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We all have questions about the money we earn, how we spend it and the best ways to approach investing it now and for our future. Having an extensive network of professional finance voices with honest, credible opinions has allowed Money Magazine to become Australia’s longest-running and most-read personal finance magazine, presenting easy to understand financial news, advice and reviews for its audience. Money's Senior writer, Tom Watson, and Editor-in-Chief, Michelle Baltazar, chat weekly with a variety of experienced guests to explore the art of financial literacy and resilience in the modern money landscape. 

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We all have questions about the money we earn, how we spend it and the best ways to approach investing it now and for our future. Having an extensive network of professional finance voices with honest, credible opinions has allowed Money Magazine to become Australia’s longest-running and most-read personal finance magazine, presenting easy to understand financial news, advice and reviews for its audience. Money's Senior writer, Tom Watson, and Editor-in-Chief, Michelle Baltazar, chat weekly with a variety of experienced guests to explore the art of financial literacy and resilience in the modern money landscape. 

    The truth about financial advice

    The truth about financial advice

    Forget confusing financial jargon and feeling lost in a sea of investment options!  

    Is a financial advisor the missing piece to your financial puzzle, or is that an unnecessary cost?

    This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar is joined by Financial Advisor Jeremy Lack from TelstraSuper as they debunk the myths about seeking simple solutions to financial planning.

    Tune in to find out:


    The hidden benefits of financial advice (beyond just investments and taxes)
    The ideal times in life to seek professional guidance
    Top tips for keeping your financial plan on track
    What to expect when it comes to the cost of financial advice

    #friendswithmoney #michellebaltazar #jeremylack #financialadvice

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    Disclaimer:

    JJeremy Lack is a financial adviser with Telstra Super Financial Planning Pty Ltd ABN 74 097 777 725 AFS Licence No. 218705. TelstraSuper Financial Planning provides financial advice service to members of TelstraSuper ABN 85 502 108 833. Telstra Super Pty Ltd ABN 86 007 422 522 is the trustee of TelstraSuper and wholly owns TelstraSuper Financial Planning. Advice that Jeremy gives is of a general nature and does not take into account the particular circumstances or needs of any specific person and because of that, you should consider your own circumstances before acting on any advice . If you are considering acquiring a financial product from TelstraSuper you should read the relevant product disclosure statement and target market determination before making a decision which are available at www.telstrasuper.com.au. The financial services guide for TelstraSuper Financial Planning is available at www.telstrasuper.com.au
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    Boost your savings: Find the perfect account

    Boost your savings: Find the perfect account

    Australians have $1.5 trillion stashed away in deposit accounts, but are we losing out by settling for subpar savings rates?

    This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Rachel Wastell, personal finance expert at Mozo, to chat about setting yourself up for savings success.


    Have banks passed on cash rate hikes to savers?
    What are the highest savings account rates around?
    Why are some savers reluctant to switch banks?
    How can you choose an account that suits your needs?
    How safe is money in the bank?

    #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #rachelwastell #savings

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    • 12 min
    Start trading shares and build your wealth

    Start trading shares and build your wealth

    Ready to build wealth but unsure how to begin? Investing in stocks is a great way to jumpstart your financial future.

    Thanks to new online platforms and mobile apps, trading is more accessible than ever.

    This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar explores the world of stock investing with Craig Keary, CEO of SelfWealth.

    They tackle common questions like:


    What does a typical investment portfolio look like?
    How much money do I need to start investing?
    What is a HIN (Holder Identification Number) and why is it important?
    What are the biggest misconceptions people have about investing?

    #friendswithmoney #michellebaltazar #craigkeary #investing

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    • 15 min
    Tax prep power tips & savings

    Tax prep power tips & savings

    Tax season is nearly upon us once again, so what are the tax changes you need to know about and the steps you can take to start to prepare?

    This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by director of tax communications at H&R Block, Mark Chapman, to talk all things tax in the lead up to the 2024/25 financial year. They discuss:


    Stage three tax cuts and small business changes
    Property, crypto and other ATO focus areas
    Working from home deductions
    How to start getting prepared 
    The last-minute deductions worth considering

    #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #markchapman #tax

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    • 17 min
    The emotional rollercoaster of your finances

    The emotional rollercoaster of your finances

    Did you know emotions can get in the way of how well you manage your money? Being aware of the money lessons you learned during childhood, and the feelings that come up around finances when you think or talk about them, can be a great first step towards taking control of your finances and creating real wealth.

    This week on the Friends with Money podcast, Money’s Joanna Tovia is joined by financial advisor Dawn Thomas from The Wealth Designers to talk about how to improve your relationship with money.


    How do emotions get in the way of sound money management?
    Why are feelings of guilt, shame and apathy so common when it comes to money?
    Why it’s important to celebrate the things we’ve done right with our money
    What a healthy relationship with money looks like
    5 tips to better manage your money

     #friendswithmoney #psychology #wealth #family

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    • 17 min
    Budget 2024: Will Aussies get relief?

    Budget 2024: Will Aussies get relief?

    The 2024 Federal Budget is less than a week away, so what can we expect to see in the way of cost of living relief and other measures from the government?

    That's the topic of discussion on this episode of the Friends With Money podcast featuring host Tom Watson and deputy chief economist at AMP, Diana Mousina.


    What is the economic backdrop to the 2024 federal budget?
    Is the government likely to provide further cost of living relief?
    Could any new housing affordability measures be included?
    Will there be any superannuation or tax changes?

    #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #dianamousina #federalbudget

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    • 15 min

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