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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

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.  

Things to consider for aged care

Aged care can be a very complex area of financial advice.

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.

Navigating the transition to a successful retirement

Just as it is vital to invest in the financial planning, retirement planning must also focus on that other precious commodity – time.

Is $70,000 a realistic retirement income?

The way retirees spend their money in retirement and their desired standard of living will have a significant impact on how much income they will need.

Understanding the Age Pension in Australia

The Age Pension is designed to help Australians meet living costs in retirement after their working life. However, it is not guaranteed that every Australian will receive the Centrelink Age Pension

What do I need to know about my superannuation before I pass away?

There are a few things we should all know about superannuation and how different it is to other assets when we die.

When is the right time to downsize?

Downsizing from a larger family home to a smaller one can be a strategic choice or a reluctant necessity when approaching retirement. It’s essential to weigh the reasons and potential consequences of such a move.
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