Michelle Baltazar

1 month ago | moneymag.com.au | John Dyall |Nicola Field |Michelle Baltazar |Jamie Hannah

Having studied the growth and development of the Australian exchange traded fund (ETF)industry for the past 10 years, I have come to the conclusion that there are very few events that are real game changers. What we have seen from ETF providers in the past is pretty much what we expect from them in the future. But there is one ETF provider that has broken with its past patterns and the result is, in my view, a game changer. Let me explain.

1 month ago | moneymag.com.au | Sharyn McCowen |Mark Chapman |Tom Watson |Michelle Baltazar

Published Video transcriptWell, an audit is when the ATO isn't satisfied with, some or all of the figures in your tax return, and they ask you to provide proof, evidence to back up those figures. It can be a simple request, outlining, some additional information requirements for a specific number, for a specific, possibly a tax deduction that you've claimed.

1 month ago | moneymag.com.au | Paul Clitheroe |Michelle Baltazar |Jamie Hannah

Dear Paul,Finally I have a grandchild! He is 10 days old and will probably be the one and only. I want to set up an account that I will pay $100 a week into. What is your recommendation? I was thinking maybe Vanguard. He won't have access until his 21st birthday as I want this to help him get into the property market when he is older. I have been saving $100 a week since I knew about the pregnancy, so I have $4100 to start with, but can easily add more to take it up to $5000.

2 months ago | moneymag.com.au | Tom Watson |Andrew Morrison |Nicola Field |Michelle Baltazar

Three in four Australians rely on a specific method to manage their money, so which one could be the right fit for you? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Andrew Morrison, chief product and growth officer at Ubank, to talk about money management and five popular budgeting methods.

Jan 21, 2025 | finance.einnews.com | Tom Watson |Rachel Wastell |Greg Boland |Michelle Baltazar

The start of the year can be a great time to check in on your finances and make adjustments. But what's the best way of going about it? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Rachel Wastell, personal finance expert at Mozo, to run through three steps aimed at giving your finances a refresh and setting you up for the year ahead.