Friends With Money Nova Podcasts

Should your investment portfolio have a home bias, an international focus or something in between?
On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Tony Sycamore, market analyst at IG Australia, to discuss local and international markets and asset allocation.
How optimistic are traders about local and global markets? Which Australian and international stocks are investors trading? Is there any issue with having a home bias? What are the pros and cons of holding local or international equities? How do geopolitical events impact markets? How can first timers go about getting international exposure? #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #tonysycamore #investing
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Can't afford to BUY a house on your own?  Property pals might be your answer!
With the typical home loan repayment between $3000-$7000 PER MONTH, sharing the burden with your friends may be the key to home ownership.
This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with Matt Bowen, head of consumer and market insights at ING, about this NEW option for purchasing property. IT COVERS
The latest survey on home ownership What is a property pal? How do you start? How do you protect yourself if things go awry? #friendswithmoney #michellebaltazar #mattbowen #propertypals
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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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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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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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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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