Ever had life give you everything you thought you wanted, only to wonder if it’s what you actually needed? This week’s Money Diary is a juicy, emotional rollercoaster, and trust us—you won’t want to miss it. Our Money Diarist shares her incredible journey of building her dream life, only to find it wasn’t what she truly wanted. After years of saving, buying a dream home, and getting engaged, she made the bold decision to burn it all down, walk away, and start over.

We dive deep into her story, from navigating a breakup after eight years, to figuring out what she really wants in life, and taking control of her finances. How do you handle such a monumental life reset? Can you still achieve your money goals after starting over? This conversation is raw, inspiring, and packed with lessons for anyone rethinking their path.

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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.

Ever had life give you everything you thought you wanted, only to wonder if it&rsquo;s what you actually needed? This week&rsquo;s Money Diary is a juicy, emotional rollercoaster, and trust us&mdash;you won&rsquo;t want to miss it. Our Money Diarist shares her incredible journey of building her dream life, only to find it wasn&rsquo;t what she truly wanted. After years of saving, buying a dream home, and getting engaged, she made the bold decision to burn it all down, walk away, and start over.
We dive deep into her story, from navigating a breakup after eight years, to figuring out what she really wants in life, and taking control of her finances. How do you handle such a monumental life reset? Can you still achieve your money goals after starting over? This conversation is raw, inspiring, and packed with lessons for anyone rethinking their path.
Ready to binge more relatable, inspiring, and downright juicy money stories? Check out our ultimate Money Diaries playlist.&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7qaEnq5V4eWeYr2VmC3F6R?si=b6543c418c2c4c8a">Listen now</a>
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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.&nbsp; Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708,&nbsp; AFSL - 451289.

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.  

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.

Empowering you to take control of your finances, one relatable, brunch-worthy chat at a time.

She's On The Money

Millennial money expert Victoria Devine shares her foolproof tips for financial freedom.

I Got Everything I Wanted Then I Burned It All Down

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