What happens to damaged cash?
Ever wondered what happens to torn or dog-eared banknotes, and whether Australians can get a refund for handing them in? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Greg Dicinoski, chief scientist at the Reserve Bank’s Note Issue Department, to put damaged banknote…
The year in review
Cooling inflation. Soaring tech stocks. 2024 has been a significant year for news, so before it ends, it's time to look back on the major stories in the world of finance.This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined Money’s Managing Editor, Vanessa Walker, to reflect on …
A change for the better
Sometimes, to achieve our goals, we need to change direction. But how do you determine whether you are on the right path to achieve your desired outcomes? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with author, coach, and the former CEO of Xero, Steve Vamos, on h…
Bonus: Bitcoin bonanza!
Bitcoin's value has blasted past the one hundred thousand mark and is expected to soar even higher in 2025. In this bonus episode of The Friends With Money Podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar and Vanessa Walker discuss the highs and lows of this volatile digital currency. Money online story: https…
Negotiate your way to a better life
Navigating the art of asking for what you want can feel daunting, but strong negotiation skills can pave the way to success. Michelle Baltazar, Editor-in-Chief at Money, in this episode of the Friends With Money podcast chats with Glin Bayley, coach and author of 'The Negotiation Playbook: Strateg…
Stocks for your stocking
With the festive season upon us, present lists are being written around the country. But is there anything investors may want to add to their own wish lists? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by chief investment analyst at Wealth Within, Dale Gillham, to cha…
Prime your financial fitness
Are there simple measures we could be taking every day to improve our money habits and our overall financial health? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Simi Rayat, psychologist and author of Productivity Joy, to chat about the relationship between psycholo…
Holiday season shopping hacks
The sales season is fast approaching, so how can shoppers make sure that they actually grab a bargain on Black Friday or Boxing Day? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Sarah Megginson, personal finance expert at Finder, to preview this years’ sales season …
The future of super
There’s a raft of new superannuation initiatives and reforms set to come online in the next few years, so how will these affect super members? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Peter Hogg, general manager for guidance and advice at Aware Super, to talk th…
Protect your portfolio
With inflation falling and interest rates starting to do the same, is now an opportune time to consider investing in fixed income or has the window passed? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Marc Jocum, product and investment strategist at Global X ETFs,…