The Strategy Stacker - Luke Talks Money

Can you wrap up all your investments and shares in one account? Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in The Money Show which aired on Friday 22 October 2021. Luke returns to the studio next week and joins Leon by phone. This week’s topic: What is a wrap account and why would … Luke on 2CC – What is a Wrap Account? Why would you use one? Read More »

There are some important considerations before you leap into a loan Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in The Money Show which aired on Friday 18 October 2021. Lockdown begins to ease in the ACT, given our very high vaccination rates. Luke isn’t back in the studio yet, but joins Leon by … Luke on 2CC – Borrowing money and the best way to go about it Read More »

What are the key differences people should know about?  Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in The Money Show which aired on Friday 8 October 2021. Lockdown continues in the ACT, so Luke can’t be in the studio. Luke joined Leon by phone. This week’s topic: Are all super funds the same? … Luke on 2CC – Are all Super Funds the same? Read More »

Life has been on hold during lockdown, but what will you do after lockdown financially?  Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in The Money Show which aired on Friday 1 October 2021. Lockdown continues in the ACT, so Luke can’t be in the studio. Luke joined Leon by phone. This week’s topic: … Luke on 2CC – Keeping good habits – Your financial life after the Covid lockdown Read More »

What do people ask financial planners before they retire?  Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in The Money Show which aired on Friday 24 September 2021. Lockdown continues in the ACT, so Luke can’t be in the studio. Luke joined Leon by phone. This week’s topic: Luke shares the top 10 questions … Luke on 2CC – Top 10 Questions about Retirement Planning Read More »

What to consider before you buy an investment property Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in The Money Show which aired on Friday 17 September 2021. Lockdown continues in the ACT, so Luke can’t be in the studio. Luke joined Leon by phone. This week’s topic: Buying an investment property – What … Luke on 2CC – Thinking about an investment property? Read More »

Active and Passive Investment: How will you blend your asset allocation?  Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in The Money Show which aired on Friday 10 September 2021. Lockdown continues in ACT, so Luke can’t be in the studio again this week, but he joined Leon by phone. This week’s topic: Active … Luke on 2CC – Active and Passive Investment Read More »

Income protection is about to change. What you need to know. Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in The Money Show which aired on Friday 3 September 2021. Covid lockdown extends in many parts of Australia, including the ACT, so Luke can’t be in the studio again this week, but he joined … Luke on 2CC – Income protection – Get it or check it before it changes on 1 October 2021 Read More »

What is investment risk? How does it apply to superannuation? Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in The Money Show which aired on Friday 27 August 2021. We hope you’re keeping staying safe and staying occupied as lockdown extends in many parts of Australia, including the ACT. This week’s topic: What is … Luke on 2CC – What is investment risk in super? Read More »

Property trusts – Why would you use one?  Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in The Money Show which aired on Friday 20 August 2021. We hope you’re keeping well and staying safe as lockdown extends in many parts of Australia, including the ACT. This week’s topic: What is a property trust … Luke on 2CC – What is a Property Trust? Read More »

Did you know you can work part-time and top up your income from your super? Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in The Money Show which aired on Friday 13 August 2021. We hope you’re keeping well and staying safe. Unfortunately with Canberra in a Covid lockdown, Luke wasn’t able to get … Luke on 2CC – What is the transition to retirement pension strategy? Read More »

If you’re retiring like most people, you’ll want an income from your super. Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in The Money Show which aired on Friday 6 August 2021. We hope you’re keeping well and staying safe. This week’s topic: How do I start a pension from my superfund once I … Luke on 2CC – How do I start a pension from my superfund? Read More »

When interest rates are low, what can you do? Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in The Money Show which aired on Friday 30 July 2021. We hope you’ve had a great week and a shout out to our followers in NSW and QLD who are in covid lockdown. We hope you’re … Luke on 2CC – Generating Income from Cash Read More »

Chris Levy joins Luke on 2CC Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in The Money Show which aired on Friday 23 July 2021. Luke is joined this week by Chris Levy of Aquila Super, a SMSF Specialist Accountant.  This week’s topic: SMSF, tax time and more. Chris and Luke offer their tips … Luke on 2CC – SMSFs – tax returns and more! Read More »

Andrew Snaidero joins Luke on 2CC Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in The Money Show which aired on Friday 16 July 2021. Luke is joined this week by Andrew Snaidero of Hardwickes Accountants.  This week’s topic: Getting yourself organised at tax time. Andrew has joined Luke previously on 2CC talking about … Luke on 2CC – Being tax return ready for your Accountant Read More »

Super Splitting, can it work for you? Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in The Money Show which aired on Friday 9 July 2021. Luke returns to the studio this week following the changing covid rules in the ACT. Our thoughts are with listeners up in Sydney who have more strict covid … Luke on 2CC – Super Splitting and Superannuation Read More »

Salary Sacrificing, can it work for you? Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in The Money Show which aired on Friday 2 July 2021. This week’s topic: Salary Sacrificing – A closer look.   Luke joins Leon this week via the telephone, given the covid precautions in Canberra. Leon starts the show by … Luke on 2CC – Salary Sacrificing and Superannuation Read More »

Wishing you a happy new financial year  Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in The Money Show which aired on Friday 25 June 2021. This week’s topic: What are your new financial year resolutions?  Luke and Leon however start the show by talking about end of year financial planning. If you haven’t … Luke on 2CC – What are your new financial year resolutions? Read More »

30 June is just around the corner – is there anything you should prepay?  Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in The Money Show which aired on Friday 18 June 2021. This week’s topic: What can you prepay before 30 June?  Luke and Leon however start the show by talking about the … Luke on 2CC – What can I prepay before 30 June? Read More »

What is Capital Gains Tax and can you manage it? Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in The Money Show which aired on Friday 11 June 2021. This week’s topic: Capital Gains Tax and June 30. Luke starts the show with a timely reminder about making contributions to super before June 30. As … Luke on 2CC – Capital Gains Tax and June 30 Read More »