Making Money Easy

The Covid Economy

What's going on with the economy right now because of COVID-19 can be a little overwhelming.Better the devil you know, than the devil you don't so 10 News First Finance Reporter Gillian Bowen has picked the brains of two economists to explain how the pandemic's tentacles are impacting your hip pocket.Su-Lin Ong, Chief Economist at RBC Capital Markets and Stephen Halmarick, Chief Economist at the Commonwealth Bank join Gillian to unpack the state of play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How a pay rise will help the economy

Join 10 News First Finance Reporter Gillian Bowen as she tries to make the world of finance and the economy, easier to understand. On Episode 1 Gillian is joined by EY Oceania Chief Economist Jo Masters and Commonwealth Bank Senior Economist Belinda Allen. Topics include: COVID lockdowns, why is the Australian economy growing, and how inflation can impact your pay and mortgage.To get in contact with Making Money Easy send emails to makingmoneyeasy2021@outlook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why feeling good is good for the economy

Join 10 News First Finance Reporter Gillian Bowen as she tries to make the world of finance and the economy, easier to understand. She's joined by Stephen Koukoulas, Market Economics Managing Director and Simon Cowan, Research Director at the Centre for Independent Studies.Topics include: Surging job vacancies and how it could help you get a pay rise!What's behind more Australians working a second job, and the risky loans that have caught the eye of the Banking Watchdog.To get in contact with Making Money Easy send emails to makingmoneyeasy2021@outlook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

On Episode 3 Gillian is joined by Su-Lin Ong, Chief Economist at RBC Capital Markets and Stephen Halmarick, Chief Economist at The Commonwealth Bank. Topics include: Jobs numbers, the Australian housing market and favourite biscuits.To get in contact with Making Money Easy send emails to makingmoneyeasy2021@outlook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tax Time, Covid-Style

Finance Reporter Gillian Bowen is joined by ATO Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh and Tax Accountant Helen Francis to talk all things tax.What you can/can’t claim after a year of working from home.We reveal what the ATO is cracking down on this year …and the worst attempts at a rort.Plus, have you heard of an ATO ‘nudge’?The number Tim mentioned for reporting scams: 1800 008 540If you are fired up for more tax talk after listening to this pod, you can check out the ATO's own podcast, Tax inVoice, wherever you listen to podcasts or here:https://www.ato.gov.au/media-centre/video-and-audio-files/ato-podcast---tax-invoiceYou can check out Helen's firm here: https://www.tyfrancis.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.