r/AusFinance • u/ToastSmile • 3h ago

Looking for recommendations on Aussie finance-related media

I'm a first year Bachelor of Commerce student right now, and I'm running into issues where I'm learning financial theory, but I'm missing a lot of real-world context when it comes to discussions. Part of this is that, because of the Adelaide Uni merger and some poor scheduling, I've been forced to take program electives for second-year students. I feel like I'm lacking baseline understanding of finance and investing, and am sort of playing catch-up. Especially when there are discussions about real-world companies and situations, and I feel I should know more than I do.

Was wondering how people here keep up-to-date with financial news, and how they keep it entertaining? If there are shows, podcasts, or books you'd recommend, or enjoy?

Resources for independently learning financial theory would be even moreso appreciated, but I don't think those are quite as popular, lol.

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u/citizenecodrive31 3h ago

There is a big difference between individual and personal finance vs macro and microeconomics.

News and resources for one side are not going to be useful for the other side

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u/ToastSmile 3h ago

I know. Both are helpful to me, though. I know I'll probably need to look somewhere other than this sub for technical economic information or financial theory, but personal finance is relevant to a lot of my coursework. It also just interests me -- I like personal finance shows. I just haven't found a good Aussie one yet.

Also, I can do research where I need to anyway, or read a textbook if I absolutely need information. I'd rather get suggestions for other media, try it out, and see if I find it interesting. Finding new media or learning something, even if it isn't specifically what I was after, is a bonus.

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u/citizenecodrive31 2h ago

Just read Passive Investig Australia and Lazy Koala Investing then

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u/Odd-Activity4010 3h ago

The Money Cafe with Alan Kohler

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u/NervousAd1013 2h ago

The Australian Finance Podcast
They have a lot of great podcasts, which will teach you about the basics of specific topics like superannuation, investing, taxes etc from an Australian perspective

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u/ToastSmile 2h ago

Their episode titles seem pretty interesting! I'll try them out tonight

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u/NervousAd1013 2h ago

They (Rask Media) run a few different podcasts, including one more geared to investing called Australia Investors Podcast, I’ve only listened to the Finance one though, but I’m sure there other podcasts are just as useful