Money & a Good Life

Australia is entering one of the largest intergenerational wealth transfers in its history. But while trillions of dollars are expected to change hands, there's one question families aren't asking enough: what happens to our relationships when money gets involved? In this episode of Money & a Good Life , Tribeca Financial CEO Ryan Watson joins economic commentator, author and behavio...

Most of us insure our house, car, contents and even our phones. But what about our ability to earn an income? In this deeply personal episode of Money & a Good Life , Tribeca Financial’s Rachael Holder and Ryan Watson sit down with longtime Tribeca client, writer and men’s mental health advocate Rick Foster to explore what happens when your health unexpectedly affects your ability to work. Ric...

Art galleries can feel intimidating. White rooms full of expensive things. Quiet. Full of breakable things. A space that seems to signal: "You probably don't belong here." But what if that feeling is completely wrong? In this episode of Money & a Good Life , Steph and Ryan sit down with Andy Dinan—founder of MARS Gallery and ADA Art Consulting, and someone who's championed...

Most of us grow up believing that if we work hard enough, plan carefully enough and want something badly enough, we'll eventually get there. But life doesn't always follow the plan. In this episode of Money & a Good Life , Angela Ceberano shares the story behind her success in business, her IVF journey, and how both experiences changed the way she thinks about ambition, happiness and...

Every family has stories. Some get passed down through generations. Others are forgotten over time. But whether we realise it or not, those stories can shape the way we think about money, success, work, family and what's possible for our future. In this episode of Money & a Good Life , we sit down with Damon Kitney, journalist, author and storyteller, who has spent decades documenting som...

Sleep is something we all do, yet many of us don't give it much thought until we're not getting enough of it. And when that happens, the effects don't just show up as feeling tired. Sleep can influence everything from our mood and relationships to our productivity, mental health and ability to make good decisions. In this episode of Money & a Good Life, Lisa Maltman joins us to...

Most people spend decades planning financially for retirement. But what about everything else? The routines that shape your days. The sense of purpose that comes from your work. The connections, structure and identity you've built over a lifetime. In this episode of Money & a Good Life, we sit down with Prue and Dr Kim Watty, co-founders of The Main Act, to explore what happens when peopl...

Most people think financial advice is about investments, returns and building wealth. While those things matter, they're often only part of the story. Some of the biggest benefits of advice come from having clarity, confidence and a plan that supports the life you want to live. In this episode, we sit down with Thabojan Rasiah to explore the real value of financial advice and why money is oft...

Estate planning is one of those things we all know we should do… but many of us keep putting it off. The problem? When estate planning goes wrong, the consequences can be deeply personal. Families stop speaking. Loved ones are left to make difficult decisions without guidance. Vulnerable people can be left unprotected. And disputes that could have been avoided end up costing families emotionally a...

We all like to think life follows a bit of a plan. You build something over time. You find your rhythm. You get comfortable with where things are heading. And then, sometimes, life shifts. Not always in a dramatic way, but enough to make you rethink what comes next.  In this episode, Mike Larkan shares the story behind a life that’s been anything but linear. From decades in television to building...

When you think of a private investigator, you probably picture stakeouts, disguises and scenes straight out of a crime drama. The reality is far less glamorous, and far more interesting. In this episode of Money and a Good Life , we sit down with Richard James, Director and Principal Investigator of RIVICA Investigations & Covert Solutions. With more than 30 years of experience across UK law e...

For most people, the one thing they worry about in retirement is money. Have I saved enough? Can I afford to stop working? When can I access my super? But what if that's the wrong place to start? In this episode of Money & a Good Life , Steph and Ryan sit down with Brad Fox Managing Director of Smart Brave Consulting, Chairman of Tribeca Financial, and one of the most respected voices in...

Have you ever noticed that you can do everything right with money but still feel like you're getting nowhere? You do the budgets. You save. You try to be disciplined. And yet, somehow, it still feels hard. Like you're second-guessing yourself. So what's going on? In this episode of Money & a Good Life , Steph and Ryan welcome back Bec Allan—money coach and mortgage broker who wo...

