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.
Cash rate held at 4.35% despite improving inflation figures
Inflation may be continuing to move in the right direction, but the Reserve Bank Board has opted to keep interest rates steady once again.
Inflation is slowing down, but are rate cuts any closer?
The latest CPI figures "are a step in the right direction" but economist Devika Shivadekar doesn't predict a rate cut this year.
How to prepare for lower interest rates
If the RBA cuts interest rates later this year, your bank won't automatically lower your mortgage repayments. Here's what you need to know.
Friends With Money #175: Protecting your portfolio
With interest rates starting to fall, is now the time to consider investing in fixed income? Marc Jocum from Global X ETFs joins us on the podcast.
How to win your next property auction
Buying a house at auction can be stressful and emotional so our experts have shared their best tips to help you win when your dream house goes under the hammer.
Friends With Money #173: Simplify house hunting with a buyer’s agent
What does a buyer's agent actually do? Michelle May joins Tom Watson this week on the Friends With Money podcast.
What are the main buy now pay later apps in 2024?
The landscape of buy now, pay later platforms has changed with new players and products. Here's what you need to know.
Can a home battery system help you save on energy bills?
A record number of Australians installed battery systems last year. So how much do they cost, and what rebates make them more affordable?
Friends With Money #171: Find your credit card match
Credit cards can be an effective tool to manage your money, but which one is right for you? Mozo's Rachel Wastell joins us on Friends With Money.
Property price rises ease as new listings hit the market
New indications show the heat is coming out of the property market, but what does that mean for first-home buyers?
