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Julia Newbould

Finance Writer & Speaker

Julia Newbould is a freelance writer and speaker. She was recently managing editor at Conexus Financial curating content for events for superannuation chief investment officers, and financial advisers and licensees. Prior to that she was managing editor of Money magazine. In 2020 she published her first book The Joy of Money, co-authored with financial adviser Kate McCallum. The Joy of Money won the Best Personal Finance and Investment book at the Australian Business Book Awards in 2020. It was also a runner up in the Health and Wellbeing category. Julia has more than 20 years’ finance journalism experience and was previously editor of Financial Planning and Super Review magazines at Reed Business Information; managing editor at InvestorInfo and managing editor at Morningstar Australia. Her passions lay between helping women gain greater equality in all areas of life and supporting financial literacy in all areas of society.

Articles by Julia Newbould

What to expect in your first meeting with a financial planner

Your first meeting with a financial adviser should be a little bit like a first date.

When should I make a will?

This one is easy. Make a will as soon as you have any assets in your name.

Why financial wellbeing is a pillar of good health

Much like exercise and eating well, your financial wellbeing is key to living a happy and healthy life.

Advice for couples at tax time

Unsure how your relationship status affects your taxes? We’ve made it simple with our couple’s guide to tax.

Lessons Learned: How Boomers Built Wealth (And You Can Too)

As a generation, the boomers make up 25% of the population but own more than half of Australia’s national wealth – and counting! 

How does the financial advice process work?

Nearly half of all Aussies plan on seeking financial advice in the future. If you’re one of them, you might be wondering how it all works. Here’s our comprehensive guide to the financial planning process.

Budgeting for a baby: what do we need to know?

Having a baby is an exciting and life changing experience. But what about the cost? There are many hidden and unexpected expenses that go along with your new bundle of joy.

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