Friends With Money

Oct 29 2024 187 ep. 17 mins 151

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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.

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Protect your portfolio

Oct 29 2024 18 mins

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, to chat all things fixed income. They discuss: The assets included in the fixed inc

Trading secrets: Boomer to zoomer

Oct 22 2024 18 mins

From Boomers to Zoomers, which stock-picking style is better? Craig Keary, CEO of trading platform Selfwealth, is back in the studio with Money's Michelle Baltazar to discuss the latest investment trends and which generation is leading the way. Compare the share portfolios of Boomers, Gen X, Millenials and Gen Z based on 2024 trading data What are the factors influencing each gene

Simplify house hunting with a buyers agent

Oct 15 2024 21 mins

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:

Get rich! A step-by-step guide

Oct 08 2024 20 mins

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

Find your perfect credit card

Oct 01 2024 17 mins

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 d

The benefits of open banking

Sep 24 2024 17 mins

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 ex

The thematic ETF debate

Sep 17 2024 23 mins

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

Super secrets: insurance inside out

Sep 10 2024 16 mins

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

Private credit: balancing risk and reward

Sep 03 2024 20 mins

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 e

Investing lessons with Glen James

Aug 27 2024 20 mins

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