Good With Money

In this episode I talk to Hallie Stapleton from H&R Block about all the need-to-knows and secret sauce tips for all of us business owners and/or side hustlers! Hallie talks us through: Getting set up from a tax perspective Things you can and can't deduct When you can deduct expenses, especially in a new business Record keeping  Choosing a business structure When to become a company What the he...

In this episode I dive DEEP into the theories of financial psychology, including what your money story is, why it matters, what research shows about money stories, and how your beliefs and behaviours can be modified to achieve a greater sense of financial confidence. Highlights: Money stories and money scripts in research How money beliefs are developed How beliefs inform behaviours Why our belief...

In this episode I'm joined by financial advisor Deline Jacovides to talk all things superannuation (aka retirement savings in Australia!).  Deline talks us through how we can engage with our super when we're young and have time on our side, whether the super gap is really closing, and why consolidating your super accounts might NOT be the best thing for you. Highlights - comparing your super perfo...

Inspired by my recent bout of financial bad luck, in this episode I take you through 7 mindset tips for keeping positive when your finances are spiralling out of control.  Highlights: - knowing when and how to learn from the situation - the emotional benefit of taking action - how to make money the least of your worries during bad times - the importance of preventing financial spirals Sign up to T...

In this episode I am joined by Business and Manifestation Coach Kira Matthews to debunk whether or not you can manifest money. Kira talks us through her signature approach to goal setting, why manifestation is more than a woo woo hallmark, and how to apply a practical and logical lens to manifestation to achieve results. Highlights - Manifesting from a practical, logical standpoint - A 90 day appr...

In this BONUS episode I've brought back home loan expert Daisy Stephens from Finspo to talk us through exactly what we need to be doing if we're coming off a fixed home loan rate in the next 12 months. I've had so many of you tell me you're panicked at the prospect of your fixed rate ending next year and being spat out into the big wide world of high rates – panic not. This episode breaks down wha...

In this episode I talk through the concept of lifestyle creep, question whether it's actually all that bad, and respond to a listener request for support on how to manage earning more money than you used to. Highlights: - the difference between lifestyle creep and lifestyle elevation - a handy framework with which to leverage every single dollar of extra income, whether once-off or ongoing - how y...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains themes of eating disorders and mental health. In this episode I'm joined by Victoria Shakeshaft, better known as @bad.bitch.money on Instagram. We have a juicy chat about all things diet culture, beauty standards, and the ways pressures on the way women look costs us financial confidence, PLUS touch on the role of a financial counsellor, as that's Victoria's...

In this episode I am joined by human behaviour expert and advertising agency founder, Dan Monheit. Dan and I talk through why we do the things we do with money, including why we buy stuff we don't need, why we fall for marketing messages, and why it's so difficult to hang onto our money with all the temptations of the modern world.  Highlights: - biases we experience every single day that influenc...

This episode is a recast of a Black Friday sale event pep talk from last year. In the lead up to Afterpay Day in Australia this week, I wanted to remind you of some handy ways to spend safely and prioritise your financial wellbeing. With these tips, you can still snag the things you've been eyeing off if they've come down to a great price, without falling victim to purchase regret and compromising...

NOTE: There are a couple of instances in this episode where I completely unconsciously mix up the terms spender and saver (WHOOPS!). If you're listening and thinking, "surely she means saver there" then you're probably right. I had zero idea I was doing it until I listened back! Sorry! This episode follows on from last week's how to SAVE as a natural SPENDER, and offers tips for all the natural SA...

It's BONUS EPISODE TIME! Today I'm sharing ten side hustle ideas (no surveys in sight, promise!) that can help you earn extra money pretty quickly.  One of those tips is freelancing your skills and services, and to help you out with that I've made available the recording of my Freelance 101 workshop from last year. You can purchase the replay video for just AUD$15 for lifetime access – it's defini...

In today's episode I take you through a series of tips to help reprogram your brain as a natural spender so that you can confidently manage your money and embrace your propensity to spend that dollaaaaar. Highlights: Embracing the mindset of a natural saver without trying to be one Why natural spenders are profiled by the media as greedy and lazy How spending and saving tendencies stem from evolut...

