Media Contribution
98fiveFM: Penny Wise Pound Foolish
5 May 2021 Radio discussion on making frivolous savings. When something is cheaper, there is often a tradeoff. Go in...
98fiveFM: Bring Back the Piggy Bank
21 April 2021 Radio discussion on educating kids on money
WAMN Evening News: Jobs Outlook
4 April 2021 Comments on the employment outlook post Covid.
98fiveFM: Life after Jobkeeper
1 April 2021 Radio discussion on government Jobkeeper and Jobseeker.
98fiveFM: Financial Climate Change
24 March 2021 Radio discussion on changing financial attitudes. https://98fivepodcasts.blob.core.windows.net/podcast/98five-20210324110812.mp3
98fiveFM: Buying Your First Home
10 March 2021 Radio discussion on buying your first home.
98fiveFM: Bargain Hunters Become the Hunted
24 February 2021 Radio discussion on impulse buying.
98fiveFM: Getting your 2021 Budget on track
10 February 2021 Radio discussion on starting the year on track.
WAMN Evening News: Budget Forecast
04 October 2020 Comments on the coming budget. Written article here.
The West Australian: Recovery Slow for Businesses
4 August 2020 Comment on economic recovery.
WAMN Evening News: Economy Recovery
07 Jun 2020 Comments on the recovery of the economy. Written article here.
The West Australian: Why school doesn’t add up
16 May 2020 Comment on Financial Literacy in high schools. Repeated in: The Weekend West; AMR Times; The West Australian; BD Times; The Geraldton...
WAMN Evening News: Unforeseen consequences of deferring mortgages
05 April 2020 Comments on Government stimulus package.
WAMN: Additional Assistance Package WA
31 03 2020 Comments on the additional assistance package by the WA government.
98fiveFM: Things to avoid in a financial downturn
9 March 2020 98five FM. Radio discussion on current financial downturn. Put aside some money to build up a buffer...
WAMN Western Perspective: Wrap up 2019
15 December 2019 Summary of the economy and job market for 2019.
98fiveFM: How to Finish the Year Strong
5 December 2019 98five FM. Radio discussion on how to finish the year strong. Evaluate and consultative reflection of your...
WAMN Western Perspective: Youth employment
03 11 2019 WAMN News. Comments on whether payroll tax cuts will increase employment.
WAMN Evening News: Payroll tax cuts
03 November 2019 WAMN News Comments on state payroll tax cuts.
98fiveFM: Buying shares
24 October 2019 98five FM. Radio discussion on what to look out for when buying shares. Understand your time horizon...
98fiveFM: Managing credit card debt
3 October 2019 98five FM. Radio discussion on how to manage your credit card debt. Cut up your credit card...
WAMN Evening News: Recession fears
15 September 2019 WAMN news. Discussion on fears of a recession in WA.
98fiveFM: Tips to increase income
12 September 2019 98five FM. Radio discussion on how to increase income. Lodge your tax to get the low and...
98fiveFM: How to save for private school education
22 August 2019 98five FM. Radio discussion on how to save up for private school education. Statistics show that 1...
98fiveFM: What to do when interest rates are low
1 Aug 2019 98five FM. Radio discussion on what to do in low interest environment If you have a short...
WAMN Article: Tax cuts analysis
23 June 2019. WAMN News. Comments on whether the tax cuts will impact young people Article available here.
WAMN Evening News: Tax cuts split
23 June 2019 WAMN News Comments on Federal tax cuts Write up available here.
98fiveFM: Tax Time Tips
20 June 2019 98five FM. Radio discussion on tips for tax time. Spend only if you need the item. Lodge...
98fiveFM: New insurance legislation
30 May 2019 98five FM. Radio discussion on new legislation affecting insurance through superannuation. Insurance is on an opt in...
98fiveFM: Practical steps to avoid being slave to money
9 May 2019 98five FM. Radio discussion on practical steps to avoid being slave to money. People are often too emotionally...
WAMN Evening News: Wages Growth in Australia
31 March 2019. WAMN News. Comments on impact of increasing minimum wages in Australia.
98fiveFM: Seasons in Life
7 March 2019 98five FM. Radio discussion on seasons in life Young single/couple: Invest in yourself (education, hobbies, skills) Families...
