Friends With Money #171: Find your credit card match

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Plastic isn't always fantastic, but credit cards can be an effective money management tool. The question is though, what kind of card will match your needs?

This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Rachel Wastell, personal finance expert at Mozo, to dig into the different types of credit cards on the market and the features they offer. They discuss:

  • Suitable cards for everyday spenders
  • The benefits of balance transfers
  • Travel-friendly credit cards
  • Rewards points and premium credit card benefits
  • Tips for users to get the most out of their cards

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Friends With Money is a weekly personal finance podcast by Money magazine, offering expert insights on investing, budgeting, superannuation, property, and other money strategies for everyday Australians.

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You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube (with closed captions available).

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Episodes are hosted by Vanessa Walker and Tom Watson from Money magazine, featuring expert guests and real conversations about money.

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Tom Watson is a senior journalist at Money magazine, and one of the hosts of the Friends With Money podcast. He's previously worked as a journalist covering everything from property and consumer banking to financial technology. Tom has a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) from the University of Technology, Sydney. Connect with Tom Watson on LinkedIn.

Rachel Wastell is the media spokesperson for Mozo.com.au. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Media and Communications. With more than a decade of experience in the communications industry, Rachel regularly provides expert commentary and financial news to mainstream media including SBS News, Sunrise, 7News, ABC News, 2GB and more.