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In these Saturday Upgrade episodes we will be giving you the actual words you need to start a money conversation... and this week it’s all about chatting finances with your partner! But the conversation doesn't stop there... We'd love to know what you think. Shoot us an email to yigc@equitymates.com or DM us @yigcpodcast and we’ll be collating your thoughts (anonymously of course).  You...

Well, it’s the end of a season and we are finishing on a serious high! Today we are joined by the witty Sam Koslowski from The Daily Aus who exposes all and takes us inside the boys' group chat. We cover everything from shower thoughts and risky investments, all the way to how much he spent on his recent wedding!! Although this is our last episode for the season, the conversation doesn't end...

In these Saturday Upgrade episodes we will be giving you the actual words you need to start a money conversation... and this week it’s all about salary negotiation and how to talk about salary with friends! In this Saturday upgrade we give you the tools you need to have your very own salary negotiation conversation! If you'd like to learn more about negotiation, you can sign up to the course...

If you're prepping for a salary negotiation, this is the episode for you! We're bringing you into the living room conversations we've been having in Maddy's share house over many a glasses of wine and cups of tea, and sharing how each of us has been preparing for our upcoming career chats. On today's episode, Maddy and Sophie chat to Maddy's housemate Georgie Owen (aka @conceivingitall ) about bui...

In these Saturday Upgrade episodes we will be giving you the actual words you need to start a money conversation... and this week it’s all about the money dramas that can arise when travelling with friends! This week we had one of the best conversations on our Tuesday episode about the money conversations you should have with you friends before travelling together. In this Saturday upgrade we...

We've all been there... When the vacay with your besties finally makes it out of the group chat, only to find that tensions are rising because you're all on different pages about money... Whether it be the friend that always wants to split the bill evenly despite consistently ordering the most expensive items, or the one that's eating everyone's leftovers but not ordering a meal for themselves. Ea...

In these Saturday Upgrade episodes we will be giving you the actual words you need to start a money conversation... and this week it’s all about the good old splitwise debate! This week we had one of the best conversations on our Tuesday episode about the cost of moving overseas, platonic love and normalising sharing money with your besties. In this Saturday upgrade we give you the tools you...

If you answered no to the question in the episode title, we'd strongly encourage you to hit play on this episode!!! We're chatting to TikToker Caitlin Emiko about the costs associated with moving overseas, and how the very interesting strategy of splitting finances with her best friend is helping them both to live their best lives in one of the most expensive cities in the world But the conversati...

In these Saturday Upgrade episodes we will be giving you the actual words you need to start a money conversation... and this week it’s all about how to talk about asking your parents for money (aka, the bank of Mum and Dad!) This week we got VERY personal in the Tuesday episode, chatting to our very own parents about the Bank of Mum and Dad. In this Saturday upgrade we give you the tools you...

Ever caught yourself wondering, how on earth do they afford it? Well, there's a good chance it's thanks to the bank of Mum and Dad! And yet, whether or not your friends are getting money from their parents is very rarely spoken about. Of course, there is a huge amount of privilege inherent in this conversation (which is probably why it's not common to say anything!), but when we avoid these conver...

In these Saturday Upgrade episodes we will be giving you the actual words you need to start a money conversation... and this week it’s all about how to talk about the cost of fertility! We'd love to know what you think. Shoot us an email to yigc@equitymates.com or DM us @yigcpodcast and we’ll be collating your thoughts (anonymously of course).  You can also send in your very own money di...

If you want to learn more about fertility options - AMH testing, egg freezing, IVF, male fertility options - this is the episode for you. These options come at a (high) cost and so we interviewed Dr Preeya Alexander to learn just how much these options might set us back if we need them, and how we can better prepare financially. Preeya is the host of the Happy to Health podcast and author of two b...

