How did gold - an outer-space metal delivered by meteorites - become a widely accepted form of money? We find out on the Friends With Money podcast.
Ryan Johnson
 | Ryan Johnson was a journalist at Money from October 2024 to April 2026. He previously worked covering the Australian and New Zealand mortgage and banking industries. He has also written on superannuation, insurance, and personal finance. Ryan has a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) from Curtin University, Perth. Connect with Ryan Johnson on LinkedIn. |
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Surcharge fees for credit and debit cards are banned from October 1. While the move may promise a simpler check out, could it cut credit card rewards?
Petrol relief is coming. From Wednesday, fuel excise is halved for three months, cutting 26.3c a litre and saving drivers about $13 a tank.
Getting one-off financial advice sounds simple. In reality, it's costly and hard to access. Here's why, and what options consumers have.
Inflation edged lower in February, but a fuel-driven spike looms, threatening higher prices, more RBA rate hikes and mortgage pain for households.
What are online marketplaces? On Friends With Money, we explain how third-party sellers operate inside big Australian retailers and why shoppers are at risk.
Delaying installing a home battery until after May 1 could mean paying thousands of dollars extra, as discounts become far less generous.
You might not be buying from Bunnings, Kmart or Myer at all. Online marketplaces are quietly rewriting your consumer rights.
The capital gains tax discount is back in the headlines after a new report recommends reform. What would a change mean for property investors?
What is debt recycling? On Friends With Money, Ryan Johnson and broker Joseph Daoud explain how loan splits fund investing, who it suits, and the risks.
