ASIC has just issued a serious warning to financial advice firms: Using dodgy online marketing tricks and aggressive cold callers to reel in clients could cost them their licences.

In this episode, I sit down with ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland to look at how these arrangements operate, how to spot them and how to protesct yourself.

For more information, and to see the full report, head to ASIC's website here

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If you believe the best way to experience a culture is through its food and wine, this journey through the France will have you ready to pack your bags! In this episode, beloved Australian food and travel expert Lyndey Milan joins me to talk about exploring the Rhône River on a Viking river trip.

Lyndey shares what it’s really like to experience France from the water: Unpacking just once, docking right in the centre of historic villages, exploring morning markets with the ship's chefs, and diving into the rich culinary contrasts between the sun-drenched flavours of Provence and the famous bouchons of Lyon.

A big thanks to our sponsor this week, Viking! To explore the world 'The Viking Way' visit viking.com and secure your own voyage today.

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After 31 years presenting the ABC finance report and half a century in journalism, finance legend Alan Kohler recently made the massive announcement that he is stepping away from the nightly news desk. But don't call it retirement...he’s just changing gears on his own terms.

In this episode, I sit down with Alan to talk about what "stepping into your prime time" actually looks like when you've spent decades working at a breakneck pace. We discuss his move into podcasting with his son Chris, how he handles shifting identity as he turns 75, and why he’s choosing to keep doing what he loves rather than taking up golf.

Then, we dive into the big economic challenges on the horizon for Australia.

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