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| Your money resolutions for 2026 | 30 Dec 2025 | 00:15:10 | |
Coming up with financial resolutions for the new year is easy. Setting realistic goals – and following them through – is the real challenge. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by behavioural economist and psychologist, Phil Slade, to discuss financial goals and the psychology behind goal setting. 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Why resolutions fail 03:02 Reflecting on past goals 05:38 Setting new goals 12:23 Accountability and shared goals 13:40 Conclusion and final thoughts #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #philsalde #financialgoals Podcast Links: Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au Get stories like this in our newsletter: bit.ly/3GDirbR | |||
| End of year wrap (2025) | 23 Dec 2025 | 00:15:21 | |
From super scandals to market swings, 2025 certainly kept us on our toes. So before 2026 begins, it’s time to reflect on the year that was. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s editor-in-chief, Michelle Baltazar, is joined by senior journalist, Tom Watson, to discuss the biggest financial news stories of 2025 and the topics they’ll be watching closely in 2026. 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Biggest financial news events of 2025 09:05 Positive and surprising developments in 2025 11:46 Looking ahead to 2026 14:10 Closing remarks #friendswithmoney #michellebaltazar #tomwatson #financialnews Podcast Links: Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au Get stories like this in our newsletter: bit.ly/3GDirbR | |||
| What is an Annuity? | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:21:37 | |
One of the great uncertainties in retirement is how long your savings will need to last. So, could annuities provide an answer? On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Aaron Minney, head of retirement income research at Challenger, to unpack everything annuities. 00:00 Introduction 00:50 What are annuities? 01:33 Understanding how annuities work 04:40 Annuities vs account-based pensions 06:32 Pros and cons of annuities 09:02 Which retirees could annuities suit? 13:23 Sequencing risk and annuities 16:42 Perceptions and awareness 20:20 Conclusion #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #aaronminney #annuities Podcast Links: Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au Get stories like this in our newsletter: bit.ly/3GDirbR | |||
| The emotional rollercoaster of your finances | 14 May 2024 | 00:17:48 | |
Did you know emotions can get in the way of how well you manage your money? Being aware of the money lessons you learned during childhood, and the feelings that come up around finances when you think or talk about them, can be a great first step towards taking control of your finances and creating real wealth. This week on the Friends with Money podcast, Money’s Joanna Tovia is joined by financial advisor Dawn Thomas from The Wealth Designers to talk about how to improve your relationship with money.
#friendswithmoney #psychology #wealth #family Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| Budget 2024: Will Aussies get relief? | 07 May 2024 | 00:15:14 | |
The 2024 Federal Budget is less than a week away, so what can we expect to see in the way of cost of living relief and other measures from the government? That's the topic of discussion on this episode of the Friends With Money podcast featuring host Tom Watson and deputy chief economist at AMP, Diana Mousina.
#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #dianamousina #federalbudget Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| Money saving tips for travel | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:15:41 | |
Since Covid restrictions eased, we have been traveling overseas more than ever. But when budgets are tight, how can we save money and still have the holiday we've been dreaming of? This week on the Friends With Money Podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with Tristan Dakin, ANZ Country Manager at Wise, about saving hundreds of dollars on travel costs.
#friendswithmoney #michellebaltazar #tristandakin #traveltips Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| Tax time tidy up: get your super in shape | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:15:01 | |
The end of the financial year is fast approaching, so is now the time to check in on your super and consider an extra contribution? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Renae Anderson, manager of select advice at UniSuper, to chat about the super moves worth considering before and after July 1. They discuss:
#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #renaeanderson #superannuation This episode is brought to you by UniSuper. Links: For calculators: Superannuation calculators & tools | UniSuper For upcoming webcasts: UniSuper Learning Hub (on24.com) Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au
The information in this podcast is of a general nature and doesn’t consider your personal circumstances. Before making decisions, you should consider whether the information is appropriate for your circumstances otherwise seek financial advice. | |||
| Dreams to dollars: Building your money plan | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:15:39 | |
Whether it’s purchasing a home or paying off credit card, we all have financial goals we want to achieve, but seeing them through is not always the easiest of tasks. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Mohamed Khalil, head of financial wellbeing, research and design at ANZ, to discuss the psychology behind goals and the steps we can take to set, progress and achieve them.
