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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 get on top of your Christmas debt
Carrying a credit card balance after the festive season? These seven steps could help bring holiday debt under control.
Is duty free shopping still a good bargain?
Are we simply spending up big at the airport under the wrong assumption it's the cheapest place to buy alcohol, cosmetics and electronics?
The damaged banknotes hack you need to know
Eaten by cows, melted in sandwich presses, shredded by lawnmowers. These are some of the actual reasons behind Australia's $44 million in damaged banknotes.
Friends With Money #182: The year in review
Cooling inflation. Soaring tech stocks. 2024 has been a significant year for news, so before it ends, it's time to look back on the major stories in the world of finance.
Seven major financial changes starting in the new year
From higher income support payments to new wage theft laws, Australians can expect a host of changes to take effect from January 1.
The startling new median house price in Australia
The median value of a home in Australia has edged over the $800,000 mark for the first time, with more growth in store for 2025.
10 affordable ways to stay cool this summer
As summer temperatures soar, here are 10 tips for keeping your home cool without running up a massive energy bill.
What you need to know about card surcharges
"Paying with your own money, whether it be by debit card or cash, should not come at a cost," says CHOICE's Tom Abourizk. So could card surcharges be made illegal?
Inflation rate remains at three-year low
The latest monthly Consumer Price Index indicator is on par with that recorded by the ABS last month, meaning that annual headline inflation has continued to rise at its lowest rate since July 2021.
Friends With Money #179: Stocks for your stocking
What stocks should you be adding to your Christmas list? Dale Gillham joins Tom Watson on the Friends With Money podcast.
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