Investopoly
Investopoly is a twice-weekly podcast designed to help you make better financial decisions and build wealth with clarity and confidence. Hosted by Stuart (tax adviser, financial adviser, and mortgage broker) and Campbell (senior financial adviser), each episode delivers concise, practical insights grounded in real-world strategy, research, methodologies, and case studies.
You will get two episodes each week: a main episode that deep-dives into a single wealth-building topic, and a Q&A episode that answers listener questions and real scenarios. Send your questions to questions@investopoly.com.au
We also writes a weekly blog, and many podcast topics build on those ideas and frameworks. Stuart's forthcoming book, Wealth by Design, will be available in July 2026.
Investopoly
Q&A - When good options compete: property, super & the art of the trade-off
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In this week's Q&A episode, Stuart works through real-life scenarios where the challenge isn't finding a good option; it's choosing between several.
A Canberra couple planning a move to Queensland face a layered dilemma: how to fund a $3M home while managing a defined benefit pension, a potential inheritance, and a preference to hold quality assets. Stuart weighs selling, renting, and carrying debt into retirement, and why flexibility may matter more than certainty at this stage.
The episode also covers structuring investments for children (informal versus discretionary trusts), cash flow and loan strategies for business owners and high-income earners, and how to decide whether an underperforming property is worth holding or cutting loose.
Across every case study, the same tension surfaces: flexibility, tax efficiency, and long-term growth rarely all point in the same direction.
A practical, honest episode for anyone navigating big financial decisions where no single path is obviously right.
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Do you have a question for the podcast? Email us at questions@investopoly.com.au.
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IMPORTANT: This podcast provides general information about finance, taxes, and credit. This means that the content does not consider your specific objectives, financial situation, or needs. It is crucial for you to assess whether the information is suitable for your circumstances before taking any actions based on it. If you find yourself uncertain about the relevance or your specific needs, it is advisable to seek advice from a licensed and trustworthy professional.
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