You’re Doing Everything Right, So Why Do You Still Feel Behind? And The Pressure to Make Christmas Perfect
Some weeks it feels like you’re doing everything right with money… and still getting nowhere. If that’s been your energy lately, you’re not alone. This week we’re unpacking why that happens, what it means when your effort isn’t matching the outcome, and the practical ways to reset without throwing your whole plan in the bin. We also heard from someone in our community who’s feeling the annual Christmas tug-of-war: wanting to keep things simple and values-aligned, but also navigating grandparents who love a shopping spree and a partner who’s all in on the festive chaos. So we chat through how to set boundaries without being the Grinch, how to rethink “enough” at Christmas, and the small shifts that stop the season from steamrolling your sanity or your savings. Plus your money wins, unhinged broke-tips we never see coming, and the usual Friday fun to kick-off the weekend. Need the team’s take on your money dilemma? Send us a voicemail here.Or if it's more of a spicy money drama and you want the communities verdict? Slide into our DMs here. Ready for more laughs, lessons, and unhinged money chats? Check out our oh-so-bingeable Friday Drinks playlist. Listen here. Join our 400K+ 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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Bougie on a Budget: 17 Hacks to Slash Your Christmas Food Bill with Chelsea Goodwin (Plus Her Menu For Under $100 You Can Steal)
If you want to wow your family with a fancy-looking Christmas feast while secretly spending way less, you need this episode. We called in our favourite bougie-on-a-budget queen, Chelsea Goodwin, to show us how to pull off a Christmas table that looks rich, festive and fabulous, while your actual grocery bill stays unbothered. Chelsea is dropping 17 genuinely clever hacks that will shrink your Christmas food spend. We’re talking the ingredient tricks that do double duty, the meats that seem fancy but aren’t, the sides that look like you catered, and the planning secrets that stop the Christmas Eve trolley panic. And yes, she brought her full under-$100 Christmas menu. It’s generous, it’s gorgeous, it’s chaos-proof and you’re absolutely allowed to steal it.In this ep:🎄A Chelsea's best hacks to help you save at the checkout this Christmas🎄Which meat options create the most “expensive” looking centrepiece for the least money.🎄Where to buy seafood for dramatically less than supermarket prices.🎄Side upgrades that make cheap ingredients look professionally catered.🎄Prep shortcuts that save money, oven space, and your stress levels.DOWNLOAD: Chelsea's Full Christmas Menu For $100 CHELSEA'S LINKS: Website, Books, Instagram, Facebook GroupJoin 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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How a Year Making SOTM Completely Transformed Our Producer Emma’s Finances
A year after being thrown head first into financial litteracy and producing over 200 episodes of She’s On The Money, our behind the scenes queen Emma is here to share exactly how her finances and money mindset has changed. This is what happens when real life, rising costs, and a very loud financial education collide. A home that wasn’t meant to be forever suddenly holds the key to a much bigger plan. One tiny change inside her super she'd been putting off ends up doing far more than she expected. And the investing strategy she used to overthink becomes the thing that finally gives her financial clarity. Inside this ep:💰The cashflow move her family is making to unlock wealth sooner💰How she's investing to retire at 55, and what she's prioritising in her portfolio to get there💰The emotional hurdle she had to get over before she could start investing at all💰A tick box she ignored for years, but now it's unlocked the potential for a $50k return💰Why starting in your 40s is absolutely not too late (and the maths that proves it)💰What she learned from listening to your money stories every single week 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 Push Through Burnout for Your Financial Goals? And How To Quit Without Burning Bridges
You’re trying to save, plan, be responsible, do the grown-up things, but underneath it you’re tired in a way that a weekend off doesn’t quite fix. If that’s you, this week we’re talking about the moments where your financial goals start clashing with your wellbeing, and how to tell when you’re pushing yourself for a dream versus pushing yourself past your limits. Plus, what does progress look like when you’re burnt out, and how do you protect the version of you you’re building all this for? Then we're diving into leaving a job without burnining bridges... and still getting a good reference. Whether things are a bit tense or fully toxic, navigating an exit in a small industry is tricky at best. So we explore the smarter ways to manage references, timing, expectations, and how to leave a workplace with your dignity and your options intact.Need the team’s take on your money dilemma? Send us a voicemail here.Or if it's more of a spicy money drama and you want the communities verdict? Slide into our DMs here. Ready for more laughs, lessons, and unhinged money chats? Check out our oh-so-bingeable Friday Drinks playlist. Listen here. Join our 400K+ 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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7 Sneaky Christmas Traps That Make You Blow Your Budget (and How to Beat Them)
Every December starts with good intentions and ends with the same sentence: how did I spend that much? Because Christmas has a way of turning even the most financially competent women into festive chaos elves… not because you’re “bad with money,” but because the whole season is engineered to hijack your brain. This week, Victoria unpacks the psychology behind Christmas overspending and the subtle mind games retailers play that make you feel generous when you’re actually being steered. This isn’t about being a Grinch. It’s about finally seeing the tricks for what they are, so you can have a Christmas that still feels magical, without the financial regret in January.In this ep:🎁How one tiny purchase sets off a December domino effect you won’t notice till January. 🎁The invisible cost of trying to look generous, thoughtful, or “like you’ve got it together.”🎁 Emotional hooks retailers use to convince you you’re being generous… when you’re actually being played.🎁 The exact moment most regrettable Christmas buys happen (and why you don’t see it coming).🎁 How this mindset reset that breaks the Christmas spending spell and gives you back control.LISTEN TO: A Very SOTM Christmas Playlist.The soundtrack for keeping the Christmas magic high and the spending urges low. Think twinkly lights, cosy nostalgia, and zero retail manipulation. Press play every time you’re tempted to add one more present to cart... You've got Christmas at home. 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.
Australia’s #1 finance podcast. Ready to take control of your money without the stress (or boring lectures)? This is the show for you. Hosted by award-winning financial expert and your ultimate money hype girl, Victoria Devine, SOTM makes personal finance relatable, empowering, and —yes—actually fun. Join a community of 400,000+ smashing their financial goals, from buying their first property to learning to invest, levelling up their careers, or tackling budgeting, saving and debt— all without giving up their morning latte. From Deep Dives into the topics you care about, to pervy looks at real-life Money Diaries or cheeky Friday Drinks money talk with the girls, Victoria and her team make finance feel like your group chat—just way better for your bank balance.
It's honest, relatable and non-judgmental talk about personal finance, investing, real estate, career and business... with a big dose of fun.