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How Do They Afford That?

by Michael Thompson and Canna Campbell · English · Learning

How Do They Afford That : the podcast that peeks into the financial lives of everyday Australians. Every week Canna Campbell - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed 's Michael Thompson share the simple hacks, habits and ideas that can make your money work harder for you.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 22 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

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13 Oct 2026 · 24 minNew

Should you trust AI with your money?

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 now! Pick up your copy of Twelve Months to Financial Freedom at Big W, bookshops or online . --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal…

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E210 · 6 Oct 2026 · 20 min
Is your home your best investment?
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 to improve the asset you already live in? Canna and Michael's new book is available now! Pick up your copy of Twelve Months to Financial Freedom at Big W, bookshops or online . --- The information in this…
E209 · 29 Sep 2026 · 26 min
What would a financial planner fix first?
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 - and Fear & Greed 's Michael Thompson as they work through seven very different financial scenarios and reveal the first thing a financial planner would tackle in each one. Canna and Michael's new book…
E208 · 22 Sep 2026 · 19 min
The five biggest myths about ETFs
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 Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed 's Michael Thompson as they explore the 5 biggest myths about ETFs. Canna and Michael's new book is available now! Pick up your copy of Twelve…
E207 · 15 Sep 2026 · 20 min
Money advice for your 20-year-old self
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 now! Pick up your copy of Twelve Months to Financial Freedom at Big W, bookshops or online . --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal…
E206 · 8 Sep 2026 · 22 min
Your super is changing. Here's what to check.
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 and Michael's new book is available now! Pick up your copy of Twelve Months to Financial Freedom at Big W, bookshops or online . --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your…
E205 · 1 Sep 2026 · 23 min
Twelve Months to Financial Freedom
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 pay rise and getting started in shares. Pick up your copy of Twelve Months to Financial Freedom at Big W, bookshops or online now! --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal…
E204 · 26 Aug 2026 · 20 min
Are you taking too much risk? Or not enough?
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 Financial Freedom will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can preorder your copy right now . --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances,…
E203 · 18 Aug 2026 · 24 min
Ten purchases that actually save you money
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 over the long run. Canna and Michael have written a book! Twelve Months to Financial Freedom will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can preorder your copy right now . --- The information in this podcast is general…
E202 · 11 Aug 2026 · 23 min
Margin loans: powerful tool or dangerous trap?
Some investors swear by margin loans, while others won't go near them. So are they a powerful wealth-building tool, or a trap for the unprepared investor? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed 's Michael Thompson as they look at how margin loans can be used for investing, and some of the risks and pitfalls to avoid. Canna and Michael have written a book! Twelve Months to Financial Freedom will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can preorder your copy right now . --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account…
E201 · 4 Aug 2026 · 21 min
The market hit my goal before I did
Today's episode is based on a listener question from Chris - who set an investing goal, and is now about to achieve it much earlier than they thought. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed 's Michael Thompson as they answer Chris's question about setting financial goals, and dealing with the volatility and fluctuations of markets. Canna and Michael have written a book! Twelve Months to Financial Freedom will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can preorder your copy right now . --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take…
E200 · 28 Jul 2026 · 26 min
Ten things wealthy people don't waste money on
A wealthy mindset is as much about what you don't spend on money as what you do. Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed 's Michael Thompson explore the list of the ten things wealthy people don't waste money on (and why). Canna and Michael have written a book! Twelve Months to Financial Freedom will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can preorder your copy right now . --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. Before acting on any information, you…
E199 · 21 Jul 2026 · 22 min
The financial advice that doesn’t work anymore
There’s a lot of financial advice that’s been around forever: work hard, buy a house, stay loyal and save 10 per cent of your income. But how much of that is relevant anymore? Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed 's Michael Thompson make a list of the financial advice that doesn't work anymore. Canna and Michael have written a book! Twelve Months to Financial Freedom will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can preorder your copy right now . --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal…
E198 · 14 Jul 2026 · 21 min
What’s your true hourly wage?
Most people think they know what they earn. Salary. Hourly rate. Take-home pay. But that’s not the full picture. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed 's Michael Thompson as they explore the idea of the 'true hourly wage,' and how it changes the way you think about work, money and the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement. Canna and Michael have written a book! Twelve Months to Financial Freedom will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can preorder your copy right now . --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and…
E197 · 7 Jul 2026 · 22 min
Why your budget isn’t working (and how to fix it)
