The Finance Burrito: Recent Episodes
Rhianna Dews
The Finance Burrito aims to tackle all things related to personal finance in an easy to digest podcast format. Each episode we dig into money challenges and mysteries, from starting a side hustle to the cost renting and understanding ethical banking options.
I hope you’re ready for an extra tasty episode of The Finance Burrito.
To start things off this week, Liv explains a new report looking at how more people are creating debt through using Buy Now Pay Later platforms.
Tom explains why it’s more important than ever to make sure your details are up to date with Centrelink if you were a victim of the Robo debt fiasco.
Liv is on the path to repair everything in her life, but it’s harder than it looks. A new report called ‘The Right to Repair’ looks at how tech companies should allow consumers to be able to fix their items, rather than being forced to go back to the big tech companies.
And The Italian Job 2 just went down in Brisbane….a truck with $30,000 worth of gnocchi was stolen That’s all we are telling you, you have to listen to find out more!
That’s a wrap for the burrito this year, but you can reach us on Instagram and let us know what’s been happening in your finance world.
Hungry for some funky fresh finance news? Well, you’re in the right place my friend, because Tom and Liv are back for another episode of The Finance Burrito.
They’ll start things off by discussing the government's plans to ban the construction of houses with dark roofs in a bid to drive down temperatures.
Tom will also discuss some recent reports investigating rising Australian property prices, with one in four homes now worth more than $1 million.
Then Liv shares the story of an ex Commonwealth Bank employee who is suing for being fired after discussing his pay.
Stick around till the end to hear a story about an armoured truck that made it rain money. IRL.
Don’t forget to message us on Instagram if you have any spicy news you want to hear Liv and Tom unpack next week.
G’day there, thanks for joining us for another episode of The Finance Burrito. I hope you're strapped in tight, because this week Liv and Tom kick things off by talking you through ScoMo’s big electric vehicle announcement.
The dynamic duo will also tackle the latest buy now pay later news, with Afterpay launching a new app and payment services in hospitality venues.Liv unpacks a report that found it's harder than ever to get an entry level job and Tom explains why your pub meal might be more expensive than before lockdown.
Don’t forget to reach out on Instagram and let us know what’s been happening in your finance world.
Oh hello there, and welcome to the grand 50th episode of The Finance Burrito. We’re halfway to 100 baby, and there's no shortage of finance news for us to unpack.
So let's dive into it! You may have read in the news this week that Australia is about to experience ‘the great resignation’. It sounds a little bit dramatic and scary, but Liv and Tom are going to explain what it really means and why it is happening.
Next, the duo take a stance on the rumours that hyperinflation is on its way to Australia.
To finish up, Liv takes a look at electric vehicles as Tesla surpasses $1 trillion valuation and Tom catches us up on how much money our favourite childhood entertainers are making (Hint: they like to wear colourful clothes).
Read some even hotter finance news this week? Share it around by sending us a message on Instagram!
Buongiorno, nice to see you again, finance friend. There has been a lot happening in money land this week, so grab yourself a cup of coffee (or wine) and lets get started.
To kick us off, Liv takes a look at the new federal payment trial starting this week, set up to help women escaping domestic violence.
Then, Tom discusses the predictions of economists who have tipped the Brisbane median house price to exceed the $1 million mark as a result of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.
The duo also explore the story of one ‘Finfluencer’ who had to cough up $500,000 after losing in court over a failed investment.
Stick around till the end of the episode to hear how you can get paid to watch the Simpsons and eat donuts!
Don’t forget to message us on Instagram if you have any spicy news you want to hear Liv and Tom unpack next week.
Hey finance folks, I hope you’re ready for an extra tasty episode of The Finance Burrito.
To start things off this week, Tom explains why young Australians' hesitation to haggle is causing car makers to shift away from car dealerships towards online sales.
With international borders set to re-open in the coming months, the duo discuss the latest movements in the travel insurance industry and take a look at what level of Covid cover is currently available.
Then Liv invesitgates the discrimination of sex workers, adult shops and gun businesses by banks and other finincial service providers.Finally, to wrap things up Tom shares a story from an outback town in Queensland, where land is being given away for free (well almost).Don’t forget to reach out on Instagram and let us know what’s been happening in your finance world.
Hi there finance friend, thanks for tuning in to The Finance Burrito, your one stop shop for the spiciest money news.
You may have read in the news this week that thousands of financial records have been leaked to journalists, exposing the secrets of politicians, billionaires and even criminals. Sound juicy? Well, to kick things off, Tom walks us through what these documents, the ‘Pandora's Papers’ really are and what they mean.
Then Liv spills the beans on the world coffee shortage and what it entails for all my fellow caffeine addicts.
Make sure you stick around till the end to hear about how you could win a million dollars just by getting your vax (and no, it's not a scam).
