She's On The Money

Feel like your 2025 money goals ghosted you around February? You’re not alone... and babe, it’s time for a financial glow-up. In this episode, we’re using EOFY energy to reboot your budget, clean up your spending habits, and get your money working for you (not the other way around). We’re talking five fast, feel-good steps to sort your finances before June 30 hits, and no, it’s not about cancelling eve...

What do you do when your entire career plan falls apart.... and you're 26, jobless, and living back with your parents? This week’s Money Diary is the plot twist we didn’t see coming: our diarist went all in on her dream to join the Army as a psychologist, only to face a medical discharge that left her completely derailed. With no plan B, she found herself burned out, broke, and scrambling. But that’s not wher...

This week, we’re talking about one of the biggest money traps out there: car finance. It seems simple... buy the car, pay it off... but what if the way you’re financing it is quietly costing you thousands? From mortgage refinancing to dealership loans, Victoria breaks down the smart ways (and not-so-smart ones) to fund your next car, and the red flags to look out for before you si...

What if the secret to building a trillion dollar fortune wasn’t flashy trades or risky crypto bets, but something so boring, it’s actually kind of genius? In this episode, we’re taking a look at the investing strategy of the world’s most low-key billionaire... and showing you exactly how to start doing it yourself (no, you don’t need a six-figure salary or a finance d...

She thought she was good with money. Her salary was solid. Her bills were paid. She was even traveling. Life looked fine... until it wasn’t. This week’s Money Diary is all about the slow realisation that earning well doesn’t mean you’re building wealth. After a divorce, a court battle, and two lost properties, she hit financial rock bottom. But what really shook her? Watchi...

You’ve finally built up a bit of savings, so… what now? Do you keep stockpiling cash, or is it time to back yourself and start investing? This week on Friday Drinks, we’re tackling the save vs. invest debate. We’re not here for one-size-fits-all answers, we’re here to help you figure out what move actually fits your life and your goals. And then it gets juicy. We unp...

What if we told you your loyalty to your bank could be costing you thousands… and your bank is hoping you never notice? By popular demand, Jaclyn Walsh from Zella Money is back to chat why refinancing could be the sneaky power play your bank really hopes you don’t make. We’re breaking down how it works, when it’s worth it, and why a mortgage broker might be your secr...

Would you leave a job you love, move countries while pregnant, and bet on someone else’s career dream... with the hope it could all pay off big? This week’s Money Diary is a bold one. Our diarist packed up her life in Australia to move to San Francisco for her husband’s startup job, trading career security for the chance at something bigger. No...

Have you ever wondered if your parents are set up for retirement? And what that might mean if they’re not? This week on Friday Drinks, we’re unpacking a dilemma that’s hitting way too many millennials right now... the quiet stress of realising your parents might not be financially ready for the future, and the pressure of what happens next. Plus, it’s starting to get c...

You’ve skipped the oat lattes, cut back on everything that sparks joy, and you’re still not getting ahead. Maybe it’s not about spending less... it’s about earning more? This week, we’re talking about the power of a strategic pivot, because you might already have 87% of the skills you need to switch things up. Whether you're ready for a role that pays more or offers flexibility, we’re showin...

She graduated top of her class, a had a house, and $200K in savings. On paper, she was set. But then came chronic health issues, three kids, and two cancer diagnoses... and suddenly the plan didn’t matter. This week’s Money Diary is about what happens when full-time work isn’t an option, savings don’t last forever, and success looks a lot different than it used to. Our...

What would you do if you had the chance to build your dream home, but your name wasn’t on the title? This week, we’re unpacking a dilemma that’s equal parts dream opportunity and legal nightmare. Plus, we hear from a listener who is pushing herself to the limit because the money is just that good. But what happens when the hustle leaves you physically unwell, emotionally drained,...

You’ve planned your budget, built your emergency fund, and followed all the financial advice... but what happens when life throws something so big, so chaotic, that none of it is enough? In this ep we're joined by special guests, and the writers of new book Broken Brains, Jamila Rizvi and Rosie Waterland. Two women whose lives were turned upside down by illness, trauma, and the brutal realit...

Ever felt like you’re doing everything right with money… and still wondering where it all went? This week’s Money Diarist shares what it’s really like to feel stuck in a cycle of emotional spending, hidden purchases, and guilt — even while working hard toward big financial goals. She found herself secretly spending $500 a fortnight, avoiding her bank app, and fe...

It’s one thing to feel bad about your own money decisions… but what if it’s your parents making you feel worse? This week, we’re diving into why family opinions about how you spend, save, and handle your money hit harder than they should, and how to shake off the guilt so you can make decisions that actually work for you (not just to keep the peace at family dinners).&nbs...

AI is everywhere right now. It’s writing emails, making playlists, and popping up in every “get rich quick” TikTok you scroll past. But when it comes to your hard-earned money, is this actually the smart place to invest… or just another hype train about to derail? In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s really going ...

What happens when love fades but the debt remains?  This weeks money diarist found herself caught between what her heart knew and what her bank account wouldn’t allow. With her finances tangled and the exit door feeling impossibly far away, she stayed longer than she wanted — not because she didn’t want to leave, but because she didn’t know how she could afford to. This is a story about quiet resilience...

You’ve dropped over $1,000 being in the bridal party... dress, hen’s, flights, accommodation… the works. So when the wedding rolls around, do you still owe them a gift? This week’s episode brings the wedding etiquette drama (and the budget stress) we all secretly talk about. Plus, one of the biggest money dilemmas we hear:

Ever promised yourself this would be the month you finally stick to a budget… and then ordered Uber Eats twice before Wednesday? Well, this episode is your permission slip to stop blaming willpower and start building smarter systems. Because the truth is: good money habits aren’t about discipline, they’re about design. We’re unpacking the psychology of habits, why your bra...