



START HERE: I’m 65, Still Have a Mortgage… Can I Afford to Retire?
What happens when you reach 65 and your finances don't look anything like the retirement plan you thought you'd have? Today's Start Here question comes from a 65-year-old woman who is single, still working FIFO and still has a mortgage. After attempting retirement at 60, she discovered that the li…

How To Build Your First ETF Portfolio (Step by Step Guide for Beginner's Financial Freedom))
How To Build Your First ETF Portfolio (Step by Step) You’ve saved the money. You’ve opened the share trading account. Now comes the big question… which ETF do you actually buy? With hundreds of ETFs to choose from, getting started can quickly become overwhelming. Australian shares, international …

Skin Longevity: What’s Actually Worth Investing In?
With so many skincare products, ingredients and promises competing for our attention, how do we know what is actually worth investing in? In this special episode of SugarMamma’s Fireplay, proudly partnered with La Roche-Posay, Canna sits down with leading dermatologist Dr Shreya Andric to cut thro…

START HERE: The First Step Is The Hardest - How Michael Finally Took Control Of His Money
Feeling overwhelmed by money? You're not alone. If you've ever thought: "I know I should be doing something... I just don't know where to start." This episode is for you. Today I'm joined by my co-host, Michael Thompson, to talk honestly about what it was really like before he took control of h…

5 Things We Won’t Be Doing With Our Money After the Federal Budget
5 Things We Won’t Be Doing After the Federal Budget Whenever a Federal Budget is handed down, the headlines start flying. New taxes. Superannuation changes. Property rules. Cost-of-living measures. Winners. Losers. And while it is important to understand changes that may affect your finances, I …

START HERE: Negative Equity Explained: 8 Smart Ways to Protect Your Home and Your Finances
My House Is Worth Less Than I Paid. What Should I Do? Buying your first home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make. So, when headlines start warning about falling house prices, negative equity, and first-home buyers being "trapped", it's completely understandable to feel anxio…

The Property Tax Trap That Could Cost Investors $70,000?
Could Missing This Property Valuation Cost You Thousands in Tax? There’s a major capital gains tax (CGT) change coming for Australian property investors—and surprisingly, very few people are talking about it. If you own an investment property, 30 June 2027 could become one of the most important d…

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…