What The Finance
What The Finance
How much money should you save each week? Is there such a thing as good debt? Where does super actually go? When it comes to money, it’s very easy to avoid talking about it. This is where What The Finance comes in, Mamamia’s new podcast all about money. Over eight weeks, join financial expert and author Melissa Browne as she helps actress and activist Pallavi Sharda, and you at home, get good with…Social links:
BONUS: How To Spot & Avoid Scams
As the world shifts more and more to online banking and shopping, fuelled even more so by the pandemic, there are more opportunities for people to fall victim to scams. The reality is that it’s not just older, non-tech-savvy people being targeted. More and more younger people are being taken adva…
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BONUS: What Can I Claim On Tax?
Doing taxes probably isn’t in your top 10 fun things to do. But a little time spent now to look over your finances can go a long way in helping you save money and reap the benefits sooner. In this bonus episode Melissa Browne will answer all of your questions about tax - everything from wh…
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The STD That's More Common Than You Think
Whilst talking about finances isn't the most romantic topic, it's essential to every relationship. In the final episode of What The Finance, Mel Browne and Pallavi Sharda explore everything love and money, from joint bank accounts, marriage and divorce, and 'sexually transmitted debt'. Two specia…
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$50 Is All You Need To Start Buying Shares
Shares: how do you know what to buy, how can you make them grow...and what are they? Investing can seem out of reach if you don't understand the stock market, so Mel Browne and Pallavi Sharda speak to expert Sarah Conte, Senior Manager of Technical and Regulatory at BT, to break down how to choose…
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Do I Need Private Health Insurance?
It might not be sexy, but it’s one of the most important things you can start thinking about now: private health insurance. So is it worth the money? And what do you need to look out for when you start thinking about it? This episode, Mel Browne and Pallavi Sharda break down choosing the right insu…
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Are You Ready To Buy A House?
Buying your own home may be the great Australian dream, but like a good pair of jeans, home ownership is not one size fits all. From deciding whether you want to buy a house at all, to all the technical stuff, like mortgages, interest rates and stamp duty, Mel Browne and Pallavi Sharda take you thr…
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Future You Needs You To Sort Your Super
Welcome to What The Finance, Mamamia's new podcast all about getting good with money. Superannuation: where does it go, how much do you need, and how do you make the most of it? Often retirement can seem so far away that we don't give our super a second thought, especially when it's in several di…
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Side-Hustles & Pay-Rises: How To Do It Well
Welcome to What The Finance, Mamamia's new podcast all about getting good with money. Whether you work full-time, part-time, are a freelancer or own your own business, the working world can be a minefield to navigate. There's negotiating your salary, asking for a raise, setting your freelance rate…
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Yes, You Need Four Different Bank Accounts
Welcome to What The Finance, Mamamia's new podcast all about getting good with money. How many bank accounts do you have? Pallavi Sharda, like many of us, has one, but according to our financial expert Mel Browne, one is not enough. And to get good with money, you need at least four, if not more. …
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Your Toxic Money Habits Aren’t Your Fault
Welcome to What The Finance, Mamamia's new podcast all about getting good with money. Hosted by financial expert and author Melissa Browne and actress and financial novice, Pallavi Sharda, each episode we'll break down all the myths and misconceptions when it comes to your personal finances, plus …
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