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• What is an Annuity?

  One of the great uncertainties in retirement is how long your savings will need to last. So, could annuities provide an answer? On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Aaron Minney, head of retirement income research at Challenger, to unpack everything annuities.00:00 Introduction00:50 What are annuities?01:33 Understanding how annuities work04:40 Annuities vs account-based pensions06:32 Pros and cons of annuities09:02 Which retirees could annuities suit?13:23 Sequencing risk and annuities16:42 Perceptions and awareness20:20 Conclusion#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #aaronminney #annuitiesPodcast Links:Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyMoney WebsiteYouTube Podcast PlaylistEmail Us: [email protected] stories like this in our newsletter: bit.ly/3GDirbR

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• Estate Planning Essentials

  From superannuation to digital assets, there’s much more to think about with estate planning than just creating a will.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 run through some of the essential components of estate planning.00:00 Introduction01:45 Why you need a will and when to update it04:51 Power of attorney08:05 Superannuation and naming beneficiaries12:17 Digital assets in estate planning15:04 Tax implications for beneficiaries18:43 Final Thoughts and Advice20:28 Conclusion#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #williammoore #estateplanningPodcast Links:Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyMoney WebsiteYouTube Podcast PlaylistEmail Us: [email protected] stories like this in our newsletter: bit.ly/3GDirbR

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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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