Interest rates have reached a peak. At least, that’s the consensus among many experts who expect rates to start to fall in the near future. So how can borrowers and savers prepare?

This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Rachel Wastell, personal finance expert at financial comparison website Mozo, to discuss the possible timing and impact of any future rate cuts.
What is the Reserve Bank saying?
When are economists expecting rates to fall?
Are banks already adjusting their rates in anticipation?
Is there anything mortgage holders can do to prepare?
What should savers consider doing now?

#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #rachelwastell #interestrates

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Interest rates have reached a peak. At least, that’s the consensus among many experts who expect rates to start to fall in the near future. So how can borrowers and savers prepare?
This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Rachel Wastell, personal finance expert at financial comparison website Mozo, to discuss the possible timing and impact of any future rate cuts.
<ul>
<li>What is the Reserve Bank saying?</li>
<li>When are economists expecting rates to fall?</li>
<li>Are banks already adjusting their rates in anticipation?</li>
<li>Is there anything mortgage holders can do to prepare?</li>
<li>What should savers consider doing now?</li>
</ul>
#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #rachelwastell #interestrates
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We all have questions about the money we earn, how we spend it and the best ways to approach investing it now and for our future. Having an extensive network of professional finance voices with honest, credible opinions has allowed Money Magazine to become Australia’s longest-running and most-read personal finance magazine, presenting easy to understand financial news, advice and reviews for its audience. Money's Senior writer, Tom Watson, and Editor-in-Chief, Michelle Baltazar, chat weekly with a variety of experienced guests to explore the art of financial literacy and resilience in the modern money landscape. 

We all have questions about the money we earn, how we spend it and the best ways to approach investing it now and for our future. Having an extensive network of professional finance voices with honest, credible opinions has allowed Money Magazine to become Australia&rsquo;s longest-running and most-read personal finance magazine, presenting easy to understand financial news, advice and reviews for its audience. Money's Senior writer, Tom Watson, and Editor-in-Chief, Michelle Baltazar, chat weekly with a variety of experienced guests to explore the art of financial literacy and resilience in the modern money landscape.&nbsp;

We all have questions about the money we earn, how we spend it and the best ways to approach investing it now and for our future.

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We all have questions about the money we earn, how we spend it and the best ways to approach investing it now and for our future. Having an extensive network of professional finance voices with honest, credible opinion has allowed Money Magazine to become Australia’s longest running and most read personal finance magazine, presenting easy to understand financial news, advice and reviews for its audience. Managing editor Julia Newbould chats weekly with a variety of experienced guests to explore the art of financial literacy and resilience in the modern money landscape.

We all have questions about the money we earn, how we spend it and the best ways to approach investing it now and for our future. Having an extensive network of professional finance voices with honest, credible opinion has allowed Money Magazine to become Australia&rsquo;s longest running and most read personal finance magazine, presenting easy to understand financial news, advice and reviews for its audience. Managing editor Julia Newbould chats weekly with a variety of experienced guests to explore the art of financial literacy and resilience in the modern money landscape.

Riding the RBA Rate Waves

Since Covid restrictions eased, we have been traveling overseas more than ever.

But when budgets are tight, how can we save money and still have the holiday we've been dreaming of?

This week on the Friends With Money Podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with Tristan Dakin, ANZ Country Manager at Wise, about saving hundreds of dollars on travel costs.
The real cost of cross-currency expenses 
Avoiding ATM fees
Is pre-paying an option?
Best way to pay when overseas
Top tips to save when travelling

#friendswithmoney #michellebaltazar #tristandakin #traveltips

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Since Covid restrictions eased, we have been traveling overseas more than ever.
But when budgets are tight, how can we save money and still have the holiday we've been dreaming of?
This week on the Friends With Money Podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with Tristan Dakin, ANZ Country Manager at Wise, about saving hundreds of dollars on travel costs.
<ul>
<li>The real cost of cross-currency expenses </li>
<li>Avoiding ATM fees</li>
<li>Is pre-paying an option?</li>
<li>Best way to pay when overseas</li>
<li>Top tips to save when travelling</li>
</ul>
#friendswithmoney #michellebaltazar #tristandakin #traveltips
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Money saving tips for travel

The end of the financial year is fast approaching, so is now the time to check in on your super and consider an extra contribution?

This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Renae Anderson, manager of select advice at UniSuper, to chat about the super moves worth considering before and after July 1. They discuss:
When and how to make a personal contribution
Whether it’s possible to top up a spouse or partner’s super
The new super guarantee rate in 2024-25
Advice for women looking to boost their super balances
The range of advice available from super funds

#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #renaeanderson #superannuation

This episode is brought to you by UniSuper.

Links:

For calculators: Superannuation calculators & tools | UniSuper

For upcoming webcasts: UniSuper Learning Hub (on24.com)

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The information in this podcast is of a general nature and doesn’t consider your personal circumstances. Before making decisions, you should consider whether the information is appropriate for your circumstances otherwise seek financial advice.

The end of the financial year is fast approaching, so is now the time to check in on your super and consider an extra contribution?
This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Renae Anderson, manager of select advice at UniSuper, to chat about the super moves worth considering before and after July 1. They discuss:
<ul>
<li>When and how to make a personal contribution</li>
<li>Whether it’s possible to top up a spouse or partner’s super</li>
<li>The new super guarantee rate in 2024-25</li>
<li>Advice for women looking to boost their super balances</li>
<li>The range of advice available from super funds</li>
</ul>
#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #renaeanderson #superannuation
This episode is brought to you by UniSuper.
Links:
For calculators: <a href="https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/hflxClx6OuBR24rIGcaL2?domain=unisuper.com.au" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="639f9221-e330-4758-abc5-ad79c9f91a5b">Superannuation calculators &amp; tools | UniSuper</a>
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The information in this podcast is of a general nature and doesn’t consider your personal circumstances. Before making decisions, you should consider whether the information is appropriate for your circumstances otherwise seek financial advice.

Tax time tidy up: get your super in shape

Whether it’s purchasing a home or paying off credit card, we all have financial goals we want to achieve, but seeing them through is not always the easiest of tasks.

This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Mohamed Khalil, head of financial wellbeing, research and design at ANZ, to discuss the psychology behind goals and the steps we can take to set, progress and achieve them.
How should people approach setting a goal?
Why can utilising the Fresh Start Effect be helpful?
Is it important for goals to have a specific end date?
How can automation help people progress their financial goals?
Is it important for goals to have a purpose?

#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #mohamedkhalil #financialgoals

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Whether it’s purchasing a home or paying off credit card, we all have financial goals we want to achieve, but seeing them through is not always the easiest of tasks.
This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Mohamed Khalil, head of financial wellbeing, research and design at ANZ, to discuss the psychology behind goals and the steps we can take to set, progress and achieve them.
<ul>
<li>How should people approach setting a goal?</li>
<li>Why can utilising the Fresh Start Effect be helpful?</li>
<li>Is it important for goals to have a specific end date?</li>
<li>How can automation help people progress their financial goals?</li>
<li>Is it important for goals to have a purpose?</li>
</ul>
#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #mohamedkhalil #financialgoals
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