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• The cost of financial procrastination

  Procrastination is a bad habit at the best of times, but when it comes to our finances, failing to act can have serious consequences.On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Shayne Sommer, a private wealth adviser at Shadforth Financial Group, to discuss the topic of financial procrastination and the ways in which it can be tackled.00:00 Introduction01:37 Common examples of financial procrastination04:03 Psychological factors behind it06:10 The consequences of financial procrastination09:50 Strategies to combat procrastination11:51 Imbedding good habits12:45 Conclusion#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #shaynesommer #financialprocrastinationListen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyMoney WebsiteYouTube Podcast PlaylistEmail Us: [email protected] stories like this in our newsletter: bit.ly/3GDirbR

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• Should you invest in emerging markets?

  Emerging markets have had a strong showing so far in 2025. But is the allure of growth and diversification worth the risk?On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Hugh Lam, investment strategist at Betashares, to take a deep dive into the world of emerging markets.01:24 Defining emerging markets04:48 Opportunities in emerging markets07:12 Risks in emerging markets08:34 The place of emerging markets in a portfolio12:50 Recent performance of emerging markets15:30 China and India: Key markets19:00 Investment optionsfriendswithmoney #tomwatson #hughlam #investing #emergingmarketsListen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyMoney WebsiteYouTube Podcast PlaylistEmail Us: [email protected] stories like this in our newsletter: bit.ly/3GDirbR

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• Investor secrets: Locating hotspots before they boom

  Whatever the asset, investors dream of spotting opportunities before everyone else – and property’s no different. So how can buyers identify hotspots early?On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Abdullah Nouh, founder of Melbourne buyers’ agency Mecca Property Group, to discuss the features that investors may want to look for in a location and individual property. 00:00 Introduction01:33 Key indicators of growth suburbs04:24 Spotlight on Melbourne, Perth and Darwin08:14 Traits of a good investment property11:38 Additional tips for property investors14:25 Conclusion#friendswithmoney #tomwatson # abdullahnouh #property #propertyinvestingListen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyMoney WebsiteYouTube Podcast PlaylistEmail Us: [email protected] stories like this in our newsletter: bit.ly/3GDirbR

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• Power-up and profit from solar

  In this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Vanessa Walker hosts an in-depth discussion with journalist Ryan Johnson about the financial aspects of solar energy in Australia. Starting with the government's 2020 renewable energy target, the conversation covers the evolution and uptake of solar panels, the introduction of solar batteries, and the new incentives available. They also delve into innovative energy solutions like virtual energy networks, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, and the impact of electric vehicles on home energy storage. 00:39 The history and impact of solar energy in Australia 03:24 The rise of solar batteries 06:42 Innovative energy solutions and subsidies 10:03 Electric vehicles and energy integration #friendswithmoney #vanessawalker #ryanjohnson #renewables #solar Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: [email protected] Get stories like this in our newsletter: bit.ly/3GDirbR

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• 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? On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Jonathan Nurick, founder and co-chief investment officer at investment fund DivGro, to discuss all things dividends. 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Understanding dividend and growth stocks 02:36 The advantages of dividend stocks 03:15 The emotional journey of investing 04:52 The Gordon growth model explained 07:00 Identifying good dividend stocks 09:08 Examples of dividend stocks 11:52 Generating income from dividends 14:24 Balancing your investment portfolio 16:28 Final thoughts and tips 18:52: Conclusion #friendswithmoney #tomwatson # jonathannurick #investing #dividends Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: [email protected] Get stories like this in our newsletter: bit.ly/3GDirbR

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