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How Do They Afford That?

How Do They Afford That?

Michael Thompson and Canna Campbell 205 Episodes Jun 30, 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

New Financial Year, New You: 6 goals for the rest of 2026 Jun 30, 2026 1551 It’s a new financial year. Fresh start. Clean slate. And while most people think about resetting in January… July is actually a pretty good financial checkpoint. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they set out six goals to help you finish 2026 in a stronger position than you started it.Canna and Micha
The 5 year test: Where you and your money will be Jun 23, 2026 1379 If nothing changed with your money in five years, where would you be? If you made small changes to your money… where would you be? And if you made some BIG changes… where would you be in five years? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they take the five year test.Canna and Michael have writt
Financial avoidance: the cost of putting it off Jun 16, 2026 1395 Everyone has something they’re avoiding financially. Super. Insurance. Investing. A credit card statement. Even just opening the banking app. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they tackle financial avoidance, with a cheat sheet on how to get started on the most commonly delayed projects.Canna and
Property investing for passive income Jun 9, 2026 1359 The conversation around property investing in Australia has changed. With changes to negative gearing underway, where does property fit into a wealth creation plan? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they explore property investing with a focus on generating passive income, rather than tax benefits.Canna and
Should you lease an EV? Jun 2, 2026 1247 There's been a real spike in EV ownership lately, and not just because of the soaring cost of petrol and diesel. There are also some significant tax incentives - and while the federal government is planning to wind these back over the next few years, for now they're still in place. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson&
What are you actually working for? May 26, 2026 1197 We spend a lot of time talking about saving, investing, building wealth, but it’s worth stopping and asking… what are we actually working for? More money? More freedom? More security? Something else entirely? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they take a closer look at what drives us financially
How to entertain well - without overspending May 19, 2026 1586 Entertaining can get expensive very quickly. Food, drinks, presentation - it all adds up. So today, how do you entertain well, without overspending? Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson are joined in the studio by Roger Bond from Dan Murphy's for a masterclass in choosing great wine at affordable prices, before Canna s
The $100-a-week experiment May 12, 2026 1223 What happens if you change your finances by just $100 a week? Saving it. Investing it. Cutting it. Redirecting it. It doesn’t sound like much — but it adds up quickly. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they explore the $100-a-week experiment.Canna and Michael have written a book! Twelve
Are you making money too complicated? May 5, 2026 1325 You start with good intentions - a new budget, or a goal to save more - and before you know it you're drowning in new accounts, apps and budgeting systems. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at whether we're making money too complicated - and how to simplify your finances.Canna and Michael have writ
The truth about financial luck Apr 28, 2026 1228 Why do some people seem to get ahead easily, while others feel like they’re constantly on the back foot? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at the role of financial luck... and just how to turn yours around.This episode is brought to you by PocketSmith. PocketSmith has a special deal
If you lost your job tomorrow, would you be okay? Apr 21, 2026 1241 If you lost your job tomorrow, how long could you comfortably last? A week? A month? Six months? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they walk through a guide to financial resilience - not fear, just preparation.This episode is brought to you by PocketSmith. PocketSmith has a special deal for How Do
What’s your money personality - and is it costing you? Apr 14, 2026 1448 Most people aren’t bad with money. They just approach it in a certain way. And once you understand how you approach money, things start to make sense. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they go through five main money personalities, and how they can impact your financial future.This episode is

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