Happy 1,000th Episode! Win Our Favourite Things + Solve She’s Stashed the Cash

Happy 1,000th episode, friends! On his very special episode of She’s on the Money, we’re celebrating this huge milestone in true Friday Drinks fashion, complete with festive hats.  Join Victoria, Bec and Jess for a stroll down memory lane. We’ll be sharing mic drop moments from the She’s on the Mo…

Your Best Financial Year Yet: How to Set Money Goals That Actually Stick

Spoiler: Our goal-setting habits are broken. But, it’s not your fault. It’s the psychology we’re raised with. It’s Deep Dive time! And this financial new year, Victoria and Jess are here to help you get out of your own way, so you can start ticking off those EOFY resolutions nice and early. How? B…

They Thought Insurance Was a Waste of Money. Then This Happened

This week's Money Diary starts with what should have been a straightforward hospital visit. Her husband was 32, healthy, active, and recovering from glandular fever when doctors spotted something completely unexpected on a scan. A few months later, they received the news nobody expects to hear: it…

Hear Me Out: I Struggle To Spend Money

Who among us has struggled with spending? Alright, how many of you answered ‘yes’ because you struggle to *spend* money, rather than spending it too freely? This week on Friday Drinks, Bec and Jess discuss a handful of money dilemmas from our community, including one about having a frugal money mi…

Answers to Tax Questions You Were Too Afraid To Ask

Tax. You’ll do it “later”, right? Famous last words, my friends. This week’s Deep Dive is here to save your EOFY by giving you a laundry list of things to consider ahead of June 30.  Whether you’re employed, a side-hustler or a sole trader, Victoria and Jess have gathered their recommendations for…

The “Hey Girl” Message That Saved Her From the Wrong Marriage

Growing up this week's money diarist remembers boiling water on the stove for baths because the gas had been disconnected, landlords turning up at the front door looking for unpaid rent, and feeling like she never quite fit in because everyone else seemed to have things her family couldn't afford. …

She’s Financially Irresponsible. Why Should My Sister Inherit More?

Say it with me: equal isn’t always equitable. On Friday Drinks, Jess and Bec cover a very juicy DM concerning inheritances, where one sister has received a lifetime of financial support, while the other is fighting for what she believes is her fair share of the will. Is it considered equal for the…

EOFY Tax Hacks For Your Share Portfolio

You’ve started your investing journey (yay!), but you’re oblivious about how your portfolio is going to be taxed during this financial year (boo!).  If this year’s budget convos about Capital Gains Tax (CGT) have you sweating, strap in for a deliciously informative Deep Dive. In this episode, Vic…

She's 25, Owns a Home, Has No HECS Debt and Still Thinks She's a B- With Money

  She's 25, owns her home, has paid off her HECS debt, has more than $50,000 in super, is building an investment portfolio and somehow still rated herself a B- when I asked how she felt about her money habits. Growing up in regional Victoria, she got her first job at 14 and never really slowed do…

I’ve Financially Outgrown My Friends. Do I Need To Leave The Chat?

Be honest. Has money ever got in the way of a friendship? Sure. It’s nice when everyone you know has the same money values as you, but it’s far more likely that your earnings, spending habits, and beliefs are just as different as your birth charts!  This week on Friday Drinks, Bec and Jess answer …