Julia Newbould was editor-at-large and later managing editor of Money from November 2019 to February 2022. She was previously editor of Financial Planning and Super Review magazines; managing editor at InvestorInfo and at Morningstar Australia. Julia co-authored The Joy of Money, a book on women and personal finance. She holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney where she serves on the alumni council.
Managing your money after a cancer diagnosis
People affected by cancer often struggle with their finances when the disease becomes overwhelming. A Cancer Council NSW program is trying to change that.
How turning right got Kay hooked on ultra-marathons
Ultra-marathon runner Kay Bretz ran marathons from 19 until his 30s, when they lost their thrill. The solution? A 250km run across the Simpson Desert.
A lifetime in war zones has changed how Rabia Siddique sees money
Rabia Siddique - lawyer, retired British Army officer, former war crimes prosecutor and hostage survivor - is now married with a blended family of seven kids.
How comedian Michael Shafar learnt there’s no such thing as a free lunch
Michael Shafar opens up about life as a comic, losing a testicle to cancer, and why a good sandwich can be better than a pay rise.
Bjorn Again drummer and manager John Tyrrell on money, money, money
When music promoters told John Tyrell 'you can't take a cover band overseas', he set out to prove them wrong. Bjorn Again now has celebrated 30 years of touring.
Lizzy Hoo on comedy, cash and wasting money on 90s clothes
Lizzy Hoo might only have four years in stand-up comedy but she's been working since she was eight, and she's had to learn about money the hard way.
Choose to challenge yourself this International Women’s Day
The theme of International Women's Day this year is "choose to challenge". Here are four challenges women can take up to improve their financial situations.
How Wendy is challenging what it means to be a woman in Australia
"When women are in poverty their children go with them," says businesswoman and lifelong activist Wendy McCarthy.
How to cope with loss of income after a cancer diagnosis
Dealing with any serious illness can cause a drop in income and a spike in expenses, creating a need to budget more carefully than ever.
The lesson Samantha had to learn about making money as an ultra-runner
When it comes to making money as an endurance athlete, Samantha Gash realised people wanted to hear the struggles, not just the highlights.
