Good With Money

Welcome back to Spend-tember! Today, we're unpacking the concept of the "fantasy self" and exploring how it influences our financial behaviours and spending decisions. If you've participated in my wardrobe challenges, you might already be familiar with the idea of the fantasy self when it comes to clothing. But today, we're broadening that lens to see how it shows up in various aspects of our live...

In the final episode of The Comments Section Season Two, we’re digging through the dirty laundry pile that is the intersection of feminism and spending habits, and whether it is unfeminist to critique women's spending habits. Historically, financial media has framed men's spending around wealth-building and investment, while women's spending has often been associated with saving and cutting back....

WELCOME TO SPEND-TEMBER! 30 days to optimise your spending habits and live a better life.  Join the Spend-tember Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/7ZwmieN2ZEPjxsHr/   Vote for The Broke Generation Podcast in the Australian Podcast Awards: https://www.australianpodcastawards.com/voting   Where to find The Broke Generation Website: https://thebrokegeneration.com/ Instagram: https://in...

[WARNING: LOVE IS BLIND UK SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE] Love is Blind UK has just wrapped on Netflix and WHAT. A. SEASON. From prenups to "I don'ts" to who pays for dinner and Sabrina's £70 supermarket shop, there were SO many juicy money themes in this series that I just had to unpack with someone.  I'm joined by author of Money Talks, Ellie Austin-Williams, to chat about the couples form this seaso...

This week, we're diving into the messy reality of failure. We’re unpacking the modern narrative that every failure must teach us something or shape our success. But let's be real—sometimes, failure is just failure. From botched jobs to disastrous side hustles, we’ve all been there. We explore the pressure to be grateful for failures, even when they don’t neatly fit into our life’s success story. E...

In this episode, I explore the idea of "quiet quitting" beyond the workplace and how it applies to our consumption habits. Inspired by a recent newsletter on stepping back from the beauty hamster wheel, can a change in mindset help us break free from the cycle of overconsumption and superficial self-care? I share practical strategies for assessing what genuinely adds value to our lives, like simpl...

In this episode, we ask: "Deal or no deal?" when it comes to the influence of situational bias on our financial decisions. Our environment often plays the role of the banker, tempting us with offers that can derail our long-term financial goals. We explore how these subtle pressures can sway our choices and discuss ways to stay in control of our financial journey. By understanding situational bias...

It's you, me and the mic again, baby, for another hot little solo ep. In this episode we're deep diving into financial sabotage, why we do it and how to understand it better and use that knowledge to be more strategic in your finances. Highlights: Common types of financial self sabotage The 5 categories of financial self sabotage 3 key causes of financial self sabotage Why our brains crave familia...

In this hot little ep we answer the big question: is diet culture back? From the return of low rise jeans to the controversial rise of Ozempic and other weight loss drugs, it's hard not to feel like we're living our very own rerun of the early 2000s.  We discuss the impact diet culture has on our finances and why liking yourself is one of the best things you can do for your relationship with money...

Ready to undergo your next financial transformation? This ep is for you. I'm taking you through four tips to help you accelerate your next big upgrade (and not in a gross way). When it comes to our ongoing financial journey (yuck), there are certain points when we're climbing, and others when we're coasting. Neither is superior to the other, but they're distinctly different states. Climbs happen w...

In today’s episode, we deliver part 2 on how to feel like the hottest sh!t to ever walk the earth. We kick things off with another juicy icebreaker, exploring how you’d react if a close friend revealed they were secretly wealthy. Shifting focus, we dig into confidence, highlighting the importance of embracing both strengths and weaknesses. We challenge the notion of toxic confidence, pushing inste...

This episode is a replay of a popular episode from 2023.   If you’ve clicked on this episode it’s probably because you’re fighting that nagging feeling that you’re ‘behind’ in life. It's a topic that resonates with all of us, consuming our thoughts more often than we'd like to admit. Featuring voice notes from listeners, sharing their own experiences with this all-too-familiar sensation, and how t...

