Money Stories

We couldn’t wait until Season 2 officially kicks off so here’s a quick bonus episode with some huge news! 🎉

Just two weeks ago, Ben was named Rising Star of the Year at the 2025 Australian Broking Awards. In this 15-minute episode, he takes you behind the moment, what it means as a young broker, and why the award is such a big win not just for him, but for the young regional home buyers he champions every day.

Ben shares how his o...

This episode is for anyone who’s ever thought, “What’s the point of all this?” In Episode 10 of Money Stories, we sit down with Declan Edwards — happiness coach, business owner and founder of BU Happiness College, to explore the deeper side of money: not just how to earn it, but how to make it mean something. Declan grew up surrounded by two very different money stories one grounded in security, the other in creatiing experience...

Thinking about buying your first home or wondering if a mortgage broker is right for you? This bonus episode is here to take the confusion out of that very first meeting. Join Janine and Ben, the broker duo behind In Financial Services, as we answer one of the most common questions we get asked: “What actually happens when I meet with a mortgage broker?” Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or you’re ready to buy...

This episode is for anyone who’s wondering, “How do I even start building my future?” In this episode of Money Stories, the mic gets flipped as our usual host, Ben Harris, shares his own journey, from flipping burgers at Macca’s as a teen to buying his first property at 18, and later becoming a mortgage broker with a mission to help others do the same. Growing up in a home where property talk was the norm, Ben learned early on ...

From First Property to $8M+: Casey Taylor’s Journey to Financial Freedom This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered, “Could I really build wealth through property?” In this episode of Money Stories, we’re chatting with Casey Taylor from Taylored Property Wealth – a buyers agent and business owner with a personal investment portfolio worth over $8 million and a goal to grow it to $20 million. But Casey didn’t start with money. ...

In this bonus episode of Money Stories, Money Questions, we dive into what Labor’s re-election means for first home buyers, investors, and anyone with a HECS debt thinking about entering the property market.

With new housing policies announced, this episode unpacks what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and how it all affects your borrowing power, access to government grants, and future wealth-building opportunities.

We explore ...

Before you jump into property, shares or building wealth, there are 3 essential pillars you need to get right, and financial planner Dan Walsh is here to break them down.In this bonus episode of Money Stories, Money Questions, Dan shares the practical foundations every investor needs:✔️ A strong financial structure✔️ The right protections in place✔️ Clear control over your superannuationThink of it as your money safety net , so you...

In this episode of Money Stories, we sit down with Dan Walsh, a financial planner whose journey through business ownership and career transformation is full of valuable insights. Dan founded and built his own financial planning business, Tailored Wealth, before making the decision to sell and step into a new role as Head of Wealth Protection at Invest Blue.

Dan opens up about the realities of business ownership, what drove him to s...

In this episode of Money Stories, we chat with Amy Harris, our usual co-host of the Money Stories podcast, a property investor, and a key part of the family behind the business In Financial Services. At just 29, Amy has achieved incredible property success—but it all started as a university student with no real savings and big dreams.

Amy shares how embracing the power of saying yes to opportunities and accepting help from others o...

In this episode of Money Stories, we are joined by Janine Harris, founder of In Financial Services, mortgage broker with over 25 years of experience, and property investor who has owned more than 30 investment properties throughout her life.

Janine opens up about growing up in a family of savers, knowing she wanted more than just a secure nest egg—she wanted a life she could enjoy while building wealth. Starting at 19 with her firs...

In our first episode of Money Stories, we’re joined by Pat Mears, a seasoned property manager and owner of the successful Rubix Realty. Pat shares his inspiring journey from starting in real estate as a teen to building a portfolio of investment properties that’s setting him up to achieve his financial dream: retiring on the Gold Coast.

Pat dives into the lessons he learned early on about saving and budgeting from his parents and p...