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• What's the deal with crypto ETFs?

  Cryptocurrency has piqued the interest of many Australians in recent years. So for those looking to access the likes of Bitcoin, is there any advantage to using ETFs over buying directly? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Marc Jocum, senior investment strategist at Global X ETFs, to dig into cryptocurrency exchange traded funds and what they are all about. They discuss: Crypto ETFs versus buying directly The crypto assets available through ETFs How crypto ETFs actually work The recent performance of cryptocurrency What the future could hold for crypto ETFs friendswithmoney #tomwatson #marcjocum #cryptocurrency #ETFs Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Bonus: Trump's tariffs

  In this bonus episode of the Friends With Money Podcast, hosted by Michelle Baltazar, editor-in-chief at Money Magazine, the focus is on the impact of recent US tariff policies, referred to as 'Liberation Day' by Donald Trump. This week's guest, Tim Harcourt, chief economist at the University of Technology Sydney, discusses the adverse effects these tariffs will likely have on American workers and farmers, despite Trump's intentions to bolster the US economy. For Australian investors, Harcourt advises a cautious 'wait-and-see' approach and emphasises the long-term strengths of the Australian market. #friendswithmoney #michellebaltazar #timharcourt #trumptariffs Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Insurance savings!

  In this episode of the Friends With Money Podcast, Vanessa Walker, managing editor of Money Magazine, discusses insurance with journalist Ryan Johnson. They explore why insurance premiums are rising, ways to find the best value policies, and the inner workings of the insurance industry. They also highlight the winners of the Life Insurance 2025 Awards in various categories. Tune in for valuable insights and tips to help you make informed insurance decisions: 00:00 Introduction to Friends With Money Podcast 00:53 Understanding Insurance Deals 03:16 How Insurance Works 06:44 Rising Insurance Premiums 08:15 Life Insurance Awards 2025 10:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts #friendswithmoney #vanessawalker #ryanjohnson #insurance Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Navigating retirement: Common pitfalls

  What are the top 5 mistakes people make regarding retirement? Did you know, for example, that you need to start planning for retirement a decade beforehand? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Vanessa Walker sits down in the studio with Money's super columnist Vita Palestrant to chat about the top do's and don'ts when heading into retirement. What's the biggest mistake that people make? Why is super such a great investment and tax strategy, no matter what age? Should you be worried about the risks? What strategies are there if you don't have enough? #friendswithmoney #vanessawalker #vitapalestrant #retirementmistakes Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Gold Rush!

  The price of gold has gone from strength to strength in recent years, but can it continue on its upward trajectory? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Chris Brycki, the founder and chief executive of Stockspot, to provide an update on gold prices and dig into the role gold can play in investment portfolios. How have gold prices changed in recent years? What’s driven the rise in gold prices? What role can gold play in an investment portfolio? Is there a recommended portfolio allocation for gold? Could people be missing out on gold in their superannuation? #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #chrisbrycki #gold Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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