Episodes

  • The Covid Economy

    The Covid Economy
    Aug 7 2020
    What's going on with the economy right now because of COVID-19 can be a little overwhelming.
    Better the devil you know, than the devil you don't so 10 News First Finance Reporter Gillian Bowen has picked the brains of two economists to explain how the pandemic's tentacles are impacting your hip pocket.
    Su-Lin Ong, Chief Economist at RBC Capital Markets and Stephen Halmarick, Chief Economist at the Commonwealth Bank join Gillian to unpack the state of play.

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    26 mins
  • How a pay rise will help the economy

    How a pay rise will help the economy
    Jun 3 2021
    Join 10 News First Finance Reporter Gillian Bowen as she tries to make the world of finance and the economy, easier to understand. On Episode 1 Gillian is joined by EY Oceania Chief Economist Jo Masters and Commonwealth Bank Senior Economist Belinda Allen. Topics include: COVID lockdowns, why is the Australian economy growing, and how inflation can impact your pay and mortgage.
    To get in contact with Making Money Easy send emails to makingmoneyeasy2021@outlook.com

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    30 mins
  • Why feeling good is good for the economy

    Why feeling good is good for the economy
    Jun 10 2021
    Join 10 News First Finance Reporter Gillian Bowen as she tries to make the world of finance and the economy, easier to understand. She's joined by Stephen Koukoulas, Market Economics Managing Director and Simon Cowan, Research Director at the Centre for Independent Studies.
    Topics include: Surging job vacancies and how it could help you get a pay rise!What's behind more Australians working a second job, and the risky loans that have caught the eye of the Banking Watchdog.
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    32 mins
  • Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

    Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
    Jun 17 2021
    On Episode 3 Gillian is joined by Su-Lin Ong, Chief Economist at RBC Capital Markets and Stephen Halmarick, Chief Economist at The Commonwealth Bank. Topics include: Jobs numbers, the Australian housing market and favourite biscuits.
    To get in contact with Making Money Easy send emails to makingmoneyeasy2021@outlook.com

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    29 mins
  • Tax Time, Covid-Style

    Tax Time, Covid-Style
    Jun 24 2021
    Finance Reporter Gillian Bowen is joined by ATO Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh and Tax Accountant Helen Francis to talk all things tax.What you can/can’t claim after a year of working from home.We reveal what the ATO is cracking down on this year …and the worst attempts at a rort.Plus, have you heard of an ATO ‘nudge’?
    The number Tim mentioned for reporting scams: 1800 008 540
    If you are fired up for more tax talk after listening to this pod, you can check out the ATO's own podcast, Tax inVoice, wherever you listen to podcasts or here:https://www.ato.gov.au/media-centre/video-and-audio-files/ato-podcast---tax-invoice
    You can check out Helen's firm here: https://www.tyfrancis.com.au/

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    32 mins
  • Our Future Economy

    Our Future Economy
    Jul 1 2021
    A lot of Australia is in lockdown again, so how will it affect business?
    Also, what is the Intergenerational Report? Why is it important? What does our economic future really look like?
    Julie Toth , Australian Industry Group Chief Economist and Peter Martin, a Visiting Fellow at the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University (also a former Commonwealth Treasury Official) join Gillian to discuss.

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    39 mins
  • How the Reserve Bank is using its 'muscle'

    How the Reserve Bank is using its 'muscle'
    Jul 8 2021
    The RBA has revealed its plans to keep supporting the Australian economy through the pandemic and even took questions about it! So how will it support YOU and what does it mean for your interest rate.
    Plus, why can’t I find a builder?
    Felicity Emmett, ANZ Senior Economist and Peter Tulip, Chief Economist at Centre for Independent Studies join Gillian to discuss.

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    29 mins
  • Take a holiday, even if it's just to the couch

    Take a holiday, even if it's just to the couch
    Jul 15 2021
    Did you know the amount of annual leave Australian workers now have due is at record high? (A combined 174.9 million days!!)There's actually a real economic benefit from having a break.
    Plus, what's economic 'scarring'? And do the latest unemployment figures show any signs of it?
    Jo Masters, Ernst & Young Oceania Chief Economist and Gareth Spence, NAB Senior Economist join Gillian to discuss.

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    33 mins