She's On The Money
Australia’s #1 finance podcast. Hosted by award-winning financial expert Victoria Devine, it makes personal finance relatable, empowering, and fun. The show covers topics like buying property, investing, career growth, budgeting, saving, and debt management. It features deep dives, real-life money diaries, and casual Friday chats, all delivered in a non-judgmental and engaging style.
Episodes
I Saved My Money. My Siblings Spent Theirs. Now I'm Expected to Pay?
Being the financially responsible sibling is great. Until everyone starts assuming you'll be the one footing the bill for Mum and Dad. This week, we're getting into a family money dilemma that's probably going to ruffle a few feathers. One community member has spent years building her savings, while her siblings have been spending theirs. Now their parents are getting older, and she's worried bein
Show Me The Dividends Part 1: When Do You Actually Get the Money?
We're always telling you to invest, invest, invest. But here's a question nobody seems to be answering... when do you actually get to spend the money?! Like, are we just supposed to keep putting our hard-earned cash into ETFs forever? When do the profits hit our bank accounts? And how do people actually use their investments to pay themselves an income without going back to work? This week, Victor
She Chose Europe Over a House Deposit. Now She's Questioning Everything.
She spent almost everything she'd saved travelling around the world, came home with just $1,000 in her bank account and has $74,000 in HECS debt. Oh, and now she wants to buy a house. At 23. You'd probably assume this week's Money Diarist has some questionable money habits. But here's where things get interesting, because she's actually doing a whole lot better than you might think. Afte
Hear Me Out, I Wanna Buy A Horse... And A House
Real talk, have you been preparing your Milo wrong? Join Jess and Bec for a special edition of Friday Drinks, where they discuss our community’s best Money Wins, Broke Tips and Question of the Week. That’s right, Victoria’s away so the gang will be taking your ears on a detour from our regular programming to bring you a more laid-back episode. Featuring a DM concerning Buy Now, P
How Does Parental Leave Work?
Be honest. How much do you know about parental leave? Because for many of our listeners, it’s one of those things that you don’t really pay attention to, until you need to. Welcome to a special solo episode of Deep Dive where Victoria takes us through the ins-and-outs of paid parental leave and what you might be entitled to, should you (and a partner) need it. This episode will i
She Couldn’t Get a Credit Card as a Single Mum. It Became a Blessing in Disguise.
She became a mum straight out of Year 12. Four years later, she had her second son and was raising two boys on her own. Money was tight. Really tight. She used to keep a Word document mapping out six weeks of expenses because she needed to know exactly what was coming in and exactly what had to go out. Some weeks, once the rent was paid, there was food in the cupboard and petrol in the c
Fight, Flight or freeze? How I Overcome Anxiety Around Investing.
Lovers, we’re in a romance recession! :’[ Join Bec and Jess for a laid-back episode of Friday Drinks, featuring this week’s Money Wins and Broke Tips, plus a romantic Question of the Week (aww cute). While Victoria is away, these microphone mice will play, bringing you some casual yaps concerning community dilemmas and DMs. Starting off, they’ll be discussing a relati
How I Spend Smarter: Grocery Edition
Unexpected savings in the bagging area. Tune into this week’s Deep Dive episode to hear how to spend smarter during challenging economic times. Join Bec and Victoria for a juicy episode dedicated to saving money on your grocery shop. Together, they’ll be providing us with some context to explain why things are so expensive RN, and how much things used to cost a decade ago. The gang wil
She Did Everything ‘Right’ With Money. Now She Feels Completely Stuck.
