Friends With Money

Money Magazine

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.

  • 21 minutes 31 seconds
    Simplify house hunting with a buyers agent

    Purchasing a home isn’t a simple process. So, for buyers looking for help or an extra edge on the competition, could a buyers’ agent be worth the cost?  
    This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Michelle May, founder and principal agent at Michelle May Buyers Agents, to break down the services that buyer’s agents can provide. The discuss:

    • How buyers’ agents differ from selling agents
    • The range of services that buyers’ agents can provide
    • The world of off-market listings
    • How much buyer’s agents can cost
    • Tips for buyers entering the market

    #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #michellemay #property

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    15 October 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 20 minutes 47 seconds
    Get rich! A step-by-step guide

    The secret to success lies in the execution.

    On this week's Friends With Money Podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with author, financial adviser, and co-founder of Pivot Wealth, Ben Nash, about wealth-building strategies to help you achieve your goals.

    • What are the fundamental strategies?
    •  Why buying your own home first can slow your wealth-building
    • What's the first crucial step?
    • Two strategies to accelerate your financial journey

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    8 October 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 17 minutes 9 seconds
    Find your perfect credit card

    Plastic isn’t always fantastic, but credit cards can be an effective money management tool. The question is though, what kind of card will match your needs?

    This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Rachel Wastell, personal finance expert at Mozo, to dig into the different types of credit cards on the market and the features they offer.

    They discuss:

    • Suitable cards for everyday spenders
    • The benefits of balance transfers
    • Travel-friendly credit cards
    • Rewards points and premium credit card benefits
    • Tips for users to get the most out of their cards

    #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #rachelwastell #creditcards

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    1 October 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 17 minutes 13 seconds
    The benefits of open banking

    Are you getting the best deal from your bank?

    Open banking is set to transform the Australian banking industry, putting power back in your hands

    Maxime Chaury, co-founder of Upworth and open banking specialist, joins Money's Michelle Baltazar together they reveal how to make your money work harder under the new financial landscape.

    • Are we getting the most out of our banks?
    • What exactly is open banking?
    • How can you harness its power to take control of your finances?
    • is open banking safe and secure?

    Links: Upworth website

    #friendswithmoney #michellebaltazar #openbanking #maximechaury

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    24 September 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 23 minutes 59 seconds
    The thematic ETF debate

    Thematic ETFs can give investors exposure to particular sectors, geographies or trends happening in the broader market, but they’re not without their risks.

    This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by founder and chief executive of Stockspot, Chris Brycki, to dig into thematic exchange traded funds and the role they can play in portfolios. They discuss:

    • What thematic ETFs actually are
    • The thematic ETF versus index ETF approach
    • Tech and sustainability as themes and the ETFs on offer
    • How technology and sustainable ETFs have performed
    • The risks of jumping on trendy thematic ETFs

    #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #chrisbrycki #investing #etfs

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    17 September 2024, 3:15 pm
  • 16 minutes 24 seconds
    Super secrets: insurance inside out

    Did you know that most superannuation accounts come with insurance?

    In this week's Friends With Money podcast, Michelle Baltazar sits down with lawyer and author Melisa Sloan to unravel the world of superannuation insurance.

    They delve into:

    • The pros and cons of insurance within and outside your super fund
    • What is TPD insurance and when can you use it
    • How you might unintentionally void your own super insurance 
    • The two types of occupation insurance, and more!

    #friendswithmoney #michellebaltazar #melisasloan #superinsurance

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    10 September 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 20 minutes 23 seconds
    Private credit: balancing risk and reward

    Private credit as an asset class has grown into a $3 trillion sector after super funds and big investors started piling in. But is it a good addition to a typical investor portfolio?

    Money's Michelle Baltazar takes a deep dive into this investment opportunity with private credit expert Paul Miron, co-founder of Msquared Capital, on this week's episode of Friends With Money.

    • What exactly is private credit?
    • How much do you need to get started?
    • What fees are involved? 
    • Most importantly, what are the potential risks?

    #friendswithmoney #michellebaltazar #paulmiron #privatecredit

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    3 September 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 20 minutes 47 seconds
    Investing lessons with Glen James

    It’s easy to start investing, but have you got the foundations, goals and financial structures in place to set yourself up for success?

    This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson talks with author and host of the This is Money podcast, Glen James, about the tips and lessons he’s taken away from his investment journey so far.

    • What made you want to write The Quick-Start Guide to Investing?
    • What should investors do before they even start trading?
    • How can investors identify their blind spots?
    • Why is cementing an investment strategy so important?
    • Where’s the sweet spot between overconfidence and analysis paralysis?

    #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #glenjames #investing

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    27 August 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 16 minutes 13 seconds
    Family loans: financial support between generations

    With the rising cost of living squeezing budgets, many are finding it harder than ever to make ends meet.

    Sometimes, turning to family and friends for help can feel like the only option. But lending money can be tricky. How do you balance financial support with protecting your relationships?

    On this episode, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with the founder of Chipkie, Michelle Lomas, about the best way to lend money to family and friends.

    They discuss:

    • The financial pressure created by a rising cost of living, especially when it comes to buying a home
    • the complex emotions of borrowing from family & friends
    • Tips for lending money with confidence, ensuring repayment, and keeping your relationships strong

    #friendswithmoney #tmichellebaltazar #michellelomas #lending

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    20 August 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 19 minutes 26 seconds
    Scammed? Tips on how to bounce back

    Been scammed? You're not alone.

    Scams cost nearly $3 billion dollars in 2023 according to the ACCC, but there's hope at hand.

    In this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, financial adviser and "On Your Own Two Feet" author Helen Baker joins Money's Michelle Baltazar as they unlock the secrets to help rebuild your finances and protect yourself from cybercriminals.

    • What should you do in the first 48 hours after being scammed?
    • How do you protect yourself from future fraud?
    • Don't get into more debt!
    • Steps to bounce back from your loss

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    #friendswithmoney #michellebaltazar #survivegettingscammed #helenbaker

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    13 August 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 18 minutes 3 seconds
    Mid-year market performance

    How have local and international markets performed in 2024 and how are things shaping up in the months to come?

    That’s the topic of discussion on this episode of the Friends With Money podcast featuring Money's Tom Watson and chief investment analyst at Wealth Within, Dale Gillham.

    • What’s driven the performance of the ASX so far this year?
    • Which Australian companies and sectors have performed well?
    • What have been the standout international markets?
    • How are markets expected to fair over the coming months?
    • Will the US election have an impact on markets?

    #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #dalegillham #shares

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    6 August 2024, 3:00 pm
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