Episodes

  • 53. Buy Now Pay Later debt is on the rise, it's time to get your rebate from the Robo debt disaster and who stole $30K worth of GNOCCHI?!?

    53. Buy Now Pay Later debt is on the rise, it's time to get your rebate from the Robo debt disaster and who stole $30K worth of GNOCCHI?!?
    Dec 8 2021
    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.
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    24 mins
  • 52. Your Money News: Million dollar properties are now the norm & the employee that it taking on Commonwealth Bank because he discussed his salary with coworkers

    52. Your Money News: Million dollar properties are now the norm & the employee that it taking on Commonwealth Bank because he discussed his salary with coworkers
    Nov 24 2021
    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.
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    23 mins
  • 51. Your Money News: ScoMo makes a big electric vehicle announcement, but is it full of smoke?

    51. Your Money News: ScoMo makes a big electric vehicle announcement, but is it full of smoke?
    Nov 10 2021
    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.
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    24 mins
  • 50.Your Money News: Say hello to hyperinflation and the great resignation

    50.Your Money News: Say hello to hyperinflation and the great resignation
    Oct 27 2021
    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!
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    23 mins
  • 49. Your Money News: Brisbane property is set to boom and a 'Finfluencer' is forced to pay a follower

    49. Your Money News: Brisbane property is set to boom and a 'Finfluencer' is forced to pay a follower
    Oct 20 2021
    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.
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    24 mins
  • 48. Your Money News: Are Banks Boycotting the Sex Industry?

    48. Your Money News: Are Banks Boycotting the Sex Industry?
    Oct 13 2021
    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.
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    27 mins
  • 47. Your Money News: Opening Pandora's Box and a World Coffee Crisis

    47. Your Money News: Opening Pandora's Box and a World Coffee Crisis
    Oct 6 2021
    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.
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    28 mins
  • 46. Your Money News: Is a hamster getting better returns on his investment portfolio than you?

    46. Your Money News: Is a hamster getting better returns on his investment portfolio than you?
    Sep 29 2021
    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.
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    21 mins