A week in our wallets. Cat food, charcuterie and a gastroscopy: The Comments Section with E&V
Welcome back to another week in our wallets, where we take you through what we spent in a week, why, and how we felt about it after. Where to find Emma Website: https://thebrokegeneration.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.brokegenerationTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.brokegeneration Order my book, Good with Money! Sign up to The Glue: the weekly money psychology and mindset newsletter www.thebrokegeneration.com/subscribe, where you’ll also get your free Financial Values workbook. Where to find Victoria Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bad.bitch.money/?hl=en Newsletter: https://substack.com/@victoriashakeshaft Book: Know Your Worth, Victoria Vivente (9781923022430) — Readings BooksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Grow your money mini series: Risk management, with Jess Brady
In this final episode of my mini-series with financial advisor Jess Brady, we dive into the crucial but often overlooked topic of risk management and insurance. Jess shares her personal experience of becoming uninsurable and making insurance claims, highlighting why timing matters when it comes to protecting your financial future. We explore the different types of insurance available and how to balance protection with affordability. Highlights: Why protecting your wealth is just as important as growing it The three key risk categories: income, assets, and expenses Jess's personal story of becoming uninsurable and claiming on income protection The reality of insurance claims processes and what insurers actually do A shocking private health insurance story that cost over $7,000 out of pocket You will learn: How to objectively assess the financial risks you face in life The different types of insurance available and when you might need them Why getting insurance while young and healthy is crucial for your financial future How to find and work with insurance specialists rather than going it alone The importance of understanding what you're NOT covered for in any insurance policy Join the September cohort of The Greenhouse here: https://courses.jessicabrady.com.au/TheGreenhouseMoneyGrowingProgramxTBG Where to find me: Website: https://thebrokegeneration.com/?v=518f4a738816 Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.brokegeneration TikTok: @the.brokegeneration Order my book, Good with Money! https://amzn.to/4jnBupb **Sign up to The Glue: **the weekly money psychology and mindset newsletter www.thebrokegeneration.com/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Grow your money mini series: Building your Freedom Fund, with Jess Brady
In this second episode of my mini-series with financial advisor Jess Brady, we explore the concept of a "Freedom Fund" and why investing doesn't have to be about becoming ultra-wealthy. Jess breaks down how to reframe investing as a tool for creating choices and opportunities in your life, rather than just chasing passive income. We discuss the psychological barriers that keep people from starting their investment journey and introduce Jess's six-step investment framework. Highlights: Why Jess calls it a "Freedom Fund" instead of an investment portfolio The difference between "freedom from" and "freedom to" in financial planning How investing $5 can be a gateway to building wealth over time The shocking story of a gas station worker who built an $8 million portfolio Why market volatility preparation matters more than perfect timing You will learn: How to reframe investing as a tool for creating life choices rather than just wealth accumulation The psychological barriers that prevent people from starting and continuing their investment journey Why consistency in investing matters more than sophisticated strategies How to prepare mentally for market downturns with a "sleep at night plan" Join the September cohort of The Greenhouse here: https://courses.jessicabrady.com.au/TheGreenhouseMoneyGrowingProgramxTBG Where to find me: Website: https://thebrokegeneration.com/?v=518f4a738816 Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.brokegeneration TikTok: @the.brokegeneration Order my book, Good with Money! https://amzn.to/4jnBupb Preorder my new book, The Wardrobe Project, coming November 26th! Preorder in Australia/NZ: https://amzn.to/3Jatx9x Non-Amazon AU/NZ Preorder options: Booktopia Preorder in the UK: https://shorturl.at/fKH5O Non-Amazon UK Preorder: Bookshop.org Preorder in the US: https://shorturl.at/9KNyb Preorder in Canada: https://shorturl.at/PgcJx **Sign up to The Glue: **the weekly money psychology and mindset newsletter www.thebrokegeneration.com/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Grow your money mini series: Your "money memoir", with Jess Brady
In the first instalment of this three-part mini series, financial adviser and educator Jess Brady shares candid insights into her journey, experiences, and expertise. This episode sets the tone for an inspiring and practical series, where Jess unpacks lessons learned from building a career in finance, running her own business, and empowering others to take control of their money. Episode 1 focuses on your money memoir – all of those experiences and memories that form your relationship with money. Together we discuss the power of understanding your history with money and how it can unlock the softer skills of personal finance. Join the September cohort of The Greenhouse here: https://courses.jessicabrady.com.au/TheGreenhouseMoneyGrowingProgramxTBGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Trust funds, financial secrecy, and the pros and cons of financial transparency: The Comments Section with E & V
In this episode we dissect the dynamic between a trust fund kid and a minimum wage worker, as depicted in a recent video by @Cut on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMx7GErP_QE/?igsh=MXZjcXVuNzVwb29qbg%3D%3D We explore why the rich feel the need to be vague when asked about their wealth, whether financial transparency more broadly is always a good thing, and the ways in which money doesn't guarantee happiness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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