Shoot us a message on Instagram if you want to know more about any of this week's finance news.
Hello again finance friends, and welcome to another episode of The Finance Burrito. To kick this week's episode off, Liv and Tom take a look at two of the hottest investing and crypto news stories of the week.
First, Tom explains the warning issued from ASIC about social media pump and dump posts, and then Liv investigates the new crypto regulations emerging in China.
To finish up, the duo share some news for the car buffs among us, as the steampunk vehicles from the set of Mad Max have gone up for sale.
Don’t forget to message us on Instagram if you have any spicy news you want to hear Liv and Tom unpack next week.
Ahoy, fellow burritorian, welcome back to another jam-packed episode of The Finance Burrito. This week Tom and Liv have a diverse array of finance news to unpack, from record levels of avocados to streaming service wars.
First on the agenda, Tom explains the recent report from the Reserve Bank of Australia, which found climate change has directly increased the number of properties deemed high risk in Australia.
Next, Liv takes a bite out of the streaming service war, as providers battle it out for our attention and money.
To finish up, the duo investigate why Australians are being encouraged to consume more smashed avo and discuss a recent survey by The Motley Fool which found 70% of millionaires are worried about leaving too much money for their kids.
Read some even hotter finance news this week? Share it around by sending us a message on Instagram!
Hi there finance friend, thanks for tuning in to The Finance Burrito. On this week's episode Liv and Tom take a bite out of some of the biggest finance news stories.
First up, the duo explore the recent rise of liar loans, looking at why some Aussies are feeling the need to embellish their income statements or tell white lies to secure a mortgage.
Next up, Tom shares a story from New Zealand, where a company promised $100,000 to an eager crowd who participated in what can only be described as a crazy cash stampede.
Then, Liv explains why Apple is being investigated for their monopoly over mobile payments and catches us up on two developments in our favourite stories from previous episodes.
Don’t forget to message us on Instagram if you have any spicy news you want to hear the duo unpack next week.
Oh hello, nice of you to join us again. Spring is upon us, the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming and everything in the world seems okay again, but I have one question - where is my damm online iconic order?!?! If you’re in the same boat, stay tuned, Liv and Tom kick this week's episode off by explaining why Auspost have paused deliveries.
Next up, in preparation for the storm season, Liv takes a deep dive into Australia home insurance policies.
Then, Tom shares one company's 8 day a year work policy (yes you read that correctly) and delivers some heartbreaking news, i’ll give you a hint, if Keanu Reeves has recently slid into your Dms it might not be the real deal.
Don’t forget to reach out on Instagram and let us know what’s been happening in your finance world.
Welcome back to your weekly dose of finance news. This week Tom and Liv take a look at new research showing that uni students are cheating. You might ask, but how did they get uni students to confess to cheating? Well, they paid them. Shockingly, more people fessed up to cheating when there was some cash on the line.
It seems uni students aren’t the only ones hungry for money, some keen worker bees in the US are taking advantage of working from home, by having two jobs. Wow, that’s a lot of meetings!
On the topic of having two jobs, did you know paralympians need to have a full time job on top of being an athlete, since they get $0 when they win a gold medal.
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Howdy friends, nice to see you again. It's been a big week in money land and your favourite finance journalists Liv and Tom are ready to help you unpack it all.To start things off, the duo discuss the impact of the recent lockdowns on Australian wage growth and the gender pay gap. They also take a look at why the global supply chain is struggling to keep up with our ever growing online shopping addictions.Then Liv explains the recent scam watch report which found Australians are losing $70 million on bogus investment opportunities.Finally, Tom shares a story of one very determined Granny from the UK who has decided to Boycott her local garden centre.If you are looking for something to spice up your week, the podcast team forces Liv and Tom to do some pretty silly Instagram reels and tiktoks, so go check it out and have a giggle.
Welcome back finance friends! We’ve got your weekly dose of everything happening in money land! To start off Liv explains how super funds are greenwashing. It seems they aren’t investing in sustainable and renewable sources as they lead people to believe.
Then Tom explains why Afterpay removed an ad featuring Rebel Wilson after the Financial Counsel of Australia said it minimises the risks associated with the service.
Retailer Bonds gave everyone in their company the day off on Monday! Jealous? Well they did it to give their employees a break given the ongoing pandemic and lockdown, and they aren’t the only company doing this.
Then Tom tries to explain who Lionel Messie is to Liv, but more importantly he breaks down how much he got paid to move clubs. Spoiler, it’s a lot, but it also wasn’t all in cash, some of it was in crypto.
Don’t forget to message us on Instagram if you have any spicy news you want to hear Liv and Tom unpack next week.
