Good With Money

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Feel good finance podcast, packed with frank and honest money conversations, and practical tips to help you be better with money.

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    The importance of financial literacy before homeownership: Reddit Rants, with Tash Etschmann

    In this episode I'm joined again by Tash Etschmann from Tash Invests to dissect a particularly eye opening mortgage misconception I found on Reddit. A true lesson in why financial literacy and mortgage education should be a duty of care from lenders to would-be mortgage holders, we unpack how one first home buyer thought they were going to be making repayments at over 90% of their take home pay after a miscalculation blunder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 Min.

  2. 22. Juni

    Why having a "financial compass" will set you up for success

    In this episode, I explore how replacing a rigid financial map with a values-driven compass can transform the way you manage money. Rather than chasing fixed numbers and linear plans, I share why understanding your deeper values leads to better financial decisions — especially in a world where careers, costs, and life circumstances are constantly shifting. Key takeaways: Why rigid financial plans fail to account for real life changes The difference between a financial "map" vs. a financial "compass" How your values — not numbers — should guide your money decisions The three types of money values: spending values, short-term priorities, and big-picture values Why skipping the values work means you may reach your goals but still feel empty How a compass approach helps you honour both present and future you along the way See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 Min.

  3. 15. Juni

    How do we balance lifestyle creep with still enjoying our money? With Tash Etschmann

    In this episode I'm joined by Tash Etschmann of Tash Invests to discuss the concept of lifestyle creep versus values-based spending, and how we keep on top of small expenses adding up while still enjoying our money and experiencing life now. Inspired by my recent $21 spend on coffee and hash browns on hotel room service, we unpack value versus values, the psychological concept of category limits, simplifying financial decisions with money rules, and keeping spending runways in check before they derail your progress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 Min.

  4. 8. Juni

    Why the “pointless phase” is a critical part of any goal

    In this episode I'm talking about a VERY important part of any goal: the pointless phase (don't worry, I'll explain). Nobody ever speaks about this aspect of personal finance, and often the advice we hear is coming from people on the other side of that struggle, leaving us psychologically disconnected from what we're being told. When we learn to recognise the pointless phase when we're in it, we can stay the course, get over the pointless hump, and finally start seeing progress.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 Min.

  5. 2. Juni

    The Monthly Wrap May

    Another month has flown by so let's take a look back at what went down in my life, money and business in May! Thank you as always to PocketSmith for being the official sponsor of The Monthly Wrap. Head to www.pocketsmith.com/thebrokegeneration to get 50% off your first two months of PocketSmith's Standard plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    43 Min.

  6. 18. Mai

    Why did trying become uncool?

    There's a creeping cultural narrative that ambition is cringe, having goals is naïve, and if you're still trying to get ahead financially or professionally, you've somehow missed the memo that everything is pointless. And I get it. The disillusionment is real and it's earned. The system has genuine problems. But somewhere along the way, valid critique of broken structures has quietly morphed into a collective permission slip to abandon personal growth altogether. In this episode I'm unpacking that shift, questioning whether it's actually serving us, and making the case that you're still allowed to want better for yourself. Key takeaways: Critiquing a broken system and abandoning all personal ambition are two very different things. ou can hold both the frustration and the drive at the same time Collective cynicism can feel like solidarity but it can quietly become a comfortable place to stay stuck Humans are psychologically wired for growth. Self-determination theory tells us that the drive toward competence and progress is a core human need, not a capitalist invention Getting better with money, pursuing meaningful work, or having personal goals isn't selling out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 Min.

  7. 11. Mai

    The power of financial self awareness

    Money is one of the last areas where we resist turning inward — and it's costing us. In this episode, I'm digging into why financial self-awareness is the missing piece for so many of us who feel stuck with money. We talk about pop psychology, the shame avoidance cycle, and why our brains are wired to work against us financially. The human brain isn't rational, and pretending money is just maths is exactly why so many of us can't get the outcomes we want. It's time to apply the same curiosity we bring to our relationships and our habits to our finances. Key takeaways: Money is deeply emotional — our spending is driven far more by feelings, conditioning and habit loops than by logic, no matter how "mathematical" it looks on paper The shame avoidance cycle is real: when we feel shame about our finances, we avoid them — which only makes things worse over time Understanding why you behave the way you do with money is more powerful than trying to restrict or stop the behaviour cold Social media and marketing are constantly triggering emotionally driven spending — self-awareness helps you recognise those triggers before they hit your bank account The goal isn't perfection, it's curiosity — approaching your financial behaviour as an observer, without judgement, is where real change begins See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 Min.

  8. 8. Mai

    A deep dive into the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme and Australian Government Help to Buy Scheme

    The Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme and the Australian Government Help to Buy Scheme are two different pathways to homeownership for Australians – but do you know the difference between the two? If you're buying a home in the near future, these schemes may be relevant to you, and may support or shift the way you approach home buying. I've deep dived into both schemes, including the benefits, risks and considerations, and who they're best suited to, so you can feel more informed. PLUS I took your questions right from your fingertips to the top to get the answers. Highlights: The difference between the two schemes Who is best suited to each (and who isn't) Considerations when buying using a scheme, and risks to be aware of Recent changes to the schemes that open them up to more people, including people who haven't owned property in the last 10 years, or single parents buying out a former partner Case studies from people who have used the schemes and how it impacted their home ownership journey. Head to www.firsthomebuyers.gov.au to find out more and check your eligibility. This episode was created for educational purposes only, in partnership with the Australian Government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 Min.
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    Emma Edwards
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    2021 - 2026
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