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How Do They Afford That?

How Do They Afford That?

Michael Thompson and Canna Campbell 205 Episodes Nov 3, 2026

How Do They Afford That is a podcast that explores the financial lives of everyday Australians. Hosted by financial planner Canna Campbell and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson, each episode shares simple hacks, habits, and ideas to make your money work harder for you. New episodes are released every Wednesday.

Episodes

Your mortgage survival guide
Your mortgage survival guide Nov 3, 2026 1466 Mortgage repayments are taking a bigger and bigger bite out of household budgets. And with interest rates rising again this week, putting even more pressure on families, what can you actually do to make your mortgage more manageable? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson for a practical mortgage survival guide, covering how to negotia
Your money is messy. Where do you start?
Your money is messy. Where do you start? Oct 27, 2026 1426 Too many accounts, credit card debt, a couple of old super funds, bills everywhere. Today’s episode is for anyone who feels like their financial life is just… messy. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at the importance of financial simplicity - and where to start when your finances feel overwhelming.Canna
How to check your offset account is working
How to check your offset account is working Oct 20, 2026 1238 Millions of dollars in compensation has been paid out to individuals whose offset accounts weren't properly linked or managed. So how do you check if yours is working? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they delve into offset accounts - how they work, who can use one, and how to make the most of it.Canna and Michael's new b
Should you trust AI with your money?
Should you trust AI with your money? Oct 13, 2026 1443 AI can write your emails, plan your holiday, help with dinner and explain almost anything you throw at it. So what about your money? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at where AI can genuinely help you manage your financesm and where you absolutely should not be relying on it.Canna and Michael's new book is available
Is your home your best investment?
Is your home your best investment? Oct 6, 2026 1202 There's been a major change to the way investments will be taxed in Australia. But there's one very important asset that retains a significant tax advantage - your family home. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they ask the question: if investing elsewhere becomes less attractive from a tax perspective, does it make more sense
What would a financial planner fix first?
What would a financial planner fix first? Sep 29, 2026 1544 This episode puts Canna to the test. What would a financial planner fix first? We all have competing priorities when it comes to money - from paying down the mortgage and building up super, to investing, saving for the future or simply working out where all our money goes each month. So how do you know what deserves your attention first? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years
The five biggest myths about ETFs
The five biggest myths about ETFs Sep 22, 2026 1128 ETFs have exploded in popularity over the last decade. Exchange-traded funds are often seen as an easy way to start investing, because they can give you exposure to a whole lot of different companies, in different sectors, potentially spreading risk and helping you to track market growth over time. But there are also plenty of myths and misunderstandings about how they work. Join Canna Campbe
Money advice for your 20-year-old self
Money advice for your 20-year-old self Sep 15, 2026 1207 This episode is about looking back. If Canna could sit down with her 20-year-old self for half an hour, what financial advice would she give them? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they explore the advice Canna would give her younger self, including the lessons that took a long time to learn.Canna and Michael's new book is available
Your super is changing. Here's what to check.
Your super is changing. Here's what to check. Sep 8, 2026 1309 Payday Super means your super will now arrive alongside your pay - making this the perfect time to take a closer look at where your retirement savings are actually going. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they explore how to check your contributions, investments, fees, insurance, beneficiaries and more.Canna
Twelve Months to Financial Freedom
Twelve Months to Financial Freedom Sep 1, 2026 1374 This is an exciting episode for us: our new book called Twelve Months to Financial Freedom has just launched in shops around the country. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as we explore our favourite parts from the book, from the handy guide to budgeting and setting up a side hustle, to asking for a p
Are you taking too much risk? Or not enough?
Are you taking too much risk? Or not enough? Aug 26, 2026 1194 Every investment platform, adviser and super fund seems to ask the same thing: What's your risk profile? The problem is, most people have no idea what that actually means. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they ask: are you taking the right amount of risk?Canna and Michael have written a book! Twelve Months to Fi
Ten purchases that actually save you money
Ten purchases that actually save you money Aug 18, 2026 1413 We often talk about the need to spend less. But today we're looking at the other side of the equation. Because sometimes the smartest financial decision isn't spending less money. It's spending money in the right place. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at ten purchases that can actually save you money

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