At 19, this week’s Money Diarist bought her first home. It was a very unglamorous $135,000 unit that she lovingly describes as looking like a retirement village. But while her friends were buying cars and spending their money elsewhere, she and her then-boyfriend decided property was the priority. And it changed what came next. They travelled. Lived overseas. Came home. Bought
My Wedding Plans Are A People Pleaser’s Nightmare
Riddle me this: why are people pleasers framed as the problem? Surely, we should be turning our focus back onto the boundary-pushers! This week on Friday Drinks, we’re coming in hot. Join Victoria, Jess and Bec to discuss the community’s best Money Wins, Broke Tips, and a Question of the Week that starts off bookish, but quickly gets… wild? You’ll have to hear it to believ
How To Pay Off Debt On a Low Income
Credit cards. Personal loans. Buy Now, Pay Later. Australians are in debt in a big way. But, there’s always a way out. This Deep Dive is dedicated to helping you or someone you know eliminate debt and learn how to avoid it for good… and, all on a low income. Join Victoria for a special solo episode to firstly, shed the shame around borrowing money (by learning just how much everyone e
$40K Invested, a $1.7M Property at 26 and Still Scared to Spend Money
At 26, this week’s Money Diarist has nearly $40,000 invested, $46,000 in super and has just bought a six-bedroom home on 25 acres with her mum and younger brother. There are horses. There are stables. There’s a riding arena. Honestly, she’s doing pretty well. But the interesting part of this story isn’t actually how much she’s managed to build. It’s how dif
Y/N: Can I Ask For A Pay Rise After Mat Leave?
Love means adoring someone even if you don’t share the same hobbies (or vaping habits <3). Welcome to another refreshing episode of Friday Drinks. This week, Victoria, Jess and Bec face taboo head-on. Namely, the gang speaks freely about what things they actually believe are overrated. (We’re lookin’ at you, QR codes.) Come for the Broke Tips, stay for the Money Wins, and mayb
IPO Ceilings and The Trillion Dollar Question
Earlier this year, SpaceX went public inspiring a suite of headlines and causing a stock market stir. If those words went right over your head, dw Victoria’s here to help break it down for you.Join us for a special solo episode of Deep Dive, where V will walk you through why IPOs are in the media, what they are, and how to do your own research if you’re thinking about buying into one.&
We Escaped With a Backpack. Now I’m Building a Home for My Kids.
Growing up, this week’s Money Diarist knew there was no money. She’s a First Nations woman who grew up surrounded by domestic violence, gambling, alcoholism and financial hardship. At nine, she escaped with her mum and brother, quite literally leaving with a backpack and hiding until it was safe to come home. She watched her mum rebuild from absolutely nothing. But while that showed he
Mum Says I Should Add My Name To My Brother’s Mortgage.
What do you mean someone wants to jeopardise your First Home Buyers eligibility without some sort of equity in return?! This week’s Friday Drinks is filled with diabolical dilemmas and chats concerning guarantorships, LMCT petrol stations, and *checks notes* if kids should be Airtagged? Join Victoria, Bec and Jess for car-heavy Broke Tips, Money Wins and a bunch of solid podcast rec’s.
How to Reach $100k By 35: Skills For Supersized Savings
Some of us want to buy a house. Some of us wanna retire early. Some of us want a little more coin on the other side of our retirement. No matter what your financial goals are, here are our very best tips for making $100k by the time you turn 35. Join Victoria and Bec on the Deep Dive couch as they discuss how to tackle this goal in three parts: earning, spending and managing your money. Plus
I Made Nearly $200K in Cash as a Stripper… and Spent Almost All of It
At 18, this week’s Money Diarist was approached at work by a man who told her she could make serious money at a club. Plot twist: it was a strip club.She went from earning almost nothing to making hundreds of dollars an hour, and at one point tracked nearly $200,000 in cash earnings over a relatively short period. The problem? She was spending almost as quickly as she could earn it. Then lif
How Do I Compare (And Close Old) Super Accounts?
Towards, away, or rotisserie-chicken style? It’s Friday Drinks time, and this week the gang are discussing all of the important issues; namely which direction they face in the shower. Join Victoria, Jess and Bec for this week’s best Money Wins, Broke Tips and community dilemmas that you might find particularly useful if you’ve been sleeping on super. Hear from the gang about whet
Can I Salary Sacrifice My Way to a Million Dollar Retirement?
Chats about super are slipping by the wayside, so we’re running it back for all the baddies who are ready to salary sacrifice for their retirement. On this week’s Deep Dive, Bec and Victoria are discussing the power of your superannuation to completely transform your wealth today (as a lucrative tax vehicle) and well-into the future. The gang explains what superannuation is, how
$40K Deposit, Two Government Schemes and a Home by 25
At 27, this week’s Money Diarist has two STEM degrees, earns $140,000 a year, has $90,000 in super and owns a townhouse two kilometres from the beach. And no, there wasn’t a giant cheque from Mum and Dad hiding somewhere in the background. After becoming financially independent young and spending her uni years juggling study and work, she and her partner made buying a home one of their
I’ve Been Sent $10k. No Description. What Now?
