She's On The Money

This week's Money Diary starts with what should have been a straightforward hospital visit.
Her husband was 32, healthy, active, and recovering from glandular fever when doctors spotted something completely unexpected on a scan. A few months later, they received the news nobody expects to hear: it was cancer. What followed was months of waiting, uncertainty and trying to keep life moving while living in limbo.
But there's another part of this story that really stuck with me. Just over a year earlier, after hearing countless conversations about money, they finally decided to sort out their personal insurances. Not because they thought they'd need them. Just because it felt like the responsible thing to do.
Thank goodness they did.
We talk about the diagnosis that changed everything, navigating a trauma insurance claim in your 30s, what financial security really means when life throws you something completely unexpected, and why this experience changed the way they think about money forever. It's a conversation about planning for the things you hope never happen, and why sometimes the most boring financial decisions end up being the most important ones.
SORT YOUR INSURANCE: A big thank you to our partner Skye Wealth for bringing this episode to life. If you're ready to get your insurances sorted, you can learn more about them here.We have a long standing referral partnership with Skye Wealth and only ever partner with people we trust.
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Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements.
The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 4451289
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Who among us has struggled with spending? Alright, how many of you answered ‘yes’ because you struggle to *spend* money, rather than spending it too freely?
This week on Friday Drinks, Bec and Jess discuss a handful of money dilemmas from our community, including one about having a frugal money mindset that’s actively impacting your ability to spend. They also discuss whether it’s worthwhile to withdraw your investments to fund a business idea.
Join us for another playful episode featuring a silly Question of the Week, plus, Money Wins and Broke Tips, including how to extend the life of your continental cucumbers. (We've never needed a video episode more.)
MONEY ON YOUR MIND: How much do you understand about your money mindset? Take this quiz to find out.
STRUGGLE WITH SPENDING? Here’s a link to our budgeting page and playlists. Whether you’re overspending or looking to introduce responsible spending into your budget, perhaps allocating funds towards particular things might help shift your mindset.
KNOW YOUR RISKS During this episode we discussed the pros and cons of withdrawing your investments to fund a business idea. Check out this blog on why we tend to steer away from short-term investments.
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Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements (queenacknowledgements.com)
The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 4451289
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Tax. You’ll do it “later”, right? Famous last words, my friends. This week’s Deep Dive is here to save your EOFY by giving you a laundry list of things to consider ahead of June 30.
Whether you’re employed, a side-hustler or a sole trader, Victoria and Jess have gathered their recommendations for approaching the new financial year with confidence – and they’ve got the receipts to prove it.
They’ll cover the latest changes to CGT, including how and when it might impact your investments, as well as immediate considerations if you’ve been worried about your accounting habits.
From claims, offsets, salary sacrificing, BAS, GST, and tax brackets to defining what really makes your hobby a business, tune in for answers to those tax questions that you were too embarrassed to ask your accountant (again).
This episode is brought to you by Hnry, Australia’s largest tax automation and accounting service, just for sole traders. Head to hnry.com.au to never think about tax again.
READ THE BUSINESS BIBLE: Have questions about starting or running your business? VD wrote a whole (award-winning) book on this topic called The Business Bible: How to build a successful business – and a life you love.
CONSIDERING A PIVOT: Grab a copy of our Career Pivot Guide over here.
MAX YOUR TAX: Want more ways to maximise your tax return? Tune into this playlist.
ASK THE ATO COMMUNITY: Have a specific tax question or need something niche explained by someone who’s been there before? Check out the ATO Community (https://community.ato.gov.au/s/).
New here? Follow us on Instagram (@shesonthemoneyaus) for Q&As, bite-sized advice, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you.
Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements (nartarshabamblett.com.au)
The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 4451289
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing up this week's money diarist remembers boiling water on the stove for baths because the gas had been disconnected, landlords turning up at the front door looking for unpaid rent, and feeling like she never quite fit in because everyone else seemed to have things her family couldn't afford.
Determined to create a different life for herself, she worked hard, saved aggressively, finished university and built what she thought was her dream future with her long-term partner.
Then, two months before their wedding, she received a message request from his ex-girlfriend.
The kind that starts with: "I know you're about to get married, but..."
What happened next changed the entire course of her life.
We talk about calling off a wedding, navigating a breakup during COVID, buying a home on her own at 28, becoming a mum sooner than expected, and the money lessons that finally clicked after discovering the She's on the Money community.
This conversation is about resilience, second chances, and learning that sometimes the life falling apart is actually making room for something much better. By the end of this episode, you'll be very glad she never made it down that aisle.

New here? Follow us on Instagram (@shesonthemoneyaus) for Q&As, bite-sized advice, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you.
Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements (nartarshabamblett.com.au)
The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 4451289
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Say it with me: equal isn’t always equitable.
On Friday Drinks, Jess and Bec cover a very juicy DM concerning inheritances, where one sister has received a lifetime of financial support, while the other is fighting for what she believes is her fair share of the will. Is it considered equal for the more independent child to get a larger share in the end or is there more to it than that?
This episode is also packed with insights for the side hustlers and how they might allocate their earnings. Do you split it into particular percentages (e.g. bills, investments, play) or is it all simply ‘fun money’? Tune in for Broke Tips, Money Wins, how you might split your pizza and the beginnings of Bec’s merch line(!?).
KICKING OFF A SIDE HUSTLE? Check out our playlists to help you get started.
RESET YOUR MONEY MINDSET: But first, figure out where you’re at by taking this quiz.
REBUILD YOUR SAFETY NET: Depleted your emergency fund? Here’s how to build it back up.
New here? Follow us on Instagram (@shesonthemoneyaus) for Q&As, bite-sized advice, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you.
Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements (queenacknowledgements.com)
The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 4451289
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.