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.
Can you contribute to someone else’s super? Rules explained
Can you contribute to someone else's super? Yes, but there are rules - and it's mostly beneficial for couples. Here's how spouse contributions, contribution splitting and tax offsets work.
Friends With Money #268: Crypto – Buy, hold or sell?
Why is crypto falling in 2026? Global X ETFs strategist Justin Lin joins Money's Tom Watson on the Friends With Money podcast to unpack the downturn and what's next.
How borrowers can save, even after the August RBA hold
The RBA may have kept rates steady, but a softer lending market could help Australians with a mortgage score a better deal.
Why financial complaints have reached a record high
Australians lodged a record 119,949 financial complaints last year, with bank accounts, credit cards and car insurance driving the surge.
Friends With Money #267: Is an SMSF right for you?
Thinking about an SMSF? Marisa Broome explains how self-managed super funds work, the risks, costs and how much you need to get started.
Offset account failures cost Aussie borrowers millions: ASIC
ASIC says offset account failures at major banks have already cost borrowers millions in lost savings. Here's how to check if you're affected.
Friends With Money #266: Deal with your debt
Feeling overwhelmed by debt? Financial counsellor Deb Shroot explains how to take control of your finances, prioritise repayments and decide which debt to pay off first.
29 investing terms every investor should know
What is a short squeeze? What does HODL mean? Understand 29 investing terms commonly used in share market news and commentary.
Friends With Money #265: Is rentvesting dead?
Live where you want, buy where you can - that's been the idea behind rentvesting. But is it still a smart move? Listen to Friends With Money to find out.
Sent money to the wrong bank account? Here’s what to do
Accidentally transferred money to the wrong bank account? Don't panic, you may still be able to get it back.