New intro, who dis? This week’s Friday Drinks is hosted by Victoria Devine, your favourite linen lover Jessica Ricci, and budding ceramicist Bec Syed. During this episode, the gang will be bringing you the very best Money Wins, Broke Tips and polarising opinions of the week. They will be having a heated chat about superior sundae toppings and whether choc mint is ever a welcomed flavour sens
Personal Insurance & Chronic Illness: What’s Included & What’s Changed?
Endo. Chronic injury. Mental illness diagnoses. Updates to genetic testing. Let’s talk about it. This episode comes at a time where the NDIS is being wound back for approx. 241,000 Australians. So, what does this mean if you are experiencing chronic illness, permanent injury or disability? And what financial support is in place to help you sustain a decent quality of life when governme
I Lost Thousands in Bad Relationships. Rebuilding My Finances Changed Everything.
Sometimes the biggest financial setbacks have nothing to do with money. After migrating to Australia from Malaysia, she watched her family go from a comfortable life to starting over from scratch. Money wasn't something anyone talked about, especially the women in her family, so when she entered her first serious relationships, she had no idea what financial abuse or manipulation could look like.
Would You Rather: Further Your Career or Your Place in the Property Market?
Hypothetically, if you were offered a role abroad that you couldn’t refuse, but you’d finally saved enough for a house deposit, would you stick around and try to enter the property market or further your place in the career department? This week on Friday Drinks, Victoria, Bec and Jess cover all the important topics: career aspirations, home ownership and relationships. We find o
Investing in your 20s, 30s, and 40s: Tips for Each Lifestage
Something we hear super often is, “How do I invest now, to prepare for a comfortable retirement later on?”. To which we say, “That depends…” In this week’s Deep Dive, Victoria and Bec unpack what you might need to invest each month to reach $1m by the time you reach retirement. Better than that, they’ll break it down by life stage so that there are
My Mum Spent My Savings. It Changed the Way I Think About Money Forever.
Growing up, her mum believed in spending now and worrying later. Her dad was the complete opposite. He planned ahead, saved where he could, and quietly showed her what financial security could look like. After her parents separated, everything changed. By 14, she'd landed her first job and was handing over every pay cheque, believing it was going straight into savings. It wasn't. When she finally
Am I Being Medically Gaslit? And How Do I Invest My Inheritance?
Join Victoria and Bec for this week’s edition of Friday Drinks, filled with Broke Tips, Money Wins and a Question of the Week which puts our shower routines in the spotlight. As always, the crew will be answering your Money Dilemmas, this time concerning income-protection insurance and whether a community member is being medically gaslit by their workplace. They also chat about how one
'Have Courage. Be Kind': It's a Q&A with B&J Special
In favour of frivolity, we’ve given Victoria a week off from Deep Dive to bring you another acclaimed edition of Q&A with B&J! Bec and Jess are back to answer all of your fun community questions, including what reality TV shows they’d each do well at. (Give Jess the glass cake stand already!) Tune in for a lighthearted episode with your two fave co-hosts covering casual y
I Think I Accidentally Became Rich
This week's Money Diary starts with a sentence I don't think I've ever heard before. "I think I accidentally became rich." Growing up, money was something her family never really talked about. She was raised by a single mum, grew up on Centrelink, won a scholarship to a private school, and didn't realise just how little they had until she was much older. Fast forward to today and she's 34, has mor
Am I Being Too Rigid With Money? Plus, Dollar-Cost Averaging Tactics
Which school do you fall into? Karaoke-forward or karaoke-averse? This week on Friday Drinks, Victoria, Bec and Jess are bringing you all the best Broke Tips and Money Wins from our community, plus money dilemmas that tread the investment line. They’ll discuss the pros and cons of lumped contributions versus dollar-cost averaging and whether you can make a relationship work if yo
An Unhinged AMA with Financial Adviser, Daisy from Everest Wealth
What do financial advisers actually do? Am I ready for financial advice? $10k has landed in my account, what do I do?! On this week’s Deep Dive, Victoria invites friend-of-the-pod Daisy Egan, financial adviser with Everest Wealth to answer all of your pressing (and pure unhinged) financial questions. And sure, while some of them are normal and fine and reasonable, others verge on despicable.
