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.
Christmas 2025: The money moves to start making now
With less than 100 days until Christmas, use these five easy tips to manage your festive budget and avoid overspending this holiday season.
How to get paid to refinance your mortgage
Some lenders are offering borrowers up to $4000 cash back to refinance their mortgage to a lower rate. But is there a catch?
Friends With Money #220: Dividend vs growth stocks
Investors often agonise between choosing stocks that can deliver dividends or growth. But is it possible to get the best of both worlds?
$848,858: Home prices hit new high leading into spring
Property price growth accelerated during August, just as buyers and sellers are gearing up for the busy spring property season.
Why ASIC is suddenly ramping up its investigations
After copping heat during the banking royal commission, ASIC has ramped up its efforts, with investigations up nearly 50% in a year in a push to restore accountability.
The best banks for customer service and scam protection
Banking isn't just about rates anymore. From scam protection to customer service, here's how nine Australian banks stack up.
Close to 5%: Where savers can find value as rates fall
Savers are being urged not to settle for mediocre returns as the gap between the highest savings rates and the rest of the market grows.
Friends With Money #217: Spring property preview
Home prices are rising and interest rates are falling, so who holds the cards leading into the spring property season? Dr Nicola Powell joins us on the podcast.
TPG blunder: What you need to know about ASX trading halts
A mistaken takeover notice sent TPG Telecom shares tumbling, wiping millions before the ASX clarified the error - without explanation.
Friends With Money #216: Building a solid financial base
Property is still key to financial security. Helen Baker joins Tom Watson on the Friends With Money podcast to talk smart strategies from her new book Money For Life.
