Podcast Episodes

START HERE: How Long Will My Portfolio Take to Recover After a Market Crash?

Episode 19

One of the biggest fears for new investors is simple: what happens when the market crashes?

In this Start Here episode of SugarMamma’s Fireplay, I answer Katrina’s question: “As we will one day have …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Hope Housing – What you need to know about this different way of buying a home!

Hope Housing is not a government scheme — it’s a private initiative using shared equity to reduce entry barriers.

It allows eligible buyers to get into the market sooner.

Eligibility goes beyon…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

START HERE: Finding Hope When Debt Feels Impossible - Vicki’s Path to Financial Freedom

In this deeply moving episode of Start Here, I answer a heartfelt question from Vicki. A woman in her mid-50s who found herself carrying unexpected debt after a marriage breakdown. Despite earning a …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Smart Shopping = Smart Saving: Making the Most of Prime Big Deal Days

How to stretch your Christmas budget, shop mindfully, and turn every saving into financial progress!

With Christmas just around the corner and the cost of living still rising, most of us are looking …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Inheritance in Australia: The Hidden Tax You Didn’t Know About

Many Australians believe there’s no inheritance tax in Australia. Technically, they’re right, death duties were abolished in 1979. But there’s a catch: taxes on superannuation death benefits and capi…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

START HERE: Should We Move to a Regional Town to Afford the Life We Want? (Housing Affordability, Family Finances & The “Financial Gap Year”)

Episode 20

What do you do when the dream of home ownership feels impossible in a big city?

In this Start Here episode of SugarMamma’s Fireplay, I respond to a young family of four, with a third baby on the way,…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

From Paintbrush to Paycheck: Anna Price’s Inspiring Creative Journey

In this episode of Out of Thin Air, I sit down with Australian artist Anna Price, who turned her love of painting into a flourishing full-time business. Anna’s story proves that success doesn’t alway…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

START HERE: Mortgage vs Super vs Investing: What Should You Focus on in Your 40s?

Episode 18

Are you in your 30s or 40s and wondering what to do first with your money? Is the best thing to smash the mortgage, clear HECS, invest in shares, or boost your super? You’re not alone. Lots of people…

Published on 3 months ago

Side Hustles & the Cost of Living: How Aussies Are Taking Back Control

Almost half of Australians say their income isn’t enough to cover the basics. Furthermore, nearly 2 in 5 are planning to take on extra work in the next 6 months. With rising costs, stagnant wages, an…

Published on 3 months ago

START HERE: What Should My Daughter Do With Her $25,000? | A Start Here Guide for Young Investors

Episode 17

Imagine turning 18 and gaining access to $25,000 that’s been sitting in trust since childhood. What would you do with it? keep it safe in cash, invest it for the long term, or a mix of both?

In this …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago