About this episode
Are you being ripped off…without even realising it?We brought in Channel 9’s finance editor Chris Kohler to unpack the scams, tricks and corporate tactics hidden across Australia’s economy from your mortgage to your supermarket shop to your Friday arvo punt. Chris’ new book How They Get You lifts the lid on the big (and small) ways companies quietly extract more from your wallet… and what you can do to push back.Also in this episode:The marketing tactics Chris says are “quite simply f***ed” (hello, car loans)Why Australia’s worst consumer outcomes come from a lack of competitionHow gambling, auctions, and “loyalty” programs pull psychological levers to keep you spendingThe housing policy trap politicians won’t touch — and the bold fix Chris would push through if he was PM for a dayCheck out Chris' new book at all good booksellers.———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)———Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRScreen the market with GuruFocusTrack your portfolio with Sharesight———In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to
