Q+A: The Week Ahead with NAB

Fear & Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts.With the cost of living squeezing household budgets, what if you could make some extra money without taking on more work? There could be hundreds, even thousands of dollars sitting unused in your cupboards, garage and wardrobe. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they set a challenge to find $1,000 worth of things to sell, with practical tips on what to look for, where to sell it, how to get the best price and what to do with the money you make.Canna and Michael's new book is available now! Pick up your copy of Twelve Months to Financial Freedom at Big W, bookshops or online.---The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of it and the relevant product having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Saturday Edition brings together the serious, the surprising and the slightly ridiculous stories of the week. This week: whether the Jensen Huang scandal at Nvidia is bigger than Australian cricket's latest controversy; the two big warning signs for the Australian economy; whether banks should be allowed back into financial advice; and the jobs Sean, Michael and Adam would love to do if they weren't making podcasts. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner... despite being in COVID isolation in Perth. And don't forget, you can now watch the Saturday Edition on our Fear & Greed Podcast YouTube channel. Subscribe to see all the arguments, tantrums and questionable judging decisions. Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friday 13 November 2026 Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia’s CEO after revelations of an affair with a direct report, and a relationship with a customer who is suspected of being a Chinese spy.  Bank bosses say higher rates negate the benefit of lower prices for home buyers The ATO says it’s found $1.1 billion in unpaid super over the last year NASA is looking for newcomers to train as astronauts Thousands of schools across Europe receive bomb threats, sending education systems into chaos Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and join our free daily newsletter here.  And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how to find $1,000 in a weekend. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the best business ideas start with a simple problem. But turning that idea into a successful company takes much more than a clever solution.In the fourth and final episode of Extraordinary Business Stories, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson speak with two State Winners of the 2026 Telstra Best of Business Awards: Rebecca Dredge from Kiddo, Queensland Innovation Award Winner, and Hojun Tang from Yellowbox, New South Wales Innovation Award Winner.Rebecca created Kiddo after struggling to find flexible childcare as a working mother, while Hojun's business began with an idea for smart lockers and has grown into a technology company operating in 20 countries. They discuss the challenges of bringing an idea to market, learning from mistakes, responding to customer feedback and why successful innovation often means changing direction.Extraordinary Business Stories is a special four-part Fear & Greed Q+A series brought to you by Telstra. Meet this year's State Winners at telstra.com.au/awards.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a special edition of the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report, as Nvidia shares plunge and the tech giant's board reportedly considers the future of chief executive Jensen Huang following allegations about his personal life. Josh Gilbert, market analyst at eToro, joins Michael Thompson to explain why Huang is so important to Nvidia, what his potential departure could mean for the global AI boom, and why investors should brace for further volatility. Plus, the Australian sharemarket finishes slightly lower, with gains for the big banks offset by losses among mining stocks. Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 12 November 2026 The number of new home loans across the country slumps as Commonwealth Bank warns of more homeowners falling behind in payments.  David Jones announces store closures in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth Macquarie Bank fined over misleading customers Inside Anthropic’s mega float Apple’s prudishness shifts from Siri to auto correct   Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and join our free daily newsletter here.    And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how to find $1,000 in a weekend. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians spend decades building their superannuation, but when retirement finally arrives, many are reluctant to spend it. One study found the median pensioner died with around 90 per cent of their retirement wealth still intact. So why are we so afraid of running out of money, even when we've saved enough to enjoy retirement?In the latest episode of Fear & Greed's weekly series with MLC Expand, Sean Aylmer speaks with Ashton Jones, Director of Retirement Innovation at MLC, about the psychology of spending in retirement, why planning for income matters as much as building a super balance, and how to make sure your money lasts — even if you live to 100.This interview is part of Fear & Greed's weekly series in partnership with MLC Expand.This is general information only. Always seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know right now. Today, Australian shares rise despite a sell-off on Wall Street, as hotter-than-expected US inflation fuels fears of another big interest rate hike. Michael Thompson looks at the winners and losers on the ASX, including Commonwealth Bank, which has reported rising mortgage arrears and increased provisions for bad debts. Plus, David Jones prepares to close half its stores, fresh signs of stress emerge in Australia's private credit market, and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth survives an impeachment attempt. Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 11 November 2026 Consumer confidence hits near-record lows, pointing to a sharp economic slowdown. The Jensen Huang affair has contributed to chipmaker Nvidia losing about $US1.3 trillion in value since the beginning of last month The drop in house prices now matches the worst in 40 years Qantas set to outsource 850 white collar jobs While most of us struggle with the cost-of-living crisis, it's a boom time for the art auction houses   Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and join our free daily newsletter here.    And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how to find $1,000 in a weekend. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.