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.
Businesses must accept cash payments for essentials
Cash payments to be protected, housing affordability deteriorates and how kids can earn interest on their pocket money. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
How Shein and Temu are taking down luxury brands
The bubble has burst for high-end clothing and accessories as shoppers flock to fast fashion retailers like Shein and Temu.
Cashback: Can you really save money while you shop?
Cashback is money that you can earn back on your purchases. So how does it work, and how much can you really earn through platforms like Cashrewards and Shopback?
Friends With Money #178: Prime your financial fitness
Are there simple measures we could take daily to improve our money habits? Psychologist Simi Rayat joins us on the Friends With Money podcast.
How Katherine Bennell-Pegg became Australia’s first female astronaut
When asked as a child what she wanted to be when she grew up, Katherine Bennell-Pegg was unwavering: she wanted to be an astronaut.
Why crypto prices are surging
The meme coin Dogecoin has been on the rise since Elon Musk referenced the creation of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at a Trump rally in October.
11 tips for snagging a Black Friday bargain
Aussies are expected to fork out $6.7 billion during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales but how can you make sure you're actually getting a bargain?
Friends With Money #177: Holiday season shopping hacks
The sales season is fast approaching, so how can shoppers make sure that they actually grab a bargain on Black Friday or Boxing Day?
How much you could save under HECS changes
The Federal government has pledged to wipe billions in student debt. But who is eligible and how much could you benefit?
Friends With Money #176: The future of super
What changes are coming to your superannuation in 2025? Aware Super's Peter Hogg joins us this week on the Friends With Money podcast.
