Friends With Money
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…
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Card surcharge changes (opens the original)
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From October, card surcharges will become a thing of the past. But while the change promises savings for cardholders, it could have ripple effects beyond the checkout. On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Adele Eliseo, founder of The Champagne Mile, to explain what's changing, who's likely to benefit and why credit cardholders need to pay close attention. 00:00 Introduction 01:34 What happens to card surcharges from October? 03:42 Why are card surcha
Small caps, big upside? (opens the original)
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Australia's sharemarket may be dominated by a handful of large miners and banks, but there are plenty of opportunities beyond the heavyweights. On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Jamie Hannah, deputy head of investments and capital markets at VanEck, to discuss the risks and rewards offered with small caps and mid caps. 00:00 Introduction 01:17 What are small caps and mid caps? 03:33 Behavioural differences 05:07 The mid cap sweet spot 06:18 How ha
The retirement revolution (opens the original)
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💰 The retirement revolution: Why working longer isn't the real retirement plan ❓ Question: How is retirement changing in Australia, why are so many people worried about running out of money, and what practical steps can Australians take now to improve their chances of a comfortable retirement? ✅ Answer: According to journalist Nina Hendy, retirement is no longer a fixed destination reached at a particular age. More Australians are gradually transitioning into retirement through part-time work, f
Are term deposits back? (opens the original)
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With interest rates near their highest levels in years, many savers will be taking a fresh look at term deposits. But are they the right home for your cash? On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Olivia McArdle, head of deposits and payments at Macquarie Bank, to unpack everything savers need to know about term deposits. 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Term deposits versus savings accounts 04:10 Are higher rates making term deposits more attractive? 05:50 How
The ETF investing playbook (opens the original)
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In August 2001, Australia’s first ETFs were launched. Today, more than two million Australians own them. So what can investors learn from 25 years of ETF investing? On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Jonathan Shead, head of investments, Australia, at State Street Investment Management, to discuss the evolution of ETFs and the investing behaviours that matter most. 00:00 Introduction 01:11 Biggest lesson from 25 years of ETFs 03:07 How investors sho
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