#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #mohamedkhalil #financialgoals Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| Unlock your "super" power: Investment choices | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:11:27 | |
Have you thought about how your super is invested? Taking the time to consider, and even adjust, your investment settings could impact your balance down the track. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Jeremy Lack from TelstraSuper Financial Planning to discuss picking an investment option in your superannuation.
#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #jeremylack #superannuation This episode is brought to you by TelstraSuper.
Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au
Disclaimer: Jeremy Lack is a financial adviser with Telstra Super Financial Planning Pty Ltd ABN 74 097 777 725 AFS Licence No. 218705. TelstraSuper Financial Planning provides financial advice service to members of TelstraSuper ABN 85 502 108 833. Telstra Super Pty Ltd ABN 86 007 422 522 is the trustee of TelstraSuper and wholly owns TelstraSuper Financial Planning. Advice that Jeremy gives is of a general nature and does not take into account the particular circumstances or needs of any specific person and because of that, you should consider your own circumstances before acting on any advice . If you are considering acquiring a financial product from TelstraSuper you should read the relevant product disclosure statement and target market determination before making a decision which are available at www.telstrasuper.com.au. The financial services guide for TelstraSuper Financial Planning is available at www.telstrasuper.com.au | |||
| Riding the RBA Rate Waves | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:12:51 | |
Interest rates have reached a peak. At least, that’s the consensus among many experts who expect rates to start to fall in the near future. So how can borrowers and savers prepare? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Rachel Wastell, personal finance expert at financial comparison website Mozo, to discuss the possible timing and impact of any future rate cuts.
#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #rachelwastell #interestrates Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| What is a margin loan? | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:15:04 | |
Ever wondered if it’s possible to take out a loan to build your share portfolio? After all, investment loans are common place in property investing. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Lily Elliott, head of margin lending specialists Leveraged, to discuss the ins and outs of margin loans.
#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #lilyelliott #investing #marginloans Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| Getting the best mobile and internet deals | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:18:32 | |
Home internet and mobile plans may have become part and parcel of everyday life, but that doesn’t mean you need to be paying over the odds to stay connected. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by the managing editor of WhistleOut Australia, Alex Choros, to discuss getting a better deal on your broadband and mobile phone plans.
#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #alexchoros #broadband #mobile Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| Stop subconsciously sabotaging your financial goals | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:17:32 | |
When it comes to online shopping, we've quickly become experts at undermining our long-term financial goals. Making better decisions that prevent us from going further into debt and increase our overall cashflow is the key to getting what we want. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with financial educator, The Broke Generation podcast host, and author Emma Edwards about the 3 ways you can start to improve your spending habits.
Link: Go to moneymag.com.au for your chance to win one of Emma's new books #friendswithmoney #michellebaltazar #emmaedwards #goodwithmoney #thebrokegeneration Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| Estate Planning Essentials | 14 Oct 2025 | 00:21:15 | |
From superannuation to digital assets, there’s much more to think about with estate planning than just creating a will. On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by William Moore, partner and head of private client advisory at Hall & Wilcox, to run through some of the essential components of estate planning. 00:00 Introduction 01:45 Why you need a will and when to update it 04:51 Power of attorney 08:05 Superannuation and naming beneficiaries 12:17 Digital assets in estate planning 15:04 Tax implications for beneficiaries 18:43 Final Thoughts and Advice 20:28 Conclusion #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #williammoore #estateplanning Podcast Links: Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au Get stories like this in our newsletter: bit.ly/3GDirbR | |||
| Stage 3 tax cuts explained | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:12:00 | |
Australians are set to pay less income tax from July this year, so what’s changed and who will benefit the most? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by the director of tax communications at H&R Block, Mark Chapman, to discuss the revamped stage three tax cuts.
#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #markchapman #tax Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| 5 ways to get into the property market | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:26:38 | |
With prices soaring above a million dollars, breaking into the property market is a daunting quest. If you're just starting out, Is there a way to own your own home, or is it mission impossible? This week on the Friends With Money Podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with John Pidgeon, author of Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future, about overcoming the challenges of the current market.
