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Friends With Money

podcast@moneymag.com.au

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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15:45

Investor secrets: Locating hotspots before they boom

Friends With Money ·

2025/09/23

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 Introduction01:33 Key indicators of growth suburbs04:24 Spotlight on Melbourne, Perth

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13:50

Power-up and profit from solar

Friends With Money ·

2025/09/16

In this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Vanessa Walker hosts an in-depth discussion with journalist Ryan Johnson about the financial aspects of solar energy in Australia. Starting with the government's 2020 renewable energy target, the conversation covers the evolution and uptake of solar panels, the introduction of solar batteries, and the new incentives available. They also delve into innovative energy solutions like virtual energy networks, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, and the

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19:49

Dividend vs growth stocks

Friends With Money ·

2025/09/09

Investors often agonise between choosing stocks that can deliver dividends or growth. But is it possible to get the best of both worlds? On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Jonathan Nurick, founder and co-chief investment officer at investment fund DivGro, to discuss all things dividends. 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Understanding dividend and growth stocks 02:36 The advantages of dividend stocks 03:15 The emotional journey of investing 04:52 The

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20:11

Electrify your life!

Friends With Money ·

2025/09/02

With power bills rising, could solar, batteries and electrified heating and cooking help households save in the long run? On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Saul Griffith, founder of Rewiring Australia and author of Plug In – The Electrification Handbook, to discuss the opportunities presented by home electrification. 01:44 The journey to writing Plug In - The Electrification Handbook04:15 Understanding electrification and its benefits07:02

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11:51

Future-proof your career with AI

Friends With Money ·

2025/08/26

Is AI coming to take your job? In this episode of the Friends With Money Podcast by Money Magazine, managing editor Vanessa Walker and journalist Nicola Field discuss the impact of AI on the job market, focusing on both global and local perspectives. They explore how AI is expected to create more jobs than it eliminates by 2030 and identify roles likely to thrive versus those at risk, characteristics of AI-resistant jobs, and strategies for employees to future-proof their careers. They further

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12:07

Spring property preview (2025)

Friends With Money ·

2025/08/19

Home prices are rising and interest rates falling, so do buyers or sellers hold the cards leading into the spring property season? On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Dr Nicola Powell, chief of research and economics at Domain, to discuss the latest on property prices and preview the spring property season. #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #nicolapowell #property #spring 00:59 Spring property market preview 01:45 Current property market trends 03:43

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7:09

Bonus: Banks react to RBA cut

Friends With Money ·

2025/08/17

The RBA dropped the cash rate once again at its August meeting, so which banks have already passed the cut on to mortgage and savings customers? On this bonus episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Graham Cooke, head of consumer research at Finder, to run through the latest home loan and savings changes following the August RBA cut. #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #grahamcooke #rba #mortgages Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube

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17:08

Building a solid financial base

Friends With Money ·

2025/08/12

There are many parts to building sturdy financial foundations, but it’s hard to argue against the importance of property in that mix. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by financial advisor and author, Helen Baker, to talk about her latest book ‘Money for life’ and the role of property in building financial security. They discuss: Five fundamental financial foundations Buying a home versus an investment property What buyers often

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6:34

Bonus: ASX update & new ETFs

Friends With Money ·

2025/08/10

From mix-ups and records highs to new ETF listings, the past week has been full of action on the ASX. On this bonus episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Samy Sriram, market analyst at Stake, to discuss the new exchange traded funds from Betashares and Global X and to provide an update on the performance of the local market. #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #samysriram #asx #etfs Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist

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19:00

The hidden costs of inheritance

Friends With Money ·

2025/08/05

Balancing emotions, managing relationships, making practical financial decisions – dealing with an inheritance isn’t always simple. On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Melody Edwards, a senior financial adviser at Evalesco, to discuss the hidden costs of inheritance and aligning a windfall with your financial goals. 00:00 Introduction 02:52 Emotional and relationship dynamics of inheritances 07:43 Practical advice for managing an

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21:35

AI is about to disrupt how you bank

Friends With Money ·

2025/07/29

In this episode of the Friends With Money Podcast, Vanessa Walker, managing editor of Money, interviews Paolo Sironi, a global research leader in banking and finance from the IBM Institute for Business Value, about the transformative impact of AI on the banking sector, its innovations, and the emerging trends of digitalisation, personalisation, communication, and platformisation. They also delve into the risks associated with AI, such as data breaches, and the importance of AI literacy and talent in

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5:40

Bonus: Beware of ghost tapping!