Hello, and welcome to the very last episode of The Finance Burritos unwrapped digital season, and boy oh boy do we have some delicious content for you to devour.The flavour of today's episode is online personal finance communities, taking a deep dive into the recent growth of social media and forum pages as a tool for young Aussies to better manage their finances.Liv and Tom discuss the role these communities are playing in increasing younger generations' financial literacy, and the pitfalls they can entail. To help the duo unpack further, not one, but two special guests join the show.Senior lecturer from RMIT, Dr. Angel Zhong, shares her research into why these communities are becoming so popular, and how to stay safe when using them. Then, Flux Finance co-founder and fellow podcaster, Justin Joffe, explains how Flux is using social media as a fun and interactive platform to educate young people in all things finance.Since we’re already talking about social media, don’t forget to check us out on Instagram and send us a message.
Hello hello, we have some juicy stories this week. Liv and Tom start off with the census, now it’s not as boring as it may sound. Liv explains why it is important and you shouldn’t lie in your answers.
Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi! It’s been a big week at the Olympics, but do you know just how much athletes get paid for winning a gold medal? Tom takes us through just how much cash gold medalists are given by their country.
Then Liv dives into why Scarlett Johansson is upset with Disney and is suing them.
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Hey there dear listener, thanks for tuning in for another unwrapped episode of your favourite podcast, The Finance Burrito. This week, the duo set out to investigate online cashback deals in-depth and determine their actual worth.If you’re skeptical about whether these deals are too good to be true, stay tuned to hear from Angus Muffet, country manager of Shopback who explains the true essence of online cashback deals.To give thanks to you, our dedicated listeners, download the Shopback app, or sign up online using the code FB20 to receive a $20 sign-up bonus.Make sure to reach out on Instagram if you have any questions about how cashback works or to share any finance news you would like to hear us unpack next week.
Fellow Burritorians, we have another action packed episode for you! This week in moneyland Liv and Tom look at Buy Now Pay Later provider Afterpay and explain their recent announcement to move into the banking sphere and how you can cash in on the action.Now we know lodging your tax return isn’t always fun and Liv has some bad news… it might be time to call your ex before tax time. Yep, that’s right if you lived with your partner in the last financial year then you might need to lodge a joint tax return. Scared? Well tune in and find out all the nitty gritty details.Finally, what’s a burrito episode without a billionaire blasting off into space!If you are looking for something to lift your spirits, the podcast team forces Liv and Tom to do some pretty silly Instagram reels and tiktoks, so go have a laugh at their expense!
We hope you’re ready to jump back into another deep dive episode of The Finance Burrito, because Liv and Tom are back, this time to talk about all things crypto and investing.Whether you’re a complete investing noob or a qualified coin head, the next 35 minutes of your life is bound to teach you a thing or two about how online investing works, and more importantly, how to make it work for you.They take a peek into the history of share trading and how it got to where it is today. CEO of Superhero, John Winters, also joins Liv and Tom, to share how the Superhero online sharing trading app empowers people to take control of their portfolios.Don’t forget to message us on Instagram if you have any spicy news you want to hear Liv and Tom unpack next week.
Hi there, thanks for joining us for another episode of The Finance Burrito. This week Liv and Tom take a look at some of the hottest finance news from the past week.To kick things off, your local car enthusiast, Liv Gee, is bursting with excitement about upcoming changes to the electric car stamp duty. So stick around to find out if your dream of owning a Tesla is about to come true.If buying a fancy new car was part of your retirement plan, Tom shares some news about the new superannuation comparison tool available in Australia, which could help you look out for future you.Then the duo discuss the new global tax initiative which will potentially see Australia pocket an extra 3 billion tax dollars a year.To finish up, our hardworking hosts talk about work-life balance, and how other countries are successfully making the shift towards working less and living more.Shoot us a message on Instagram if you want to know more about any of this week's finance news.
Welcome to the second unwrapped episode of The Finance Burritos digital finance season. Today we are going to introduce you to our new friend - open banking. He seems a little scary at first, but trust us, you are going to like him.If you’ve ever changed banks, or applied for a home loan, you know the frustrating processes involved, from transferring all your direct debits to collecting your transaction history, sometimes it can seem too much of a bother. This is where being acquainted with open banking comes in handy. The general gist is that you will be in control of your finance data and be able to share it with other banks or third party organisations in a regulated and safe way.In this episode, Tom and Liv are going to tell you everything you need to know about open banking and how you can use it to your advantage. Special guest Piet Van Den Boer from Frollo, a budget management app, sits down with the duo to share how they are leading the charge in open banking in Australia.Send us a message on Instagram if you want to know more about open banking.
Greetings from your favourite podcast, The Finance Burrito. This week's episode includes an assortment of fun surprises, from ping pong balls to space travel, Tom and Liv take a crack at all the latest finance news.
