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Investopoly
Investopoly is a twice-weekly podcast designed to help you make better financial decisions and build wealth with clarity and confidence. Hosted by Stuart (tax adviser, financial adviser, and mortgage broker) and Campbell (senior financial adviser), each episode delivers concise, practical insights grounded in real-world strategy, research, methodologies, and case studies.
You will get two episodes each week: a main episode that deep-dives into a single wealth-building topic, and a Q&A episode that answers listener questions and real scenarios. Send your questions to questions@investopoly.com.au
We also writes a weekly blog, and many podcast topics build on those ideas and frameworks. Stuart's forthcoming book, Wealth by Design, will be available in July 2026.
Investopoly
Q&A: Offset versus SMSF loan, debt recycling, consolidating super, insurance and more...
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In this episode, Stuart dives into listener questions covering a wide array of financial topics, from optimising the use of offset accounts versus SMSF loans to debt recycling as a tax-efficient strategy. He shares insights on how to allocate surplus funds, particularly in scenarios where SMSF loans carry higher interest rates than traditional investment loans.
Stuart also explores the complexities of consolidating superannuation accounts to reduce fees, particularly for retirees, and discusses the trade-offs between active financial advisers and industry super funds. Listeners curious about investment property decisions will benefit from a discussion on whether selling properties to pay off personal debts and improve borrowing capacity is a sound strategy.
The episode tackles a thought-provoking debate on property versus shares within SMSFs, weighing long-term returns, diversification, and the impact of fees. Additionally, Stuart provides a high-level look at insurance strategies, offering guidance on determining appropriate coverage for families and retirees while balancing value for money.
For those navigating tax implications in superannuation or contemplating asset reallocation, this episode offers practical advice and actionable insights tailored to the current financial climate. Don’t miss this informative discussion!
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Over the years we've written hundreds of articles. These three bring our best thinking together on the topics that matter most right now: choosing a super fund, debt recycling, and navigating the new tax changes.
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This podcast provides general information about finance, tax and credit. It doesn't take into account your specific objectives, financial situation or needs, so you need to assess whether it's relevant to your circumstances before acting on it. If you're not sure, speak to a licensed, trustworthy professional.
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