Friends With Money

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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 with a variety of credentialed guests that you won’t want to miss. Listening and learning will help you on the path to financial freedom.

  1. Navigating retirement: Common pitfalls

    3D AGO

    Navigating retirement: Common pitfalls

    What are the top 5 mistakes people make regarding retirement? Did you know, for example, that you need to start planning for retirement a decade beforehand? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Vanessa Walker sits down in the studio with Money's super columnist Vita Palestrant to chat about the top do's and don'ts when heading into retirement. What's the biggest mistake that people make? Why is super such a great investment and tax strategy, no matter what age? Should you be worried about the risks? What strategies are there if you don't have enough? #friendswithmoney #vanessawalker #vitapalestrant #retirementmistakes Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min
  2. Gold Rush!

    MAR 18

    Gold Rush!

    The price of gold has gone from strength to strength in recent years, but can it continue on its upward trajectory? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Chris Brycki, the founder and chief executive of Stockspot, to provide an update on gold prices and dig into the role gold can play in investment portfolios. How have gold prices changed in recent years? What’s driven the rise in gold prices? What role can gold play in an investment portfolio? Is there a recommended portfolio allocation for gold? Could people be missing out on gold in their superannuation? #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #chrisbrycki #gold Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  3. Is it time to refinance?

    MAR 11

    Is it time to refinance?

    Interest rates are beginning to fall, so could now be a prime time to take stock of your mortgage and consider switching lenders? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Graham Cooke, head of consumer research at Finder, to discuss the latest interest rate movements and the ins and outs of refinancing a home loan. How have banks reacted to the recent RBA cut? What are the lowest mortgage rates on the market? Can negotiating with your current lender actually work? When can switching home loans be a good or bad option? How does refinancing alone differ from using a broker? #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #grahamcooke #mortgages #refinancing Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  4. Super for all ages

    MAR 4

    Super for all ages

    Like the idea of giving your superannuation balance a bump up, but don’t know where to start? The good news is that there’s no shortage of tactics to employ. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Rebecca Cheevers and Sophie McRae of TelstraSuper Financial Planning to run through the steps Australians can take in their 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s to put themselves in a better position come retirement. They discuss: The impact that investment options and salary sacrificing can have Whether insurance is a necessity for everyone in their 20s How couples can utilise contribution splitting Making the most of catch-up concessional contributions Using downsizer contributions as retirement nears #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #rebeccacheevers #sophiemcrae #superannuation Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au *This episode is proudly brought to you by Telstra Super. Rebecca Cheevers and Sophie McRae are financial advisers with Telstra Super Financial Planning Pty Ltd ABN 74 097 777 725 AFS Licence No. 218705. TelstraSuper Financial Planning provides financial planning services 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 Rebecca and Sophie give 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  5. Welcome to the future

    FEB 25

    Welcome to the future

    Technological innovations are reshaping our lives, from the way we shower and sleep to how we go about purchasing property and holding assets. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s managing editor Vanessa Walker is joined by senior journalist Tom Watson to delve into the cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of finance. They discuss: The latest gadgets at home Artificial intelligence in property investment Fractional share trading Asset tokenisation Green cryptocurrency #friendswithmoney #vanessawalker #tomwatson #finance #innovation Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
  6. 5 myths about property buying

    FEB 18

    5 myths about property buying

    Buying a property for the first time can be hard enough as it is, let alone with all the myths and misconceptions out there. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Emily Wallace, founder and director of buyers agency Wallace Advocates, to shine a light on five major misconceptions that surround the home buying process. Is buying an apartment a smart move? Are all body corporates poorly run? Can breaking into the market really be done? Are spare rooms a ‘must have’ feature? Is it worth paying less to avoid stamp duty? #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #emilywallace #property Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  7. Inheritance and tax

    FEB 11

    Inheritance and tax

    Trillions of dollars are set to be inherited over the next decade as part of a huge intergenerational wealth transfer. So what are the tax implications for those involved?   This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Mark Chapman, Director of Tax Communications at H&R Block, to run through some of the major questions surrounding inheritance and tax. Does Australia have an inheritance tax? What are the tax implications for inherited property? Will inherited shares, cash or super be subject to tax? Does CGT apply to inherited collectibles? Which professionals can provide advice on the subject?   friendswithmoney #tomwatson #markchapman #inheritance #tax Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  8. Manage your money: 5 proven methods

    FEB 4

    Manage your money: 5 proven methods

    Three in four Australians rely on a specific method to manage their money, so which one could be the right fit for you? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Andrew Morrison, chief product and growth officer at Ubank, to talk about money management and five popular budgeting methods. They discuss: The importance of budgeting for financial health Five of the most popular budgeting methods The 50/30/20 method, envelope system and zero-based budgeting Automating the savings and budgeting process Quickfire money management tips friendswithmoney #tomwatson #andrewmorrison #moneymanagement #budgeting Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
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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 with a variety of credentialed guests that you won’t want to miss. Listening and learning will help you on the path to financial freedom.

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