Early retirement sounds like the dream. No alarm clock. No commute. No bosses. But for some people, it also feels out of reach. And even if you could retire early, would you actually know what to do with your time? Because it turns out, stopping work is the easy part. Figuring out how to live well without it, that's where things get interesting. In this episode of Money & a Good Life , St...

We all like to think we're rational when it comes to our finances. But the truth is, most of our money decisions are driven by emotion, family history, and psychology. So does that mean we're trapped by our brains? Forced to make illogical decisions from now until eternity? Not necessarily. In this episode of Money & a Good Life , Steph and Ryan sit down with Evan Lucas, behavioural...

Today we're revisiting a topic that's greatly improved lives, including Steph's. It's probably the easiest change you can make to your finances with the greatest impact: cashflow. In this episode of Money & a Good Life , Steph and Ryan bring back Matt Rea to go through the fundamentals of cashflow and dig a little deeper into how it actually works in practice. If you'v...

For a lot of people, working with a financial adviser feels intimidating. Do I need advice? Am I "bad with money"? What actually happens? In this episode of Money & a Good Life , Steph and Ryan sit down with Rachael Holder Tribeca Adviser with psychology training and behavioural finance expertise to demystify the process. Rachael walks through the first three months of working with a...

Midlife is supposed to be the time when things settle down. The kids grow up, careers feel stable, and life gets a little simpler. Right? Well, that's not always how it plays out. Careers shift, marriages strain, parents age, health changes, and suddenly you're rewriting the script entirely. In this episode of Money & a Good Life , Steph and Ryan sit down with Kate Halfpenny — column...

Most people think that working in finance means having your money life sorted. But today's guest proves that even the experts aren't immune to burnout, financial stress, and major setbacks. For more than 20 years, Bec Allan built a career inside Australia's major banks. She climbed the ranks, built a reputation, and did everything "right." But behind the scenes, she was ex...

Banking and global markets can sound distant, sometimes even irrelevant. But the reality is, bonds, interest rates and currencies shape almost everything in your day-to-day life. Your mortgage, your super, your cost of living, even airfares. In this episode of Money and a Good Life , we’re joined by Anthony Kritikides, Managing Director and Global Head of Institutional Sales at CBA Global Markets....

Sometimes Millennials get a bad wrap for how they manage their money. The narrative has been that they don't save and they'd rather spend on travel or avocado toast than build wealth. But is that really true? In this episode of Money & a Good Life , Steph and Ryan sit down with Jake Boulter, Senior Adviser at Tribeca and a Millennial who grew up in a family spanning four generations,...

How do we make sure young people are leaving school ready to face the real world, not just academically, but financially as well? Because right now, the stats aren't great. Nearly half of all Australian adults are considered financially illiterate. But when it comes to young people? Things look even more concerning. Only 28% of teenage boys and just 15% of teenage girls demonstrate essential...

For a lot of people, retirement is a big financial unknown.  Do I have enough super? Am I doing enough? Am I too late? What if I get there and hate it?  In this episode of Money & a Good Life , Steph and Ryan sit down with James Wrigley, Melbourne based financial advisor, part-owner of First Financial, and author of Retire Life Ready , to talk about building wealth, shaping a retirement that a...

When a relationship ends, dividing up the finances can be one of the most stressful and confusing parts of the process.  Who owns what? What's been disclosed? What's being hidden? And what happens when something just doesn't feel right?  In this episode of Money & a Good Life , Steph and Ryan sit down with Julie Garis, founder of Simple Split Financials and forensic accountant w...

When you think about financial advice, what comes to mind? Numbers? Spreadsheets? Maybe superannuation or investments? But the best financial advice goes way beyond the money. In this episode of Money & a Good Life , Steph and Ryan sit down with Sean Birch - Financial Adviser & Director, former accountant, and someone who understands that financial planning is really about people, family,...