First up, Tom shares some frothy facts on where the average Australian house price sits in Bloomberg's global bubble rank. If you’re like us and wondering how you are ever going to afford to buy a house, Liv sheds some light on what the latest national minimum wage increase means for you.
Speaking of jobs, if you’ve ever brought in a cleaner or paid someone to do your taxes, you’re not alone. Tom talks about a new study which found we are spending more cash on outsourcing than ever before.
To finish up, Jeff Bezos is off to space, and it turns out that a lot of people think he should stay there. Liv and Tom offer their spicy take on the new petition that is circulating the globe.
Send us a message on Instagram to let us know your thoughts on Jeff Bezos space trip or any other finance news.
Welcome, to the very first episode of the new unwrapped season of The Finance Burrito. To kick off the season's deep dive into the world of digital finance, the duo will take a look at the disappearance of cash in our society.Our good friend Mitch Pollard, Mozo Senior analyst, joins the show to share his hatred for coins, as well as his predictions for what the future of Australian currency will look like. So whether you're hoarding cash under your mattress or you have migrated completely to online banking, you should be aware of these upcoming changes.Send us a message on Instagram to let us know how you would feel about living in a cashless society.
Hello again finance friends, and welcome to another episode of The Finance Burrito with Liv and Tom. First up on the agenda, following Liv’s weekend road trip, the duo discuss the ACCC’s recent petrol report. Turns out if you’re like us, and too lazy to hunt around for cheap petrol you’ve been stitching yourself up (massively).Then Liv talks about some very unwelcome house guests that are causing havoc in regional New South Wales and Queensland. We are, of course, referring to the mouse plague which has seen historically high numbers of rodents damaging property and crops.Finishing on a lighter note, Tom introduces us to King Henry, who will be joining the Karratha Queen at the Perth Mint. Who is King Henry you ask? You will have to listen to find out, but we will give you a hint. He is heavy and expensive.Next week we will be dropping the first episode of the New Unwrapped series, where Liv and Tom will be talking all things digital.Don’t forget to reach out on Instagram and let us know what’s been happening in your finance world.
Welcome friends, Liv and Tom are back once again to spill the finance tea. First up on the agenda, we need to inform you that we are on TikTok. So if you’re in the mood to watch some millennials embarrass themselves, make sure to go check it out.
Tax time is finally here. We get it, you’re excited. But our friends over at the ATO are stressed out the max. Why you ask? Well, they’re scared that all you gunning crypto investors out there don’t know how to declare your gains (or more likely losses).
Next up, Tom has some sad news about the Japan 2021 Olympics. Don’t be too devastated though, because if you're hoarding some Pokemon cards, you’re in luck. Liv shares some tips on how to make a pretty penny off them. Then to finish up the duo talk about Macca's saucy new collaboration with kpop group BTS.
Shoot us a message on Instagram if you have any spicy news you want to hear Liv and Tom talk about next episode.
Howdy finance folks, we hope you’re ready for another episode of The Finance Burrito! This episode has got it all, from cornstarch to tax loopholes, Liv and Tom tackle all the biggest finance happenings of the week.To kick things off Tom shares some exciting news - Gateway Bank released Australia’s first plant-based debit card, made completely from cornstarch. No you can't eat it! The dynamic duo also look into current employer, recruiting and salary trends - turns out if you wanna make some serious bucks, a job in law, architecture or tech is for you. Groundbreaking.To polish things off, Liv busts open a Facebook Tax-loophole controversy. Intrigued? Give it a listen and pop us a message on Instagram to let us know what you think.
Aloha finance friends, it’s great to have you back for another episode of The Finance Burrito! In today’s episode, our two favourite beans (you’ll get it soon) are taking a bite out of the hottest financial news of the week.First up, Liv chats about a new study that’s found that continuously working long hours has been linked to some serious illnesses and even death. Yikes! She’ll also spill the tea on what the highest paying side hustles are in the digital space.Tom chats about how the new changes to superannuation could mean a pay cut for those who have a packaged salary, plus Uber’s new subscription service! Oh, and our gorgeous producer, Claire shares her hilarious Uber fail that somehow involves a limo and a bikini - you’re not going to want to miss this!Came across an even better piece of news? Let us know by sending us a message on Instagram!P.S. This is my last set of show notes, but it has been an absolute pleasure chatting with you, finance friends. But don’t worry our awesome new recruit, Ella is more than ready to take on official burrito business!
Happy Thursday, finance friends and welcome back to another episode of your favourite food-themed podcast, The Finance Burrito. On today’s episode, dynamic duo Tom and Liv are unpacking the biggest news that’s been on everybody’s lips this week: The 2021 Budget.They’ll be dissecting some of the biggest changes that were announced on Tuesday night, like home ownership support, youth unemployment, rising superannuation and my personal favourite, more funding for women’s health, wooo!And just for fun, Tom shares a story about a new job that’s offering $1,500 just to take a nap for 30 days! This is one story you have to see (or hear, because it is a podcast) to believe!Read something other than The 2021 Budget this week? Drop us a line by joining our Facebook page or sending us a message on Instagram!
