Should You Change Careers? And a Wedding Budget Blowout Drama
Ever felt like your job’s covering the bills but slowly crushing your soul, and caught yourself wondering, surely there’s more to life than this? This week, we dive headfirst into the career pivot spiral: is chasing a dream job worth the financial hit, or should you suck it up and stay for the salary? We unpack the real costs (money, mindset, and missed brunches) and how to test-drive a new path without blowing up your budget. Then we dial up the drama with a DM from our community: her sibling’s throwing a fairytale wedding… funded by delusional levels of debt. Do you step in, say nothing, or just top up your champagne and smile through the financial meltdown? And as always, we’ve packed in your money wins (from free burgers to $30 fashion hauls), unhinged broke tips, and a healthy amount of feel-good chaos to carry you into the weekend. Ready for more laughs, lessons, and unhinged money chats? Check out our oh-so-bingeable Friday Drinks playlist. Listen here. Join our 300K+ She's on the Money community in our Facebook Group and on Instagram. Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements. The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Troy Benjamin On How Backing Yourself And Asking For Help Can Really Pay Off
Ever felt like you’re one ask away from changing your whole life? Well, this episode is inspiration you need to shoot your shot. This week Victoria is sitting down with Troy Benjamin, hot off his big win at the 2025 NAIDOC awards. Troy is the powerhouse behind Blak Brews, a proudly First Nations-owned tea brand that started during COVID and has since grown into a full-blown national success story. But this episode isn’t just about business wins. It’s about what it really takes to back yourself and stop waiting for someone else to give you permission to go after what you want... AKA the pep talk you didn’t know you needed. In this episode:🍵 A better way to ask for help (and actually get a “yes”)🍵 The sneaky ways ego could be messing with your money and momentum🍵 Dealing with imposter sydrome, even when success shows up🍵 The surprisingly simple mindset shift that helps you back yourself🍵 A smarter approach to testing new ideas... without blowing your budgetTry Blak Brews tea and coffee here, follow them on Instagram and Facebook and visit them at the Booln Booln cafe. Join our Facebook Group AKA the ultimate support network for money advice and inspiration. Ask questions, share tips, and celebrate your wins with a like-minded crew of 300,000+.And follow us on Instagram for Q&As, bite-sized tips, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you.Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements. The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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When the Cost of Living Hits Hard
Feeling the cost of living squeeze? This week’s Money Diarist is too. She’s a vet, a mum of two, and part of a household doing all the “right” things… but still feeling seriously stretched. With interest rates climbing and every non-essential cut (yep, even the home internet), she’s in one of those seasons where money stress is just part of the daily juggle. This one is real, and way too relatable.Ready to binge more relatable, inspiring, and downright juicy money stories? Check out our ultimate Money Diaries playlist. Listen now Join our Facebook Group AKA the ultimate support network for money advice and inspiration. Ask questions, share tips, and celebrate your wins with a like-minded crew of 300,000+. And follow us on Instagram for Q&As, bite-sized tips, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you. Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements. The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Should You Wait to Lodge Your Tax For the 20% HECS Discount? And a Spicy DM About Unequal Pay
The HECS 20% discount has the whole community buzzing, and we’ve been getting so many DMs asking whether you need to wait to lodge your tax return because of it. And because we love you, Victoria went full finance detective and called the ATO herself (Yes, she waited on hold so you don’t have to). We’ve got all the tea on what you need to do, and where the government’s actually at with rolling it out. Then things get very spicy when a community memeber drops into our DMs with the ultimate workplace dilemma: she accidentally found her colleague’s payslip... and he’s making 25% more for the same role. What would you actually do? Do you go to your boss, pretend you never saw it, or start job hunting with a vengeance? Plus, as always: juicy money wins, broke tips (yes, including how to get paid just for driving safely), and a big dose of feel-good chaos to wrap your week right. Ready for more laughs, lessons, and unhinged money chats? Check out our oh-so-bingeable Friday Drinks playlist. Listen here. Join our 300K+ She's on the Money community in our Facebook Group and on Instagram. Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements. The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Insurances I Would Never Buy... From an Insurance Expert
If you've ever been offered insurance at the checkout and thought, “Wait… do I actually need this?” this ep is for you. From phone cover to pet insurance, there are so many policies that sound smart in the moment but just turn out to be clever marketing. So I called in friend of the show and insurance expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth to help us sort the genuinely helpful from the total money drains. We’re breaking down the covers that quietly siphon your cash, the underrated ones that actually protect your biggest assets (you might be surprised what they are BTW), and the sneaky traps hiding in default policies. If you’ve been meaning to clean up your insurance but don’t want a boring lecture about premiums and policies, this is your no-drama, straight-talking guide on what to keep, skip, or switch. In this episode:💸 The insurances we’d never waste our money on 💸 Why default income protection through super might leave you stranded when it counts💸 Pet insurance or DIY vet fund? We put them head-to-head💸 The spicy truth about funeral insurance (and why it’s a hard pass for us)💸 How to get expert insurance advice without dropping four figures💸 The “Ferrari rule” that’ll change how you think about your income forever GET YOUR INSURANCES SORTED: With Phil and his team at Skye Wealth here. Join our Facebook Group AKA the ultimate support network for money advice and inspiration. Ask questions, share tips, and celebrate your wins with a like-minded crew of 300,000+.And follow us on Instagram for Q&As, bite-sized tips, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you.Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements. The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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