This isn't an episode about how to make a budget. Most households already have some form of a budget in place. This is about how to fix one that's not working. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed 's Michael Thompson as they go through the common problems with budgets, and how to fix them. Canna and Michael have written a book! Twelve Months to Financial Freedom will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can preorder your copy right now . --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal…
E196 · 30 Jun 2026 · 26 min
New Financial Year, New You: 6 goals for the rest of 2026
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 Michael have written a book! Twelve Months to Financial Freedom will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can preorder your copy right now . --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into…
E195 · 23 Jun 2026 · 23 min
The 5 year test: Where you and your money will be
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 written a book! Twelve Months to Financial Freedom will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can preorder your copy right now . --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal…
E194 · 16 Jun 2026 · 23 min
Financial avoidance: the cost of putting it off
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 Michael have written a book! Twelve Months to Financial Freedom will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can preorder your copy right now . --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into…
E193 · 9 Jun 2026 · 23 min
Property investing for passive income
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 Michael have written a book! Twelve Months to Financial Freedom will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can preorder your copy right now . --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into…
E192 · 2 Jun 2026 · 21 min
Should you lease an EV?
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 as they look at the costs and benefits of using a novated lease for a new electric vehicle. Canna and Michael have written a book! Twelve Months to Financial Freedom will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can…
E191 · 26 May 2026 · 20 min
What are you actually working for?
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, and how it can change your approach to saving, spending and investing. Canna and Michael have written a book! Twelve Months to Financial Freedom will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can preorder your copy right now…
E190 · 19 May 2026 · 26 min
How to entertain well - without overspending
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 shares her top three tips for entertaining on a budget. Dan Murphy's is a supporter of this podcast. Canna and Michael have written a book! Twelve Months to Financial Freedom will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can…
E189 · 12 May 2026 · 20 min
The $100-a-week experiment
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 Months to Financial Freedom will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can preorder your copy right now . --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances,…
E188 · 5 May 2026 · 22 min
Are you making money too complicated?
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 written a book! Twelve Months to Financial Freedom will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can preorder your copy right now . --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your…
E187 · 28 Apr 2026 · 20 min
The truth about financial luck
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 for How Do They Afford That listeners — get 50% off your first two months of the Foundation or Flourish plans. Click here for more . --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your…
E186 · 21 Apr 2026 · 21 min
If you lost your job tomorrow, would you be okay?
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 They Afford That listeners — get 50% off your first two months of the Foundation or Flourish plans. Click here for more . --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal…
E185 · 14 Apr 2026 · 24 min
What’s your money personality - and is it costing you?
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 brought to you by PocketSmith . PocketSmith has a special deal for How Do They Afford That listeners — get 50% off your first two months of the Foundation or Flourish plans. Click here for more . --- The information in this…
E184 · 7 Apr 2026 · 26 min
5 ways to cut the cost of living
Cost of living is the big challenge for everyone right now. From interest rates to just filling up the car - it’s tough. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed 's Michael Thompson as they go through five ways to save on the cost of living. This episode is brought to you by PocketSmith . PocketSmith has a special deal for How Do They Afford That listeners — get 50% off your first two months of the Foundation or Flourish plans. Click here for more . --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your…
E183 · 31 Mar 2026 · 21 min
The $10,000 question: What would you do?
If someone handed you $10,000 tomorrow — no strings attached — what would you do with it? Pay debt? Invest it? Blow it on a holiday? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed 's Michael Thompson as they explore what that answer says about you — and what you probably should do. --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of it and the relevant product having regard to…
E182 · 24 Mar 2026 · 19 min
The middle-class money trap
You earn decent money. You’re doing okay. But somehow you don’t feel ahead. You’re not struggling — but you’re not building real freedom either. What’s going on? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed 's Michael Thompson as they explore the middle-class money trap. Canna and Michael have written a book! Twelve Months to Financial Freedom will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can preorder your copy right now . --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal…

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How Do They Afford That? is a English learning podcast from Michael Thompson and Canna Campbell. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Michael Thompson and Canna Campbell
Language: English
Category: Learning
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 22 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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