Friends With Money podcast

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 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.

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.

 

#258

Stocks for your stocking 2025

After a turbulent year for the local market, which Australian stocks could shine in 2026? ... more

09 Dec 2025

22 MINS

22:23

09 Dec 2025


#257

What is a reverse mortgage?

Rising property values have left many retirees rich on paper but short on cash, so are the... more

02 Dec 2025

17 MINS

17:16

02 Dec 2025


#256

First home super saver scheme

Ready to start building a deposit towards your first home? The First Home Super Saver Sche... more

25 Nov 2025

21 MINS

21:29

25 Nov 2025


#255

Christmas survival guide

With the festive season fast approaching it's time to get serious about budgeting, spendin... more

18 Nov 2025

24 MINS

24:43

18 Nov 2025


#254

Inside Super: Understanding "living insurance"

In this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar speaks with A... more

11 Nov 2025

17 MINS

17:03

11 Nov 2025


#253

Super changes and you

A new wave of superannuation changes is on the horizon, so what could they mean for your r... more

04 Nov 2025

17 MINS

17:55

04 Nov 2025


#252

What are franking credits?

In this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Vanessa Walker, managing editor of Mone... more

28 Oct 2025

16 MINS

16:14

28 Oct 2025


#251

What is an Annuity?

One of the great uncertainties in retirement is how long your savings will need to last. S... more

21 Oct 2025

22 MINS

22:04

21 Oct 2025


#250

Estate Planning Essentials

From superannuation to digital assets, there’s much more to think about with estate planni... more

14 Oct 2025

21 MINS

21:42

14 Oct 2025


#249

The cost of financial procrastination

Procrastination is a bad habit at the best of times, but when it comes to our finances, fa... more

07 Oct 2025

14 MINS

14:03

07 Oct 2025


#248

Should you invest in emerging markets?

Emerging markets have had a strong showing so far in 2025. But is the allure of growth and... more

30 Sep 2025

23 MINS

23:35

30 Sep 2025


#247

Investor secrets: Locating hotspots before they boom

Whatever the asset, investors dream of spotting opportunities before everyone else – and p... more

23 Sep 2025

16 MINS

16:13

23 Sep 2025


#246

Power-up and profit from solar

In this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Vanessa Walker hosts an in-depth discus... more

16 Sep 2025

14 MINS

14:17

16 Sep 2025


#245

Dividend vs growth stocks

Investors often agonise between choosing stocks that can deliver dividends or growth. But ... more

09 Sep 2025

20 MINS

20:16

09 Sep 2025


#244

Electrify your life!

With power bills rising, could solar, batteries and electrified heating and cooking help h... more

02 Sep 2025

20 MINS

20:39

02 Sep 2025


#243

Future-proof your career with AI

Is AI coming to take your job? In this episode of the Friends With Money Podcast by Money ... more

26 Aug 2025

12 MINS

12:19

26 Aug 2025


#242

Spring property preview (2025)

Home prices are rising and interest rates falling, so do buyers or sellers hold the cards ... more

19 Aug 2025

12 MINS

12:35

19 Aug 2025


#241

Bonus: Banks react to RBA cut

The RBA dropped the cash rate once again at its August meeting, so which banks have alread... more

17 Aug 2025

07 MINS

07:37

17 Aug 2025