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.
RBA holds cash rate at June meeting
The Reserve Bank Board has left interest rates on hold at a 12-year high of 4.35% for the fifth time in a row, so when can we expect the next rate hike?
July 1, 2024: Money changes you need to know
From tax cuts to higher super contribution caps, here are seven major changes coming into effect in the new financial year.
How the National Housing Accord could change your suburb
For every 1% increase in housing supply, the price of property and rents falls 2.5% lower than it otherwise would have. So will the National Housing Accord work?
What is your risk profile?
Risk is an inherent part of investing. So as an investor how can you gauge your own appetite for taking on risk?
Why you should diversify your portfolio and how to do it
Volatility is just part and parcel of investing, but there is a method that many investors use to smooth out their ride: diversification.
Minimum wage workers to receive 3.75% wage boost
Millions of Aussie workers on minimum wage will see their pay go up from the start of the new financial year following a decision by the Fair Work Commission.
Are cheques being phased out in Australia?
Which banks have already phased out cheques? What alternatives do cheque users have? And can you still get bank cheques? We check it out.
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Friends With Money #152: Tax prep power tips and savings
Working from home on a regular basis? You could be in the ATO's sights this tax season. Mark Chapman joins us this week on the Friends With Money podcast.
ASIC slams banks for failing customers in hardship
Some of the country's largest lenders are failing to provide adequate support to customers struggling to pay their mortgages, ASIC has found.
