Financially Fierce

Join Jess Brady and Rachelle Kroon as dive into the latest changes to the First Home Guarantee Scheme, should you use an offset or redraw, interest rate drops and what they mean for buyers, sellers and investors. Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances?...

Join Jess Brady and John Pidgeon as they unpack the 2025 housing market, first-home buyer challenges and smart strategies for making confident property decisions. Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To organise a clarity...

Join Jessica Brady as she explores how to shift your money mindset, build stronger spending habits and take bold steps toward achieving financial freedom. Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To organise a clarity call ch...

Join Jess Brady as she unpacks the emotional rollercoaster of investing during market highs, exploring the Fear and Greed Index and how you can build a resilient long-term investment strategy. Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://sky...

Join Jessica Brady as she talks about "little treat culture" and whether you are really sabotaging your financial future, or is it a powerful response to a broken economic system? Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To o...

At just 25, Caitlin has self-funded her uni degree, bought her first home in Wollongong with her fiancé using government support schemes, and is now planning a wedding. In this episode, she joins Jess to share how she got into the property market, how she and her partner manage money as a team and the steps she’s taking to balance short term priorities with long term financial goals. Financially F...

In today's episode Jess and Glen James talk through a pile of spicy, unfiltered questions: Should CEOs be allowed to earn so much more than employees? Public vs private schooling? Will the middle class exist in the future? Would you lend money to your best friend? Buckle up for Jess and Glen's hot takes on these and more. Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth...

No one wants to deal with "sadmin", the financial admin after someone dies but it’s a reality we all face. In this episode, Jess walks you through exactly what to do from both sides: how to prepare your own affairs to make life easier for your loved ones and what steps to take if you're the one left behind managing the mess. Check out the ATO's 'What to do when someone dies' checklist: https://www...

If you’ve ever set a budget and blown it a week later, this one’s for you. Jess dives into the mindset shifts and practical tweaks that make all the difference, like naming your goals, setting guardrails, and giving yourself permission to scratch the spending itch without spiralling. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about building a system that works in real life. Financially Fierce is proudly s...

No, you're not locked out of the property market because you drink lattes or take the occasional holiday. The truth? Buying a home today is wildly different to what previous generations faced and the data proves it. In this episode, Jess breaks down what’s really going on with property prices, houses vs apartments, interest rates, and the rent vs buy vs invest decision. Financially Fierce is proud...

Think tax time is your golden ticket to financial success? Think again. In this episode, Jess unpacks what employed people can actually claim, what the ATO definitely won't allow (spoiler: no, you can’t claim an engagement ring), and why obsessing over tax deductions might be distracting you from building real wealth. Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Ne...

Jess is back! After a few unexpected health curveballs she's finally back behind the mic and sharing exactly what happened and everything she's learned. This ep is packed with real talk about the financial toll of getting unwell and why you *need* to have a backup plan. Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spher...

Looking to strike a balance between enjoying life now and reaching your long-term goals? Here's a hot take: keep spending if you want—but consider how it might impact your ability to achieve the life you truly desire. Jess dives into this topic, offering practical tips to help you rein in your spending so you can stay on track for those big life goals. This is a replay from season 1! Financially F...

When you're at a crossroads with your money, it's easy to let the anxiety wash over you. But not making any decision is also a decision. In this episode Jess unpacks a listener question around whether it's time to focus on investing in shares OR focus on building a house deposit. This is a replay from season 1! Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mo...

Keen to narrow down and get focused on some goals? You need this episode stat! Jess shares her method for determining your values and goals so you can move forward with intention. Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Get your personal insurance sorted at https://skye.com.au To organise a c...

We've all stumbled when it comes to money, but let's learn from those missteps and strive to sidestep any future financial regrets! In this throwback episode of season 1 Jess shares the most common money mistakes and regrets she's seen with clients. Check out Jess's 2-part investing series below: 102 how to start investing part 1 103 how to start investing part 2 Financially Fierce is proudly supp...

Jess unpacks what you need to be on top of in your 40s. It's not too late and there's so much you can be doing to support your financial life now and in the future. This is another top episode from last year! Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Get your personal insurance sorted at https:...

Let's talk about money in your 30s! Costs are heating up and you're likely hitting some significant life moments. In this popular episode from last year, Jess shares what you need to know to handle the financial side of your 30s well. Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Get your personal...

Missing your regular episodes? Jess jumps on to share why there’s been a short break and to let you know that we’ll be back to normal programming in no time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Jess tackles your hard hitting questions: My partner and I can't get on the same page about money, any advice? Should we be investing in international shares during a trade war? Should I pay my HELP debt now or wait till after the election? Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans....

In today's chat Jess is joined by Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans to answer all your burning mortgage questions. From whether to pay off your HELP debt before buying, to what happens to your borrowing power when babies or besties enter the picture, this one’s packed with real talk and strategy. Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage brok...

Please do not panic. Jess welcomes Glen James to the podcast to discuss what to do when markets get the wobbles. Full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/xHNAhZrtBNE?si=6tpql5SOt7kfwP4r The Quick-Start Guide to Investing (book): https://amzn.to/4iQ9qua ======================================================== Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a...

When Anne was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma, everything changed - physically, emotionally and financially. In this powerful chat, she and Jess talk about the reality of navigating serious illness as a single parent, the role insurance played in giving her options, and the subtle but damaging ways we’re sold the “tanned ideal.” Anne now shares her story to raise awareness about sun safety and cha...

If you've ever felt out of control with money or habits you're not alone. In today's interview, Chris shares his raw and powerful story of quitting alcohol, the financial and personal clarity he gained, and how addictive behaviours show up in our spending. Chris now helps others in his role as Head of Client Engagement at Clean Slate Clinic and is a compassionate advocate for destigmatis...

Worried about all the talk of recessions, tariffs, and market drops? Jess dives into what’s really going on, how to keep a cool head, and what smart investors do during uncertain times. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the news, this one’s for you. Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Get...