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

Julia Newbould

How to put more money into your personal super today

As we draw towards financial year end, it’s a good time to consider making extra contributions to your super. While anyone who wants to build their super balance should add to it when they can, there are people who might benefit from it more than others.

Cate Americano

Values: Your North Star for a life by design, not by default

Cate Americano

Know Me to Grow Me: The Four Preferences That Shape How You Show Up at Work and in Life

Cate Americano

Why New Year’s resolutions fail, and how to set goals that stick

Deline Jacovides CFP®

What you need to know – Medicare levy, Medicare surcharge, private health insurance and lifetime health cover

Understand the Medicare levy, Medicare levy surcharge, private health insurance and lifetime health cover loading - and how smart timing can save you money.

Colin Jowell

Your digital life after you die – how to protect your memories, money and identity

Luke Marshall CFP®

How budgeting can reduce financial stress

If you’ve been feeling stretched by rising costs, you’re not alone. From groceries and fuel to rent and mortgages, everyday expenses have crept up, and many Australians are feeling it. A recent Finder survey found that three in five people say financial stress is affecting their mental health, and nearly half feel anxious about managing everyday money matters.

Daniel Ardern CFP®

Debt consolidation for financial freedom

Juggling credit cards, personal loans, car finance and a mortgage is a reality for many Australians, often causing stress and a sense that there’s no clear way out. Debt consolidation can help you regain control by simplifying repayments and reducing costs, but the right approach depends on the types of debt you hold...

Kieran Menzie CFP®

Seven steps to securing a comfortable retirement

Retirement means different things to different people; travel, family time, hobbies, volunteering, or a mix of all. Before you crunch numbers, be clear on what matters most to you. This clarity will guide every financial decision and help make retirement more fulfilling.

Gianna Thomson CFP®

Navigating career changes effectively

Changing careers is one of the biggest life transitions many of us will ever face. Whether it’s by choice or circumstance, stepping away from the familiar and into something new requires more than courage, it requires financial planning. A well-thought-out plan can turn uncertainty into opportunity, allowing you to explore new paths without jeopardising your financial wellbeing.

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