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Friends With Money

Money Magazine
Superannuation
Financial Planning
Savings Accounts
Financial Advice
Travel
Financial Freedom
Loan Products
Personal Finance
Foreign Transactions
Housing Affordability
Investment
Financial Independence
Investment Options
Financial Goal Setting
Money Saving Tips
Currency Conversion
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2024 Federal Budget
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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 ... more

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In this week's Friends With Money episode, host Ryan Johnson speaks with financial adviser David Sharpe, chair of the Financial Advice Association Australia FAAA) about how to react to a sudden windfall—from $100,000 to $1 million, $10 million and ev... more

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ASIC Warns on Super “Health Check” Ads: How Lead Gen Funnels Push Risky Switches | Alan Kirkland

Money Magazine’s Friends With Money podcast host Ryan Johnson speaks with ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland about online “free super health check” sites, ... more

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Welcome to another episode of the Friends With Money podcast. Hosted by Ryan Johnson, filling in for Tom Watson. In today’s episode, we unpack the world of IPOs (initial public offerings) with Simon James from HLB Mann Judd Sydney.

We break down why... more

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Are you looking to buy a new home?

This week on the Friends with Money podcast, Vanessa Walker, managing editor of Money, and journalist Ryan Johnson dive deep into the home buying process for first-time buyers.

They discuss the essential steps fro... more

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Recent Guests

David Sharpe
CFP, chair of the FAAA and practicing financial advisor
FAAA
Episode: From $100k to 10M: Your windfall game plan!
Alan Kirkland
ASIC Commissioner
Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Episode: Super switching: Are you being misled?
Simon James
Partner at HLB Mann Judd Sydney
HLB Mann Judd
Episode: IPOs to watch in 2026
Terry Vogiatzis
Director of Wealth Management at Omura Wealth Advisers
Omura Wealth Advisers
Episode: Spare cash: Mortgage, super or shares?
Olivia McArdle
Head of Payments and Deposits at Macquarie Bank
Macquarie Bank
Episode: Scam alert: How to keep your cash secure
Sarah Abood
Chief Executive of Financial Advice Association Australia
Financial Advice Association Australia
Episode: Will getting professional financial advice pay off?
Jack Elliott
Mortgage broker and national first home buyer specialist.
Alcove and First Home Unlocked
Episode: Shared equity: Unlocking home ownership?
Jun Bei Liu
Co-founder and lead portfolio manager at Ten Cap
Ten Cap
Episode: 2026 Equities preview
Phil Slade
Behavioral economist and psychologist
Episode: Your money resolutions for 2026

Hosts

Tom Watson
Senior journalist at Money Magazine
Michelle Baltazar
Editor-in-Chief at Money Magazine

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 99 ratings
  • Great podcast but needs less ahs

    Tom constant use of ah is unpleasant to listen to. Needs some interview training.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JB93#
    Australia8 months ago
  • Good info

    Thanks Michelle & guests for your podcasts. Really liked the Boomer to Zoomer trading secrets recently.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NarelleHooper
    Australiaa year ago
  • Retirement

    This topic was a very low level information session. So many broad statements made which offer little to no effective retirement strategies.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gorgeous Boo
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great

    Great bite-sized pod with super practical financial advice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @chrisveraa
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great content!

    Really enjoying the friends with money podcast. Excellent relevant information. It’s helping me on my journey to become financially educated!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Esthair
    Australia3 years ago

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Great podcast that provides practical financial advice on a variety of topics.
Engaging discussions with knowledgeable guests make financial concepts accessible and interesting.
Some listeners appreciate the practical tips, though audio quality and certain delivery styles have received mixed feedback.

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Super switching: Are you being misled?
Q: What are the key red flags consumers should watch for when approached about their super?
Red flags include pressure to sign quickly, misleading claims about current funds, being steered toward high-risk investments without appropriate suitability, and being pushed into self-managed super funds which have less protection and easier paths to loss.
Super switching: Are you being misled?
Q: Walk us through what happens when someone ends up in one of these sales funnels from seeing an ad to potentially switching super.
Typically it starts with a social media ad offering a free health check or assessment, followed by quizzes or calls from highly trained telemarketers who push for contact details, then a financial advisor may be involved and the consumer is guided toward switching into higher-risk products or self-managed funds.
Super switching: Are you being misled?
Q: What is lead generation in plain English, and why is ASIC reviewing it now?
Lead generation is a marketing activity designed to collect contact details, which are then handed to telemarketers and financial firms to potentially persuade consumers to switch super into higher-risk investments; ASIC is reviewing these practices to protect consumers and ensure compliance with their duties to act in clients' best interests.
From savings to settlement: First-time buyer's roadmap
Q: What is mortgage pre-approval and what does it involve?
Pre-approval is a lender's early indication of how much they are willing to lend, giving buyers a clear spending limit and showing agents that they are serious.
From savings to settlement: First-time buyer's roadmap
Q: Where should a prospective buyer start?
They should begin by doing research and visiting property websites to understand what's important to them in a home.

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Focusing on personal finance, the content provides practical advice on earning, spending, and investing money wisely. With a diverse range of topics from saving strategies to investment options, key discussions often feature expert insights on emerging markets, retirement planning, and innovative financial products such as annuities and reverse mortgages. The dynamic conversations include interviews with industry professionals, ensuring listeners receive timely and relevant information to enhance their financial literacy. The engaging presentation style combined with informative content creates a compelling experience for those seeking actionable financial knowledge.

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1. David Sharpe
2. Alan Kirkland
3. Simon James
4. Terry Vogiatzis
5. Olivia McArdle
6. Sarah Abood
7. Jack Elliott
8. Jun Bei Liu

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