Dollars & Distractions

In this episode of Dollars and Destructions, Maryanne and Bec break down what lenders are actually looking at when assessing your borrowing power and spoiler alert… it’s not just your income. If you’ve ever wondered why someone earning less than you can borrow more, this episode will give you the clarity you’ve been missing. 💡 What You’ll Learn Income matters… but stability matters more Banks are...

Episode Summary In this episode of Dolls and Distractions, Maryanne and Bec dive into a topic that hits every household, money leaks. Those sneaky expenses that quietly drain your bank account without you even realising. From subscriptions you forgot about, to everyday spending habits, to how our upbringing shapes our perception of money, this episode is equal parts relatable, honest, and practica...

Episode Summary In this episode of Dollars and Destructions, we’re diving into a topic that can make or break your home buying journey… pre-approvals. We’ve been seeing a growing trend lately, buyers signing contracts before their finance is properly sorted, and honestly… it’s creating a lot of unnecessary stress (for you and for us 😅). So today, we’re breaking down: What a pre-approval actually...

🎙️ Episode TitleInterest Rates, Fear & Making the Right Money Decisions 📝 Episode Summary In this episode of Dollars and Distractions, Maryanne and Bec dive into one of the most common conversations happening right now, navigating interest rate uncertainty and making financial decisions in a changing market. With rising costs, media noise, and mixed opinions on whether to buy, wait, or fix yo...

Deposit Options Explained: Cash, Equity and Guarantor Support for Home Buyers Dollars and Distractions with Maryanne Elliott and Bec Watson When most people think about a home deposit, they think of one thing: cash in the bank. But in reality, there can be more than one way to come up with a deposit when buying property. In this episode of Dollars and Distractions, Maryanne Elliott and Bec Watson...

Dollars and Distractions Podcast | Featuring Maryanne Elliott and Bec Watson Understanding how much you can borrow for a home loan is one of the biggest questions for first home buyers. Many people turn to online borrowing calculators, but these tools often miss key factors lenders use when assessing a mortgage application. In this episode of Dollars and Distractions, mortgage broker Maryanne Elli...

Have you ever looked around and felt like everyone else has their finances sorted out while you're falling behind? In this episode of Dollars & Distractions, mortgage brokers Maryanne Elliott and Bec Watson, talk about the very real feeling of financial comparison and why so many people feel like they’ve missed the boat when it comes to money, property and wealth building. With social media hi...

Do you ever feel like everyone else understands money better than you? In the first episode of Dollars & Distractions, mortgage brokers Maryanne Elliott and her co-host Rebecca Watson unpack one of the biggest myths about personal finance: Most people don’t have a money problem, they have a clarity problem. Money can feel confusing, overwhelming, and sometimes even embarrassing to talk about....