#friendswithmoney #michellebaltazar #johnpidgeon #propertyinvestment Enter now for your chance to win one of the ten copies of John Pidgeon's Book Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| Top performing ETFs of 2023 | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:17:42 | |
Australian investors poured billions of dollars into exchange-traded funds during 2023, but which ETFs returned favour with the best performance? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Cameron Gleeson, senior investment strategist at Betashares, to chat about the performance of the ETF market in 2023 and look forward to the trends emerging in 2024.
#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #camerongleeson #investing Read more about the 2023 Australian ETF review from Betashares. Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| Retirement income strategies | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:10:25 | |
Retirees will naturally want to make the most of their super come retirement, so what kind of income strategies can they employ to ensure their nest egg lasts the distance? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Caroline Rees of TelstraSuper Financial Planning to chat retirement income strategies.
#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #carolinereese #superannuation This episode is brought to you by TelstraSuper. Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au
Caroline Rees is a financial adviser with Telstra Super Financial Planning Pty Ltd ABN 74 097 777 725 AFS Licence No. 218705. TelstraSuper Financial Planning provides financial advice service to members of TelstraSuper ABN 85 502 108 833. Telstra Super Pty Ltd ABN 86 007 422 522 is the trustee of TelstraSuper and wholly owns TelstraSuper Financial Planning Advice that Jeremy gives is of a general nature and does not take into account the particular circumstances or needs of any specific person and because of that, you should consider your own circumstances before acting on any advice . If you are considering acquiring a financial product from TelstraSuper you should read the relevant product disclosure statement and target market determination before making a decision which are available at www.telstrasuper.com.au . | |||
| Top property picks for 2024 | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:13:43 | |
Higher than expected price growth surprised many experts last year, but how will the property market perform in 2024? This week on Friends With Money, host Tom Watson is joined by Terry Ryder, managing director of Hotspotting, to dig into the standout property locations around the country for 2024.
#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #terryryder #property Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| 3 hot megatrends for smart investors in 2024 | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:19:01 | |
2024 is heating up to be a great year to invest in the stock market! What are the hot stocks you should be paying attention to? This week on the Friends With Money Podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with Jess Amir, MooMoo's Market Strategist, about her top tips on what to watch out for in 2024.
#friendswithmoney #michellebaltazar #jessamir #moomoo Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| Investing by colours | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:19:14 | |
What type of investor are you? To get the best return on investment, you need to know! This week on the Friends With Money podcast, by popular demand, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with Money's investment guru, podcaster, and author, Marcus Padley, about defining investor types by colour.
#friendswithmoney #colour #invest #michellebaltazar #marcuspadley Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| Billionaire Masterclass | 16 Jan 2024 | 00:18:31 | |
If you want to know how to make and invest lots of money, one of the best ways is to learn from someone who built their fortune and became a billionaire. In this special edition of the Friends With Money Podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with Ken Fisher, the billionaire founder and executive chair of Fisher Investments, about the best way to build your financial future. • What's the best way to start investing? @FisherInvestAU @KennethLFisher #friendswithmoney #billionaire #advice #michellebaltazar #kenfisher Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| How to invest in cybersecurity | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:10:52 | |
According to the World Economic Forum, cybercrime is the fifth most pressing concern for the global economy. Governments worldwide are spending hundreds of millions to combat lone-wolf hackers and nation-states. Sounds like an investment opportunity, right? This week on the Friends With Money Podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar speaks with Jess Leung, portfolio manager at Global X ETFs, about how you can invest in the cybersecurity sector.
#friendswithmoney #cybercrime #invest #michellebaltazar #jessleung Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| New Year's resolution ideas to kick off 2024 | 02 Jan 2024 | 00:18:47 | |
Happy New Year! What will you do in 2024 to improve your financial health? This week on the Friends with Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with author and Comm Bank personal finance expert Jess Irvine about ideas you can implement to improve your finances.
