In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, we break down the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest 25 basis point interest rate hike and what’s really driving the decision. With inflation sitting stubbornly above target and unemployment trending lower, the RBA has made it clear that further rate rises are firmly on the table in 2026. We unpack the key signals from the RBA statement, why household spending and housing markets are back in focus, and how global factors are quietly influencing local decisions. Most importantly, we explore what this rate rise means for everyday Australians—homeowners, buyers, investors, and savers—and how different asset classes like property, shares, bonds, gold, and crypto may respond. If you want to understand what’s happening, why it matters, and how to prepare your strategy moving forward, this episode is a must-listen.

Car deductions are one of the most overclaimed—and most audited—tax items in Australia, and in this Tax Tuesday Wealth Coffee Chat, Daniel McPherson pulls the handbrake on the myths that keep landing people in trouble. From logbooks that don’t survive audits to the truth about utes, payload limits, and fringe benefits tax, this episode breaks down exactly what the ATO allows and where people go wrong. You’ll hear real case studies of claims that cost thousands, learn the difference between the cents-per-kilometre and logbook methods, and understand why tolls, fuel records, and calendars are now being matched automatically. Whether you’re an employee, a tradie, or a business owner buying vehicles through your company, this episode shows how to claim what you’re entitled to—without guessing, copying your mate, or ending up in the taxman’s firing line.

What truly drives property markets—and why does one Australian city look almost unstoppable right now? In this Wealth Coffee Chat, we kick off 2026 by unpacking the real forces behind long-term property growth, from interest rates and politics to supply shortages, jobs, infrastructure, and the powerful role of demographics. Joined by Jeff Braley from McCrindle Research, the conversation dives into why Southeast Queensland is surging, how the Olympic effect is reshaping Brisbane and its sister cities, and what population growth forecasts mean for investors over the next 25 years. You’ll also hear insights on migration trends, shrinking household sizes, the massive generational wealth transfer underway, and why data—not opinions—should guide your investment decisions. If you want clarity, context, and confidence heading into the next phase of the property cycle, this episode sets the foundation for smarter investing in 2026 and beyond.