Since Covid restrictions eased, we have been traveling overseas more than ever.

But when budgets are tight, how can we save money and still have the holiday we've been dreaming of?

This week on the Friends With Money Podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with Tristan Dakin, ANZ Country Manager at Wise, about saving hundreds of dollars on travel costs.

• The real cost of cross-currency expenses
• Avoiding ATM fees
• Is pre-paying an option?
• Best way to pay when overseas
• Top tips to save when travelling

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The end of the financial year is fast approaching, so is now the time to check in on your super and consider an extra contribution?

This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Renae Anderson, manager of select advice at UniSuper, to chat about the super moves worth considering before and after July 1. They discuss:

• When and how to make a personal contribution
• Whether it’s possible to top up a spouse or partner’s super
• The new super guarantee rate in 2024-25
• Advice for women looking to boost their super balances
• The range of advice available from super funds

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This episode is brought to you by UniSuper.

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For calculators: Superannuation calculators & tools | UniSuper

For upcoming webcasts: UniSuper Learning Hub (on24.com)

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Whether it’s purchasing a home or paying off credit card, we all have financial goals we want to achieve, but seeing them through is not always the easiest of tasks.

This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Mohamed Khalil, head of financial wellbeing, research and design at ANZ, to discuss the psychology behind goals and the steps we can take to set, progress and achieve them.

• How should people approach setting a goal?
• Why can utilising the Fresh Start Effect be helpful?
• Is it important for goals to have a specific end date?
• How can automation help people progress their financial goals?
• Is it important for goals to have a purpose?

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