How to make 2026 the year you get engaged with your superfund, with AustralianSuper

In this episode I'm joined by Kim Heironymous, education manager at AustralianSuper, to talk all things superannuation and how to get engaged with your superfund for the benefit of your future self. Highlights: Understanding how super contributions work How you can make up for years of low/no supe…

A week in our wallets: The Comments Section with E & V

Welcome back to another episode of A Week In Our Wallets, this time brought to you by our fabulous friends at PocketSmith! Head to www.pocketsmith.com/thebrokegeneration to try PocketSmith for yourself. 

5 things you'll thank yourself for in 10 years PART TWO

Welcome back to things you'll thank yourself for in 10 years. If you haven't listened to part one yet, go and do so. This week I'm diving into more small things you can do for your life, health and finances that you'll thank yourself for in the future. Share this with someone you think will enjoy i…

How to not overspend this Black Friday

Welcome to the annual Black Friday episode where I take you through my observations on the sales sentiment this year, comb through retail reports on what the industry is seeing, and of course, leave you with my top tips, mindsets to embrace and traps to avoid to ensure you're happy with your spendi…

The Wardrobe Project is HERE! Book release special + sneak peek

It's officially release day for The Wardrobe Project (in Australia, anyway!). Rest of world, you're only about a week or so away! In this special release day episode I take you through a bit about the writing process, my 5 favourite things about the book, and a sneak peek reading of a few pages. Ge…

Repaying debt, doubling your salary, and striving for success when the tide is against you, with KJ Kasuka

WE'RE BACK BABY!!!! In this episode, I'm joined by KJ. a passionate financial advocate openly sharing her financial journey. KJ discusses her experiences migrating to the UK from Zambia aged 7, detailing her struggles and triumphs with debt management and living her 'best boujiest life' while build…

5 things you'll thank yourself for in 10 years (part 1)

In part one of this new series, I'm sharing a raft of things you'll thank yourself for in 10 years. No matter what age or stage of life you're at, there's something to be said about doing something now that'll pay off in the future. Often we wait around for the perfect time to start something, only…

The podcast is taking a short break!

A short message from Emma to let you know the podcast is taking a teeny tiny 2.5 week break to catch up on editing and making the show the best it can be for your favourite months of episodes: December and January!  Here are five of the greatest hits episodes from the back catalogue to listen to w…

How to handle expensive gift-giving traditions in families and friend groups

This was a hotly requested episode as we hurtle closer towards gift-giving season, so settle in for a deep dive into why gift giving is its own unique taboo, and some strategies for addressing expensive traditions or norms.  PREORDER THE WARDROBE PROJECT! Preorder in Australia/NZ: https://amzn.to/…

The hidden spending trap of thrifting (and how to do it mindfully!)

In this solo episode I'm talking all things THRIFTING! Shopping second hand can feel like the perfect loop hole for your little treats, without breaking the bank or the environment. But the guilt-free dopamine dispenser of shopping second hand, whether on apps like Vinted and Depop, or in op shops,…