Expert Economist: Inflation, HECs, buying a property & recessions

Published: June 13, 2022, 5 a.m.

b"Wondering what impact inflation will have on your life?\\n\\nIn this episode of the podcast, we ask Dr Sam Wylie (Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Melbourne) to unpack what everyone\\u2019s talking about: interest rates and inflation.\\n\\nSam gives us a rundown on inflation and what it means for our living costs, mortgages, jobs and investments. Plus, we discuss what a recession is, investing in times of uncertainty and making the most of our finances by better understanding where we sit on the risk spectrum.\\n\\nReady-made ETF portfolios? Rask ETFs has you covered (use code \\u2018AFP\\u2019 for $50 off your lifetime membership).\\nTake one of our amazing money & investing courses (think ETFs, shares, property and FIRE) on Rask Education and join our wonderful FB community.\\n\\nIf you want to thank us for putting this show together, please give The Australian Finance Podcast a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it\\u2019s a 5 second task which really helps support the show (and puts a big smile on our faces).\\n\\nPearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign-up to Pearler using the code \\u201cRASK\\u201d for $10 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/Pearler\\n\\nWe're proudly supported by ETF Securities. Learn more about the growing range of leading ETFs, on the ETF Securities website: bit.ly/fundsETFS\\n\\nBoost your investment potential, with FundLater. With InvestSMART's Fundlater, you can start a $10,000 investment portfolio, with only $4,000 upfront. Find out how: rask.com.au/inv-fundlater\\n\\nInvesting Made Simple. Thanks to InvestSMART's ready-made ETF portfolios, you can start investing now in a portfolio managed by experts. Not only that, you can invest confidently knowing your investment fees are capped. Learn more: rask.com.au/inv-pma\\n\\nDISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you\\u2019re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.\\n\\nFull individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen, Kate and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.\\n\\nAccess The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg\\n\\nDate recorded: 31st of May 2022\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"