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This episode is all about reassurance. There's so much negativity about money, and so many comparisons with others who seem to be better, richer and more clever - but you're actually doing okay... and here's why. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they go through the seven signs you're better with money than you think. --- 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 your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's nearly time for Frugal February - the annual financial reset and detox that can change the way you spend money forever. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they go through the Frugal February challenge: how to do it, why it matters, and the long-term benefits beyond February. --- 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 your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Improving your financial position doesn't need to involve changing your entire life. Sometimes, it's just introducing the right habits. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they go thorough the seven money habits that will change your year. --- 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 your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Had a festive season budget blowout? Don't worry, this episode is here to help. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they put together a money bounce-back for anyone feeling a financial hangover in the new year. --- 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 your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year when we’re looking to start fresh. New year’s resolutions, a new approach to fitness, to work, to relationships… and most importantly - to money. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they make a list of six financial goals for 2026 ---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 your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FIRE movement has changed - and we've got your comprehensive guide to it here. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at why FIRE is now more about Financial Independence, and less about Retiring Early. ---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 your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At a very expensive time of year, this one is all about making some savings. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they explore the art of the downgrade - trimmin gyour subscriptions, memberships and even brands, without feeling like you're missing out.  ---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 your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all made money mistakes. Missed bills, bad investments, impulse buys -  but most of us keep quiet about them. Today, we’re asking: why? Why do we hide our money mistakes, and what happens when we start talking about them? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they share their own money mistakes, and the lessons they learnt. ---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 your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If money stresses you out, today’s episode is for you. There might be an easy way to take the anxiety out of money, just by automating a lot of things - the fewer decisions you have to make, the less money stress you carry. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at set and forget finances: five ways to remove anxiety from money decisions. ---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 your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk a lot about side hustles - because who doesn't want to earn a little cash? But this episode is about the side hustles to avoid - either because they’re very hard to make money from, or because they’re outright scams. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at side hustle pitfalls, and answer a question from listener Holly about a side hustle for her small farm. ---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 your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's very easy to slip into a scarcity mindset - there's not enough money to go around. But changing your outlook to one of abundance can have a very real impact on your money. Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson look at why an abundance mentality can make a big difference, and how to make the change. ---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 your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Friday has replaced the Boxing Day sales as the biggest sales event on the retail calendar. But it still pays to shop smart. Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson go through ten ways to save big this Black Friday. --- 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 your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much super should you have at any given age if you want to have a comfortable retirement? Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson take a look at average super balances, and Canna explains why she feels they've got limited value - and could actually be dangerous. --- 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 your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nobody seems to know what's going to happen to interest rates - are there more cuts to come? Will they stay at this level? Or is the next move a hike? So if you've got a mortgage, or are looking to get a home loan - should you be considering fixing the interest rate on part of your loan? Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson are joined in the studio by Adam McCabe from Blue Lantern Financial Services to look at whether now is the right time to talk about fixing rates. ---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 your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you were lucky enough to get a tax refund, there's a HUGE temptation to rush out and spend it - after all, it feels a bit like free money. But there are some great ways to use it that'll give you much better bang for your buck. Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson go through five smart ideas for using your tax refund. ---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 your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I should be further ahead by now?” Maybe you’re not where you thought you’d be with savings, investments, or owning a home. Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson tackle the comparison trap - and why feeling behind on money milestones can actually hold you back. ---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 your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Struggling to get the grocery bill down? We've got you covered. Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson go through 10 supermarket tricks to slash $100 off your weekly bill. ---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 your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Zoe asked whether she should buy an electric vehicle to save on fuel, or whether the initial spend and ongoing expenses would outweigh the financial benefits. Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson are joined in the studio by motoring journalist and car expert Trent Nikolic for a look at whether an EV will save you money - and the best ones to buy for any budget.  ---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 your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So many people say “I’ll start investing one day… when I’ve got more money, or more time, or when the market’s calmer.” But the truth is, you can probably start today. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at four ways to start investing immediately.  ---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 your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can ChatGPT really help manage your budget? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they put AI through its paces to see whether it can help a household manage its money. --- 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 your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.