In this episode, we're diving into a fantastic listener suggestion from Bonnie, who wanted ideas for making money without starting a full-blown side hustle. Bonnie, a stay-at-home mum with some evening free time, inspired us to explore creative ways to earn extra cash. We chat about various options like selling clothes, participating in specific surveys, and even casual marking for universities. T...

In this episode I chat to stylist, Maddy Forster from Mad About Fashion about the power of finding your personal style, for your happiness, your bank account, and your confidence.  This episode originally appeared as part of my 6 week group experience, The Wardrobe Project, where we hit pause on our clothing consumption and untangle our spending habits as they relate to our style. Keen to hear whe...

This week we're kicking off with part 1 of a 2 parter about a huuuge topic: confidence. We’re getting into the nitty-gritty of self-love and confidence, which are sneaky aspects of our lives that impact making financial decisions. No one is scrutinising us as much as we do ourselves, and it’s human nature (and conditioning) to think that a shiny new thing, like an outfit, makeup or even a diet pro...

When are we buying to fix ourselves, and when are we "investing in ourselves"? In this solo episode I dive into the sometimes-dangerous advice I see on social media about "investing in yourself" (which is basically just fixing yourself and/or emotional spending in disguise), and unpack the differences between healthy investments in yourself and toxic pseudo investments in yourself. Then, we move o...

Today, we tackle our very own trolley problem: If someone gives you a lottery ticket as a gift and you win, would you share the winnings? Join us as we delve into the complexities of this scenario, pondering what we'd do if we won and what we'd expect if we were the gifter. We explore themes of transparency, generosity vs. practicality, and the dynamics of relationships. Should the recipient feel...

Your ears are about to be blessed yet again by the incredible Tash Invests, as we talk about the power of frugality and its role in building wealth. We explore Tash's journey of focused frugality, strategic investments, and the behavioural discipline that led to her impressive financial achievements at a young age. Tash shares her early introduction to investing, the sacrifices she made, and the f...

This week, we promise we're not telling pork-pies, we're tackling a dicey subject - tracking your spending. We look at various approaches - from meticulous budgeting to more relaxed methods - and their impact on financial well-being. Join us as we discuss practical strategies for managing finances, especially when you deviate from 'routine' like travel, and coping with variable incomes. We also ta...

This episode is a recast of my annual guided mid year money review that is PERFECT for taking stock of where you're at as we close out the first half of 2024 and look ahead to what's to come. Even if you've heard this 5-step review process episode before, I encourage you to listen again with this year in mind. These things are always different every time we do them!  The goal of this guided mid ye...

To kick off season two of The Comments Section , we're diving into the ever-complicated topic of splitting the bill or shared payments. We discuss scenarios where deciding who pays can be tricky, like group dinners, birthday celebrations, and even hen parties. We share personal stories that highlight the awkwardness and the need for strategies when dealing with these situations. We also touch on t...

In this episode I take you through a mid-year update on my 24 goals for 2024. From contributing to my retirement fund every month, to reading 30 books, to learning to sew with a zip, to limiting my clothing purchases, tune in to find out how I'm tracking on those goals I set back in January.  Where to find The Broke Generation Website: https://thebrokegeneration.com Instagram: https://instagram.co...

In this episode, I explore navigating your financial goals while existing in a world of rising costs and stagnant wages. It's crucial to maintain focus and avoid a defeatist mindset. I outline five strategies to help you build financial resilience, as well as a strong mindset. Developing both mental and financial resilience is essential for handling future challenges. Consistency is key; keep purs...

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In today's throwback solo-episode, I revisit a favourite from three years ago: being the main character of your finances. This concept is all about prioritising yourself and acting in ways that benefit you at your best. Main character energy requires big-picture thinking, and looking beyond short-term desires to make financial decisions that truly benefit your long-term goals. We'll discuss common...