Oh hello, fancy seeing you here! Thank you for joining us for another helping of The Finance Burrito! On today’s episode our two hosts are sharing their favourite money news from the week.To kick things off, Liv chats about good old Aldi who are planning to go waste free by 2025. Aside from providing delicious chocolate, the supermarket is planning to reduce its food waste and more. She also chats about Solomon Lew’s Premier Investments (basically a big company that owns many others) who will pay back $15 million in JobKeeper subsidies after reporting massive profits.Then Tom shares the good news that working from home might become more of a common practise in companies, thanks to recent analysis revealing a whole heap of benefits. And to top it off, he’s got a story about a man in Japan who reportedly dated 35 women at the same time to get birthday presents!Got an extra slice of finance news you think you should hear? Send it our way by joining our Facebook page or sending us a message on Instagram!P.S. No birds were harmed in this episode of The Finance Burrito. I mean really, the only thing our hosts can smash are the office biscuits!
Ready for a jampacked dose of moneyland news? Then you’ve come to the right place! In today’s episode of The Finance Burrito, Tom and Liv are dropping the goss on some of the honest finance news of the week.First up, Liv shares some fresh stats on rent prices across the country (spoiler alter: it ain’t looking good, Brisbane) and the news that more Aussies are opting for SMSF funds so they can invest in crypto.Then Tom chats about Queensland banning the Commonwealth Bank’s Dollarmites program from schools and an incredible story about an Italian man who managed to skipped work for fifteen years!Read some even hotter finance news this week? Share it around by joining our Facebook page or sending us a message on Instagram!
And just like that, we have officially reached the end of The Finance Burrtio’s Sustainability Series. Boo! But like always, we’re going to go out with a bang. Since Liv is still on her Tasmanian travels, you again get to be soothed by my delightful voice...and learn all about carbon offsetting.Tom and I will chat about what exactly carbon offsetting is, how companies offset our emissions and some of the controversy that surrounds the initiative, drama!But to really get a grip on the whole carbon offsetting thing, we chatted to Powershop’s Chief Customer Officer, Catherine Anderson. We’ll discuss why Powershop decided to start offering carbon offsetting programs to their customers and the cost involved to do so. Plus Catherine shares why she thinks carbon offsetting has gotten a bad reputation in the media.What’s your stance on carbon offsetting? Give us the tea by joining our Facebook page or sending us a message on Instagram!
Ready to sink your teeth into another episode of The Finance Burrito? Let’s go! In today’s news instalment, Tom has a different burrito sidekick - me! But don’t worry, it’s still business as usual, and together, we’ll wrap some of the hottest financial news of the week.To kick things off, Tom chats about the never-ending story of rising property prices and how it’s pushing more first home buyers out of the market (a bit of a downer, tbh).Then I’ll chat about a recent statement made by the Victorian Treasurer, Tim Pallas, who says that credit card interest rates should be going down to reflect the falling cost of lending.Lastly, Tom shares a story about the Victorian Police Force winning the right disconnect from work calls and emails after work hours.Got a piece of finance news you think we should know about? Send it across by joining our Facebook page or sending us a message on Instagram!
You’ve seen the tiny homes in all their glory, but could you take the plunge and leap off the grid? On today’s episode of The Finance Burrito, Liv and Tom are exploring the realities of off grid living, like the price tag, how sustainable it actually is and what you need to consider if you are thinking of making the move.To get a first-hand experience of this trendy lifestyle, Liv chats to Aimee Stanton, a plumber by trade who’s been trying her hand at building tiny homes in Victoria while making adjustments to her own place. Aimee shares why she decided to switch up her surroundings and her experience with off grid living - we’re talking the good, the bad and the downright ugly.Think you could live in a tiny home? Let us know by joining our Facebook page or sending us a message on Instagram!
Greetings finance friends and welcome back to another episode of The Finance Burrito! Regardless of where you live in Australia, it would’ve been hard to miss the news coverage of the floods that wreaked havoc across New South Wales. So on today’s episode, Liv shares the current government and bank support available to affected Aussies.Other bits and bobs up for discussion is CommBank’s new Buy Now Pay Later product and the ginormous number of free flights that are going on sale next week! However, not everyone is on board with the new initiative (scandal!).Got an ever better piece of finance news you’d like to share? Send it across by joining our Facebook page or sending us a message on Instagram!