#friendswithmoney #2024 #resolutions #michellebaltazar #jessirvine Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| The cost of financial procrastination | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:13:36 | |
Procrastination is a bad habit at the best of times, but when it comes to our finances, failing to act can have serious consequences. On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Shayne Sommer, a private wealth adviser at Shadforth Financial Group, to discuss the topic of financial procrastination and the ways in which it can be tackled. 00:00 Introduction 01:37 Common examples of financial procrastination 04:03 Psychological factors behind it 06:10 The consequences of financial procrastination 09:50 Strategies to combat procrastination 11:51 Imbedding good habits 12:45 Conclusion #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #shaynesommer #financialprocrastination Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au Get stories like this in our newsletter: bit.ly/3GDirbR | |||
| Reduce your carbon footprint | 26 Dec 2023 | 00:13:12 | |
Aussie banks are increasingly rolling out personalised carbon insights to their app users. But what are carbon footprints, and do they matter? This week on Friends With Money, host Tom Watson is joined by Rachel Alembakis, Managing Editor of FS Sustainability, to chat all things carbon footprints.
#friendswithmoney #carbonfootprints #tomwatson #rachelalembakis Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| Stocks for your stocking | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:16:12 | |
2023 has been a bit of a mediocre year for the Australian market, but could 2024 prove brighter? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, host Tom Watson is joined by chief investment analyst at Wealth Within, Dale Gillham, to chat about the Australian stocks that could shine bright next year. They discuss:
#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #dalegillham #investing Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| Unlocking the profit of fixed income | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:16:15 | |
Back by popular request! You wanted to know more about Bonds and how to unlock the profit of fixed-income assets - and we deliver! This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with Alex Moffatt, Director at Joseph Palmer & Sons, about the benefits and profit of adding Bonds to your portfolio.
#friendswithmoney #fixedincome #michellebaltazar #bonds Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3mV0Cbr Listen on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3qGfsoL Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fSPI2h Website: https://moneymag.com.au Email: podcast@moneymag.com.au Youtube: Podcast playlist | |||
| Beware of the finfluencer | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:08:01 | |
Did you know many Australians get their investment advice from social media finfluencers? It's a frightening fact. A recent ASIC (Australian Securities & Investment Commission) conference determined that most of those giving financial advice online are both unqualified and unlicensed. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with Rhys Bollen, Senior executive leader of ASIC’s market supervision team, about the potential dangers of getting investment advice from social media.
Links: #friendswithmoney #finfluencer #warning #michellebaltazar #rhysbollen Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| Get ready, get set, retire! | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:19:48 | |
It may seem like a long time off, but are you ready for retirement? Planning for the future now will save you a lot of stress and frustration when you finally decided to leave the workforce. This week on The Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with Money's Senior writer & columnist, Vita Palestrant, about what you need to consider well before your last day on the job.
#friendswithmoney #retirement #michellebaltazar #vitapalestrant Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3mV0Cbr Listen on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3qGfsoL Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fSPI2h Website: https://moneymag.com.au Email: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| Digging into gold | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:19:40 | |
It’s often described as the safe-haven asset, but what makes gold so desirable to everyone from central banks to everyday investors? On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by chief market strategist at the World Gold Council, Joe Cavatoni, to dig into some of the big questions surrounding investing in gold.
#friendswithmoney #investing #gold #tomwatson #joecavatoni Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| Getting your first home loan | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:19:13 | |
Gearing up to buy your first home? Chances are you’ve got a question or two about the process of taking out a mortgage. On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Daisy Stevens, head of lending operations at digital mortgage broker Finspo, to run through the home loan process for first home owners.
#friendswithmoney #mortgages #firsthomebuyers #tomwatson #daisystevens Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3mV0Cbr Listen on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3qGfsoL Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fSPI2h Website: https://moneymag.com.au Email: podcast@moneymag.com.au Youtube: Podcast playlist | |||
| Banking just got personal | 07 Nov 2023 | 00:17:30 | |
Open banking is giving Australians the ability to share their banking data more securely and with fewer hurdles, but can it save people money? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by head of product management at Frollo, Kris Davant, to explore the possibilities of open banking.