Friends With Money ·

2025/07/27

In this bonus episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with David Higgins, CTO at Eftsure, about the alarming rise in a scam known as ghost tapping. Higgins explains what the new scam is, what to watch out for, and how to protect yourself. #friendswithmoney #michellebaltazar #davidhiggins #hackers Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au Get stories like this in our newsletter:

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16:15

Mid-year market update (2025)

Friends With Money ·

2025/07/22

Volatility has been the major theme in investment markets during the first six months of 2025, but is that likely to continue? On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Jonathan Shead, Australian head of investments at State Street Investment Management, to discuss the recent performance of equity and fixed income markets and take a look at the months ahead. 01:52 Volatility, macroeconomics and geopolitics 05:48 Equity market performance 08:54 Fixed

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6:24

Bonus: Bitcoin bullet train

Friends With Money ·

2025/07/20

Bitcoin has notched yet another record high, but can the bull market continue or will prices come back down to earth?On this bonus episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Charlie Sherry, head of finance at BTC Markets, to discuss the latest surge in the price of Bitcoin and the drivers behind it. #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #charliesherry #bitcoin Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us:

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15:57

Micro-investing

Friends With Money ·

2025/07/15

Interested in the idea of investing regularly, but don’t have tons of cash to contribute? Micro-investing could be the solution. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Kylie Purcell, investments analyst at Finder, to run through the ins and outs of micro-investing. They discuss: How micro-investing differs from traditional investing The major micro-investing apps and platforms in Australia Which assets investors can trade on micro-investing

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Bonus: The RBA's July surprise

Friends With Money ·

2025/07/13

The RBA handed down a surprise cash rate decision on Tuesday, so why were rates held and what could be in store next month? On this bonus episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Paul Bloxham, HSBC’s chief economist for Australia and New Zealand, to discuss the fallout from the RBA Monetary Policy Board’s July meeting. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au Get stories

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12:05

Making money from your spare bedroom

Friends With Money ·

2025/07/08

In this episode of the Friends with Money podcast, we explore the housing crisis in Australia and how renting out spare bedrooms could help provide more affordable housing. Money's Ryan Johnson joins host Managing editor, Vanessa Walker, to discuss the housing shortfall in Australia. They talk about the factors contributing to the crisis, including lagging construction and policies that favour investors over first-time buyers. Ryan explains how the 13 million unused spare bedrooms across Australia

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7:25

Bonus: Trump's tariffs and you

Friends With Money ·

2025/07/08

In this bonus episode of the Friends With Money Podcast, Michelle Baltazar, editor-in-chief of Money magazine, chats with Stephen Dover, chief market strategist at global fund manager Franklin Templeton, which manages more than $2.35 trillion in assets globally. They explore the implications of the 'Big Beautiful Bill'—a significant tax bill aimed at reducing dependence on imports, boosting jobs, and fostering economic growth through tax cuts and regulatory changes. They also discuss how

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10:36

Ways to maximise your age pension

Friends With Money ·

2025/07/01

The age pension can be a crucial part of the financial mix in retirement, but many retirees aren’t unlocking its full potential. On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Andrew Dinsdale-Scanlon from TelstraSuper Financial Planning to run through the financial strategies that could help Australians maximise their age pension entitlements. 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Overview on maximising the age pension 01:48 Strategies to reduce assets 03:31

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5:14

Bonus: RBA rate cut

Friends With Money ·

2025/06/26

Curious about the latest Consumer Price Index data and its impact on interest rates? Join Money's Michelle Baltazar and Ivan Calhoun, chief economist at Creditor Watch, on our bonus Friends With Money podcast episode. Get the latest on the recent CPI numbers and the upcoming RBA’s rate decision. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au Get stories like this in our newsletter: bit.ly/3GDirbRSee omnystudio.com/listener

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