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We all have questions about the money we earn, how we spend it and the best ways to approach investing it now and for our future. Having an extensive network of professional finance voices with honest, credible opinions has allowed Money Magazine to become Australia’s longest-running and most-read personal finance magazine, presenting easy to understand financial news, advice and reviews for its audience. Money's Senior writer, Tom Watson, and Editor-in-Chief, Michelle Baltazar, chat weekly with a variety of experienced guests to explore the art of financial literacy and resilience in the modern money landscape. 

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We all have questions about the money we earn, how we spend it and the best ways to approach investing it now and for our future. Having an extensive network of professional finance voices with honest, credible opinions has allowed Money Magazine to become Australia’s longest-running and most-read personal finance magazine, presenting easy to understand financial news, advice and reviews for its audience. Money's Senior writer, Tom Watson, and Editor-in-Chief, Michelle Baltazar, chat weekly with a variety of experienced guests to explore the art of financial literacy and resilience in the modern money landscape. 

    Dreams to dollars: Building your money plan

    Dreams to dollars: Building your money plan

    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 helpful?
    Is it important for goals to have a specific end date?
    How can automation help people progress their financial goals?
    Is it important for goals to have a purpose?

    #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #mohamedkhalil #financialgoals

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    • 15 min
    Unlock your "super" power: Investment choices

    Unlock your "super" power: Investment choices

    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 can investment options have come retirement?
    Where can super members go for guidance?

     #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #jeremylack #superannuation

    This episode is brought to you by TelstraSuper.

     

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    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
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    Riding the RBA Rate Waves

    Riding the RBA Rate Waves

    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 adjusting their rates in anticipation?
    Is there anything mortgage holders can do to prepare?
    What should savers consider doing now?

    #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #rachelwastell #interestrates

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    • 12 min
    What is a margin loan?

    What is a margin loan?

    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 and how do investors pay the loan back?
    What are the potential risks and benefits involved?


    #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #lilyelliott #investing #marginloans

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    Getting the best mobile and internet deals

    Getting the best mobile and internet deals

    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 plans?
    What are some of the cheapest mobile and internet deals around?
    Which providers are offering the best value plans?
    How can Australians stay connected while travelling overseas?

    #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #alexchoros #broadband #mobile

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    • 18 min
    Stop subconsciously sabotaging your financial goals

    Stop subconsciously sabotaging your financial goals

    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 psychology
    Slow down your purchase decisions
    The good, bad, and ugly of buy-now-pay-later
    Stick to your budget, but you can have several

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    Go to moneymag.com.au for your chance to win one of Emma's new books

    #friendswithmoney #michellebaltazar #emmaedwards #goodwithmoney #thebrokegeneration

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