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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 much of your income should you spend on your mortgage?
One rule of thumb says you shouldn't spend more than 30% of your income on housing, but does that hold true in times of high house prices and soaring interest rates?
Should you plan to repay your HECS-HELP debt early?
A big jump in the indexation rate has uni students and graduates asking, it is time to repay your HECS-HELP debt early?
Friends With Money #59: Reduce your transport costs
Feeling the pinch when it comes to petrol prices? Peter Khoury from the NRMA joins Tom Watson on the Friends With Money podcast.
Top high-interest savings accounts and term deposits
Where can you make the most of your savings? We've rounded up the best high-interest savings accounts and term deposits on offer.
How to sell your house in a cooling market
With some markets starting to favour buyers, here's how owners looking to sell can make sure they're getting the best possible price.
Friends With Money #58: Prepping for tough economic times
Tough economic times could be ahead, so how should you be preparing? Annette Sampson joins us on the Friends With Money podcast.
Fourth straight RBA hike pushes cash rate to six-year high
The official cash rate has hit the highest point it's been since April 2016 following the RBA's decision to increase rates by 50 basis points to 1.85%.
Cost of living to ‘get tougher before it gets easier’ as inflation hits 6.1%
With the annual inflation rate hitting 6.1%, the highest it's been in decades, cost of living pressures are mounting for Aussie families.
Why you need to brace for rising petrol prices
Aussie motorists are being warned to prepare for a jump in petrol prices in September when the fuel excise cut comes to an end.
Friends With Money #56: Is it time to refinance?
Interest rates are getting higher and higher, so is now the time to think about switching your home loan? We find out on the Friends With Money podcast.
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