She Didn't Pay Rent for Seven Years. Now She Owns a $1.2 Million Home.
This week's Money Diary proves there isn't just one way to build wealth. Growing up in a working-class family, she didn't inherit financial advice, a house deposit or a roadmap. So she made one herself. From 18 to 25, she skipped renting altogether, house-sitting her way across Melbourne, looking after other people's homes and pets while quietly saving every dollar she could. It wasn't glamorous,
Return of the Debt: Why Does This Keep Happening To Me?
Just when you think you’ve paid it down, debt has this pesky way of rearing its ugly head. But why? It’s Friday Drinks time, and this week Victoria and Bec are taking on money dilemmas big and small. One community member questions where her tax return is best spent repaying her HECS debt or salary sacrificing into super. While another questions why she keeps finding herself in debt-y s
Inflation, IPOs and SpaceX Selloffs: It’s the New Financial Year Market Update
Inflation highs, SpaceX selloffs and IPO rumours. Welcome to our first market update for the new financial year, where Victoria and Bec take a closer look at inflation, its impact on the stock market and what predictions we might have for FY27. If you feel a little overwhelmed by it all, we’ll be breaking down what various market indicators mean for your money, plus what to keep an eye
She Grew Up in Government Housing. Now She's Building a Property Portfolio.
Growing up, home never really felt permanent. Her mum battled addiction, money was always tight, and by the time she was a teenager she'd already experienced more instability than most people do in a lifetime. When her mum passed away unexpectedly, there was no inheritance waiting for her. Just grief, unanswered questions and a decision to create a different future for herself. Today, she's 32, wo
I Financially Supported a Friend In Debt… Then They Got IVF!?
Who among us has spotted a friend who was skint? Who among us has *been* that friend? Okay, but what if the situation was more complex, and that friend is also tackling long term mental illness and physical disability? On this week’s episode of Friday Drinks, Victoria, Bec and Jess discuss a spicy Money Dilemma concerning friendships and finances, specifically what happens when you’re
Calling You In: Financial Decisions That Are Killing Your Cashflow
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the financial decisions that are quietly killing your cashflow. Whether it’s a daily $8 iced oat latté or a late night snack that becomes a weekly tradition, it’s time we faced these innocuous transactions that are getting in the way of our money goals. Because while they may only seem like a few dollars here and there, they all a
I Grew Up Watching Money Be Used as Control. Now I'm Building My Own Freedom.
This week's Money Diary is for anyone who's ever felt like their relationship with money was shaped long before they earned their first paycheck. Growing up, money was always part of the conversation in her house. But not in a good way. She watched her mum give up career opportunities, financial independence and choices, while money was treated as something that belonged to someone else. And witho
It Pays Well But It’s Sucking The Life From Me
An inheritance? Slay. Inheriting shares but being prohibited from ever selling them? Err… help? This week, Victoria, Bec and Jess unpack Money Dilemmas and DMs galore. Our first stop: The difference between LICs and ETFs. Plus, a dread many of us know all too well; working at a job that literally sucks the life from you, while dreading the financial implications of leaving. Join
It’s Giving ‘Rich’: What Does Wealth Actually Look Like?
So they have a Cartier bracelet, but no emergency fund. Or they own a home… but have a $5k monthly mortgage. What actually makes someone rich versus what makes them wealthy? This Deep Dive goes into some of Victoria and Bec’s earliest money memories to explore their first ideas of wealth and what it meant to be ‘rich’. They discuss clichéd wealth indicators from des
She Lost Her Fiancé, Her House and $30,000 in the Same Year
A few years ago, she thought she had it all figured out. The house. The fiancé. The wedding. The future she'd spent six years building with the person she thought she'd spend the rest of her life with. Then, on a random Tuesday morning, she got a text message. He was leaving. Just six months before their wedding. What followed was a blur of heartbreak, a house sale, more than $30,000 in los
Money Talk Makes Me Nervous. Why Am I Ashamed?
