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– What happens if/when the US ‘empire’ falls? – Give me 5 yellow flags – Great investing is just like great health – What contrarian bets have you made?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Earnings season in full flight, including Woolies, Coles and Qantas – Why is inflation so insidious – In the shadow of a slumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Buy and Sell can’t be the only option? – Is the US dollar going to lose its status as the reserve currency? – Should I have an SMSF? – Should bank hybrids be banned? – How do you benchmark your returns?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– The value of ‘value’ – Rates cut… but is it ‘one and done’? – NAB and Bendigo sink like stones – Whyalla goes broke, and governments step in  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Can investors influence company behaviour? – My advisor recommended ETFs. Now what? – Can I get a 300% franking credit? – What happens to the balance if I cancel my dividend reinvestment plan? – The problem with underwritten dividendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– The impact of tariffs on aluminium and steel – The government flags a buyout of Rex – Will HELP help, help? – CBA’s eye-watering profit… and valuation  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Active or passive investing in small caps and emerging markets? – What Bitcoin broker does Andrew recommend? – Is there a role for short-selling? – What about Eroad? – Bitcoin for kids?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Trump tantrums and tariffs – NAB cuts fixed rates… but why? – Is there too much maths in economicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– What are the pros and cons of using Super to buy a property? – Should I withdraw money from Super in retirement? – Should I pay a financial advisor? – Should I own two competitors in the same industry? – What about Megaport? – What happens to shares when the world’s population falls? – Can we blame inflation on the first business that increased their prices?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Are we about to get a rate cut? – Please, Treasurer… do the right thing – Back to the well on AI – Mosaic finally hits the wallSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Where should I focus my research time? – Should I consider Bitcoin separately from my shares? – Are advice fees justified to take care of the family? – The benefit of staying the course – What can governments do to help control inflation?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Where are the tariffs? – What does Project Stargate mean for us? – Is Star circling the drain?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– A celebration for our 1,000th show? – Helping the kids invest better – Have I overthought the currency? – Why does good news result in lower prices? – What about Quantum Computing and AI?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– US inflation down, Australian unemployment up – CBA calls for an end to card surcharges – Star teeters on the edge – Telstra, Macquarie and AI, oh my.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– What if borrowers didn’t need a deposit? – Capital gains tax on crypto? Sometimes. – Should we run when companies change strategy? – Can I deduct management fees from my tax? – Why do you love home ownership so much? – The right recipe for avocado toast?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Inflation falls… and rises – How to approach a Trump presidency – Godfrey’s reborn… and lessons for investors  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– What happens when the Sigma and Chemist Warehouse merger goes through? – What’s going on with DroneShield? – Who writes the Motley Fool articles? – Should I investing in overseas companies through Super? – Is inflation different to currency debasement?    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re looking for a new habit to adopt in 2025, it might just be looking at what to invest in, and how you decide on the right price to pay. Scott and Andrew dig into the key parts of an investment thesis, and how to apply them in 2025.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– No, volatility really is risk! – Stock brokers are inviting me to gamble! – How do you keep up with it all? – What about a UBI? – How do you find differing opinions? – What infrastructure is required to facilitate everyday transactions in Bitcoin?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re in that week between Christmas and New Year where the days tend to merge, and the cricket is on the telly. So Scott and Andrew take a step back to ask ‘Where are we?’ for both the Australian economy and the stock market, here and in the US.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.