#friendswithmoney #openbanking #tomwatson #krisdavant Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3mV0Cbr Listen on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3qGfsoL Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fSPI2h Website: https://moneymag.com.au Email: podcast@moneymag.com.au Youtube: Podcast playlist | |||
| Bonus: could oil prices double? | 05 Nov 2023 | 00:08:18 | |
Global tensions in the Middle East have raised concerns that oil costs could spike, possibly doubling in price in the coming months. How will this affect the cost of living? This week on a bonus episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist at AMP, about the predicted rise in oil prices as the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies. #friendswithmoney #costofliving #oil #shaneoliver #michellebaltazar Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| Growth vs dividend stocks | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:17:44 | |
Wondering if your investment strategy should be geared towards income, growth or both? On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Adam Smith, chief executive at Saxo Australia, to discuss the pros and cons of growth and dividend stocks.
#friendswithmoney #investing #tomwatson #adamsmith Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| Should you invest in emerging markets? | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:23:07 | |
Emerging markets have had a strong showing so far in 2025. But is the allure of growth and diversification worth the risk? On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Hugh Lam, investment strategist at Betashares, to take a deep dive into the world of emerging markets. 01:24 Defining emerging markets 04:48 Opportunities in emerging markets 07:12 Risks in emerging markets 08:34 The place of emerging markets in a portfolio 12:50 Recent performance of emerging markets 15:30 China and India: Key markets 19:00 Investment options friendswithmoney #tomwatson #hughlam #investing #emergingmarkets Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au Get stories like this in our newsletter: bit.ly/3GDirbR | |||
| Super by the numbers | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:19:30 | |
How much money do you need to retire? It's a question we get a lot here at Money Magazine - I mean a lot! The latest numbers are out from The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) on how much you need in your super account to retire well. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar speaks with Virgin Money Super's general manager, Christopher Sozou, about the facts and figures of retirement.
Links: *Our thanks to Virgin Money Super for sponsoring this podcast **Figures quoted in the podcast are updated frequently on the ASFA website #friendswithmoney #supernumbers #michellebaltazar #virginmoneysuper #virginmoneyau Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3mV0Cbr Listen on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3qGfsoL Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fSPI2h Website: https://moneymag.com.au Email: podcast@moneymag.com.au Youtube: Podcast playlist | |||
| Have an epic retirement | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:17:04 | |
There are a lot of myths and preconceptions when it comes to retirement. Regardless of age, you can put into action a plan today that will help you achieve your goals and live an epic life. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar speaks with Author, Rebecca Wilson, about living your best life and future retirement.
Book giveaway (limited copies): https://www.moneymag.com.au/win/how-to-have-an-epic-retirement-book-bec-wilson Question: Tell us your favourite tip that Bec Wilson shared on the Friends With Money podcast? #friendswithmoney #retirement #michellebaltazar #becwilson Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3mV0Cbr Listen on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3qGfsoL Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fSPI2h Website: https://moneymag.com.au Email: podcast@moneymag.com.au | |||
| Is getting financial advice worth the cost? | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:14:19 | |
Is it worth paying for financial planning, or can you do it on your own? A Financial Adviser can be quite costly, and do you get value for your investment? This week on the Friends With Money Podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with David Sharpe, Financial Adviser and the Chair of the FAAA, about the myths and benefits of getting help planning for your future.
#friendswithmoney #financialplanning #michellebaltazar #adviser Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3mV0Cbr Listen on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3qGfsoL Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fSPI2h Website: https://moneymag.com.au Email: podcast@moneymag.com.au Youtube: Podcast playlist | |||
| Bonus: Today's market wrap | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:05:03 | |
In this special bonus episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with Alex Moffatt, Director at Joseph Palmer & Sons, about the adverse effects of the war in the Middle East on the stock market. #friendswithmoney #warvsthestockmarket #michellebaltazar #bonus Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3mV0Cbr Listen on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3qGfsoL Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fSPI2h Website: https://moneymag.com.au Email: podcast@moneymag.com.au Youtube: Podcast playlist | |||
| Why you should be investing in U.S. stocks | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:15:06 | |
Should you be investing in the U.S. stock market? This week on the Friends with Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with Tim Townsend, Professional Financial Advisor and a founding partner of Townsend Cobain, about the value of diversifying your portfolio by investing in the U.S. market.