POV: You outearn your partner. Should you be contributing more to things like shared costs, savings and goals because your income is higher? Or is there a more equitable way to split things? This week on Friday Drinks, Victoria, Bec and Jess discuss the ins and outs of relationship finances, especially when you have different attitudes towards money. From honest communication to the heavy money st
It Costs How Much To Have a Baby, Now?!
GP appointments, vitamins, and not to mention the added snack budget; having a baby sounds expensive. So, we asked our very own VD just how much it cost her… with receipts. This week’s Deep Dive episode unpacks the costs associated with having a baby in modern times. Victoria shares receipts and line items from weeks 4 till 40, with a trimester-by-trimester breakdown of exactly how mu
She paid off a $25,000 car loan on a graduate salary, then became scared to spend money at all.
Our diarist this week went from being a flat-broke uni student who could barely afford rent to paying off a $25,000 car loan on a graduate salary in less than a year. She built her emergency fund, started investing, got serious about her money and completely transformed her financial situation. But now there's a new problem. Every time she spends money, she feels guilty. We chat about moving away
Happy 1,000th Episode! Win Our Favourite Things + Solve She’s Stashed the Cash
Happy 1,000th episode, friends! On his very special episode of She’s on the Money, we’re celebrating this huge milestone in true Friday Drinks fashion, complete with festive hats. Join Victoria, Bec and Jess for a stroll down memory lane. We’ll be sharing mic drop moments from the She’s on the Money socials, updates from a returned Money Diarist from season one, shari
Your Best Financial Year Yet: How to Set Money Goals That Actually Stick
Spoiler: Our goal-setting habits are broken. But, it’s not your fault. It’s the psychology we’re raised with. It’s Deep Dive time! And this financial new year, Victoria and Jess are here to help you get out of your own way, so you can start ticking off those EOFY resolutions nice and early. How? By revisiting the psychology behind setting and sustaining financial goals for
They Thought Insurance Was a Waste of Money. Then This Happened
This week's Money Diary starts with what should have been a straightforward hospital visit. Her husband was 32, healthy, active, and recovering from glandular fever when doctors spotted something completely unexpected on a scan. A few months later, they received the news nobody expects to hear: it was cancer. What followed was months of waiting, uncertainty and trying to keep life moving while liv
Hear Me Out: I Struggle To Spend Money
Who among us has struggled with spending? Alright, how many of you answered ‘yes’ because you struggle to *spend* money, rather than spending it too freely? This week on Friday Drinks, Bec and Jess discuss a handful of money dilemmas from our community, including one about having a frugal money mindset that’s actively impacting your ability to spend. They also discuss whether it&
Answers to Tax Questions You Were Too Afraid To Ask
Tax. You’ll do it “later”, right? Famous last words, my friends. This week’s Deep Dive is here to save your EOFY by giving you a laundry list of things to consider ahead of June 30. Whether you’re employed, a side-hustler or a sole trader, Victoria and Jess have gathered their recommendations for approaching the new financial year with confidence – and the
The “Hey Girl” Message That Saved Her From the Wrong Marriage
Growing up this week's money diarist remembers boiling water on the stove for baths because the gas had been disconnected, landlords turning up at the front door looking for unpaid rent, and feeling like she never quite fit in because everyone else seemed to have things her family couldn't afford. Determined to create a different life for herself, she worked hard, saved aggressively, finished univ
She’s Financially Irresponsible. Why Should My Sister Inherit More?
Say it with me: equal isn’t always equitable. On Friday Drinks, Jess and Bec cover a very juicy DM concerning inheritances, where one sister has received a lifetime of financial support, while the other is fighting for what she believes is her fair share of the will. Is it considered equal for the more independent child to get a larger share in the end or is there more to it than that? This
EOFY Tax Hacks For Your Share Portfolio
You’ve started your investing journey (yay!), but you’re oblivious about how your portfolio is going to be taxed during this financial year (boo!). If this year’s budget convos about Capital Gains Tax (CGT) have you sweating, strap in for a deliciously informative Deep Dive. In this episode, Victoria and Jess discuss how shares and ETFs are taxed, explaining the difference
She's 25, Owns a Home, Has No HECS Debt and Still Thinks She's a B- With Money
She's 25, owns her home, has paid off her HECS debt, has more than $50,000 in super, is building an investment portfolio and somehow still rated herself a B- when I asked how she felt about her money habits. Growing up in regional Victoria, she got her first job at 14 and never really slowed down. While most of us were spending our weekends hanging out with friends, she was working supermarket shi
I’ve Financially Outgrown My Friends. Do I Need To Leave The Chat?
