

START HERE: The Bank of Mum and Dad: How to Help Without Going Broke
Has the Bank of Mum and Dad closed its doors? After appearing on the Today Show to discuss a new report showing fewer parents are helping their children into the property market, I knew this was a conversation we needed to have. This isn’t based on a listener question. Instead, it’s inspired by t…

Makeup Over 40: What’s Worth Your Money & What’s Not
Makeup Over 40: What’s Worth Your Money & What’s Not Self-care is worth investing in — but wasting money on beauty products isn’t. In this episode of SugarMamma’s FIREPLAY, Canna sits down with celebrity makeup artist Mia to talk about beauty, money and how our makeup needs can change after 40. …

Reverse Mortgages Explained: The Pros, The Risks & Who They’re Really For
What happens when you’ve worked your whole life to pay off your home… but you’re struggling to afford retirement? More Australians are finding themselves asset rich but cash poor. Their home may be worth over $1 million, but rising living costs, healthcare expenses and longer life expectancies are…

How to Make Your Super Last in Retirement: 8 Costly Mistakes to Avoid
How to Make Your Super Last in Retirement: 8 Costly Mistakes to Avoid Retirement isn't just about reaching a magic superannuation number. It's about making sure your money lasts for the lifestyle you want to live. After more than 20 years as a financial planner, I've seen that many Australians f…

START HERE: SHOULD I SELL MY CAR TO GET AHEAD FINANCIALLY?
Should You Sell Your Car to Pay Off Your Mortgage?Episode Description Would selling your car save you thousands of dollars... or could it actually be the wrong financial move? In this episode of Start Here, Canna answers a listener's question about whether selling a $50,000 Toyota Hilux to put an…

7 Sneaky Tricks Real Estate Agents Use On Buyers - Home Buyer Beware!
Buying property is one of the biggest financial decisions most Australians will ever make. But many buyers don’t realise: property sales are highly emotional negotiations are psychological pressure tactics are common buyers can unintentionally reveal too much information This episode is NOT about…

START HERE: SLOWING DOWN TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE WEALTH WITHOUT BURNOUT
Is It Okay to Slow Down? Building Wealth Without Burning Out Have you ever wondered whether taking your foot off the accelerator could actually be one of the smartest financial decisions you make? We're constantly told to earn more, save more, invest more and keep pushing for the next financial m…

Laura Paid Off Another $177,000 of Her Mortgage... Here's Exactly How - Secrets & Hacks
How She Paid Off Even More of Her Mortgage (An Inspiring Debt-Free Update) A few years ago, Laura from The Savvy Mam https://www.instagram.com/thesavvymam/ joined me on Fireplay to share how she and her husband paid an incredible $316,500 off their mortgage in just four and a half years. It qui…

START HERE: Will My Super Last? How to Avoid Running Out of Money in Retirement
Will Your Super Last? How to Avoid Running Out of Money in Retirement One of the biggest fears Australians have about retirement isn't building enough super. It's running out of it. In this episode of Start Here, I answer a thoughtful question from a listener who is about to retire with almost $…

Why Money Is The #1 Cause Of Relationship Stress (And How To Fix It)
Why Money Is The #1 Cause Of Relationship Stress (And How To Fix It) Money touches almost every area of our lives. It affects where we live, how we raise our children, our lifestyle choices, retirement plans, career decisions and even our sense of security. It's therefore no surprise that financi…