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How Do They Afford That?

by Michael Thompson and Canna Campbell

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About the show

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 episode every Wednesday!

Latest episodes

  • Is your home your best investment?

    October 6, 2026 · 20 min

    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…

  • What would a financial planner fix first?

    September 29, 2026 · 26 min

    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…

  • The five biggest myths about ETFs

    September 22, 2026 · 19 min

    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…

  • Money advice for your 20-year-old self

    September 15, 2026 · 20 min

    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…

  • Your super is changing. Here's what to check.

    September 8, 2026 · 22 min

    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 &…

  • Twelve Months to Financial Freedom

    September 1, 2026 · 23 min

    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…

  • Are you taking too much risk? Or not enough?

    August 26, 2026 · 20 min

    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 &…

  • Ten purchases that actually save you money

    August 18, 2026 · 24 min

    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…