She's On The Money

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 earni

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 i

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

$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’

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 episo

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 ap

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 s

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 th

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,

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 fi

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 spotli

'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 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

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

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

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

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 o

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, i

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 instabi

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 l