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.
How to find ethical Easter eggs
Just how ethical is that Easter egg you just put in your shopping trolley? Don't be fooled by that Fairtrade-certified label.
Unattainable deposits push first homes out of reach
A new report has confirmed what potential first-home buyers have learned the hard way: saving a deposit is nearly impossible.
How to top up your super if your withdrew it during COVID
Encouraging Aussies to raid their super before introducing JobKeeper was a "big mistake", says the Industry Super chief executive.
Is now the time to lock in a term deposit?
Term deposits have hit 5%, but as speculation builds that the RBA may press pause on further rate hikes, it could be time to move fast.
How to save on your energy bills before prices soar
Households in New South Wales, south-east Queensland and South Australia are being warned to brace for a sharp jump in energy costs.
How Behind The News is teaching kids about money
How do you explain to kids what the RBA is when many adults don't quite understand its role? Enter ABC's BTN High.
Friends With Money #90: Financial help when you need it
As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, financial counsellor Deb Shroot joins us on Friends With Money to explain where you can turn for help.
Tenth straight RBA hike pushes cash rate to 3.60%
The RBA has hiked the official cash rate to 3.60%, its highest point since May 2012, as mortgage stress worsens across the country.
The suburbs where rents have jumped 30% in a year
Renters across the country have been hit with some of the largest annual rent increases in years, with one town seeing weekly rents jump by 47%.
Being loyal to your lender could cost you $119k
Australian mortgage holders are paying a high price for their loyalty, with lenders saving their best rates for new customers.
