Friends With Money

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 Introductio...

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 i...

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 Po...

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...

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...

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...

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 Podca...

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 inv...

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...

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...

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: podca...

In volatile markets, is there anywhere you can safely invest your hard-earned cash? In this episode of the Friends With Money Podcast, Michelle Baltazar, editor-in-chief of Money Magazine, discusses the concept and benefits of Global Private Credit with Nehemiah Richardson, chief executive and managing director at Pengana Credit. The discussion centers around why diversification, especially in fin...

In this bonus episode of the Friends with Money Bonus Podcast, Vanessa Walker from Money Magazine interviews Jane McNamara of NBN about the upcoming accelerated speed plans starting in September.  Jane discusses how these changes will benefit the growing number of connected devices in Australian homes and offers advice on leveraging end-of-financial-year sales to upgrade plans or in-home equi...

From finding unclaimed money to benefiting from financial advice, there’s plenty of upside to taking a curious approach to super. On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Sarah Forman, chief retirement officer at Team Super, to discuss the benefits of taking an active interest in super (and how to get started). 00:00 Introduction 01:27 Three th...

After a shock bid pushed Santos shares up 27%, podcast host Michelle Baltazar chats with investment expert Dale Gilham on why investors may be turning their sights on the appeal of Whitehaven Coal and Woodside shares. 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/3GDirbR

Money can really complicate relationships. On this episode of the Friends With Money Podcast, hosted by Money's Vanessa Walker, writer Nicola Field discusses ways to have healthy financial relationships, even when things go wrong. They explore how to maintain healthy financial relationships, the realities and statistics of marriage and divorce in Australia, and key factors like transparency, commu...

The 2024-25 financial year is almost over, which means tax time is just around the corner. So what can taxpayers do to prepare? On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Mark Chapman, director of tax communications at H&R Block, to discuss key tax dates, contributions, deductions, documents and more. 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Key dates for the 2025...

In this bonus episode of the Friends With Money Podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar talks with Janine Young, Ombudsman at Energy and Water Ombudsman New South Wales, about effective strategies to manage and reduce winter energy bills. The discussion includes insights on recent energy price hikes, understanding market contracts, and tips for finding the best energy deals.  01:43 Understanding e...

Feeling stuck in your career and wondering if you should be earning more? Are there steps you can take  today to boost your future prospects? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with employment expert and author Roxanne Calder about how you can improve your salary and career opportunities. How to earn an extra million dollars Salary tips in your 20s, 3...

On this episode of the Friends With Money Podcast, we delve into how the family home can play a critical role in retirement planning for older Australians Money's Vanessa Walker chats with Telstra Super's Rebecca Cheevers and Sophie McRae about downsizing contributions, the impact of selling your home on pension entitlements, and strategies for couples where one partner is still working. They also...

Market jitters got you worried? Tune into the Friends With Money podcast as Money's Michelle Baltazar and Money magazine founder Paul Clitheroe unpack recession-proof investing strategies. Discover how to safeguard your savings and investments, the power of diversification, and why a cool head can be your best asset. Paul also shares his expert perspective on historical market cycles and actionabl...

So you’re retired, what now? In this episode of the Friends with Money podcast, Money’s Michelle Baltazar is joined by Adam Nettheim, chief customer officer at Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC). They discuss the transition from traditional retirement planning to a more holistic approach, integrating both digital and human elements, early retirement coaching, and understandi...

The current stock market is turbulent – what's the smartest way to safeguard your investments? In this week's episode of the Friends With Money Podcast, Money Magazine's Michelle Baltazar chats with Juliana Rajkovic, investment advisor at Escala Partners, about managing investment portfolios during these uncertain times. They explore the market shocks sparked by U.S. tariffs, the crucial pra...

On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, we tackle the confusing world of superannuation fees.  Money's Michelle Baltazar talks with Daniel Shrimski from Vanguard Australia about how a lack of transparency and awareness around these fees can hurt people’s retirement savings. Shrimski shares practical tips and provides an example on how to potentially save $1,500 each year on f...

Many will appreciate the importance of retirement planning, but getting started can feel daunting. Fortunately, technology is helping to change the game. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Jeremy Lack, financial adviser with TelstraSuper Financial Planning, to chat about the emerging digital tools assisting superannuation members with retirement plan...