Having been a Financial Planner for over 15 years, I have seen first hand how money problems can breed stress. Often, people make wrong money decisions because the world of finance can be intimidating and confusing. This podcast cuts through the jargon and provides practical, accessible financial education and empowerment - so you can build sustainable wealth and help achieve financial freedom. You will also hear real-life success stories from people who have transformed their finances and be…
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What happens when you've worked your whole life to pay off your home… but you're struggling to afford retirement? More Australians are finding themselves asset rich but cash poor. Their home may be worth over $1 million, but rising living costs, healthcare expenses and longer life expectancies are putting pressure on retirement savings. One option that is becoming increasingly popular is a reverse…
How to Make Your Super Last in Retirement: 8 Costly Mistakes to Avoid Retirement isn't just about reaching a magic superannuation number. It's about making sure your money lasts for the lifestyle you want to live. After more than 20 years as a financial planner, I've seen that many Australians focus on the obvious retirement risks-like market crashes or inflation-but often overlook the hidden…
Should You Sell Your Car to Pay Off Your Mortgage? Episode Description Would selling your car save you thousands of dollars... or could it actually be the wrong financial move? In this episode of Start Here , Canna answers a listener's question about whether selling a $50,000 Toyota Hilux to put an extra $25,000 onto their mortgage is the smartest way to get ahead financially. The numbers are…
Buying property is one of the biggest financial decisions most Australians will ever make. But many buyers don't realise: property sales are highly emotional negotiations are psychological pressure tactics are common buyers can unintentionally reveal too much information This episode is NOT about attacking real estate agents. Important framing: many agents are professional and ethical selling…
Is It Okay to Slow Down? Building Wealth Without Burning Out Have you ever wondered whether taking your foot off the accelerator could actually be one of the smartest financial decisions you make? We're constantly told to earn more, save more, invest more and keep pushing for the next financial milestone. But what happens when life, your health or your family needs something different from you? In…
How She Paid Off Even More of Her Mortgage (An Inspiring Debt-Free Update) A few years ago, Laura from The Savvy Mam https://www.instagram.com/thesavvymam/ joined me on Fireplay to share how she and her husband paid an incredible $316,500 off their mortgage in just four and a half years . It quickly became one of our most inspiring conversations, proving that you don't need a huge income or a…
Will Your Super Last? How to Avoid Running Out of Money in Retirement One of the biggest fears Australians have about retirement isn't building enough super. It's running out of it. In this episode of Start Here , I answer a thoughtful question from a listener who is about to retire with almost $800,000 in superannuation but is worried it may not last. If you've ever wondered: Will my super be…
Why Money Is The #1 Cause Of Relationship Stress (And How To Fix It) Money touches almost every area of our lives. It affects where we live, how we raise our children, our lifestyle choices, retirement plans, career decisions and even our sense of security. It's therefore no surprise that financial stress is one of the leading causes of relationship conflict, with recent research showing that 71%…
Debt free. Savings in the bank. No financial stress. It sounds like the finish line. But for many people, it's actually the beginning of a completely new financial chapter. In this episode of Start Here, I answer a listener's question about what happened after she worked incredibly hard to pay off a significant amount of debt. Instead of feeling excited, she found herself feeling a little…
5 Changes We're Making After The Federal Budget The recent Federal Budget didn't change our financial goals... but it did change how we're thinking about achieving them. Over the past few months, Tom and I have been reviewing every part of our financial strategy. Not because we're panicking or abandoning our long-term investing philosophy, but because when tax laws and legislation change, it's…
Some people describe it as one of the most powerful wealth-building strategies available. Others say if you're investing in ETFs while still paying off your home loan without debt recycling, you're "leaving money on the table." But is that really true? In this Start Here episode, I answer a listener's excellent question about whether debt recycling is essential for building long-term wealth, or…
We often assume that financial confidence comes from having more money. A bigger salary. A bigger investment portfolio. A bigger net worth. But what if financial confidence has very little to do with how much money you have and far more to do with how much control you feel you have over your finances? Inspired by the latest ING Sense of Us Report, this episode explores how Australians are adapting…
Many Australians eventually reach the same crossroads in their wealth-building journey: Should I invest more money into superannuation? Or should I build wealth outside of super? In this week's Start Here episode, inspired by a listener question, we're unpacking one of the most important investing decisions you'll ever make. Using a real-life example of a 38-year-old investor with $372,000 in…
