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Friends With Money

We all have questions about money; how to earn it, how to spend it, and the best ways to invest so we can watch it grow. The Friends With Money podcast, created by Money Magazine (Australia’s longest-running and most-read personal finance magazine), shares its extensive network of finance experts, in-depth knowledge of markets and timely advice to help you understand the world of money. Hosted by senior writer, Tom Watson, and editor-in-chief, Michelle Baltazar, Friends With Money is a weekly chat

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18:09

Back-to-school shopping without blowing the budget

Friends With Money ·

2022/01/18

Sending kids back to school can be very expensive. This week Serina Bird, author and host of the podcast, The Joyful Frugalista, chats with Money managing editor Julia Newbould about how parents can save money when preparing to send their kids back to school. This includes preparing in the year prior, not always buying the recommended school stationery packs and keeping abreast of January sales. Plus, Serina shares her tips for getting everything you need despite supply chain issues. The podcast

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23:02

Comedian Dan Muggleton on what’s funny about money

Friends With Money ·

2022/01/11

Tracksuit wearing Sydney-based comedian Daniel Muggleton says when it comes to investing, he’s the drunk heckler yelling at the stockmarket. Here he talks to Money managing editor Julia Newbould on the Friends with Money podcast about his best investment - an original vintage of Penfold’s Grange 1951 made on his behalf by his dad and his worst investment decision of pursuing a career in the arts. He also confesses to having to work hard during the pandemic to perform comedy online as he

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19:42

Howzat – cricket reduces anxiety, says Adam Zwar

Friends With Money ·

2022/01/04

Australian journalist, actor, writer, Adam Zwar, tells us about his love of cricket, real estate, and lost cats. On the release of his new book Twelve Summers which talks about his 12 formative summer , the milestones, and unforgettable moments linked to the game he loves, Zwar spoke to Money’s managing editor Julia Newbould on the Friends with Money podcast and covered topics from how it all started with eating honey, to the Ashes and to his worst investment in short films. He once worked as

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13:59

Why paying for drinks with your mobile is safer than...

Friends With Money ·

2021/12/21

Covid-19 has changed our spending behaviours – we moved from cash to cards and quickly to mobile payments. Arun Devidas, the head of card issuing and acquiring at Bendigo Bank, joins Money managing editor Julia Newbould on the Friends With Money podcast, to talk about what mobile wallets are, the growth of mobile payments and their advantages over credit cards. Plus, find out how can you prevent your children racking up big credit bills behind your back. They also discuss: Why mobile wallet

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31:44

Making your last will count: why you need one and...

Friends With Money ·

2021/12/15

A last will and testament is probably something that most of us would rather avoid thinking about, but it could be one of the most important documents you'll ever have to complete. So how many of us actually have a valid will, and why is it so important to have one in place despite your age and earthly possessions? In this episode of Friends With Money, managing editor Julia Newbould is joined by Peter Bobbin, principal lawyer at Coleman Greig Lawyers, to talk about wills, why they are important,

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18:21

Talking to Money’s best super fund for 2022

Friends With Money ·

2021/12/08

After a challenging year that tested most investment strategies in the superannuation sector, UniSuper has been awarded Best Super Fund and won top honours in four other categories in Money Magazine's 2022 Best of the Best awards. It’s been a big year for the $100 billion fund. Earlier in the year it opened its doors to the general public and it continues to build on its offerings for all Australians. In this episode of Friends With Money, managing editor Julia Newbould is joined by UniSuper

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22:48

How these brick dads have cashed in on their love of...

Friends With Money ·

2021/12/01

Henry Pinto and Cade Franklin were the first-ever winners of Lego Masters Australia, a series watched by more than two million Australians. The pair had not met until they started filming the series but have since become close friends. Prior to the show, lifelong Lego fan and video game designer Cade worked with a friend to build the largest Lego caravan for the Guinness Book of Records. Henry loved Lego as a child and was drawn back into it by his kids. He recently renovated his house to include

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20:44

How Dick Smith built an Aussie empire

Friends With Money ·

2021/11/24

He's an Aussie icon and household name, not only because of his success as a businessman, but for his amazing aviation adventures and unwavering positivity for the country he loves. So where did it all begin and what still motivates someone like Dick Smith? Recently, managing editor Julia Newbould caught up with Dick to see how he built his empire, hear about his philosophy on money, and how he wisely spent his time during COVID-19 lockdown to finish his new book, My Adventurous Life. For more money

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18:02

Who owns the house? Joint tenancy vs tenants in common.

