In this episode of Talk Money To Me, Candice and Felicity sit down with acclaimed historian, author, broadcaster, and the brilliant mind behind the new book Gold - Professor Alan Ereira.

In his latest work, 'Gold: How it Shaped History', which Candice and Felicity discuss in this episode, Alan explores the powerful and often surprising role this precious metal has played in the rise and fall of empires, economies, and belief systems.

In this episode you will hear the deeper meaning of gold- not just as a financial asset, but as a force that continues to influence human behaviour and markets today.

As of mid-May 2025, gold is trading around $3,234 USD per ounce, and some market participants are predicting a 15-20% uplift by the end of 2025 calendar year.

That’s despite the rally of 26% roughly so far YTD. Will the 2025 gold rush continue? Tune into this episode to find out more.

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Felicity Thomas and Candice Bourke are Senior Advisers at Shaw and Partners, and you can find out more here.

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"The biggest mistake is waiting too long to action what you want." This week's guest has spent the last 20 years building a property empire alongside her partner Scott. Now she helps thousands of Australian's rethink the way they build long term wealth through property investing.

In this episode of Talk Money To Me, Candice and Felicity sit down with Co-Founder of Rethink Investing - Mina O’Neil. They get into all the details about the world of property and how investors should think about property sitting within their entire wealth creation strategy. Whether you are a seasoned property investor or thinking about getting into the property market for the first time, you won’t want to miss this episode.

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https://www.rethinkinvesting.com.au/

Or email them via: info@rethinkinvesting.com.au

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In this week's episode of Talk Money To Me, Candice and Felicity explore why infrastructure is fast becoming a cornerstone of resilient investment portfolios in 2025 and beyond.

They deep dive into:

• How infrastructure assets provide stable income, inflation protection, and lower volatility.
• Why infrastructure tends to outperform during market downturns.
• How tariffs, inflation and slower growth are making defensive assets more important than ever.
• How the ClearBridge Developed Markets Infrastructure Income SMA offers diversified exposure to global infrastructure — and why it's a top pick right now.
• Breakdown of key holdings like E.ON, Crown Castle, NextEra, and TC Energy.

If you're looking for ways to add stability, income, and global growth opportunities to your portfolio, this episode is a must-listen.

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Felicity Thomas and Candice Bourke are Senior Advisers at Shaw and Partners, and you can find out more here.

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Talk Money To Me acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.

*****

Talk Money To Me is a product of Equity Mates Media.

This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives.

Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.

Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.

Talk Money To Me is part of the Acast Creator Network.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.