Uncensored Money Melissa Browne: Ex-accountant, Ex-Financial Advisor & Ex-Working till I dro

Last week we talked about whether investing in the property market was still worth it, using a case study to break down the numbers on whether it was still worth it. This week, we’re spinning things and looking at property, vs shares.
In this episode of Uncensored Money, Mel and Lawsie dive deep into the great debate of what’s a better investment. Laying down all the pros and cons (some that you know, some that you won’t), they explore what really is the better investment. Hint, the answer may be, it depends.
Books and resources mentioned in this episode
My Financial Adulting Plan
Investing in Property Masterclass
Investing in Shares Masterclass
If you're on insta, come play over at @MelBrowne.Money and make sure you’re signed up to Mel's Money Musings for more tips, tricks and ideas on how to best work with your money.
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With rising interest rates, mortgage repayments, and a cost of living crisis, it's no wonder the question of whether property investments are still worth it.
In this episode of Uncensored Money, join Mel and Lawsie as they discuss, investing in property in the current market. Using a case study to understand the numbers, they break it down explaining how they feel about property investing, and whether they still think it's worth it. 
Books and resources mentioned in this episode
My Financial Adulting Plan
Investing in Property Masterclass
If you're on insta, come play over at @MelBrowne.Money and make sure you’re signed up to Mel's Money Musings for more tips, tricks and ideas on how to best work with your money.
Finally, if you love this episode please make sure you subscribe and leave us a review.

Do you find that there is such a disconnect when it comes to women, hormones, and health?
In this episode of Uncensored Money, Mel digs into this disparity with her guest, Dr Ginni Mansberg. Dr Ginni is a GP who specialises in the management of menopause, a well known TV host, author of The M Word, and was voted the most trusted healthcare professional in Australia in 2022. 
Mel talks to Ginni about Menopause, the disparity in treatment, and the effect this has on women, and subsequently on their finances. A fascinating talk, this episode is discusses menopause, the lack of research there has been on it in the medical world, and why treatments often start to fail after 6-12 months.
Tune in for a discussion on women, hormones, and the relationship this can have on your finances.
Books and resources mentioned in this episode
The M Word Book 
Don't Sweat It
ESK Evidence Skincare
For more info on Perimenopause and menopause
Perimenopause & menopause symptoms checklist:
Onero program
My Financial Adulting Plan
If you're on insta, come play over at @MelBrowne.Money and make sure you’re signed up to Mel's Money Musings for more tips, tricks and ideas on how to best work with your money.
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After coming back from less than nothing in her thirties, Mel Browne took charge of her finances, so much so, that within a decade she had the choice to work or not. 
In this episode of Uncensored Money, Mel talks about the journey that got her there. Not so you can replicate it piece by piece hoping it'll take you exactly where it took her, but so you can understand the process that she went through, becoming financially free. Listen in as Mel breaks down the 8 steps she recommends if you're thinking, "Well, what should I be doing?".
Books and resources mentioned in this episode
My Financial Adulting Plan
If you're on insta, come play over at @MelBrowne.Money and make sure you’re signed up to Mel's Money Musings for more tips, tricks and ideas on how to best work with your money.
Finally, if you love this episode please make sure you subscribe and leave us a review.

Wish you could listen in as someone just like you chatted about money? That’s what our Money Chats are all about.
In this episode, Mel talks with My Financial Adulting Plan alumni, Catherine, a creative who was thanks to her financial education, is excited to learn about money, and feels she has a right to. Catherine talks about her journey, from working in theatre travelling to lumpy and sometimes inconsistent income, to finally settling down and purchasing her first home at 50.
Listen to this exciting episode, and be inspired to take charge of your own finances.
Books and resources mentioned in this episode
My Financial Adulting Plan
If you're on insta, come play over at @MelBrowne.Money and make sure you’re signed up to Mel's Money Musings for more tips, tricks and ideas on how to best work with your money.
 
Finally, if you love this episode please make sure you subscribe and leave us a review.

Wish you could listen in as someone just like you chatted about money? That’s what our Money Chats are all about.
In this episode, Mel talks with My Financial Adulting Plan alumni, Angela (or Ferg's as she permitted Mel to call her). Angela's money story growing up revolved around 'Never Enough', scarcity and fear and discusses how the My Financial Adulting Plan helped her reject this scarcity mindset. Through this, Angela was able to shift her thinking, from constantly hoping for a windfall that would change things, into an understanding of money and how to manage it properly. 
Listen to this exciting episode, and be inspired to take charge of your own finances.
Books and resources mentioned in this episode
My Financial Adulting Plan
If you're on insta, come play over at @MelBrowne.Money and make sure you’re signed up to Mel's Money Musings for more tips, tricks and ideas on how to best work with your money.
 
Finally, if you love this episode please make sure you subscribe and leave us a review.