss the press releases form the following companies including podcast sponsor Harvest Gold $HVG and others including New Found Gold $NFG, Deep South Resources $DSM, Independence Gold $IGO, Wallbridge Mining $WM, Sun Summit Minerals $SMN, Canstar Resources $ROX, Divergent Energy Services $DVG, Nevada Exploration $NGE, and Volcanic Gold Mines $VG. We discuss gold, silver, copper, lead, nickel, zinc and uranium.2021-07-0838 minLife Admin Life Hacks049: Maintaining your car This episode will give you Mia and Dinah’s top hacks for fuelling the admin for your car maintenance and repair. The average two-car household in Australia spends around $17,000 or 13-14% of their income per year on car-related costs, so keeping on top of all your car admin not only saves you money but also gives you peace of mind that your car is in good repair. In this episode Mia and Dinah discuss: Car registration (“rego”) Insurance Service and repairs. In recent years, all states of Australia have abolished car registration stickers and so...2021-06-0225 minLife Admin Life Hacks046: Reviewing your superannuationThis episode gives you Mia and Dinah’s top hacks for reviewing your superannuation and related insurances.It’s easy to slip into a ‘set and forget’ mode for superannuation. Almost 70% of Australians don’t make an active choice and opt for their employer’s default superannuation fund plus there is more than $17 billion in lost super across 6 million accounts. Given that around 10% of your income is going there, it’s important not to ignore it. If you are a woman, engaging with your superannuation is particularly important: more than 80% of women are currently retiring with insufficient superannuation...2021-04-2520 minThe Property Couch331 | What Is Your Money Personality? – Chat with Effie ZahosDid you know we all have a distinct “Money Personality”??Yep – we do! And in this episode, we’re giving you the complete lowdown so you can identify which one is YOUR personality, as well as practical tips to improve your bank balance, make your Super work harder and build a nest-egg for your retirement that won’t cost you “an arm and a leg” to set up!Folks, joining us today is our good friend and one of Australia’s leading personal finance commentators, Effie Zahos! Effie is Canstar...2021-03-251h 07
Career Journeys and AspirationsMike Roddy with Lynne CawleyAnd over to me...My guest today is Lynne Cawley. Lynne is the Group Executive, People & Operations at Canstar Pty Limited.Lynne has spent more than 20 years experience in the Financial Industry. My current role encompasses management of the People & Culture, Research and Product Data teams for the Canstar Group. For over 15 years, Lynne has seen the growth from a research and rating business to now leading teams that are powering Australia's biggest financial comparison website. I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Lynne on her career to date and learning about her aspirations. Wha...2021-03-2432 min
Property UnpackedHow the bank of mum and dad can be incredibly riskyThe struggle for first-home buyers seems to be immense in today’s market, and many are looking for a leg up on the competition. Leveraging what you can, like hitting up the bank of mum and dad, can be what gets some across the line and into the property market.
To chat us through what exactly that means, the risks that come along with it and how to save for a deposit when mum and dad are not an option for you, Canstar Editor-at-Large, finance commentator and author of Ditch the Debt and Get Rich, Effie Zahos.
We also hear fr...2021-03-1721 min
The Joyful Frugalista51: Effie Zahos shares how to ditch the debt and get richStuck in debt and not sure if there is a way out? Dream of getting rich one day and not sure how? In this podcast, Canstar editor-in-chief and former Money Magazine editor, Effie Zahos, chats about her latest book: Ditch the Debt and Get Rich.2021-02-1436 min
The Joyful Frugalista51: Effie Zahos shares how to ditch the debt and get richStuck in debt and not sure if there is a way out? Dream of getting rich one day and not sure how? In this podcast, Canstar editor-in-chief and former Money Magazine editor, Effie Zahos, chats about her latest book: Ditch the Debt and Get Rich.
2021-02-1436 min
Books To The BoardroomIn Conversation With Chris Mitchell, CFO of CanstarToday we have another great guest on the show, Chris Mitchell, the CFO of Canstar.You have probably heard of Canstar. But it wasn’t always so well known. After being with the company for 13 years, Chris talks to us about how 20% of people recognised the brand when he first started, to now over 70%.A great achievement that is fitting for such an iconic brand.Growing up in rural Australia, Chris talks us through his journey from his early days of Accounting that took him overseas to London and Canada, and the...2021-02-0356 min
The Grass is GreenerTaking control of your SuperSuperannuation is an asset that most of us possess. For many people, its the largest liquid asset that they own.
Given that it is such a large and important asset, do you fully understand all of the elements that you can measure, control and manage?
Perhaps you have multiple funds and are unsure of which fund is most appropriate to consolidate.
We needed an expert to discuss these various elements of Super:
- your Investment choice
- unit prices and market fluctuation.
- your investment costs.
- life insurance considerations.
Sam Rubin is the National Manager Advice & Research at Affinia...2020-12-0941 min
The Philip Robison Property PodcastEpisode 27: 2020 - The Year in Review - Winners and Losers with Terry RyderToday I catch up with Terry Ryder where we look back on the year that was and in particular have a good look at the Winners and Losers of the Property Market in 2020.
