Can you live with a zero percent interest rate?

The actions of James Wolfensohn (ex President World Bank) helped alleviate poverty in the developing world. His recent death reminds us all of the legacy he leaves shins. This episode features an interview I conducted with him in 2010 following the release of his memoirs: A Global Life: My Journey Among Rich and Poor, from Sydney to Wall Street to the World Bank

The speed that the vaccines have been created is nothing short of astonishing. But as they start to enter our communities, central banks and Government have opened the economic throttle to maximum. Chris Stott from 1851 Capital is today's guest on The Money Minutes.

Should super contributions rise to 12%? Should you be forced to "eat" your home in retirement? Should some of us pay more tax in retirement? Here's your guide to the latest report ... and the ongoing debate on how you should save for retirement.

Last week South Australia introduced a new tax. A tiny, little tax. But that tax should be studied by electric car owners everywhere, because it's the start of a new way to fund our roads.

On Tuesday, Rio Tinto stopped production at its famous Argyle diamond mine, producer of 90 percent of the world's pink diamonds. And this is the story of the man who discovered it - 92-yo Evan Tyler. (Originally 26 Aug 2020)

No job … no interviews … little hope. But what Qantas pilots Matt Harper and Dave Rubin did next is a lesson for us all.

The Reserve Bank hits the hyper-drive button … trying to stimulate a pandemic-hit economy. Putting more cash into a banking system that is already awash with money So is the RBA creating bigger future troubles than it’s fixing today? With economist Warren Hogan

While the Prime Minister has stake the post-covid recovery on cheap gas prices, billions are being written off the value of projects ... the world is awash with cheap gas and there are question-marks over the viability of (and even demand for) future gas projects. So has the PM pulled the wrong rein???

Officially the Reserve Bank might say we're out of recession, … but ah, it’s the vibe . But if we’re getting out this mess, we must listen & learn from the best … like Gabby Leibovich, the man who created Catch of the Day!

The US election is a key turning point for the global economy, and therefore the stockmarket. In this episode Roger & I talk through the risks and opportunities from either a Trump or Biden victory ... and explore new research firms that make their money through aggressive short selling.