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.
ANZ is buying Suncorp – what does it mean for customers?
ANZ has announced it will buy Suncorp Group's banking arm for $4.9 billion, so where does this leave Suncorp's 1.2 million customers?
The suburbs where rents have increased the most
Rents have hit record highs in Australia's capital cities, jumping 12% in the past year, but where have prices increased the most?
What is inflation and why is everything suddenly more expensive?
The word 'inflation' is everywhere lately, so if it's been a while since you sat through high school economics, we explain what it is and why costs just keep going up.
Friends With Money #55: How super changes impact you
The new financial year has brought a raft of changes to super, so how will they affect you? We explain on the Friends With Money podcast.
Friends With Money #54: Investing in turbulent times
Global share markets have been knocked about in the first half of 2022. AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver joins us on the Friends With Money podcast.
RBA hikes cash rate to 1.35% at July 2022 meeting
The Reserve Bank has raised the official cash rate by 50 basis points to 1.35%, its highest level since May 2019.
Four takeaways from the 2021 census
The median mortgage repayment in Australia jumped by $108, the 2021 census shows. Here are the numbers you need to know.
Friends With Money #53: Take control and start your own business
Ever thought about taking the plunge and starting up your own business? Serina Bird, author of The Joyful Startup Guide, joins us on the Friends With Money podcast.
Is shared equity the answer to housing affordability?
Shared equity schemes have been proposed by both the federal and NSW governments as an answer to the housing affordability crisis, so how do they work?
NSW government limits stamp duty reform to first home buyers
First home buyers in New South Wales will soon be able to opt for an annual land tax instead of stamp duty. Here's how much you'll pay.
