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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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21:55

Unlock property profits & practical tips

Friends With Money ·

2024/07/02

There's a lot of misinformation out there about building a property portfolio, and making the wrong decisions can seriously stall your investment journey. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar cuts through the noise with Damian Collins, property expert and financial guru. Together they help you: Debunk the median price myth Become a neighbourhood insider New vs Old: Make an informed choice Avoid emotional pitfalls Craft your dream portfolio #friendswithmoney

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16:50

Build wealth: Top investment markets

Friends With Money ·

2024/06/25

Should your investment portfolio have a home bias, an international focus or something in between? On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Tony Sycamore, market analyst at IG Australia, to discuss local and international markets and asset allocation. How optimistic are traders about local and global markets? Which Australian and international stocks are investors trading? Is there any issue with having a home bias? What are the pros and cons of holding

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14:55

Unlock home ownership with friends!

Friends With Money ·

2024/06/18

Can't afford to BUY a house on your own? Property pals might be your answer! With the typical home loan repayment between $3000-$7000 PER MONTH, sharing the burden with your friends may be the key to home ownership. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with Matt Bowen, head of consumer and market insights at ING, about this NEW option for purchasing property. IT COVERS The latest survey on home ownership What is a property pal? How do you start? How do you

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17:01

The truth about financial advice

Friends With Money ·

2024/06/11

Forget confusing financial jargon and feeling lost in a sea of investment options! Is a financial advisor the missing piece to your financial puzzle, or is that an unnecessary cost? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar is joined by Financial Advisor Jeremy Lack from Telstra Super as they debunk the myths about seeking simple solutions to financial planning. Tune in to find out: The hidden benefits of financial advice (beyond just investments and taxes) The ideal

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12:05

Boost your savings: Find the perfect account

Friends With Money ·

2024/06/04

Australians have $1.5 trillion stashed away in deposit accounts, but are we losing out by settling for subpar savings rates?This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Rachel Wastell, personal finance expert at Mozo, to chat about setting yourself up for savings success. Have banks passed on cash rate hikes to savers? What are the highest savings account rates around? Why are some savers reluctant to switch banks? How can you choose an account that suits your

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15:36

Start trading shares and build your wealth

Friends With Money ·

2024/05/28

Ready to build wealth but unsure how to begin? Investing in stocks is a great way to jumpstart your financial future.Thanks to new online platforms and mobile apps, trading is more accessible than ever. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar explores the world of stock investing with Craig Keary, CEO of SelfWealth. They tackle common questions like: What does a typical investment portfolio look like? How much money do I need to start investing? What is a HIN (Holder

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17:53

Tax prep power tips & savings

Friends With Money ·

2024/05/21

Tax season is nearly upon us once again, so what are the tax changes you need to know about and the steps you can take to start to prepare?This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by director of tax communications at H&R Block, Mark Chapman, to talk all things tax in the lead up to the 2024/25 financial year. They discuss: Stage three tax cuts and small business changes Property, crypto and other ATO focus areas Working from home deductions How to start getting

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17:48

The emotional rollercoaster of your finances

Friends With Money ·

2024/05/14

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

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15:14

Budget 2024: Will Aussies get relief?

Friends With Money ·

2024/05/07

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. What is the economic backdrop to the 2024 federal budget? Is the government likely to provide further cost of living relief? Could any new housing affordability measures be included? Will

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15:41

Money saving tips for travel

Friends With Money ·

2024/04/30

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. The real cost of cross-currency expenses Avoiding ATM fees Is pre-paying an option? Best way to pay when overseas Top tips to save when

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15:01

Tax time tidy up: get your super in shape

Friends With Money ·

2024/04/23

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: When and how to make a personal contribution Whether it’s possible to top up a spouse or partner’s super The new super guarantee rate in 2024-25 Advice

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15:39

Dreams to dollars: Building your money plan

Friends With Money ·

2024/04/16

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. How should people approach setting a goal? Why can utilising the Fresh Start Effect be

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11:27

Unlock your "super" power: Investment choices

Friends With Money ·

2024/04/09

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. How do super funds invest? What investment options can members choose from? How can super holders get their investment mix right? What kind of impact

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12:51

Riding the RBA Rate Waves

Friends With Money ·

2024/04/02

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. What is the Reserve Bank saying? When are economists expecting rates to fall? Are banks already

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15:04

What is a margin loan?

Friends With Money ·

2024/03/26

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. How are margin loans different from other loans? What kind of equities can be purchased with a margin loan? How much can investors borrow, and what determines that? When

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18:32

Getting the best mobile and internet deals

Friends With Money ·

2024/03/19

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. Who are the different providers? How do mobile networks and the NBN work? What are the most important features when comparing

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17:32

Stop subconsciously sabotaging your financial goals

Friends With Money ·

2024/03/12

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. The importance of financial

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12:00

Stage 3 tax cuts explained

Friends With Money ·

2024/03/05

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. Why were the stage three tax cuts proposed in the first place? What did the original stage three cuts look like? What changes has the government made, and why? How much money can taxpayers expect to

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26:38

5 ways to get into the property market

Friends With Money ·

2024/02/27

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. Is there a perfect time to enter the market? How do you save for a deposit? What you can buy now vs

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17:42

Top performing ETFs of 2023

Friends With Money ·

2024/02/20

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. What’s driven the appetite for ETFs in the last decade? What made fixed-income ETFs so appealing last year? What

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