Friends With Money ·

2021/11/17

As an individual buyer, outright property ownership is relatively straightforward. The title is in your name, any mortgage is in your name, and it's your asset alone. But when you buy property with others you have a choice in ownership structure - joint tenancy or tenants in common. Depending on your personal situation there are pros and cons for each, as well as implications for estate planning and unexpected situations such as divorce. In this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, managing

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21:58

How global supply chain chaos could affect you

Friends With Money ·

2021/11/10

As the world emerges from the pandemic, a challenging economic headache remains with broader implications for Aussie businesses and consumers. Global supply chains are in crisis with energy shortages, shipping congestion and a lack of semi-conductors, among other things, set to derail economic recovery and add to inflationary pressures. To find out what the ripple effect could be for Australia, senior journalist David Thornton caught up with Sam Macpherson, head of treasury at Earlytrade -

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16:18

Paul Clitheroe on celebrating 250 issues of Money

Friends With Money ·

2021/11/03

The property market has boomed, interest rates have fallen, and more Aussies have started investing in shares since Money magazine first hit newsstands more than 20 years ago. To mark the 250th issue of Money, out now, we sat down with someone who was there at the very beginning. Founder and editorial advisor Paul Clitheroe says that the core mission of the magazine hasn’t changed. “The fundamental premise is decent common-sense advice, avoid scams, and make better decisions… no

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18:56

What does stapling mean when it comes to your super?

Friends With Money ·

2021/10/27

So you now have the option of stapling when it comes to your super fund, but what doe it actually mean? Superannuation has undergone a raft of changes this year in a move to make the industry more transparent and accountable to members. These reforms, known as as Your Future, Your Super, include ‘stapling’ which will see people taking their main super fund from employer to employer when they change jobs. A new annual performance test will call out underperforming funds, which will have

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22:35

Why gold is as valuable as ever for your portfolio

Friends With Money ·

2021/10/20

The threat of rising inflation, faltering Chinese property markets, and doubts about any economic recovery in a COVID-19 world mean that interest in gold as a safe-haven for Aussie investors is gleaming once again. Gold can be held directly or more conveniently through shares in mining companies, managed funds or themed ETFs. But why does gold remain useful in in a diversified portfolio? And is crypto currency used as a defensive asset taking some of the shine off gold’s reputation? In this

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15:55

Is ESG investing good for your super?

Friends With Money ·

2021/10/13

Australians are paying greater attention to how superannuation is being invested, and also want to have a say in putting their money towards protecting people and our planet. We hear a lot about responsible investing and terms like ESG, carbon emissions trading and negative screening, but what do these terms actually mean, and how does a greener approach affect your overall returns? In this episode of Friends With money, managing editor Julia Newbould is joined by Moya Yip, head of responsible

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17:54

How COVID-19 has changed the way Aussies spend and save

Friends With Money ·

2021/10/06

Australians took charge of their financial habits during coronavirus lockdowns in 2020. They became more frugal, increased their savings and paid down debt, according to new research from the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA). Those who didn’t made those changes said some basic financial planning could have helped put them in a better position, including building up savings earlier, cutting out non-essential spending, and paying off debt more quickly. To mark Financial Planning

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18:22

How focusing on climate change will affect property...

Friends With Money ·

2021/09/29

Climate change, ESG investing and the world's changing attitude to carbon emissions are all factors which Australian property investors will need to consider in the next few years with Europe, the US and China all having taken steps around their emissions trading. It may seem that with many of us working from home we are having a smaller carbon footprint by not commuting to the office but while we are all running our own power it's not that simple. What will our new work environment look like - what

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21:54

How super funds are getting creative to make you care...

Friends With Money ·

2021/09/22

Aussies are known for being laidback, especially when it comes to their super. But they can’t afford to be ambivalent about their future retirement. So how do funds overcome the myths and the misconceptions, the disinterest and doubt, to get you to genuinely engage with your super? Good returns and low fees are important, but today investors are looking for more. And super funds are having to work harder to win you over. In this episode of Friends With Money, senior journalist David Thornton

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25:14

Why lithium and battery technology is the new 'oil'...

Friends With Money ·

2021/09/15

Just as early Ford and GM investors grew rich from the internal combustion engine, the transition to electric vehicles will do the same for newer classes of responsibly charged investments. Global car manufacturing has reached an environmental tipping point, with the most powerful brands investing billions of dollars into transforming the industry. But this is a much bigger story than just Tesla alone. Affordable rechargeable batteries now make it possible to store electricity and harvest renewable

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13:59

Women and super

Friends With Money ·

2021/09/08

Women are retiring with 47% less super than men, so this episode of the Friends With Money podcast is focused on finding out whats going on and how we can fix it. Despite more conversations and greater advocacy around equal pay, the challenges associated with gender wealth disparity still remain. Time out of the work-force raising children, disproportionate representation in part-time retail and hospitality roles, as well as the gender pay gap mean women are also trailing men in superannuation

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25:52

How this young Aussie teacher plans to retire early

Friends With Money ·

2021/09/01

Just what inspires an Aussie teacher to pursue the dream of early retirement? It’s the freedom, flexibility, and the example set by a Canadian-born blogger known as Mr Money Mustache. In successfully retiring from an IT career at 30, he has inspired a growing movement around the world of people who are saving hard and investing now for their ultimate goal: a want a comfortable lifestyle without the 9-5 grind. So how much do you need to retire early? Is it possible on a modest income? And how

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