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Jacob Kearnes

Producer and Host

Having always had a strong interest in financial markets, Jacob completed a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics. While studying however, Jacob discovered his true passion was marketing psychology and the science behind what makes people buy. During his studies, Jacob went on to start his own e-commerce brand which laid the foundations of his marketing and business knowledge. With a good attitude, willingness to learn and friendly demeanour, Jacob makes an excellent addition to Investor Intelligence team.

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The Future of Economics: Dr Reetu Verma on measuring economic growth

Economic growth is typically associated with an improved standard of living and a reduction in poverty. But is this always the case?

As income inequality grows and loneliness rises, senior economic lecturer at The University of Wollongong Dr Reetu Verma outlines why solely relying on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a measure of economic output can be detrimental to society.

We discuss how the economy is traditionally measured and how this can hinder quality of life aspects such as health, well-being and happiness while Dr Verma puts forward some suggested economic measures to go alongside GDP.

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Should you invest in crypto?

We've all heard of the crypto millionaires who've made generational wealth investing in cryptocurrencies, only to have lost it soon after. But how do these digital assets come to have value in the first place? Is there any substance to this technology?

For this episode I'm joined by the one and only Zeneca - a founder who's built an enormous following discussing these digital assets. We explain what this technology is, how it can be used and whether or not it has a place in your investment portfolio.

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How to increase your borrowing capacity

This week I'm joined by the General Manager at Crown Money Management Chelsea Burton to discuss the power of leverage and how we can best use borrowed money to grow our portfolios.

We discuss the difference between good debt and bad debt as well as some crucial tips on how you can make the most of your existing borrowing capacity. If you're thinking about or are in the process of growing your portfolio, optimising your finance strategy is essential in making sure your money is working hard for you.