The Good Oil with Scott Phillips

Oct 30 2024 82 ep. 46 mins 236

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Ever feel like those who understand the world of finance know something you don’t? Host and investing expert Scott Phillips brings you the best of business, finance, technology and economics to help you understand the world of money better. He'll chat to entrepreneurs, experts, business leaders and more to find out what it takes to be successful, and what you need to know to stay informed in these key industries.

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Simon Holmes à Court and The Big Teal

Oct 30 2024 59 mins

Simon Holmes à Court is an executive, entrepreneur, investor and more recently political influencer, through his political fundraising organisation Climate 200. He’s also the author of a fantastic book… the Big Teal. This is Simon’s second time on The Good Oil - he gave us his thoughts on the nuclear debate previously, but this time he’s here to talk about politics and the

Revisiting housing market myths, with Cameron Murray

Oct 15 2024 49 mins

There are a set of myths that dominate the way we look at housing, and a new book is outlining why they exist and how you can bypass them to get a clearer understanding of the market and your position within it. This episode originally published in April, but it’s worth reheating. Join host Scott Phillips as he unpacks Cameron Murray's attitude towards housing and learns about h

The state of employment, with Charles Cameron

Sep 24 2024 46 mins

Is navigating the Australian employment market tougher than it looks? In this episode of The Good Oil, Charles Cameron, CEO of the RCSA, cuts through the noise and unpacks the real challenges and opportunities in today’s workforce. From the rise of the gig economy to managing flexible work arrangements, he explains why understanding these shifts is key to thriving in a post-pand

Who should be funding your retirement, with Maiy Azize

Sep 10 2024 39 mins

Robin Hood type situation? Or is it not that simple? What's the best way to fund Australia's retiree's, and is it as simple as taxing the rich? Maiy Azize is Deputy Director at Anglicare Australia, she sat down with host Scott Phillips to unpack the pros and cons of the differing views in Aussie retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to be a better ally, with Emma Bennison

Aug 27 2024 53 mins

Living with a disability comes with its barriers, but those at Life Without Barriers are challenging what those barriers are, and how they can be pulled down. Emma Bennsion, Chief Innovation Officer at Life Without Barriers spoke with Scott Phillips to explain how this work is happening, and what it looks like for someone with a disability and someone without. See omnystudio.com/l

Is your super the best it could be, with Andrew Fisher

Aug 13 2024 43 mins

SMSF? Or hand it off to one of the big dogs? Aggressive? Passive? What's the best strategy? Andrew Fisher from Australian Retirement Trust sits down with Scott Phillips to explain his team's process for makin' dough, and what that means for your own investment strategy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's big land tax change, with Tim Helm

Jul 30 2024 43 mins

What's the best way to tax Australians? Income, land, inheritance, capital growth, assets? It's been a conversation for decades, and isn't one with an easy answer. Tim Helm from Prosper has a few theories, and the data him and his team collect are helping to back it up. https://www.prosper.org.au/author/tim-helm/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to retire early, with David Gow

Jul 16 2024 48 mins

The magic number, but one which is tough to reach - but, according to some, a lot easier than you think. Best selling author Dave Gow unpacks the truth behind retiring early, and explains why the steps he took were successful for him. Find Dave's book "Strong Money" - here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to actually budget, with Effie Zahos

Jul 02 2024 43 mins

How can you be aware of your money? How can you stay in control of your money, whilst still making return savvy decisions? A reheat of one of our favourite episodes from all the way back in November 2022. Effie Zahos, editor of Money, Chanel 9's Today Show money expert and all round Aussie media finance powerhouse sits down with Scott Phillips to talk everyday finance and smart mo

BONUS: Peter Dutton's nuclear announcement, with Simon Holmes à Court

Jun 19 2024 52 mins

After Peter Dutton announced the Liberal's plans for nuclear power, the convenor of the climate 200 political movement has his say on whether nuclear is a viable option for Australia. Scott Phillips sits down with Simon Holmes à Court in a recording pre Dutton announcement, which is why we're bringing it to you as soon as we possibly can. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy