Friends With Money
Episodes
Is it time to refinance?
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Interest rates are getting higher and higher, so is now the time to think about switching your home loan? That’s the major question Money’s Tom Wa...
How Super Changes Impact You
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The start of the 2022/23 financial year has brought with it a number of changes, including to superannuation. This week Money’s Tom Watson is joined...
Investing in turbulent times
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After relatively smooth sailing last year, global share markets have been knocked about in the first six months of 2022. To delve into what’s happen...
Take control and start your own business
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever thought about taking the plunge and starting up a side hustle, or even your own small business? This week on the Friends with Money Podcast, Mone...
Starting with shares
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is now the time to start buying shares or is the market too volatile? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, author Roger Kinsky chats with Mone...
Farewell finfluencers
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The way people can talk about financial products online is changing thanks to a recent crackdown from ASIC. On this week’s episode of the Friend...
Boost your tax refund!
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the end of the financial year drawing close, Money's Tom Watson talks with Mark Chapman from H&R Block about how individuals and small busine...
Property Investing: Houses vs Apartments
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We know that the property prices have gone on a wild ride over the past two years, but how have apartment prices fared compared to houses? Terry Ryder...
BONUS: Home loan distress
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Several more interest rate hikes are on the cards for this year and the added pressure on the hip pocket may send some into financial distress. This w...
Save big and reduce stress
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you paying too much for services and utilities? Is your budget stressing you out? If so, then it's time to life admin hack your life! ...
Music, Tax, & Money: Kate Ceberano
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a forced hiatus on the concert circuit, getting back on the road is a sweet inspiration for this iconic superstar. This week on the Friends with...
Find, Build, Sell - How to build a 100 million dollar business
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, author Stephen Hunt chats with Money's Editor-in-Chief, Michelle Baltazar, about how he turned a 100-dollar backyard bar into a 100 m...
Credit Score - What's it good for?
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have trouble telling the difference between a credit score and a credit report? In this week’s episode of the Friends with Money podcast Money's...
BONUS: Reaching for the bar - career profile of barrister Carolina Soto
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming a lawyer is not an easy path to follow, but does being a migrant and a woman add to the complexity of getting to the bar? This week we contin...
Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's the best approach to get ahead in your job? This week Money's Julia Newbould speaks with a behavioural economic psychologist, Phil Slade,...
Inheritance and tax
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inheritance can be taxing. At this difficult time in your life, inheriting the family home, heirlooms, or investments can come with its own set ...
Getting the best mobile and internet deal
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Getting the best broadband and mobile deal is easier than you think! This week the Managing editor of WhistleOut, Alex Choros, joins Money's Julia New...
The debt trap
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a tight spot and need money fast? Why not get a payday loan? This week on the Friends with Money podcast, Money's Julia Newbould, is joined by fina...
Changing super funds is easier than 1,2,3
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Swapping super funds is easier than you think! This week Serina Bird, author and host of the podcast, The Joyful Frugalista, chats with Money's ...
BONUS: Budget 2022 and you
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does the 2022-23 Federal Budget have in store for us? On this bonus episode of the Friends with Money podcast Money's Tom Watson sat down with Ma...
Riding the great resignation wave
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the great resignation and is it really happening now? This week Money's Julia Newbould talks with behavioural economist and psychologist...
BONUS: When it costs more to live
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With petrol prices above $2/litre and a bag of groceries costing more each day, what can you do to stay on top of your budget? A finance coach for 17 ...
Unretiring
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you saved up enough money for retirement? What happens to your super if you decide to return to the workforce? This week Money's Managing E...
Closing the gap
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Julia Newbould chats with Aware Super's CEO, Deanne Stewart, about the inequities that still exis...
Women and money
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What women need to know about money Tuesday, March 8th, is International Women's Day. In 2020, are women still behind their male counterparts wh...
Tax and your investment property
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ensuring you are making the most of your investment property. What are some of the tax breaks you can bank on when renting your investment property? T...
The ESG myths
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Friends With Money, we debunk the myths surrounding ESG and get to the heart of whether or not investing in an environmental, socially re...
Money dates
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to create a healthier and stronger relationship this Valentine's Day? if so, you should go on a money date. This week financial coach, Karen Eley...
Adam Spencer: Being good at maths and money aren't the same thing
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maths whiz, raconteur, tv personality and author Adam Spencer has just released a new book, Maths 101, to support primary school students and help the...
Money magazine's predictions for 2022
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does 2022 hold for you? This week Money magazine's managing editor Julia Newbould is joined by the Rainmaker head of research, Alex Dunnin, and F...
Back-to-school shopping without blowing the budget
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sending kids back to school can be very expensive. This week Serina Bird, author and host of the podcast, The Joyful Frugalista, chats with Mone...