We look at the usual suspects including the Mainstream Media and the impact they have had on reporting and market sentiment and their perplexing obsession on why they seek the opinions of those who really shouldn’t be relied upon to provide commentary as the so-called “Property Market Experts.”
Terry and I take a look at what this has meant for Investors in par...2020-12-0442 min
Australia, ExplainedSuper Dooper AnnuationIn this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down superannuation - what it is, how it works and what is currently being discussed. We look about the differences in superannuation savings between genders and industries, as well as discuss the findings of the royal commission into the misconduct of financial institutions that set forth a series of recommendations to improve the superannuation sector.Bits and pieces mentioned:Superannuation statistics in AustraliaUnpaid super in the hospitality industry Women in s...2020-12-0124 min
The Joyful Frugalista42: Effie Zahos talks about shoes, savings versus earning and superannuationEffie Zahos helped kickstart Money Magazine in 1999 and served as editor until 2019. She is currently editor-at-large at Canstar and is a well regarded financial commentator. She is the author of several books, including A Real Girl's Guide to Money: From Converse to Louboutins, and a children’s book. In this podcast, she chats with Serina about shoes, fashion, education, superannuation, women and of course, money.Note: this is a link to a trailer about Watch Your Nuts, which Effie mentions in the podcast in relation to men and payday loans. It's seriously funny but makes an important point. And you can su...2020-10-1931 min
The Joyful Frugalista42: Effie Zahos talks about shoes, savings versus earning and superannuationEffie Zahos helped kickstart Money Magazine in 1999 and served as editor until 2019. She is currently editor-at-large at Canstar and is a well regarded financial commentator. She is the author of several books, including A Real Girl's Guide to Money: From Converse to Louboutins, and a children’s book. In this podcast, she chats with Serina about shoes, fashion, education, superannuation, women and of course, money.
Note: this is a link to a trailer about Watch Your Nuts, which Effie mentions in the podcast in relation to men and payday loans. It's seriously funny but makes an important point...2020-10-1931 min
The Reality ChequeTalking all things Estate PlanningWelcome to The Reality Cheque - talking all things Estate Planning. In this weeks’ episode we look at why wills and making decisions around your estate are so important. What are they key things to know when writing a will? How do we get started? What about powers of attorney, guardianship and nominated beneficiaries? We are joined by Aaron Zelman, co-founder of www.willed.com.au who shares some expert tips. www.linkedin.com/in/aaronzelman/ Writing a will: https://www.canstar.com.au/life-insurance/writing-a-will/ Discl...2020-06-0326 min
Elevate PR PodJames Henderson - The role of podcasts and how they can shape PR campaignsThe role of podcasts has becoming increasingly more important, heck, you only have to look at us starting up one now!
This week, Mark and Ella are joined by one of Australia's best podcasters, James Henderson, from the Hospopreneurs podcast!
With interdisciplinary experience spanning from finance to media, James has developed a thorough understanding of various industries and their economic drivers.
With James' audio brand consultancy, Aych Media, he has managed to achieve Australian Podcast Awards Finalist (2018), Top 100 Business Podcasts on Apple Podcasts (2019 and 2020), Canstar Top Ten Podcasts for Small Business (2019), and Top 30 Ho...2020-05-1442 min
The Reality ChequeTalking all things personal insuranceWelcome to The Reality Cheque - talking all things personal insurance. In this weeks’ episode we are introducing the key types of insurance, talking about why this safety net is so important and some simple tips to start thinking about what cover you may want to have in place. Our expert, Shadia Kouzma, gives some invaluable insight into this often confusing world. Life insurance https://moneysmart.gov.au/how-life-insurance-works Life insurance comparison https://moneysmart.gov.au/how-life-insurance-works/life-insurance-claims-comparison-tool https://www.canstar.com.au/l...2020-05-1331 min
The Reality ChequeTalking All Things Debt.In this episode we are going to chat all about household Debt. We will tackle Home loans and credit cards and what small steps we can take to get on top of this grey area in our lives. Our expert today is the wonderful Drew Ivory, who has been a mortgage broker for over 11 years and is going to provide some invaluable tips and tricks, especially for so many of us impacted by the uncertain climate of today. Hopefully by the end of this episode, you will be able to ask the right questions, seek the right advice and...2020-04-1331 min
How To MoneyUnderstanding our Financial Story with Effie ZahosIn this episode of the How To Money Podcast, Kate spoke to Effie Zahos from Canstar, one of Australia’s leading financial comparison sites. Kate and Effie discuss how our childhood affects our money mindset as adults, how we can reflect on our financial story and helping young children in our lives develop strong financial skills.NB: Apologies for the audio in the 2nd half! Sometimes doing everything remotely can be challenging, but we'll definitely work on audio quality in season 3.Show Notes: howtomoney.online/how-to-money-podcast...2020-04-0127 min