Friends With Money

Considering seeking financial advice, but not sure what to expect? We explore the process, the costs involved and what to look for in an advisor.
On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Sarah Abood, chief executive of the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA), to run through some of the most frequently asked questions about financial advice.
00:00 Introduction
01:09 Benefits of financial advice
05:07 Is advice worth it for younger Australians?
12:14 How much does advice cost?
14:02 Finding the right financial adviser
19:43 What to expect from the financial advice process
25:20 Final thoughts

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The Bank of Mum and Dad is booming, but without the right planning a generous gesture can turn into a legal and financial headache.
On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by William Moore, partner and head of private client advisory at Hall & Wilcox, to discuss gifts, loans and the potential pitfalls of the Bank of Mum and Dad.
00:00 Introduction
01:47 Family financial support: Trends and options
04:52 Gifts vs loans: Key differences and considerations
10:10 Legal and financial structures for family loans
14:19 Family loans and estate planning
16:46 Conclusion
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Help to Buy is finally here. So how do shared equity schemes work and are they a solution to unlocking homeownership?
This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Jack Elliott, mortgage broker and national first home buyer specialist at Alcove and First Home Unlocked, to discuss shared equity schemes and the first home buyer market.
00:00 Introduction
01:31 Understanding shared equity schemes
03:27 The federal government's Help to Buy scheme
03:55 Eligibility and key points of Help to Buy
06:43 Considerations and drawbacks of shared equity schemes
13:35 Market insights for first home buyers
16:19 Final words of advice
18:03 Conclusion
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After a turbulent 12 months for markets, how are Australian stocks shaping up heading into 2026?
This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Jun Bei Liu, co-founder and lead portfolio manager at Ten Cap, to discuss the key factors likely to influence local markets in the year ahead and the sectors worth watching.
00:00 Introduction
01:19 Reflecting on the surprises and volatility of 2025
04:11 Previewing 2026: Key themes for Australian equities
10:01 Sector and company insights for 2026
11:01 US equities outlook
13:38 Final thoughts on the year ahead
15:00 Conclusion
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Coming up with financial resolutions for the new year is easy. Setting realistic goals – and following them through – is the real challenge.
This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by behavioural economist and psychologist, Phil Slade, to discuss financial goals and the psychology behind goal setting.
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Why resolutions fail
03:02 Reflecting on past goals
05:38 Setting new goals
12:23 Accountability and shared goals
13:40 Conclusion and final thoughts

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