98fiveFM: Banking Royal Commission
14 February 2019. 98five FM. Radio discussion on investing on Banking Royal Commission.
WAMN Evening News: Commission Fallout
10 February 2019. WAMN News. Comments on Banking royal commission (part 2).
WAMN Article: Banking Royal Commission fallout
8 February 2019. WAMN News. Opinion on Banking Royal Commission fallout. NAB Chairman and CEO resign: expert comment
WAMN Evening News: Banking royal commission
3 February 2019. WAMN News. Comments on Banking royal commission. Article here
98fiveFM: Investing in Shares
17 October 2018. 98five FM. Radio discussion on investing in shares. Full article and podcast here. Investing in Shares
WAMN Opinion Article: State Government Spending
7 October 2018. WAMN News. Opinion on State Government Spending. Article here.
WAMN Evening News: Pressure from Rising Power Bills
7 October 2018. WAMN News. Comments on rising power costs in WA.
98fiveFM: Talking to your Bank about your Home Loan
19 September 2018. 98five FM. Radio discussion on increasing interest rates. Full article and podcast here. http://audio.98five.com/Audio/98five-20180919150414.mp3
WAMN Evening News: Australians face financial challenges if retire young
9 September 2018. WAMN News. Comments on how young people should prepare for their future retirement. Written article here
98fiveFM: How to Avoid Bankruptcy
15 August 2018. 98five FM. Radio discussion on how to avoid bankruptcy. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4...
WAMN News: How young people can avoid financial pitfalls
5 August 2018. WAMN News. Written article here. Written opinion here.
ABC radio: Bankruptcy research
31 Jul 2018. ABC Radio 720AM. News clip Breakfast program with Peter and Paula. Conversations on rise in bankruptcies.
ABC News: Bankruptcy surge hits young families in WA and Queensland hardest
31 July 2018. ABC News. Main article here Contributions to the discussion on the rise of bankruptcies. Repeated in: MSN...
98fiveFM: Personal Insurance Explained
18 July 2018. 98five FM. Radio discussion on personal insurance. http://audio.98five.com/feeds/98five-20180718144944.mp3
98fiveFM: Investment Principles – How much is enough?
20 June 2018. 98five FM. Radio discussion on investment principles. Investment returns reflects risk Investment needs a purpose/goal Matching investments...
98fiveFM: First Home Super Saver Scheme
16 May 2018. 98five FM. Radio discussion on saving ways to save up for a deposit for your first home....
WAMN Evening News: Banking Royal Commission
22 April 2018 WAMN News Written article here. Comments on the recent banking royal commission.
98fiveFM: Managing Mortgage Stress
18 April 2018. 98five FM. Radio discussion on managing mortgage stress. Part1 Part2 Part3
98fiveFM: Reducing your Mortgage
21 March 2018. 98five FM. Radio discussion on reducing your mortgage. http://audio.98five.com/feeds/98five-20180322103537.mp3
98fiveFM: Educating Kids on Budgeting
21 February 2018. 98five FM. Radio discussion on educating kids on budgeting. Educating Kids on Budgeting
WAMN Evening News: Tax cuts
30 October 2017 WAMN News Written article here. Comments on tax cuts in Australia.
ABC News: Mortgage stress: Why your ice cream choice could be hurting your home ownership dream
23 October 2017. ABC. Written article on mortgage stress in Australia. Repeated on: Suiss News: http://suissenews.net/life/mortgage-stress-why-your-ice-cream-choice-could-be-hurting-your-home-ownership-dream-report-3923-2017/ ABC Radio Perth ABS...
ABC Perth News: Mortgage Stress
23 October 2017 ABC Comments on mortgage stress in Australia.
WAMN Western Perspective – Game of Debt
8 October 2017 WAMN News Written article here. Comments on Australian families’ rising debt levels.
WAMN Evening News: Mortgage Nightmare
8 October 2017 WAMN News Comments on cash flow and mortgages.
The Australian: Is negative gearing right for you?
26 March 2017 The Australian Comments on negative gearing.
News.com.au: Perth homeowners should include family’s biggest asset in retirement plans
28 Oct 2016 PerthNow News.com.au Repeated article on retirement planning online. Also repeated dailytelegraph.com.au, heraldsun.com.au, adelaidenow.com.au