Friends With Money

Getting your house in order can help you save money and bring harmony into your life. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar speaks with Mia Northrop, co-author of the book "Life Admin Hacks", about how organising your household can not only save time and money but also give you peace of mind. Why does decluttering save you money? What benefits are there in planning...

Did you know that by simply renovating you can help save the planet? This week on the Friends with Money podcast, Money's Editor-in-Chief, Michelle Baltazar, speaks with Virginia Martin Heriz, about how building renovations can cut greenhouse emissions and make you money. How do we think about climate change? The European Green Deal An investment opportunity? The renovation rate #friendswithmoney...

This week on the Friends with Money Podcast, Money's Editor-in-Chief, Michelle Baltazar, speaks with Capital Advisory's Director of Financial Planning, Michael Miller, and Parker Coles Curtis' Director of Family Law, Catherine Coles, about the financial implications of dating after you retire. In this episode, we explore: Dating after 50 and the financial considerations What about inheritance? Pla...

Sometimes renovating isn't enough and you need to start from scratch. Done wrong, rebuilding can be very costly and take longer than expected - so what's the best way to begin? This week on the Friends with Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar speaks with Tracie Ellis, the founder and CEO of Renovators Directory, about the steps you need to take to get things done right. They discuss: Who shou...

Spending a few minutes of your time researching online can save hundreds of dollars a year on your telecom bills. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar speaks with Alex Choros, Managing Editor at Whistle Out, about the best way to save on your mobile and internet expenses. How to get the best mobile deal What's the best internet offer? What's the best time of year...

We’ve almost reached the end of another rollercoaster year, but before jumping into 2023, it’s time to take stock of 2022. In this special episode of Friends With Money, Editor-in-Chief Michelle Baltazar catches up with Senior Journalist Tom Watson to unpack the stories which really struck a chord with Money readers (and listeners) during the year, and to talk about the lessons that can be taken f...

Getting the most out of your super is easier than you think. The secret? Show your super account some love! This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar speaks with Anne Fuchs, Head of advice at Australian Retirement Trust, about the top 4 things you can do to maximise & energise your superannuation. Where is the best place to seek financial advice? The power of compo...

Ready for summer but not for the higher energy bills that come with it? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by author and host of The Joyful Frugalista podcast, Serina Bird, to run through a range of ways that households can cut down their power costs. They discuss: Why are energy prices so high and how will they fare in 2023? What can households do in the sho...

Did you know that being organised can help cut down your household costs, but also make you money? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar speaks with Mia Northrop, co-author of the book "Life Admin Hacks", about how controlling the chaos in your life can lead to harmony, savings, and financial freedom. How do you define life admin and why is it important? What are t...

Learning how to interpret data properly can help make you wealthy!   This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar speaks with Dr Selena Fisk, author and data scientist, about how data & stats can help you better invest and achieve your financial objectives. In this episode we discuss: The challenge of using & understanding data The different types of data users Ho...

When can you retire and how much super will you need to live comfortably? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar speaks with Jeremy Lack, Financial Advisor at TelstraSuper, about retirement, Super, and the age pension. In this episode, we talk about: What is the retirement age? How much Super do you need to retire? Who can access the age pension? How to make the mos...

It can be easy to simply sit back and let your superannuation accumulate in the background, but even a few small actions and a bit of extra know-how can make all the difference to your balance come retirement. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, host Tom Watson speaks with Money's Senior Journalist, Vita Palestrant, about the practical steps Australians from their 20s to their 60s and bey...

While millions of Australians have started investing for the first time in recent years, getting to grips with the strategies and terminology involved isn’t always easy. On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Pearler Co-Founder Nick Nicolaides to break down some of the basic concepts of investing and talk about simplifying life as an investor. Why have s...

The second Federal Budget of 2022 is nearly upon us, but with inflation still climbing and economic uncertainty abounding, what can we expect when Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers his first budget on October 25? That’s the topic of discussion between host Tom Watson and AMP’s Chief Economist, Dr Shane Oliver, on this week’s episode of the Friends With Money podcast. How is the economic landscape lo...

Australians have well and truly indulged in their fair share of online shopping over the pandemic period, but what draws us to spend and why does it make us feel good? On this week’s episode of Friends With Money, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by financial therapist Jane Monica-Jones to discuss all things retail therapy. They explore: How long has retail therapy been around? What makes us want to i...

What kind of role does emotional intelligence play in our ability to make clear and beneficial financial decisions? That’s the question at the heart of this week’s episode of the Friends With Money podcast featuring Money’s Tom Watson and behavioural economist and psychologist, Phil Slade. They discuss: What is emotional intelligence? Can it help us make better financial decisions? Are people with...

Love where you live, but can’t afford to buy there? It’s a conundrum for plenty of Australians, especially in desirable inner-city areas. One often-cited tactic though is rentvesting – i.e. investing in a property elsewhere so you can rent where you want. That’s the topic of discussion on this episode of Friends With Money for Money’s Tom Watson and this week’s guest, buyer’s agent and director of...

How well do you know your spending habits? From grocery bills to petrol costs and regular visits to Bunnings, new data shows that the price of everything has gone up in the double-digits. One way to combat rising household expenses is to learn how to monitor them better. This week on the Friends with Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with Kris Davant, Head of Product at Frollo, an app...

When it comes to money, the dynamic between parent and child can be quite tricky. Trying to balance conversations between generations regarding investments, wills, and retirement has the potential to create tension and hurt feelings. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar speaks with Marc Bineham, author, podcaster and money coach, about how to manage money as part...

While fluctuating equity markets and falling house prices will come as unwelcome news to many, the flipside is that there are plenty of opportunities for investors looking to grab a bargain. That’s the topic of discussion on this week’s episode of the Friends With Money podcast featuring host Tom Watson and Money's senior journalist Nicola Field. They talk about: Defensive and growth stocks The lu...

The household budget is under enormous pressure from runaway inflation and soaring costs, with some grocery prices rising 3 to 4 times higher than they were at the beginning of the year. Is there any relief in sight? This week on the Friends with Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar speaks with Sean Smith, Managing Director and CEO of Frugl, an app that's designed to help you save money when s...

Achieving financial independence is as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4. And you can achieve this on any budget!  Sounds impossible? The 4 steps to financial freedom are this week's topic on the Friends with Money podcast featuring author and financial advisor, David Scollon, and your host, Money's Michelle Baltazar. What are the 4 steps? How can you build wealth on a low income? What's the most important step?...

Getting back to basics sometimes is the best way to achieve your financial freedom. This week on the Friends with Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with economist, newspaper columnist and author, Jessica Irvine, about busting money myths and paving a clear path to a happier and wealthier you. Myth #1: Money is complex Myth #2: Some people are bad at money Myth #3: Spending money is ba...

While petrol prices and other transport costs are biting into household budgets, are there still opportunities for motorists and commuters to save? That’s the pressing question Money’s Tom Watson and NRMA spokesperson Peter Khoury get into on this week’s episode of Friends With Money. They discuss: The transport costs hitting Australians the hardest Why petrol prices have risen so high, and where...

How can we put our finances in a position to best withstand the current turbulence in the financial world? With living costs rising and equity markets bouncing up and down, that’s the big question host Tom Watson and journalist Annette Sampson delve into on this week’s episode of Friends With Money. In it they discuss: The importance of a budget and emergency fund Expenses people can cut back on t...