Friends With Money

When it comes to investing, should our values dictate where our money goes, or should they be left at the door? This week on the Friends With Money podcast host Tom Watson is joined by Rachel Alembakis, Managing Editor of FS Sustainability, to discuss the ins and outs of sustainable investing.

What is values-based investing?
Do you have to sacrifice performance to invest sustainably?
Is diversification an issue?
Why do we need to be careful of greenwashing?
For more information on responsible investing and finding a product or advisor to match your values you can visit: https://responsibleinvestment.org/

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After years of meager returns, rising interest rates have injected life back into savings accounts and term deposits. But how can savers get the best return on their cash?

This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Alison Banney, Money Expert at Finder, to discuss the current savings landscape and the most competitive rates on the market.

• Which banks are offering the highest savings account rates?
• What about term deposit rates?
• Why did the ACCC launch an inquiry into deposit rates?
• What are the different types of savings accounts out there?
• How can you get the most out of your account?

#friendswithmoney #savings #tomwatson #alisonbanney

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Investors have flocked to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in recent years, but should they have a place in your portfolio? On this week’s episode of the Friends With Money podcast, host Tom Watson is joined by Matt Leibowitz, chief executive of trading platform Stake, to talk all things ETFs.

• What are ETFs and how do they work?
• How do fees vary between ETFs?
• What are thematic ETFs?
• Do they provide dividends?
• Can investors buy ETFs on international exchanges?
• What are the downsides to investing in ETFs?

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While inflation may be easing, the reality is that prices on all manner of goods and services are still rising rapidly. But are there opportunities for households to push back? That’s the topic of discussion on this week’s episode of the Friends With Money podcast with Money’s Tom Watson and financial advisor and author, Helen Baker.

• Why is life still getting more expensive?
• Do we need to adjust our financial mindset?
• How can we push back against price rises and save?
• When is spending the best option?

#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #helenbaker #costofliving

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Want to start your own business in 2023, but not sure where to begin?

This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar speaks with Paul Presland, GM of Small Business at ANZ, about how to start your own business.

• Tips on writing your business plan
• Why ‘C’ is for cashflow
• How to get financing
• How much capital do you need?
• The importance of cybersecurity

#friendswithmoney #paulpresland #business #entrepreneur

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Stamp duty may soon be a thing of the past.

This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar speaks with Stephen Timm, Managing Director of Home-In, about the upcoming stamp duty reforms and the potential benefits for first-time home buyers.

• What are the changes?
• Why is a land tax a better approach?
• What is the impact on housing prices?
• Are there any other options to help first-time home buyers?

#friendswithmoney #stampduty #landtax #stephentimm

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As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, more Australians are finding themselves in financial difficulty. But where can anyone who’s struggling turn for advice?

This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Deb Shroot, a financial counsellor at Financial Counselling Australia, to run through exactly how financial counsellors can help.

• What are the major financial concerns at present?
• What support can financial counsellors provide?
• How are counsellors different from advisors?
• How can people avoid getting into financial difficulty?

For more information, or to find a financial counsellor and access support you can visit the National Debt Helpline website (https://www.financialcounsellingaustralia.org.au/) or call the National Debt Helpline (1800 007 007).

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Paperwork can be tedious, but when it comes to organising your taxes, super, will, and health records, it's time well spent.

This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar speaks with Mia Northrop, co-author of the book "Life Admin Hacks", about the best approach to tackling life's important documents.

• Why bother getting your affairs in order?
• Taxes, what's the best approach?
• Is it a good idea to shop around for a better super?
• Wills, do I really need one?

#friendswithmoney #lifeadminhacks #mianorthrop

Links: Life Admin Hacks

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What kind of impact can the make-up of the teams behind your superannuation and managed investments have on the returns you get? That’s the question at the heart of this week’s episode of the Friends With Money podcast with host Tom Watson and Money contributor Nicola Field. They discuss:

• Diversity and diversification in the investment space
• Risk appetite among male and female investors
• The impact on performance and returns
• A shift to greater transparency

#friendswithmoney #investing #tomwatson #nicolafield

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Thinking about investing in Australian shares for the first time, or adding to your existing portfolio? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Rob Tucker, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Chester Asset Management, for a deep dive into the past performance and future prospects of Australian shares. They discuss:

• How Australian shares have typically fared as an investment
• The risks involved compared to other asset classes
• How Australian shares could perform in 2023 and the years ahead
• Sectors that could shine in the near future

#friendswithmoney #shares #robtucker #tomwatson

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