Ryan Johnson was a journalist at Money from October 2024 to April 2026. He previously worked covering the Australian and New Zealand mortgage and banking industries. He has also written on superannuation, insurance, and personal finance. Ryan has a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) from Curtin University, Perth. Connect with Ryan Johnson on LinkedIn.
Friends With Money #250: Gold fever
How did gold - an outer-space metal delivered by meteorites - become a widely accepted form of money? We find out on the Friends With Money podcast.
Card surcharges banned: Win for shoppers or end of rewards?
Surcharge fees for credit and debit cards are banned from October 1. While the move may promise a simpler check out, could it cut credit card rewards?
What the fuel excise cut means for petrol prices
Petrol relief is coming. From Wednesday, fuel excise is halved for three months, cutting 26.3c a litre and saving drivers about $13 a tank.
Why one-off financial advice is so hard to get
Getting one-off financial advice sounds simple. In reality, it's costly and hard to access. Here's why, and what options consumers have.
Calm before the storm? Inflation eases, for now
Inflation edged lower in February, but a fuel-driven spike looms, threatening higher prices, more RBA rate hikes and mortgage pain for households.
Friends With Money #248: Kmart chaos and third-party sellers
What are online marketplaces? On Friends With Money, we explain how third-party sellers operate inside big Australian retailers and why shoppers are at risk.
Thinking about a home battery? Waiting could cost you $9000
Delaying installing a home battery until after May 1 could mean paying thousands of dollars extra, as discounts become far less generous.
How big Aussie retailers are turning into online marketplaces
You might not be buying from Bunnings, Kmart or Myer at all. Online marketplaces are quietly rewriting your consumer rights.
Could divisive CGT discount be rolled back in Budget?
The capital gains tax discount is back in the headlines after a new report recommends reform. What would a change mean for property investors?
Friends With Money #247: How debt recycling can make you money
What is debt recycling? On Friends With Money, Ryan Johnson and broker Joseph Daoud explain how loan splits fund investing, who it suits, and the risks.
