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.
The private health insurers passing on the largest premium hikes
Millions of Australians with private health insurance will see their premiums become more expensive from next month when the latest round of annual increases kick in.
Friends With Money #193: Super for all ages
Like the idea of giving your super balance a bump, but don't know where to start? Rebecca Cheevers and Sophie McRae join us on the podcast.
Friends With Money #192: Welcome to the future
Technological innovations are reshaping our lives, from the way we sleep to how we purchase property. This week on the podcast, we look ahead to the future.
Friends With Money #191: Five myths about buying property
Buying a property for the first time can be hard enough as it is, let alone with all the myths and misconceptions out there. Buyers agent Emily Wallace joins us on Friends With Money.
RBA cuts cash rate for the first time since 2020
Mortgage-holders will be breathing a collective sigh of relief following the Reserve Bank Board's decision to cut interest rates for the first time in more than four years.
From coal mining to laser tattoo removal entrepreneur
Mike Anderson was on holiday in Thailand when the tattoo removal industry was just taking off. Four months later he opened his first clinic in Australia.
Is the first rate cut since 2020 just days away?
Amid speculation of a potential rate cut, homeowners with a mortgage will be approaching Tuesday's RBA decision with cautious optimism.
Friends With Money #190: Inheritance and tax
Trillions of dollars will be inherited in the next decade. H&R Block's Mark Chapman joins the Friends With Money podcast to discuss the tax implications.
Why portfolio diversification is key to combating investment headwinds
From tariffs to rate changes, plenty of factors are set to impact portfolios in the months ahead. So how can investors holding shares, bonds, gold or crypto prepare?
Friends With Money #189: Manage your money – 5 proven methods
What's the best budgeting method? It all comes down to what works for you. Ubank's Andrew Morrison joins us this week on the Friends With Money podcast.