In these Saturday Upgrade episodes we will be giving you the actual words you need to start a money conversation... and this week it’s all about how to talk about financial pressure with your friends. We'd love to know what you think. Shoot us an email to yigc@equitymates.com or DM us @yigcpodcast and we’ll be collating your thoughts (anonymously of course).  You can also send in your ve...

You can't put a price on friendship, right??? Whilst our hearts are saying yes to every new restaurant, Saturday night gig, or weekend away that someone sent into the Whatsapp group, our brains are frantically subtracting what another night out might set us back with just one week left until our next paycheque. On today's episode we chat with Gyan Yankovich, author of Just Friends , about the cost...

Surprise!!! Dropping into your podcast feed with our brand new BONUS Saturday episode. These short Saturday episodes will be giving you the actual words you need to actually start a money conversation...  We'd love to know what you think. Shoot us an email to yigc@equitymates.com or DM us @yigcpodcast and we’ll be collating your thoughts (anonymously of course).  You can also send in you...

Is it more expensive to be single than in a relationship? That's the question we're unpacking on today's episode... Whether it's as boring as the household bills or as exciting as nights out and holidays with friends - the sad reality is that all of these things cost more if you're single. On today's episode we chat with Hannah Ferguson, Founder and CEO of Cheek Media about how the singles tax has...

Do you have a million-dollar idea? Always dreamed of working for yourself? Starting a business can be one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences, but where do you begin? Actually figuring out how to start your own business can be tricky. Do you quit your job so you have time to grow your idea? Do you forego your house deposit to invest into your dream business? There’s a lot to consider be...

How much does it actually cost to have a baby? On today's episode Rachel Maksimovic, solo mum and co-host of her own podcast Mothering on my Own shares how much it has cost her. As we enter our late 20s, we have started to feel a societal pressure to consider whether or not we want to have kids. With more people getting married and moving onto the "next step" of starting a family, we always though...

Today's episode has the perfect representation of what a dinner table conversation with our friends would look like when discussing money. So luckily, we are joined by the dinner club queen herself, Sophie McIntyre, founder of Club Sup. Through the three courses of this episode, we share our money stories, and discuss whether the concept of "treating yourself" is problematic. We delve into navigat...

If you've ever felt stressed about money in a relationship or if it's a topic that has caused a fight or two, then you are definitely not alone. Finances are the leading cause of stress in a relationship, mostly because we all have different views on how we feel about making and spending money - so when there is misalignment, there is tension. To try minimise the stress that money plays, communica...

Moving into your late 20s and into your 30s means your social calendar shifts from birthdays to wedding season! And boy does wedding season hurt the bank account. Don't get us wrong, we absolutely love, love and there is no better experience that watching people closest to you tie the knot, but wedding culture has become, well, expensive. The other shift is that your social media slowly becomes mo...

The saying goes that comparison is the thief of joy. But when it comes to your finances, comparison can also seriously derail your financial goals. It's true, most of us will experience the lifestyle creep to some degree throughout our lifetime... particularly in a time where comparison is rife on social media. Who can blame you if your first thought when receiving a pay rise is to treat yourself!...

The saying, "don't broach topics of sex, religion, or politics," is widely known, and truthfully, money has consistently found a place within that. The fact of the matter is, money is still a taboo topic, and we aren't properly educated on how to approach conversations about our finances. This summer series is here to break down that barrier, and give you the conversation starters you need to broa...

Has anyone ever asked you how much you have in your savings accounts? Would you be willing to show someone the figure if they asked? There’s a high chance you’ve either answered no to both those questions or you feel a bit uncomfortable about the thought of someone logging into your bank account! The fact of the matter is, money is STILL a taboo topic, and we aren’t properly educated on how to app...

For all our Drive to Survive fans, this one is for you! There is no doubt that Formula One has seen an incredible rise over the last few years, but did you know it's one of the only sports you can actually invest in? Investing can feel over complicated and the thought of research can be a drain. We think that one of the best places to start is with the companies we interact with on a daily basis....