Real Money with Effie Zahos

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Real Money with Effie Zahos

Welcome to Real Money with Effie Zahos, powered by Canstar - a podcast about real people and their real money stories. Effie has been writing and talking about money issues for more than 20 years. One thing she has discovered is that we can all learn from people‘s experiences. The first season of Real Money will tell the stories of real Australians who tell their experiences with money, including overcoming spending addiction, divorce and financial deceit and internet scams. The good news? These experiences have made them all stronger and they‘ve graciously agreed to share their stories for all of us. Subscribe to Real Money with Effie Zahos, powered by Canstar today.

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  1. 2022/02/28

    How a real life Brady Bunch family juggles their finances with three adult kids at home

    On today’s episode, we meet a real life Brady Bunch family with four adult children from different relationships. The parents, Craig and Suzette, reveal what it’s like having three of the kids still living at home. We also hear from their youngest, Nicola, about how she is making the most of the opportunity. And David Wright, founder of the Spending Planners Institute, also joins Effie and offers his tips for families. Podcast resources: What is the average age to move out of home in Australia? Valuable money lessons for children at every age group How much do you really need for a home loan deposit? *We are Australia’s Biggest Financial Comparison Site. Click here to learn more This advice is general and has not taken into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider whether this advice is right for you. Consider the product disclosure statement before making a purchase decision. Canstar provides an information service. It is not a credit provider, and in giving you information about credit products Canstar is not making any suggestion or recommendation to you about a particular credit product. Research provided by Canstar Research AFSL and Australian Credit Licence No. 437917. The views, opinions, and positions expressed in this piece are the views of the guest author(s) or interviewee(s) alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Canstar.

    29 分钟
  2. 2022/02/14

    Jess shares the financial impact her mum’s bipolar disorder had on the family

    Jess shares the financial impact her mum’s bipolar disorder had on the family On today’s episode, we meet Jess. As a teenager, she noticed a change in her mum’s spending behaviour. She went on a year-long shopping frenzy that saw her spending $250,000. It turned out to be a result of bipolar disorder. Jess recalls the effect this overspending had on the family. Effie is also joined by Dr Alexis Whitton from The Black Dog Institute. She offers her insights about the financial impact mental health issues such as bipolar can have and offers tips on safeguards that can be put in place to minimise the potential damage on finances. Have you got a money story you think someone could benefit from hearing? Contact Effie at effie.zahos@canstar.com.au Podcast resources: Tips to help overcome a spending addiction How financial counsellors can help Australians in difficulty Black Dog Institute Online Clinic free mental health assessment tool If any issues on today’s episode raise concerns for you, help is also available through services such as Lifeline (13 11 14). *We are Australia’s Biggest Financial Comparison Site. Click here to learn more This advice is general and has not taken into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider whether this advice is right for you. Consider the product disclosure statement before making a purchase decision. Canstar provides an information service. It is not a credit provider, and in giving you information about credit products Canstar is not making any suggestion or recommendation to you about a particular credit product. Research provided by Canstar Research AFSL and Australian Credit Licence No. 437917. The views, opinions, and positions expressed in this piece are the views of the guest author(s) or interviewee(s) alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Canstar.

    22 分钟
  3. 2022/02/07

    Samantha reveals the fallout an abusive relationship had on her finances

    On today’s episode, we meet Samantha. She spent years in a bad relationship but didn’t realise she was experiencing abuse until after she left. Samantha reveals the toll this relationship had on her finances. Then, Rebecca Glenn from the Centre for Women’s Economic Safety joins Effie to share the many ways economic abuse can present itself and where you may be able to go for help. Have you got a money story you think someone could benefit from hearing? Contact Effie at effie.zahos@canstar.com.au Podcast resources:  How financial counsellors can help Australians in difficulty Helpful organisations mentioned in this episode 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 Centre Against Violence Phone: 1800 806 292 National Debt Helpline Ph: 1800 007 007 Centre for Women’s Economic Safety If any issues on today’s episode raise concerns for you, help is also available through services such as Lifeline (13 11 14) *We are Australia’s Biggest Financial Comparison Site. Click here to learn more This advice is general and has not taken into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider whether this advice is right for you. Consider the product disclosure statement before making a purchase decision. Canstar provides an information service. It is not a credit provider, and in giving you information about credit products Canstar is not making any suggestion or recommendation to you about a particular credit product. Research provided by Canstar Research AFSL and Australian Credit Licence No. 437917. The views, opinions, and positions expressed in this piece are the views of the guest author(s) or interviewee(s) alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Canstar.

    26 分钟
  4. 2021/12/20

    How Naomi was blindsided by her now ex‘s financial deceit

    On today’s episode, we meet Naomi. She explains how she was blindsided by her now ex-partner’s financial deceit and reveals the red flags to watch out for. Relationship counsellor, Fiona Baillie, also joins Effie and shares where you can go for help. Plus, we hear from family law specialist Brett Hartley who runs through information you may want to consider if ending a relationship. Got a story you‘d like featured on the podcast? Contact Effie at effie.zahos@canstar.com.au Podcast resources: The pros and cons of prenuptial agreements What am I entitled to in a divorce? 5 money conversations to have with your partner What to look for in a joint bank account If any issues on today’s episode raise concerns for you, help is available through services such as Lifeline (13 11 14). You can find a PACFA member counsellor or psychotherapist near you (or offering telehealth) via the Find a Therapist search directory at pacfa.org.au *We are Australia’s Biggest Financial Comparison Site. Click here to learn more The information in this podcast is not legal advice, nor is it intended to be used as a substitute for obtaining independent professional advice. Please consult your legal practitioner, professional adviser or the relevant government or statutory authorities before making any decisions. This advice is general and has not taken into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider whether this advice is right for you. Consider the product disclosure statement before making a purchase decision. Canstar provides an information service. It is not a credit provider, and in giving you information about credit products Canstar is not making any suggestion or recommendation to you about a particular credit product. Research provided by Canstar Research AFSL and Australian Credit Licence No. 437917. The views, opinions, and positions expressed in this piece are the views of the guest author(s) or interviewee(s) alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Canstar.

    37 分钟

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Welcome to Real Money with Effie Zahos, powered by Canstar - a podcast about real people and their real money stories. Effie has been writing and talking about money issues for more than 20 years. One thing she has discovered is that we can all learn from people‘s experiences. The first season of Real Money will tell the stories of real Australians who tell their experiences with money, including overcoming spending addiction, divorce and financial deceit and internet scams. The good news? These experiences have made them all stronger and they‘ve graciously agreed to share their stories for all of us. Subscribe to Real Money with Effie Zahos, powered by Canstar today.

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