Vanessa Walker is the managing editor of Money and one of the hosts of the Friends With Money podcast. She is a journalist, author and former editor in chief of Houzz. Vanessa has a Bachelor of Political Science and post-graduate studies in journalism. Connect with Vanessa Walker on LinkedIn.
Friends With Money #185: Best of the Best
Money's Michelle Baltazar and Vanessa Walker are in the Friends With Money studio to reveal the 2025 Best of the Best award winners!
Friends With Money #182: The year in review
Cooling inflation. Soaring tech stocks. 2024 has been a significant year for news, so before it ends, it's time to look back on the major stories in the world of finance.
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Are DIY will kits safe? Can you contest a will? Here are 10 estate planning fundamentals you should know before writing your will.
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Tech entrepreneur and Honey founder Richard Joffe has big ambitions to shake up the home insurance sector.
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Mel Buttle on money, mistakes and her best advice
Comedian Mel Buttle shares her best money advice, investment wins and losses, and the splurges she can't resist, plus what she'd do with just $50 left.
