You're In Good Company Equity Mates Media

Is it more expensive to be single than in a relationship? That's the question we're unpacking on today's episode... Whether it's as boring as the household bills or as exciting as nights out and holidays with friends - the sad reality is that all of these things cost more if you're single.
On today's episode we chat with Hannah Ferguson, Founder and CEO of Cheek Media about how the singles tax has impacted each of our lives, the ways in which society rewards "coupling up", and the things that partnered people can think about when it comes to best supporting their single friends.
But the conversation doesn't end here... We want your thoughts!
Shoot us an email to yigc@equitymates.com or DM us @yigcpodcast and we’ll be collating your thoughts (anonymously of course). 
You can also send in your very own money dilemmas to be unpacked by ourselves, alongside our expert contributors in our weekly newsletter - subscribe here.
And whilst you’re on your phone, why not download Australia's highest rated banking app. This episode was brought to you by Up, the bank making dealing with money easy for our generation. And if you download and sign up using the code YIGC, they will deposit $10 into your account. Easy money! T&Cs apply, find them at up.com.au/terms
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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. 
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You’re In Good Company is a product of Equity Mates Media. 
This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. 
Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. 
Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.
You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network.

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Do you have a million-dollar idea? Always dreamed of working for yourself? Starting a business can be one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences, but where do you begin? Actually figuring out how to start your own business can be tricky. Do you quit your job so you have time to grow your idea? Do you forego your house deposit to invest into your dream business? There’s a lot to consider before you officially take the leap, and you need a game plan!
Today we chat with Lucy Wark, co-founder of sexual wellness brand Normal and career skills platform Fuzzy, as well as one of the founding Vinemakers at Grapevine, which aims to combat sexual harassment, bullying and bias in Australian startups. Lucy helps us to take the guesswork out of starting a business, manage your finances responsibly, and increase your chances of success.
But the conversation doesn't end here... We want your thoughts!
How much has it cost you to start your own business? What have been some of the most worthwhile expenses? Have you felt isolated by the money side of starting your own business?
Send your thoughts to these questions, or anything else from our chat to yigc@equitymates.com for our brand new newsletter. And don't forget to subscribe whilst you're at it!
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Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram, or on TikTok, and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group.
This episode is brought to you by Up, the digital bank for our generation. Download and sign up to Up and use the code YIGC and they’ll deposit $10 into your bank accounts. That’s Up, easy money. T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms.
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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. 
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You’re In Good Company is a product of Equity Mates Media. 
This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. 
Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. 
Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.
You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much does it actually cost to have a baby? On today's episode Rachel Maksimovic, solo mum and co-host of her own podcast Mothering on my Own shares how much it has cost her.
As we enter our late 20s, we have started to feel a societal pressure to consider whether or not we want to have kids. With more people getting married and moving onto the "next step" of starting a family, we always thought that having a baby was the norm. But the more conversations we have, the more we realise that having a baby is a financial luxury (in fact, more than 50% of Australians have reported this).
Five years on from having her son Lenny, Rach shares with us how she's navigated the financial challenges that have arisen with solo parenting, and how she's been able to lean on her community to save money and support others, all by having more open and honest conversations.
But the conversation doesn't end here... Parents, we want your thoughts!
How much has it cost you to have a baby?What have been the most unexpected expense?Have you experienced raising a child on your own? Do you have any 'singles' tax stories?
Send your thoughts to these questions, or anything else from our chat to yigc@equitymates.com for our brand new newsletter. And don't forget to subscribe whilst you're at it!
Landing in your inbox each Monday.
Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram, or on TikTok, and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group.
This episode is brought to you by Up, the digital bank for our generation. Download and sign up to Up and use the code YIGC and they’ll deposit $10 into your bank accounts. That’s Up, easy money. T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms.
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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. 
*****
You’re In Good Company is a product of Equity Mates Media. 
This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. 
Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. 
Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.
