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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

Starting difficult conversations over Christmas

Create wealth and gain financial control with a cashflow mastery system

Now is the time to think about your (aged care) future

Aged care planning is something most of us think about with trepidation. It’s complicated and it’s confronting. However, it’s a good idea to think about it before an unwanted option may be thrust upon us. There are many options from retirement villages to assisted care and aged care facilities and more. There are different cost options and most have waiting lists.

Smart money moves after a promotion: build wealth, not just lifestyle

Just got a promotion or a pay rise? Congratulations! While it’s tempting to celebrate by upgrading your lifestyle, the real key to long-term success is making smart financial decisions that help you build lasting wealth. Your increased income presents an opportunity to strengthen your financial foundation, achieve your goals, and secure a brighter future. Here's how to turn your pay rise into meaningful financial growth, not just temporary luxuries.

Unlock the power of your hidden savings: why you should take a yearly ‘Financial Wellbeing Day’

National Wills Week | 9-15 September 2024

When is the right time to seek financial advice?

Most people who see a financial adviser will tell you they wished they’d seen them sooner. 

What are my options for investing?

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

Super strategies – 10 years out from retirement

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

10 things a financial planner can do for you

Many years ago, I realised there was a big gap in people’s understanding and knowledge of financial planning and the role of advisers.  
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