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 - From first-home buyers to $12m portfolios (& in between): Smart next moves at every stage of wealth
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In this episode of Investopoly, Stuart dives into a diverse and thoughtful mix of listener questions, spanning early-stage investing to high-net-worth wealth structuring. He compares Hostplus High Growth vs Indexed High Growth super options, unpacking whether the significantly higher fees are worth it. Stuart also offers strategic guidance to a young couple earning modest incomes but saving aggressively, weighing up whether it’s the right time to jump into property via the First Home Buyer Scheme or stay the course with index fund investing. For a surgeon-in-training, Stuart breaks down whether to hold or sell two appreciating Queensland properties to position for a future $3–4M family home.
He also explores the emotional and strategic factors in choosing an investment property that might double as a home for adult children decades from now, and shares insights into Australia’s unique preference for space over proximity in housing. Finally, Stuart addresses a complex, high-asset retirement scenario—exploring "how much is enough" when spending $450K per year with significant assets in super, a family trust, and a Div 7A loan. Whether you’re just getting started or deep into retirement planning, this episode is packed with practical frameworks and nuanced perspectives for building wealth at every stage.
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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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