Julia Newbould

Julia Newbould is a financial writer and commentator with a background in journalism. She was previously editor of Financial Planning and Super Review magazines; managing editor at InvestorInfo and at Morningstar Australia. Julia co-authored The Joy of Money, a book on women and personal finance, which will be out in April. She holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney where she serves on the alumni council.

22 results by Julia Newbould:

MY MONEY

Demand for wills on the rise as coronavirus fears set in for Australians

The number of people preparing a will has jumped dramatically as the coronavirus shocks Aussies out of their ambivalence about estate planning. More

By Julia Newbould - April 8, 2020

MY MONEY

Making It Work: from restaurant to Italian grocer

Australians have had to adapt after their livelihoods took a hit from restrictions to curb the spread of coronavirus. In this series, we look at how individuals and businesses have pivoted to keep making it work. This week, Macchiato has transformed from pizza restaurant to Italian grocer. More

By Julia Newbould - April 3, 2020

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MY MONEY

The ultimate survival guide for working from home

Working from home for the first time, it can be tough to turn your dining table into an office and your toddlers into productive colleagues. More

By Julia Newbould - April 1, 2020

MY MONEY

Weddings, parties, everything cancelled - are you entitled to a refund?

With weddings now limited to just five people, couples are frantically undoing plans that took months - and tens of thousands of dollars - to make. But will they be out of pocket? More

By Julia Newbould - March 27, 2020

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Why you're never too young for an advance care plan

Now is the time to talk to your loved ones about your health decisions, and who you want to speak for you if you couldn't speak for yourself. More

By Julia Newbould - March 25, 2020

Bulls and bears: 20 stock market terms to understand the downturn

Bulls, bears and dead cats. The stock market has a language all its own, and with much of Australia focused on the markets, here is a quick glossary to help you understand. More

By Julia Newbould - March 25, 2020

INVESTING

How to access your super early during the coronavirus pandemic

Unemployed or underemployed Australians will be given early access to their superannuation from April under new rules stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. More

By Julia Newbould - March 23, 2020

INVESTING

Can you withdraw your super if you're out of work due to COVID-19?

The coronavirus is the latest blow to those already struggling financially, but what does it take to access your super early? More

By Julia Newbould - March 18, 2020

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MY MONEY

What you need to know before requesting a refund for concert tickets

Concerts, theatre, and sporting events are being cancelled under strict new social distancing measures. Here's what to consider before you ask for a refund. More

By Julia Newbould - March 18, 2020

MY MONEY

When 'I do' matters more than the big do: how to save money by eloping

"Neither of us wanted the traditional wedding; we didn't want the attention ... plus at our age the expense put us off," says Vanessa, who saved $45,000 by eloping. More

By Julia Newbould - March 11, 2020

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Demand for wills on the rise as coronavirus fears set in for Australians

Making It Work: from restaurant to Italian grocer

The ultimate survival guide for working from home

Weddings, parties, everything cancelled - are you entitled to a refund?

Why you're never too young for an advance care plan

Bulls and bears: 20 stock market terms to understand the downturn

How to access your super early during the coronavirus pandemic

Can you withdraw your super if you're out of work due to COVID-19?

What you need to know before requesting a refund for concert tickets

When 'I do' matters more than the big do: how to save money by eloping

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