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Vanessa Walker is the managing editor of Money and one of the hosts of the Friends With Money podcast. She is a journalist, author and former editor in chief of Houzz. Vanessa has a Bachelor of Political Science and post-graduate studies in journalism. Connect with Vanessa Walker on LinkedIn.
The separation myths that could cost you thousands
Think assets you brought into a relationship are protected? A family lawyer busts the biggest separation myths, and explains the mistakes that can prove costly.
Downsizing mistakes that could cost you thousands
Downsizing can cost you thousands if you get it wrong. Here's how to spot hidden value and avoid the biggest mistakes.
The reality of going bankrupt in Australia
Insolvencies are rising. From travel bans to asset sales, here's what bankruptcy really means in Australia.
Friends With Money #255: Federal Budget 2026
Last night the government released its big brave budget. Tom Watson and Vanessa Walker pick through the papers to tell you how the big changes affect you.
Friends With Money #254: Love, lies and money
Australians lost $28.6 million to romance scams in 2025. The ACCC wants you to spot the warning signs earlier.
Friends With Money #253: Is it time to buy an EV?
Should you buy an EV? Motoring expert Matt Campbell joins Friends With Money to weigh costs, charging, savings and which EVs now make sense.
Friends With Money #250: Gold fever
How did gold - an outer-space metal delivered by meteorites - become a widely accepted form of money? We find out on the Friends With Money podcast.
Friends With Money #248: Kmart chaos and third-party sellers
What are online marketplaces? On Friends With Money, we explain how third-party sellers operate inside big Australian retailers and why shoppers are at risk.
Friends With Money #243: First-time buyer’s roadmap
Confused by the process of buying a home for the first time? Money's Vanessa Walker and Ryan Johnson take you through the journey step by step.
Friends With Money #227: What are franking credits?
What are franking credits and how do they affect your investments? Vanessa Walker and Matthew Gibbs break it down in this Friends With Money episode.
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