Let’s face it, we all love a sneaky trip to the shops, but is it possible to indulge in a bit of retail therapy while staying ethical (and on budget)? That’s the question Liv and Tom are asking on today’s episode of The Finance Burrito.As a part of our sustainability-themed season, Tom and Liv will discuss the damage intensive shopping and consumption is doing to our planet (it’s not good, ya’ll) and what it actually means to shop ethically in 2021. They’ll also share super easy tips on how you can take small steps toward shopping sustainably without blowing the budget.And to really seal the sustainability deal, our hosts sit down with the founder of Zero Co, Mike Smith. Just in case you were wondering, Zero Co is a new online business with the goal of providing Aussies with a genuinely sustainable alternative in the cleaning and hygiene space.They’ll chat about why Mike decided to start the company, how it works, and his future plans to achieve a 100% sustainable online shopping experience.How are you practising ethical consumption on the daily? Let us know by joining our Facebook page or sending us a message on Instagram!
Ready for your weekly dose of Moneyland news? Let’s go! On today’s episode, Tom and Liv are chatting about the latest warnings/predictions from ‘Big Short’ investor, Michael Burry around Bitcoin and other stocks.Other tasty tidbits from today’s news wrap include the Twitter CEO selling his first tweet (just wait till you hear the price), how and why women are falling behind in the property market, and the potential launch of ‘Fab Fridays’ in Melbourne (sick invite, btw).Read some even hotter finance news this week? Share it around by joining our Facebook page, or sending us a message on Instagram!
Welcome back to another episode of The Finance Burrito, your number one place for all things cash money. In this episode (and the next few), Liv and Tom are taking a deep dive into sustainability and ethics when it comes to personal finance.In the first instalment, our hosts are exploring whether ethical banking and super fund options exist in Australia (spoiler alert: they do) and how we can impact the world with where we choose to stash our cash. They’ll even give a shoutout to a couple of providers who expert sources say are in the ethical good books.But to help us really get our heads around what it means for a super fund to be ethical, Tom and Liv sit down with Adam Verwey, the co-founder and director of ethical superannuation fund, Future Super. They’ll discuss how the company was founded, some of the barriers preventing the average Aussie from making the switch to an ethical super fund, plus how these options stack up in terms of profit.What’s your take on sustainable banking? Drop us a line by joining our Facebook page, or sending us a message on Instagram!
Guess who’s back and better than ever? Welcome back to another sizzling season of The Finance Burrito! And this year, we’re shaking things up - rather than being in your ears every fortnight, you’ve now got a date with Tom and Liv every week! But I’ll let them share the good news about what’s to come…On today’s episode, Liv and Tom are chatting about some of the hot news topics of the week, like Bitcoin, recent JobSeeker changes and Citi Group’s massive financial blunder.Read a saucy piece of finance news this week? Give us the goss by joining our Facebook page, or sending us a message on Instagram!
And just like that, we have officially hit the final episode for 2020! But don’t fret, because we’re ending the year with a bang, a banking bang to be exact. On today’s episode, Liv and Tom are taking a trip back in time and are looking at some of the most popular money trends over the last decade.Because this episode is the final one for the year, our two hosts are combining the meat and source into one (a bolognese if you will), and are sitting down with Mozo’s favourite member of the data team, Mitch Pollard!They’ll be chatting about the decline in the more physical side of banking, like ATMs and cash, how contactless payments and Buy Now, Pay Later have slowly transitioned into everyday life and much more!Then to wrap things up for the year, Tom and Liv (and Mitch!) are are spilling the beans on whether they would ever re-gift a Christmas present through Facebook Marketplace. One guess as to who’s the pro and who wouldn’t dare!Have you ever re-gifted and gotten away with it? Let us know by joining our Facebook page, or sending us a message on our Instagram!
It’s time to defrost Michael Bublé because The Finance Burrito is getting festive! That’s right, on today’s episode Tom and Liv are getting into the Christmas spirit by exploring gift giving. Our ‘ho’, ‘ho’ hosts (I had to) take a look at how Aussies are planning to spend this silly season, and chat about their own gift giving plans for the year.Then to warm your heart, Tom sits down with Matt and Maddie, a couple whose love language is ‘extreme gift giving’. They’ll both share their extreme gift stories, which includes a luxurious weekend stay in a treehouse and how Matt managed to put together 23 presents for Maddie’s 23rd birthday!And to wrap up the episode, Liv and Tom reveal the worst Secret Santa gifts they’ve ever received, plus share some anonymous (and hilarious) answers from around the Mozo office. Oh and did we mention there’s also a sneaky Facebook competition coming your way? This is one episode you don't want to miss!Let us know your worst Secret Santa gift by joining our Facebook page, or sending us a message on our Instagram!