Be honest. Has money ever got in the way of a friendship? Sure. It’s nice when everyone you know has the same money values as you, but it’s far more likely that your earnings, spending habits, and beliefs are just as different as your birth charts! This week on Friday Drinks, Bec and Jess answer your pressing questions around pausing investments to pay for a wedding, fast food pr
FY27 Starts Now: The Money Reset Your Future Self Will Thank You For
It’s mid-year money reset-time! The end of financial year brings all of that new money energy, without the post fireworks slump. Not only is it a time where people are already looking at their finances (or looking out for a tax return), it’s a brand new chapter for folks who want to rewrite their money story. Frankly, with all of the cost of living pressures adding up, it feels right t
She Arrived in Australia With $20 and Built a Million-Dollar Life
This week's Money Diary feels a little bit like proof that where you start doesn't have to determine where you end up. She grew up in a tiny village in Eastern Europe in the aftermath of communism, where family holidays weren't a thing, money was scarce, and the future often looked a lot like the past. But even as a kid, she couldn't stop wondering what was on the other side of the horizon. A
Bridesmaid Duties Are Destroying My Budget (And Possibly Our Friendship)
Your bestie just asked you to be their bridesmaid, which has you wondering: will you (or your friendship) ever financially recover from this? Happy Friday Drinks to all who celebrate. In this week’s episode, Victoria and Jess cover the costs of being a bridesmaid in a distressed (but very relatable) DM. With nuptials on the menu, they also respond to a Money Dilemma which asks which money ch
The Price of Pretty: Exploring the Cost of Beauty Standards
Skincare, makeup, and beauty treatments. When did they first pop up on our spending radar and why? This week’s Deep Dive gets a little… deep. Bec and Jess discuss the cost of beauty standards: who sets them, sustains them, and how we might look at the whole topic with a raised (and sometimes fluffed) eyebrow. Because, whether you overtly subscribe to them or not, beauty standard
I Grew Up Terrified of Money. Now I'm Saving $2,000 a Week
This week's Money Diary is proof that earning more money doesn't automatically make you feel secure. Growing up, she was constantly worried about money. Not because her family was struggling, but because she'd picked up on snippets of conversations and quietly convinced herself there was never enough. So she did what a lot of us do. She worked hard. Really hard. She got her first jo
Stay or Pay: Sacrificing Money Goals By Staying In a Job You Love
They’re in the same role as you, have less experience and are somehow being paid more? A whopping $25k more. So, are you being underpaid or simply not asking for what you’re really worth? On this week’s Friday Drinks, we’re covering career-coded Money Dilemmas. One person asks whether it’s ever worth it to stay in a job you love, even if it means taking longer to reac
‘Is The Cover In Your Super Enough?’ And Other Quickfire Insurance Questions With Skye Wealth
So you can be overinsured and you can be underinsured, but can you ever just be insured enough in your super? ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ jokes aside, we yapped about insurance with friend of the pod Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth. Join us on the Deep Dive couch as we unpack a couple of case studies to demonstrate what it might look like to be overinsured, plus how an underinsur
She Gave Up Uni, Work and Financial Control for Love. Leaving Changed Everything
A little heads up before you press play: this episode contains conversations about financial abuse and coercive control. It’s an incredibly important conversation, but please look after yourself while listening. This week’s Money Diary is raw in a way I don’t think I was fully prepared for. At 21, she fell in love with an older man and slowly built a life around him. Over time, s
Nothing To Smile About: When Debt Costs You Dental Visits
The dentist can be spenny, but necessary. So what happens when you can’t afford an appointment? And what if your treatment is kinda important or worse… urgent? This week on Friday Drinks, we discuss a Money Dilemma that questions whether we can ever really afford to miss health-related appointments when we’re in debt. We also answer a DM that’s all about diversification an
ETFs Explained: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy Your First One
Spoiler: ETFs aren’t that deep. So why are so many of us (okay, you) still so intimidated by them when it comes to investing? On this week’s Deep Dive, Bec and Victoria cover the acronym that’s causing a stir in our comments section. Exchange Traded Funds or ETFs are just one of the ways that many Aussies are investing, and for good reason too. They’re a bundle of sha