You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode has the perfect representation of what a dinner table conversation with our friends would look like when discussing money. So luckily, we are joined by the dinner club queen herself, Sophie McIntyre, founder of Club Sup. Through the three courses of this episode, we share our money stories, and discuss whether the concept of "treating yourself" is problematic. We delve into navigating money with housemates and friends, and what is and isn't appropriate to add to Splitwise. And finally for dessert, we chat about being a founder and how to think about paying yourself, whilst also keeping a business afloat.
But the conversation doesn't end here... we want your thoughts!
Do you think the concept of 'treating yourself' is problematic?How do the Splitwise politics work in your household?Have you experienced issues in a friendship because of money? Tell us your stories...Have you had to navigate paying yourself a salary as a founder? How did you decide what to pay yourself?
Send your thoughts to these questions, or anything else from our chat to yigc@equitymates.com for our brand new newsletter. And don't forget to subscribe whilst you're at it!
Landing in your inbox each Monday.
Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram, or on TikTok, and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group.
This episode is brought to you by Up, the digital bank for our generation. Download and sign up to Up and use the code YIGC and they’ll deposit $10 into your bank accounts. That’s Up, easy money. T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms.
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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. 
*****
You’re In Good Company is a product of Equity Mates Media. 
This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. 
Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. 
Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.
You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've ever felt stressed about money in a relationship or if it's a topic that has caused a fight or two, then you are definitely not alone. Finances are the leading cause of stress in a relationship, mostly because we all have different views on how we feel about making and spending money - so when there is misalignment, there is tension. To try minimise the stress that money plays, communication and understanding how your significant other views money is key. To tackle the topic, the lovely and very well equipped, Chantelle Otten, joins us to chat about splitting expenses, power dynamics and communication tactics that can really help us all (whether in a relationship or not!)
But the conversation doesn't end here... we want your thoughts!
How do you split finances with your partner? Is it percentage based or based on what you earn?Does being wealthy make someone more attractive?Have you ever dated someone who has earned significantly more or less than you? Was this ever an issue? Tell us your stories...
Send your thoughts to these questions, or anything else from our chat to yigc@equitymates.com for our brand new newsletter. And don't forget to subscribe whilst you're at it!
Landing in your inbox each Monday.
Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram, or on TikTok, and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group.
This episode is brought to you by Up, the digital bank for our generation. Download and sign up to Up and use the code YIGC and they’ll deposit $10 into your bank accounts. That’s Up, easy money. T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms.
*****
In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. 
*****
You’re In Good Company is a product of Equity Mates Media. 
This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. 
Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. 
Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.
You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moving into your late 20s and into your 30s means your social calendar shifts from birthdays to wedding season! And boy does wedding season hurt the bank account. Don't get us wrong, we absolutely love, love and there is no better experience that watching people closest to you tie the knot, but wedding culture has become, well, expensive.
The other shift is that your social media slowly becomes more "adult", commenting congratulations on the new house, rather than posting the good old fashion party pic (shout out to the Jeffrey Campbell era)!
This week, we chat with the powerhouse, Rhi Joyce, about navigating comparison as we move into our 30s. Whether it be budgeting for, or working out when it is ok to say no, or setting realistic expectations for your property goals so that you don't overwhelm your bank balance - Rhi provides a refreshing perspective on navigating it all.
But the conversation doesn't end here... we want your thoughts!
What are your thoughts on wedding culture? Have you struggled to keep up with it financially?Do you feel disassociated from the housing market? Or struggling to understand how much you will really need for a house?How much do you contribute to wedding presents?
Send your thoughts to these questions, or anything else from our chat to yigc@equitymates.com for our brand new newsletter. And don't forget to subscribe whilst you're at it!
Landing in your inbox each Monday.
Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram, or on TikTok, and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group.
This episode is brought to you by Up, the digital bank for our generation. Download and sign up to Up and use the code YIGC and they’ll deposit $10 into your bank accounts. That’s Up, easy money. T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms.
*****
In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. 
*****
You’re In Good Company is a product of Equity Mates Media. 
This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. 
Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. 
Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.
You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.