Greetings fellow finance folks and welcome back to another episode of the Finance Burrito! On today’s episode Liv and Tom are throwing it back to the good old days of university. More specifically, they’ll be asking whether money or passion play a role in choosing a career, plus reveal most popular and employable degrees in the country!To get the inside scoop on how younger Aussies are feeling about their job prospects during COVID-19 and their motivations to study, we lined up not one, but two sources! First up, Liv chats with year 12 student, Ethan, while Tom sits down Elvan (my baby sister!), a business/law student who’s just about to wrap up her degree.And to end things on a silly note, Tom and Liv are spilling the beans on whether they’d pick up cash they found lying on the ground. They’ll both share their past experiences and how much it would take for them to turn it in - oh the controversy!Would you hand in money you found in on the street? Let us know by joining our Facebook page, or sending us a message on our Instagram!Tom Watson and Liv Gee
Welcome back to another delicious helping of the Finance Burrito! On today’s episode, Tom and Liv are chatting about the need to knows of lifestyle inflation. You know, that thing where you suddenly become a bit more boujie with your spending when you start earning more? They’ll discuss how you can keep your lifestyle inflation in check and reveal if getting a pay rise is actually worth it.Then Liv sits down with Ash Denman, an Aussie who dumped the Melbourne CBD for the simple life during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ash reveals why he decided to make the move, the unexpected financial benefits and how going digital with his business actually helped his team grow and improve their communication skills!And to wrap things up, our hosts share their opinions on whether living with your folks in 20s should mean chipping in financially around the house. It’s a juicy one!Got a burning money confession you’d like to share? Let us know by joining our Facebook page, or sending us a message via our Instagram!
Guess what finance friends! We have officially hit double digits on the podcast! To celebrate this milestone episode, Liv and Tom are getting serious with the details of the 2020 Federal Budget. They’ll tackle new taxes, job subsidies and home ownership opportunities, plus discuss how the new changes will impact younger Aussies.And because this episode is a special one, Tom and Liv chat with our very own producer, Claire! She’ll dish the goss on her experience with financial imbalance in a previous relationship and why effective money management is essential, from international travel to quick trips to the bar.Finally, our hilarious hosts reveal whether they are ‘The Michelle’ in their social circle, AKA, the person who organises, plans and pays for all events and activities. An impressive 41% of the Mozo office proudly identify as ‘Michelles’, while one member in particular ditches responsibility all together!Do you identify as a Michelle? Let us know by joining our Facebook page! Or if you prefer to slide into our DM’s, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram!
Let’s get down to business...to increase...the funds! If you read that the way I wanted you to, you’re a real one. In today’s episode, Tom and Liv are tackling all things side hustles! They’ll discuss how younger Aussies are making some decent coin by selling stuff online or kickstarting their own small business.Then Tom sits down with Kitty Humphries, a fellow side hustler, to give an insight into all the ins and outs, plus the ups and downs of starting a small business. Kitty shares her experience with starting multiple side hustles and reveals the things you need to know before taking the plunge.Finally, to help get your daily giggle in for the day, our two hosts confess their biggest money regrets. And between Tom’s undie nightmare and Liv’s car catastrophe, let’s just they’ve both had to take the financial walk of shame.Got a money regret you want to share? Head on over to our Facebook page! Or if Instagram is more of your social weapon of choice, be sure to give us a follow!
Hello there finance friends, got a question for ya! When was the last time you gave haggling a shot? And no, we don’t mean on your Bali trip last year...yeah, thought so. Well lucky for you, Liv and Tom are gonna show you the ropes on how to haggle your way to a cheaper energy plan, fridge and everything in between!And because we’re anything but mediocre, we’ll show you how a friend of the podcast fam managed to slash $250 off her car insurance premium with a little reenactment.Next, Liv sits down with jeweller, Welfe Bowyer to get the skinny on engagement rings. They’ll talk about designing rings from scratch, why more couples are ditching diamonds for stones and how that can benefit your wallet.And finally, Tom and Liv wrap things up by spilling the beans on how much you should pay a mate for giving you a lift. The lovely Liv gets very technical with this one!Guess what? The Finance Burrito is now on Instagram! So if you’re down for more finance fun, give us a follow! Or if you’d like be apart of the cool crew, join our Facebook page.
What did the apartment say to the landlord? Please, Re-Lease Me! Okay...moving on. On today’s episode, Tom and Liv are digging their fingers into the hot topic of renting. They’ll reveal why now is the perfect time for you to be pushing for a better deal on your rent, plus dish their own tips and tricks on how to get it right!Next, Tom sits down with Eliza Owen, the Head of Australian Research over at CoreLogic. Together they’ll discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on the rental market as well as the type of renters who have been the most affected. This is one interview you don’t want to miss!And as always, we’ve saved the best till last! To wrap things up, Liv and Tom are asking whether ‘Karen culture’ has now made Aussies fearful of asking for a refund or making a compliant. We even got the Mozo office to weigh in on this one!Want to spoil your tastebuds to some more financial treats? Check out our Facebook page! There’s stacks of polls, quotes from the show and more!