This BONUS episode was requested by a couple of listeners so I hope this is going to be helpful for lots of you! If you spend money on takeaway or eating out regularly and want to cut back without giving up the things you love, these ten tips will help you form new value-focused habits to ensure you're still getting all the stuff you love, and none of the stuff you don't. Highlights: Understanding...

In this episode I’m joined by the king of money podcasting, Mr Glen James of My Millennial Money. We talk about the importance of goal setting and creating a broader financial strategy around your money. During this episode we uncover that my partner and I are in a serious coasting mindset right now, and discuss ways to strategically move forward.   Mentioned in this episode: My Millennial Money e...

In this episode I’m joined by couples’ counsellor Jill Dzadey to talk about, well, what nobody seems to be talking about: couples’ therapy! We explore:  Why couples’ therapy is still so stigmatised despite the fact society has become so accepting of seeking professional support as an individual The benefits of couples therapy particularly in modern relationships How the relationship paradigm is sh...

This is a recast of my January miniseries. The final episode #5 of the Get Your Head in the Game Miniseries takes you through 12 ways to power boost your finances with practical, actionable takeaways you can implement right away. The Get Your Head in the Game miniseries is lovingly sponsored by PocketSmith. Head to Pocketsmith.com/thebrokegeneration to get 50% off your first two months of PocketSm...

This is a recast of my January miniseries. Episode #4 of the Get Your Head in the Game Miniseries spills the tea on 8 hot hacks to make money easier in your everyday life. The Get Your Head in the Game miniseries is lovingly sponsored by PocketSmith. Head to Pocketsmith.com/thebrokegeneration to get 50% off your first two months of PocketSmith Premium. Plus, take a tour of PocketSmith’s custom das...

This is a recast of my January miniseries. Episode #3 of the Get Your Head in the Game Miniseries takes you through financial habit change and how small actions compound to big results. The Get Your Head in the Game miniseries is lovingly sponsored by PocketSmith. Head to Pocketsmith.com/thebrokegeneration to get 50% off your first two months of PocketSmith Premium. Plus, learn more about PocketSm...

This is a recast of my January miniseries. Episode #2 of the Get Your Head in the Game Miniseries dives into financial values and how to spend in alignment with them. The Get Your Head in the Game miniseries is lovingly sponsored by PocketSmith. Head to Pocketsmith.com/thebrokegeneration to get 50% off your first two months of PocketSmith Premium. Plus, learn more about PocketSmith’s transactions...

This episode is a recast of my January miniseries. Episode #1 of the Get Your Head in the Game Miniseries is all about wiping the financial slate clean for the year ahead.  The Get Your Head in the Game miniseries is lovingly sponsored by PocketSmith. Head to Pocketsmith.com/thebrokegeneration to get 50% off your first two months of PocketSmith Premium.  Sign up to my weekly feel good finance news...

In this episode I chat to Daisy Stevens from Finspo: a digital mortgage broker making it easier to get a great home loan, and pay it off faster. Daisy and I talk through: What the heck is going on with interest rates What that means for your finances as a home owner What refinancing is and how it works Why we feel reluctant to refinance (and why we shouldn’t!) Ways to keep on top of your home loan...

In this episode I go through the light and dark of credit cards to help you better understand the risks, rewards, and how to use credit responsibly.  I go through: How interest accumulates on a credit card The psychology of why we spend more when paying on credit What minimum payments mean How credit can impact your ability to get a mortgage How credit card rewards points work How to assess a cred...

Today’s episode was created in partnership with H&R Block. I am joined by Sindy Rogers from H&R Block to talk about all things taxes. We debunk what tax brackets really mean and why getting a payrise won’t mean paying a higher tax rate on all your income, what deductions we can make and how to ensure we’re compliant, and the hard hitting questions like ‘will the ATO find out about my crypt...

In this BONUS episode of the podcast I break down how to change your approach to grocery shopping and meal planning in order to save more money amidst the cost of living crisis.  I take you through: how to optimise your shopping list for maximum money and waste saving how to access the benefits of batch cooking without the monotony how to create meals with flexible ingredients so you're not left p...