She's On The Money

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 more than $100,000 invested, over $218,000 in super, a full year's worth of expenses sitting in her emergency fund, and recently quit her full-time consulting job to work on her own terms.
And here's the part I loved most.
She bought a house... then decided she actually didn't want one.
Instead, she's chosen a life built around flexibility, travel and financial independence, proving that building wealth doesn't have to look the same for everyone.
We chat about growing up without financial literacy, becoming obsessed with investing, why she contributes up to $2,000 a week to ETFs while the income is there, turning down home ownership, and what "enough" really looks like when you're designing a life you actually want.
This conversation is a reminder that there isn't one right way to build wealth. Sometimes the smartest financial decision is the one that gives you the most freedom.
Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett (nartarshabamblett.com.au)
The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 4451289
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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 you’ve got opposing money values. What should we put on our She’s on the Karaoke playlist?
CANCEL YOUR SUBS: Another rogue $9.99 charge on your card? Can-it, with our blog to walk you through it all. Search ‘subscriptions’ over at www.shesonthemoney.com/blog
INVESTMENT CALCULATOR: Here’s a link to the calculate V mentions on the pod, https://investcalc.github.io/
FREE INVESTMENT CHEAT SHEET: Grab your copy of our investment cheat sheet over here: www.shesonthemoney.com/download-resources
New here? Follow us on Instagram (@shesonthemoneyaus) for Q&As, bite-sized advice, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you.
Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett (nartarshabamblett.com.au)
The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 4451289
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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.
Come to learn about the largest portfolio size Daisy’s ever managed (Spoiler: there are many zeroes involved). Stay for the spicier q’s including: ‘I’m waiting for my nan to pass away. What things do I need to put in place tax-wise?’, ‘Have you ever told someone that they can’t afford to have a child?’. And ‘What are some sneaky tips to help me financially prepare to leave my husband?’.
Nosy parkers, assemble!
EVEREST PRIVATE WEALTH: Like what you’ve heard? Reach out to Daisy and the Everest Wealth team to book your consult at everestwealthgroup.com.au/booking
INVESTING Q’S? Here’s a blog dedicated to all of the investing questions you were too afraid to ask. Search ‘investing’ at shesonthemoney.com/blog.
TAKE CHARGE: Your personal finances won’t control themselves. Here’s a playlist to help you do it: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Q7i1EuswTgUAZL4pLSPaQ?si=-8Ej6rqdR4GEquJRHFgGBQ
New here? Follow us on Instagram (@shesonthemoneyaus) for Q&As, bite-sized advice, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you.
Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett (nartarshabamblett.com.au)
The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 4451289
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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, but it helped her buy her first home on her own in her twenties.
Fast forward to today and she's 36, single, earns $177,000 a year, owns a home worth around $1.2 million, has more than $250,000 in super and is slowly building an investment portfolio, all without relying on a partner to get there.
We chat about climbing the corporate ladder while completing a master's and PhD, navigating redundancies, why she's still not convinced she deserves an A for her money habits, and the reality of building financial security on your own.
It's a conversation about doing things differently, trusting yourself, and remembering that building wealth doesn't have to look the same as everyone else's.
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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 situations when she’s never missing a payment.
Tune in if you’ve ever wanted to understand the psychology behind debt and how you might finally get on top of things. With Money Wins, Broke Tips, and tools from the team, you’ll be leaving this episode with a spring in your step… and maybe with the Eurythmics in your ear?
THERE MUST BE AN ANGEEEEL 🎵If She’s on the Money had a theme song what would it be? Do you have a theme song for every member of the pod? What are our colours?! Share your suggestions in the comments!
PAY IT DOWN, BABY: We’ve got a whole playlist dedicated to debt reduction over here and at open.spotify.com/playlist/02sw2NObvt18jd0ayvIHn3?si=NalcTJLaSiKjo8H9dyuaAg
WAIT, IS THIS NORMAL? Here’s a blog on just how much credit card debt our community is in. You aren’t alone, and there is a way out. Search ‘debt’ at shesonthemoney.com/blog/.
BOOST YOUR SUPER: With this video right here over at youtu.be/o0dYWW4e5mg
New here? Follow us on Instagram (@shesonthemoneyaus) for Q&As, bite-sized advice, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you.
Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett (nartarshabamblett.com.au)
The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 4451289
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.