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Friends With Money

Money Magazine
Superannuation
Financial Planning
Financial Advice
Retirement Planning
Investing
Financial Independence
Investment Strategies
Australia
Bitcoin
Estate Planning
Insurance
Retirement Savings
Interest Rates
Personal Finance
Inflation
Cryptocurrency
Financial Literacy
First Home Super Saver Scheme
Solar Energy
Investment Fees

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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Latest Episodes

REITs explained - A property expert explains the next investment hotspots

This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's editor-in -chief Michelle Baltazar speaks with Justin Blaess, principal and portfolio manager at REIT specialist Quay Glob... more

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Summary: Thinking of helping your kids buy their first home? Discover the potential risks to your retirement & explore smart strategies like the First home super saver scheme

Want to help your kids buy their first home? Learn how it could pose a ris... more

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Tax Time Shake-Up: What Every Aussie Needs to Know for 2026–27!

Tax time is just around the corner, with a number of changes set to kick in from July 1. So what do you need to know and how can you prepare?

On this episode of the Friends With Money ... more

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Market Madness: The Stocks Flying and Failing

It’s been a volatile start to 2026 for the Australian share market, with some stocks surging and others struggling.

On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Dal... more

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Recent Guests

Kate Rolfe
Retirement Experience Lead at Aware Super
Aware Super
Episode: Helping kids buy property with super
Cat Graham
Financial planner at Bridges Financial Services
Bridges Financial Services
Episode: Downsizing the family home
Catriona Lowe
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Deputy Chair
ACCC
Episode: Love, lies, and money
Matt Campbell
Money's contributing motoring editor
Money Magazine Australia
Episode: Fuel crisis: Is it time to buy an EV?
Nick Bruining
Financial advisor at Netplan
Netplan
Episode: One year out from retirement
Ryan Johnson
Gold star journalist; featured in April issue The Story of Gold
Money Magazine
Episode: Gold fever
Alex Jamieson
Founder and Principal from Jamieson Private Wealth
Jamieson Private Wealth
Episode: Defence shares rally
Joseph Daoud
Mortgage broker, founder of It's Simple Finance
It's Simple Finance
Episode: How debt recycling can make you money
David Sharpe
CFP, chair of the FAAA and practicing financial advisor
FAAA
Episode: From $100k to 10M: Your windfall game plan!

Hosts

Tom Watson
Host of Friends With Money, Senior Journalist at Money Magazine
Vanessa Walker
Managing Editor, Money Magazine / Host of the podcast

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 103 ratings
  • Now in mid life very relevant info

    New listener enjoying each topic - very relevant info to assist making wise💲decisions. Info that helps arm our finance strategies

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    . Caro.
    Australia25 days ago
  • Thanks for the insights

    Really easy to understand financial insights. Love to see a series about investing w advice on how to navigate the current economic uncertainty w confidence.

    Love the hosts relaxed presenting - super easy to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frankie Avo
    Australia2 months ago
  • Great podcast but needs less ahs

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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JB93#
    Australiaa year ago
  • Good info

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NarelleHooper
    Australia2 years 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

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Some critique the audio quality or interview pacing, suggesting improvements.
Audience appreciates a broad mix of guests—from regulators to market analysts—to cover diverse money topics.
Feedback highlights value of actionable tips and real-world examples for money management.
Listeners praise practical, easy-to-understand financial insights and approachable hosts.
The show is viewed as a credible, established source for financial education with regular expert perspectives.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#49
Australia/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#119
Australia/Business

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Helping kids buy property with super
Q: What alternatives exist to direct gifting from super that might be more tax-efficient?
The First Home Super Saver scheme is presented as a tax-efficient option, allowing flexible contributions and later withdrawals for a deposit, with lower tax rates on contributions.
Helping kids buy property with super
Q: How should people decide between a lump-sum withdrawal versus ongoing contributions from super?
Kate explains preservation rules, conditions of release, and how ongoing contributions can help the recipient while keeping the giver's retirement plan intact; the choice depends on personal circumstances and needs of the child or grandchild.
Fuel crisis: Is it time to buy an EV?
Q: What has changed to make more Australians consider an EV now?
Several factors converge: government emissions schemes pushing manufacturers to offer EVs, a broader and more affordable model lineup, improved battery ranges, and a perception that running costs are lower when paired with home solar and smarter charging.
Love, lies, and money
Q: AI, has that accelerated the risk of scammers seeming real, and how might AI shape romance scams of the future?
AI is likely to intensify the sophistication of scams, enabling more realistic imagery and profiles, while regulators and investigators also use AI to process information and disrupt schemes.
Love, lies, and money
Q: Is this mainly an online problem, or does it involve real-life elements as well?
Scams often begin online through dating apps or sites and then move to encrypted messaging; the online-to-offline transition is a key pattern that includes moves to other channels and various payment requests.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Friends With Money

What is Friends With Money about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, consumer-finance focused show that brings in credentialed experts to explain money concepts, investment ideas, retirement planning, and regulatory topics in clear, actionable terms. Episodes frequently center on personal finance decisions—downsizing, retirement timing, debt strategies, and educational overviews of complex tools like family trusts or debt recycling—along with timely market commentary (stocks, IPOs, gold) and regulatory/regulatory-technology updates. A notable strength is the mix of financial-advisor perspectives, market commentators, and investigative reporters, plus accessible explanations of technical topics, making it helpful for listeners aiming to improve their financial literacy and decision-making. The fo... more

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1. Kate Rolfe
2. Cat Graham
3. Catriona Lowe
4. Matt Campbell
5. Nick Bruining
6. Ryan Johnson
7. Alex Jamieson
8. Joseph Daoud

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