Young Money Australia Findex Community Fund

In a special episode of Young Money, Sophie sits down with Rosemary Conn to hear her inspiring story.

Rosemary is the inaugural CEO of Schools Plus, a national charity that helps children facing disadvantage succeed at school. She has worked closely with schools, corporations, and the community to bring about positive change in previous roles with Beacon Foundation, Good2Give Australia, and Deloitte.

Young Money is the one stop reference for young Aussies seeking information on making money, spending money and planning for the future.

Visit findex.com.au/young-money to access the full library of resources.

Brought to you by Findex Community Fund.

The information contained is of a general nature only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the information is suitable for you and your personal circumstances. Before you make any decisions in relation to a financial product, you should obtain and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or information statement. You should seek personal financial advice before acting on any material.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the thought or position of Findex Community Fund. Please refer to our website for full disclaimer information https://www.findex.com.au/disclaimers/disclaimer-and-disclosure.

In this episode, Sophie is joined by Farai Masiyakurima to discuss all things related to working from home and working life post-COVID.
- How do you stay motivated when working from home?
- How do you maintain social interactions with your colleagues?
- How do you stay disciplined when working from home?

Farai is a Zimbabwean based in regional New South Wales. She is currently working as an external auditor in the audit and assurance division of Findex. In her free time, Farai loves indulging herself in a bit of visual art and playing volleyball.

Young Money is the one stop reference for young Aussies seeking information on making money, spending money and planning for the future.

Visit findex.com.au/young-money to access the full library of resources.

Brought to you by Findex Community Fund.

The information contained is of a general nature only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the information is suitable for you and your personal circumstances. Before you make any decisions in relation to a financial product, you should obtain and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or information statement. You should seek personal financial advice before acting on any material.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the thought or position of Findex Community Fund. Please refer to our website for full disclaimer information https://www.findex.com.au/disclaimers/disclaimer-and-disclosure.

In this episode, Sophie is joined by Rachel Clarke to break down what to expect when venturing into a side-hustle.
- How do you run a side business with other commitments?
- What are the risks to starting up a side-hustle?
- How do you grow your side business?

Rachel has worked in both private and public practice across Sydney, the North Central Coast, and the Central West. During her almost 20-year career she has worked closely with small business owners in the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development as well as with major sporting clubs, hospitality venues and television production studios. Rachel is a certified Chartered Accountant and particularly enjoys working with farming clients, home and start-up businesses.

Young Money is the one stop reference for young Aussies seeking information on making money, spending money and planning for the future.

Visit findex.com.au/young-money to access the full library of resources.

Brought to you by Findex Community Fund.


The information contained is of a general nature only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the information is suitable for you and your personal circumstances. Before you make any decisions in relation to a financial product, you should obtain and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or information statement. You should seek personal financial advice before acting on any material.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the thought or position of Findex Community Fund. Please refer to our website for full disclaimer information https://www.findex.com.au/disclaimers/disclaimer-and-disclosure.

In this episode, Sophie is joined by Shaunagh Muir, who gives us some hints on how to get through a job interview.
- How do you prepare for an interview?
- What are some common questions that you might be asked?
- How do you ask about salary or wage expectations?

Shaunagh studied a Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resource Management at QUT, graduating in November 2016. Shaunagh’s first professional role out of uni was in the Talent Acquisition team at Findex where she worked across a diverse portfolio of end-to-end recruitment.

Young Money is the one stop reference for young Aussies seeking information on making money, spending money and planning for the future.

Visit findex.com.au/young-money to access the full library of resources.

Brought to you by Findex Community Fund.

The information contained is of a general nature only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the information is suitable for you and your personal circumstances. Before you make any decisions in relation to a financial product, you should obtain and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or information statement. You should seek personal financial advice before acting on any material.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the thought or position of Findex Community Fund. Please refer to our website for full disclaimer information https://www.findex.com.au/disclaimers/disclaimer-and-disclosure.

In this episode, Sophie is joined by Sam Batson to debunk some of the myths around buying a house.
- What are mortgages and how do they work?
- How does an auction work?
- How does it compare to renting?

Sam is a broker based in Warragul, after starting off as an accountant. He has completed a Bachelor of Business and a diploma of mortgage broking.

Young Money is the one stop reference for young Aussies seeking information on making money, spending money and planning for the future.

Visit findex.com.au/young-money to access the full library of resources.

Brought to you by Findex Community Fund.

The information contained is of a general nature only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the information is suitable for you and your personal circumstances. Before you make any decisions in relation to a financial product, you should obtain and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or information statement. You should seek personal financial advice before acting on any material.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the thought or position of Findex Community Fund. Please refer to our website for full disclaimer information https://www.findex.com.au/disclaimers/disclaimer-and-disclosure.

In this episode, we are joined by Jessica Brizuela to help us understand micro-investing.
- What is micro-investing?
- How does it actually work?
- What are the pros and cons of micro-investing?

Jessica is a certified financial planner who has been working in the financial services industry for over a decade. Jessica believes in understanding each of her client’s unique goals and developing long-term relationships with them. She has experience in advising both retirees and wealth accumulators including executives, small business owners and high net-worth individuals.

Young Money is the one stop reference for young Aussies seeking information on making money, spending money and planning for the future.

Visit findex.com.au/young-money to access the full library of resources.

Brought to you by Findex Community Fund.

The information contained is of a general nature only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the information is suitable for you and your personal circumstances. Before you make any decisions in relation to a financial product, you should obtain and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or information statement. You should seek personal financial advice before acting on any material.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the thought or position of Findex Community Fund. Please refer to our website for full disclaimer information https://www.findex.com.au/disclaimers/disclaimer-and-disclosure.