Imagine being months away from retirement, logging into your super account, and seeing your balance at zero. That’s what thousands of Australians are now facing after the collapse of multiple superannuation funds, with more than $1.2 billion in retirement savings wiped out.

Today we explain how this happened, what went wrong with the platforms and checks that were supposed to protect investors, and why the system isn’t working the way it should. We also share the simple ways to spot red flags, avoid cold-call traps, and choose a financial advisor you can trust.

On this episode, we discuss:

(00:00) Intro
(00:46) The $700k-to-Zero Super Nightmare
(01:34) The First Guardian Master Fund Collapse Explained
(03:20) How Super Platforms and Investment Funds Work
(05:09) Where the Money Went and How it Worked
(07:00) Telemarketing, Google Ads and Conflicted Advice
(09:50) Who Pays When Superannuation Funds Fail?
(13:57) The Red Flags: Cold Calls and Online Traps
(17:14) How to Find and Trust a Financial Planner
(30:24) Super Isn’t Government-Guaranteed - Protect Yourself

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Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.au

The Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.

Hosts:
Nick Reilly
Jason Robinson
Martin Vidakovic

This podcast is produced by VIDPOD.

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Australians are taxed on almost everything - income, fuel, property, super, even talk of inheritance and spare-bedroom taxes. In this episode we explore how much we really give back to the government, where that $800 billion in tax revenue goes, and whether our complex system is holding back innovation, investment, and everyday Aussies trying to get ahead.

On this episode, we discuss:

(00:00) Intro
(00:37) The Viral Video That Exposes Australia's Endless Taxes
(01:43) Do Aussies Really Pay Too Much Tax?
(03:26) How Much Tax You Actually Pay on $60K, $80K, $100K, and $250K
(06:10) The Beer Analogy That Explains Our Tax System
(07:45) The Wildest Tax Reform Ideas Being Floated
(10:12) EV Taxes, Super Surcharges, and the Never-Ending Grab
(14:16) Why Business Tax Reform Could Boost Innovation
(18:46) Where Australia's $800 Billion in Tax Money Goes
(20:47) The NDIS Blowout and How It's Hurting Those Who Need It Most
(23:33) Can Lower Taxes Spark Aussie Innovation and Growth?

Videos Mentioned:
Australian Tax Office 2025 Parody by @jonbernardk
The Tax System, Explained in Beer! By Johnston Grocke

Check out the free resources from Inovayt here.

Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.au

The Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.

Hosts:
Nick Reilly
Jason Robinson
Martin Vidakovic

This podcast is produced by VIDPOD.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Markets are on a high - stocks, property, crypto, even gold - but what could go wrong? Today we talk about how to beat the stock market without losing your pants, sharing our biggest investment mistakes, lessons from the GFC, and the strategies that actually protect your wealth. From dollar cost averaging and stop-loss rules to Buffett-style patience, we unpack how smart investors win over the long run. Get ready to rethink your approach to investments and aim for long-term success rather than fleeting gains.

On this episode, we discuss:

(00:00) Intro

(00:46) The Pain Of Failed Investments
(03:10) Marty's GFC Story: The Leverage Trap and $100K Lesson
(07:10) Learning from Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger & Ray Dalio
(08:59) Timing the Market vs Dollar-Cost Averaging
(10:36) The 4% Rule: How Few Stocks Drive Market Returns
(12:03) Analysing Big Winners: Berkshire, Google & Costco
(15:00) Concentrating On Quality Stocks For Stability
(18:11) When To Double Down Instead Of Selling
(21:18) 2025 Market Outlook - Are We Due for a Pullback?

Check out the free resources from Inovayt here.

Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.au

The Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.

Hosts:
Nick Reilly
Jason Robinson
Martin Vidakovic

This podcast is produced by VIDPOD.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.