Comedian Dan Muggleton on what’s funny about money
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tracksuit wearing Sydney-based comedian Daniel Muggleton says when it comes to investing, he’s the drunk heckler yelling at the stockmarket. Her...
Howzat – cricket reduces anxiety, says Adam Zwar
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australian journalist, actor, writer, Adam Zwar, tells us about his love of cricket, real estate, and lost cats. On the release of his new book Twelve...
Why paying for drinks with your mobile is safer than using a credit card
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Covid-19 has changed our spending behaviours – we moved from cash to cards and quickly to mobile payments. Arun Devidas, the head of card issuin...
Making your last will count: why you need one and what to think about
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A last will and testament is probably something that most of us would rather avoid thinking about, but it could be one of the most important documents...
Talking to Money’s best super fund for 2022
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a challenging year that tested most investment strategies in the superannuation sector, UniSuper has been awarded Best Super Fund and won top ho...
How these brick dads have cashed in on their love of Lego
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Pinto and Cade Franklin were the first-ever winners of Lego Masters Australia, a series watched by more than two million Australians. The pair h...
How Dick Smith built an Aussie empire
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
He's an Aussie icon and household name, not only because of his success as a businessman, but for his amazing aviation adventures and unwavering posit...
Who owns the house? Joint tenancy vs tenants in common.
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As an individual buyer, outright property ownership is relatively straightforward. The title is in your name, any mortgage is in your name, and it's y...
How global supply chain chaos could affect you
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the world emerges from the pandemic, a challenging economic headache remains with broader implications for Aussie businesses and consumers. Global ...
Paul Clitheroe on celebrating 250 issues of Money
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The property market has boomed, interest rates have fallen, and more Aussies have started investing in shares since Money magazine first hit newsstand...
What does stapling mean when it comes to your super?
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So you now have the option of stapling when it comes to your super fund, but what doe it actually mean? Superannuation has undergone a raft of changes...
Why gold is as valuable as ever for your portfolio
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The threat of rising inflation, faltering Chinese property markets, and doubts about any economic recovery in a COVID-19 world mean that interest in g...
Is ESG investing good for your super?
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Australians are paying greater attention to how superannuation is being invested, and also want to have a say in putting their money towards protectin...
How COVID-19 has changed the way Aussies spend and save
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Australians took charge of their financial habits during coronavirus lockdowns in 2020. They became more frugal, increased their savings and paid down...
How focusing on climate change will affect property investment
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Climate change, ESG investing and the world's changing attitude to carbon emissions are all factors which Australian property investors will need to c...
How super funds are getting creative to make you care about your retirement
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aussies are known for being laidback, especially when it comes to their super. But they can’t afford to be ambivalent about their future retirem...
Why lithium and battery technology is the new 'oil' of investing
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just as early Ford and GM investors grew rich from the internal combustion engine, the transition to electric vehicles will do the same for newer clas...
Women and super
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Women are retiring with 47% less super than men, so this episode of the Friends With Money podcast is focused on finding out whats going on and how we...
How this young Aussie teacher plans to retire early
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just what inspires an Aussie teacher to pursue the dream of early retirement? It’s the freedom, flexibility, and the example set by a Canadian-b...
How ETFs have revolutionised the way young Aussies invest
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the exchange traded fund (ETF) market in Australia and coincides with a period of incredible growth for these ...
How this business pivoted to keep its doors open during COVID-19
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you pivot from building sets for Ninja Warrior to producing desks for a nation stuck working from home? More than a third of Aussie businesses ...
Understanding who can inherit your super
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Super. We all have it and should all be doing our best to look after it. For the most part, our thoughts revolve around how much we actually have in o...
Space, the new investment frontier
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More than just a billionaire’s playground, space offers investment opportunities along the entire supply chain, from government defence spending...
Wealth advice for the millennial generation
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
People tend to see financial advisers as they near retirement, but the reality is that many gen X, millenials and even gen Zs can benefit from advice ...
Are CFDs worth the risk?
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Contracts for difference, also known as CFDs, are derivative investments that have long been used by professional investors to gain leveraged exposure...
How 5G will change the way we work, play and invest
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the advent of 5G as the next generation of broadband technology, the way we work, play and even invest is set to be fundamentally revolutionised....
Colleen Callander - Leader by Design
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion industry icon Colleen Callander is a "leader by design", which happens to be the title of her new book. She believes leadership is something e...
Rethinking Property Investment
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“31 degrees. Sun on my face. Sand between my toes. Life was pretty relaxed as we lay on a beach in Kos, in the Greek Islands. It was 2016 and Mi...
The FIRE movement
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
According to a growing number of Australians, many of whom are millennials, there is more to life than working flat-out, earning and spending, piling ...
Out Now: Friends With Money
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 podcas...