Just kidding! But if you are a gamer, this might be the episode of your dreams, as Liv and Tom are pressing play on all things gaming! They’ll chat about how much Aussies are spending on gaming every year, plus take a look at how the activity has changed since they first picked up a console.And because this episode is a special one, Tom and Liv have ordered extra sauce...or source, rather. First up, Tom sits down with Tom Young, a mobile game developer to find out what makes a game a winner in the eyes of a player. Tom also talks about how developers make money from games and gives an insight into his latest project, Dadish!Next Liv catches up with doco maker and fellow gamer, Cailleah Scott-Grimes - who has a sick Canadian accent btw - about what makes her tick as a gamer. Together they’ll explore what females in particular are looking for in a memorable gaming experience and what the gaming industry can do for women to take things to the next level (pun intended).And to top things off, Tom and Liv are exposing their thoughts on pesky delivery fees, from online shopping to UberEats. How far will you go to avoid them?Got a massive appetite for finance? Join our Facebook page! It’s a place where you’ll find banquets of finance fun!
Oh hello there finance friends, welcome back to another episode of the Finance Burrito! On today’s episode, Tom and Liv are sliding into our wallet’s DMs and to find out whether millennials are living a lifestyle they can’t afford.Liv even sat down with psychologist, Christine Bagley-jones to get a deeper understanding of how marketing tactics and social media make for a sneaky spending cocktail for the average user! But don’t worry, Christine also shares her thoughts on how to reign in impulse spending and take back control.And finally, Tom and Liv are dishing the goss on subscription stealing etiquette. They reveal how many streaming subscriptions they steal from their family and friends, plus expose how many people in the Mozo office do the same!Need more sizzling finance chat to get you through the day? Head on over to join our Facebook page! It’s jampacked with fresh finance facts, tips and more!
Welcome back to another helping of the Finance Burrito! In this week’s episode, Liv and Tom are taking a stab at savings goals based on age. How much should you have stashed away right now or before you hit your dirty thirties?Next Tom sits down with FI/RE follower, Katy Winter for a quick crash course on the popular financial movement. She’ll share her financial journey with FI/RE and low key living, plus how she finds value in priceless experiences.And finally, Liv and Tom spill the beans on what the go is when it comes to donating to a mate’s birthday charity on Facebook. They reveal how much they’d donate, plus whether or not they’d make it public for the world to see… it’s a juicy one!Hungry for more? Why not join our Facebook page? It’s loaded with tips, tricks and tonnes of finance fun!
Here at the Finance Burrito, we like to get right down to the juicy stuff. So this week, Tom and Liv are getting up close and personal with your bank account...or more specifically, what goes into it. That’s right, they’re talking about salaries.They’ll investigate the benefits and potential dangers that comes with salary transparency, whether that’s among loved ones, friends or even your co-workers! Liv chats to careers coach, Kate Boorer, to find out how divulging the digits can impact the workplace and the steps you need to take when asking for a payrise.And to wrap things up, Liv and Tom reveal the most ridiculous purchases they’ve made since lockdown began. You won’t believe what Liv has got up her sleeve for this one!Got a craving for more financial tips or burrito puns? Then make your next stop our Facebook page! It’s stuffed with helpful info, quirky quotes and much more!
Ready for seconds? On today’s episode, Liv and Tom explore the topsy, turvy world of debt! Can debt ever be a good thing? Or is it just the root of all financial evil? The answer might surprise you!Next, Tom chats to a couple who are pretty nifty when it comes to their finances! Find out how they went from debt to deposits as a team and how they’re working toward smashing some impressive financial goals.And finally, Tom and Liv spill the beans on something we’ve all encountered at least once or twice during adult life: asking your friend to pay you back. But more specifically, how little is too little to ask for? We even polled the Mozo office for an inside scoop!And if you loved this episode, you’ll love joining our Facebook page even more! It’s filled with juicy chats, spicy polls and saucy questions.
Welcome to the very first episode of The Finance Burrito! In today’s episode, hosts Tom Watson and Liv Gee are chatting about a common millennial pastime: online shopping with good ol’ Afterpay. They’ll take a stab at how the Buy Now, Pay Later service differs from your credit card and whether it should be added to your spending repertoire.Has iso made you addicted to saving? Do you stay up at night worrying about how you’ll keep your savings game once life gets back to normal? Find out how a crisis can change the way we behave with money. And finally, Tom and Liv spill the tea (or beans, rather) on what the go is when it comes to splitting drinks with mates and dates - you don’t want to miss it!Love a good money meme or keen for some banking banter?Join our Facebook page!http://bit.ly/TheFinanceBurrito-FBIt’s a place to share your own confessions, queries or concerns around money.
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