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Dollars and Making Sense

A weekly radio show and podcast about money, finance and investing. Broadcast weekly on community Radio Northern Beaches (www.rnb.org.au), and nationally throughout Australia on the Community Radio Network (www.cbaa.org.au).With a focus on education, no sales talk - we're all…

Podcast · By Ray Trevisan · English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
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Sep 21, 2026
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Jul 27, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 21, 2026

    Reversionary Pensions (opens the original)

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    First things 1st - what is a reversionary pension? Glad you asked and we're glad we have Stuart Sheary, subject matter expert from the Institute of Financial Professionals of Australia ( www.ifpa.com.au ) along to explain the pros and cons of having a pension in place and what it means to beneficiaries of the pension. As we all meet our maker, the type of pension in place will have a marked impact on the beneficiaries, the tax implications and whether some pay tax, or no tax at all. Some jargon

  2. Episode · Sep 14, 2026

    Borrowing with Super (opens the original)

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    Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBA) are a popular tool for SMSF Trustees to invest in property, however new tax changes have recently been legislated from 10 Aug 2026. So what exactly does this mean? We welcome Stuart Sheary from the Institute of Financial Professionals of Australia ( www.ifpa.com.au ) back to the show to help explain what the changes to borrowing rules mean for SMSF Trustees contemplating using their super to borrow money to invest in real estate. SMSF is complex at

  3. Episode · Sep 7, 2026

    Panic in Govt Bonds (opens the original)

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    Liz Moran, editor of Fixed Income News Australia ( www.fina.com.au ) joins us after a 3 year hiatus to rediscover government bonds. Why? There is panic in the bond markets at this time, and understanding why will also help all investors and citizens alike as to why they have such fundamental sway and impact to our everyday lives. Ranging from petrol prices to mortgage costs and even your end of year holiday, and the exchange rate that either loves you, or buries you! Tune in and find out about t

  4. Episode · Aug 31, 2026

    Crisis? What Crisis? (opens the original)

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    Jen Richardson, financial counselor, accountant and former financial planner revisits us to work through some cost of living issues. Crisis? What crisis, we ask - there are many things we aren't able to control, but information is power. Jen provides some great primers into how to get on top of, and control your finances rather than your finances control you. Tune in to find out that every dollar has a job to do before it lands in your pocket, and how a weekly check and having the information ch

  5. Episode · Aug 24, 2026

    Granny Flats (opens the original)

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    Thinking of bringing in Mum and/or into your home via a Granny Flat arrangement? We welcome back Justin Bott from Services Australia to explain the old truism that "the devil is in the detail". Having had first hand experience as a FIS officer, Justin has a wealth of experience to bring to our show about anyone considering entering into a granny flat arrangement. It can be incredibly useful and helpful to all involved - if done correctly. If not, you could be inviting the devils of Hades into yo

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