Tom Watson is a senior journalist at Money magazine, and one of the hosts of the Friends With Money podcast. He's previously worked as a journalist covering everything from property and consumer banking to financial technology. Tom has a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) from the University of Technology, Sydney. Connect with Tom Watson on LinkedIn.
100 days of the new government: What it means for your money
Monday marks 100 days since Labor was re-elected. Here's how five key policies - from HECS to housing affordability - are progressing.
How to find a mortgage rate starting with 4
Mortgage-holders could save thousands of dollars a year with home loan rates falling fast as lenders race to cut deals before the RBA's next move.
How Japonaise cake made Aussie pastry chef go viral
What happens when your business goes viral? Paul Adam, owner of the Du Plessy Pralin & Otello patisserie, found out when his Japonaise cake exploded on social media.
Friends With Money #215: The hidden costs of inheritance
Inheritance isn't just a windfall. Discover its hidden costs in this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, featuring Melody Edwards.
What’s behind the latest rise in Australian property prices?
Home values have risen again, with Darwin and Perth recording the highest growth among the capital cities.
How falling inflation could unlock an August rate cut
Annual inflation has fallen to its lowest rate since 2021, so could a cash rate cut be on the cards for August 12?
How to spot a romance scam before it’s too late
A new report has uncovered the stolen and faked photos most commonly used in romance and dating scams.
What you need to know about crypto strategies and rules
Cryptocurrency is no longer a landscape dominated by early adopters and diehards - all manner of Australians are dipping their toes in.
Friends With Money #213: Mid-year market update
Volatility has been the major theme in investment markets during the first six months of 2025, but is that likely to continue? Jonathan Shead joins us on Friends With Money.
The challenge of getting a credit card in retirement
When Jennette Wilson applied for a $5000 credit card with a bank where she holds $250,000 in term deposits, she told them of her plans to retire next year. Then the application became an ordeal.
