The 5 Budgeting Mistakes That Are Secretly Keeping You Stuck (& how to fix this)

This is a foundational episode. Because no matter how motivated you are… No matter how much you’ve learned about investing, passive income, or financial freedom… If your cashflow feels messy, unclear, or reactive, it will quietly hold you back. In this episode of SugarMamma’s Fireplay, I walk y…

START HERE: Cash vs Super: How to Invest in Your 40s for Long-Term Wealth

If you found yourself at 47 with no debt, $300,000 in super, and $310,000 sitting in cash… what would you do next? In this episode of Start Here, I walk through this exact scenario — breaking down the key considerations, strategies, and decisions to help you move from saving money to intentionally…

The Rise of Intentional Luxury: Why Women Are Choosing Lab Diamonds

We often talk about saving, investing, and building passive income… But what about spending intentionally? Especially when rewarding yourself for a major milestone or achieving a particular financial goal? In this episode of SugarMamma’s Fireplay, we explore the evolving world of modern luxury wi…

START HERE: How Do You know if You Can Afford to Retire?

Check out PocketSmith here: http://pocketsmith.com/fireplay So you’ve built up a strong super balance but still feel unsure about retiring — you are not alone. In this Start Here episode, Canna answers a powerful listener question: “I have $830,000 in super and I’m in my early 60s… but how do I…

Is Financial Advice Worth $5,000? The Real Cost (and Value) Explained

Check out PocketSmith here:  http://pocketsmith.com/fireplay Financial advice can feel expensive. Especially with the average cost of a comprehensive financial plan sitting around $5,000. And for many people, that price tag alone is enough to delay or avoid seeking help altogether. But is that th…

START HERE: 5 Smart Money Moves to Set Yourself Up Financially in Your 20s

Check out PocketSmith here: pocketsmith.com/fireplay If you’re just starting university, your first job, or your financial life, this episode is for you. In this episode of Start Here, Canna answers a listener question from Kate — a university student who has just finished school and wants to kno…

Your Financial Atomic Habits! Easy Financial Success

Check out PocketSmith here: pocketsmith.com/fireplay At the beginning of 2025, I read Atomic Habits by James Clear, and it fundamentally shifted how I approach money, discipline and long-term success. Not through motivation. Not through extreme budgeting. Not through hustle. But through system…

START HERE: How to Manage Irregular Child Support, Pay Off Debt & Build Financial Security as a Single Parent

Check out PocketSmith here: pocketsmith.com/fireplay In this Start Here episode of SugarMamma’s Fireplay, Canna answers a thoughtful question from a listener navigating the financial realities of single parenthood and irregular child support payments. When income is unpredictable, building financ…

Super Fund Switching Warning: The Risks of SMSFs, Platforms & Lead-Generated Advice

Check out PocketSmith here: http://pocketsmith.com/fireplay Switching superannuation funds is up 17% in the past year — and many Australians making the move have balances under $100,000. In this episode of SugarMamma’s Fireplay, Canna Campbell unpacks what’s really happening behind the rise in s…

START HERE: Should Couples Stagger Retirement to Help Money Last Longer?

Is it better for couples to retire at the same time — or stagger retirement dates? In this Start Here episode, Canna answers a listener question from a couple aged 53 and 60 who are considering retiring together within the next five years… but are noticing many of their friends are staggering reti…