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.
The home loan loyalty tax and how to avoid it
Does loyalty pay? Usually not if you're a home loan customer. But the gap between new and existing home loan rates is narrowing.
Have fixed mortgage rates peaked?
Fixed mortgage rates fell on average between September and October, so should you refix your home loan? Here are the lowest fixed rates.
Should you repair or replace your broken appliances?
How long should your appliances last? Is an extended warranty worth it? We answer your questions about repairing or replacing whitegoods.
Reserve Bank keeps interest rates steady at 4.10%
The official cash rate has been left unchanged at Michele Bullock's first monetary policy meeting as Reserve Bank governor.
The best set-and-forget savings accounts
Ready to take a more laid-back approach to your savings? An account without rate conditions could tick the box.
Aussies switch to smaller telcos to save
More Aussies are saving money by making the switch to smaller broadband providers. We've found the cheapest NBN plans on the market.
10 things we learnt from the NSW Budget
Here's what New South Wales residents can expect in the way of cost-of-living support from this week's state Budget, but does it go far enough?
Friends With Money #117: Bonds – the fixed income alternative
After a woeful 2022 bonds appear to be making a comeback with investors. Blossom's Gaby Rosenberg joins us on the Friends With Money podcast.
Friends With Money #116: Spring property preview
Your spring property preview is here! Nicola Powell, Domain chief of research and economics, joins us on the Friends With Money podcast.
Friends With Money #115: Supercharge your super
What are the small steps that can supercharge your super? Aware Super's Peter Hogg joins us on the Friends With Money podcast.
