We kick off the ep. with some feedback around something Ray said a couple of eps ago. It was sparked by our chat on government budgets, who pays what tax, and the idea that "we're all in this together". Is economic division inevitable when we're taxed differently and some groups appear to receive greater advantages than others? It's a challenging question and one we're keen to explore.

Enter stage left, our brand-new segment 'Points of Interest', where we unpack the stories making waves in markets and finance. This week we check back in on the much-hyped SpaceX shares and their recent plummet back to earth (metaphorical). Was this predictable? What can investors learn when excitement and valuations collide? Ray shares his perspective on what happens when market enthusiasm meets reality.

Investing for your kids. Hello Jill! She got in touch and was keen to know where/how to start investing for her son's future. While we don't provide financial advice, Anna and Ray discuss some of the factors parents may want to consider when trying to build long-term wealth for your children and why time can be one of the most important things to consider.

Other bits to look forward to: Random chatter about movies, winter slowly coming to end (hello sunshine!) AND an excitable doggo takes over the studio... classic and professional!

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