She Spent Hundreds of Thousands in 12 Months… Then Realised She Had No Idea Where Her Money Was Going
This week’s Money Diary is one of those “wait… this is actually so relatable” conversations. She’s a newly admitted lawyer who spent years living paycheck to paycheck while studying, prioritising travel over investing and genuinely having no idea what an ETF even was. Fast forward a few years and life suddenly got very expensive, very quickly. An apartment. A we
Your Paycheck Isn’t Stretching Like It Used To. We Asked The PM Why
Okay… this one still feels a bit surreal to say out loud. Right after the federal budget dropped, I sat down with Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher to ask the questions our She’s on the Money community actually wants answered. We covered a lot. We spoke about housing affordability, negative gearing, capital gains tax changes, child
“Can I Actually Afford My Life Right Now?” We Put Australia’s Ministers In The Hot Seat
Right after the federal budget dropped, I sat down with some of Australia’s most powerful ministers and political voices to ask the questions our community actually cares about. Not the polished political talking points… the real stuff. Housing affordability, childcare costs, rising bills, negative gearing, fuel prices, domestic violence support, women’s financial security and w
Negative Gearing Is Dead, Unless You’re Already In. Jim Chalmers Explains Why Young Australians Miss Out
The federal budget has dropped… and Australians have opinions. So Victoria sat down with Australia’s Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, immediately after the budget announcement to ask the questions everyone actually wants answered. From negative gearing and capital gains tax changes to the cost of living crisis, fuel prices, housing affordability, tax cuts and why blueberries suddenly cost wha
My Boyfriend’s Secret Debt + Should We Use Our Savings to Pay Off His Business Debt?
Sometimes being nosey pays off. Other times, it reveals that your partner hasn’t paid off their $40k credit card debt. Stressy and a little scandalous, this week’s episode of Friday Drinks covers a Money Dilemma about whether a listener should use their reno savings to help pay off her partner’s business debt. All $140,000 of it. And, is debt worse if it’s a secret? T
The Costs of IVF: Financing Your Fertility Journey
This episode is what happens when financial planning and family planning have a baby. Why is it that egg-freezing and IVF feel like buzzwords; distant things that are only relevant once we (or the people we care about) start to consider the options? This changes now. Joining us on this week’s Deep Dive is sought-after fertility specialist and friend of the pod, Doctor Nicole Hope. The Medica
BONUS: The 2026 Federal Budget Explained Without The Boring Bits
The federal budget officially dropped at 7:30pm tonight, but we recorded this episode from inside Budget Lock-Up BEFORE the rest of the country got their hands on it. At 6pm, while the internet was still speculating and journalists were speed-reading hundreds of pages of announcements and fine print, we sat down inside Parliament House to unpack the headlines we think actually matter to our commun
Dropped Out of Uni Three Times… and Now Earns $140K Without a Degree
Have you ever thought, “maybe I’ve missed my chance.” This weeks diarist started uni three separate times and dropped out every single one. Worked 50-hour weeks in retail management for minimum wage. Genuinely believed that without a degree, there was a limit to what she’d ever earn or achieve. Relatable. Then life happened. A baby. A relocation. A partner changing car
Take It or Leave It: Could Taking Stress Leave Affect My Insurances?
It’s all too familiar. Work has you burning you out. And even your manager has suggested that you take some time off. So, why does it still feel weird to accept the offer, especially when you’re desperate for a break? In this week’s Friday Drinks we cover that icky feeling some of us get around taking leave, even though it literally exists to be used. Beyond the stigma, we unpack
Building The Dream: Jess Shares What She’s Learned (So Far)
Manifesting home-ownership, but priced out of buying a house? Maybe building your own is the way to go. But where do you even begin? She’s on the Money’s Jessica Ricci joins Bec Syed on the Deep Dive couch to tell us everything she’s learned (so far) about her building journey. After recently going through the preconstruction phase, Jess shares updates around pre-build appointmen
21, Investing Aggressively and Watching Everyone Else Spend Their Paycheck
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