#friendswithmoney #investing #michellebaltazar #usstocks Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3mV0Cbr Listen on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3qGfsoL Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fSPI2h Website: https://moneymag.com.au Email: podcast@moneymag.com.au Youtube: Podcast playlist | |||
| Investing myths busted! | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:12:02 | |
Today, it's relatively easy to start investing in stocks (you can even use a free app!), but roughly 49% of Australians have decided not to. Many have concerns about owning shares and are fearful they will lose everything or that they are not qualified to invest. This week on the Friends With Money Podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with Brendan Doggett, the Country Manager at Sharesies Australia, and together they bust the myths of investing.
#friendswithmoney #myths #michellebaltazar #brendandoggett Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3mV0Cbr Listen on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3qGfsoL Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fSPI2h Website: https://moneymag.com.au Email: podcast@moneymag.com.au Youtube: Podcast playlist | |||
| Bonds - the fixed income alternative | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:14:39 | |
After a woeful 2022 bonds appear to be making a comeback with investors. But how do they work, and what role do they have in a portfolio? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by chief executive of micro-investing app Blossom, Gaby Rosenberg, to drill into the fundamentals of fixed income and bonds.
#friendswithmoney #fixedincome #bonds #tomwatson #gabyrosenberg Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3mV0Cbr Listen on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3qGfsoL Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fSPI2h Website: https://moneymag.com.au Email: podcast@moneymag.com.au Youtube: Podcast playlist | |||
| Spring property preview | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:13:24 | |
Spring is one of the busiest times of the year for property sales, but is this spring likely to be a sellers’ or buyers’ market? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, senior journalist Tom Watson is joined by Domains’ chief of research and economics, Nicola Powell, to preview the spring property season.
#friendswithmoney #property #tomwatson #nicolapowell Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3mV0Cbr Listen on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3qGfsoL Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fSPI2h Website: https://moneymag.com.au Email: podcast@moneymag.com.au Youtube: Podcast playlist | |||
| Supercharge your super | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:13:01 | |
Voluntary contributions can have a significant impact on your super balance over time, but how much can you add and how can you make it happen? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, host Tom Watson is joined by head of advice, experience and enhancements at Aware Super, Peter Hogg, to talk about the small actions that can make a big difference to your super. They discuss:
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| The credit crunch | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:10:48 | |
The cost of living is continuing to put a strain on the finances of many Australians, but how is it impacting our credit health? On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by credit reporting expert at CreditSmart, Geri Cremin, to discuss the importance of credit health during the cost of living crunch.
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| Investor secrets: Locating hotspots before they boom | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:15:45 | |
Whatever the asset, investors dream of spotting opportunities before everyone else – and property’s no different. So how can buyers identify hotspots early? On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Abdullah Nouh, founder of Melbourne buyers’ agency Mecca Property Group, to discuss the features that investors may want to look for in a location and individual property. 00:00 Introduction 01:33 Key indicators of growth suburbs 04:24 Spotlight on Melbourne, Perth and Darwin 08:14 Traits of a good investment property 11:38 Additional tips for property investors 14:25 Conclusion #friendswithmoney #tomwatson # abdullahnouh #property #propertyinvesting Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au Get stories like this in our newsletter: bit.ly/3GDirbR | |||
| The problem with strata | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:17:47 | |
As the population grows, more Australians are living in strata-titled properties like units and townhouses than ever before. But what do buyers need to know about strata before purchasing? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s senior journalist Tom Watson is joined by strata lawyer Amanda Farmer to delve into the ins and outs out strata. They discuss:
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| Surviving investment setbacks | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:14:30 | |
The doubling of mortgage interest rates have forced some homeowners to sell their property at a loss. How do you bounce back from that? This week on The Friends with Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with financial adviser Troy Theobald from RFS Advice about how to fight your way out of an investment loss.
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| Essential investment property strategies | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:18:49 | |
Over two million Australians are property investors, but they don’t always get their purchases right. So how can investors avoid mistakes, and set themselves up for success? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by buyer’s agent and co-director of The Investors Agency, Darren Venter, to talk about the strategies investors should employ when buying property. They discuss:
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