Penny for your Thoughts tackles the real finance issues facing women today like the gender pay gap, as well as the fun stuff like who pays on the first date. Hosted by finance journalists Emma and Hanan, every penny (get it?) is left on the table in this tell-all podcast which helps you get a little bit better with money - without skimping on the Aperol Spritzes.
Housing crisis explained and the property forecast for 2024
While our property market is dubbed to be in a 'crisis,' the RBA's decision to hold the cash rate has created a pathway for recovery in late 2023 and early 2024. Join us as we chat with PRD Chief Economist Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo about the expected recovery, why renters are doing it tough, the contentious Help to Buy Scheme, and whether the RBA has finally finished its rate hiking spree.
15 Aug 2023
How finance influencer Queenie Tan manages her money
Queenie Tan is a finance influencer with a combined following of nearly 350,000 on Instagram and TikTok. In this episode, Queenie shares how she manages her income and investments, her relationship with money growing up, how to save money during this cost of living crisis, and busts some myths about women and investing.
2 Aug 2023
How to choose a travel insurance policy
Going away soon? Don’t forget to pack travel insurance! From missing luggage and cancelled flights to getting sick or injured abroad, Natalie Smith from 1Cover Travel Insurance helps us unpack why you need it, what level of cover you should consider, and the most important things to look for in a policy - from emergency medical assistance and accidental death to COVID-19 cover and everything in between. This episode is not one to miss if you’re headed abroad soon!
25 Jul 2023
How finance influencer Tash Invests manages her money
Natasha Etschmann, better known as Tash Invests, is a finance influencer (finfluencer) with a combined following of over 160,000 on Instagram and TikTok. Tash shares how she manages her income and her investments, how she bought her first investment property at the height of COVID, her relationship with money growing up, and what’s next for her.
5 Jul 2023
Who pays on the first date?
Your first date is about to wrap up and the vibe between the two of you has been electric to say the least. But then, the dreaded bill turns up…who is supposed to pay?! Join us as we break down our thoughts on this debatable topic along with some of the honest responses we received from everyday Aussie women.
21 Jun 2023
Rachael O'Hayon from BlueRock on saving a deposit
Rachael O'Hayon, Finance Director at BlueRock talks about how women can implement practical strategies to save for a house deposit in these crazy financial times.
21 Jun 2023
In this economy!? How women can save a house deposit
Saving for a house deposit is hard enough, let alone with high inflation, soaring interest rates, rising house prices, and a gender pay gap to worry about! But never fret, Rachael O’Hayon Finance Director at BlueRock is here to take us through all the practical strategies women can implement to save for a property deposit and overcome financial barriers in the current challenging landscape.
7 Jun 2023
Heck no! Your HECS debt is about to become a bigger homebuying hurdle
HECS/HELP debt has long been described as ‘the best debt you can have.’ But with indexation on HECS debts increasing to 7.1% in line with inflation, is that really the case anymore? Founder of mortgage broking firm Two Red Shoes Rebecca Jarrett-Dalton tells us how our HECS debts impact our borrowing capacity and how we can improve our chances of getting approved for a home loan if we haven’t paid off our HECS yet.
24 May 2023
Travel Money Hacks ✈️
Don’t let the cost of living crisis stop you from having your hot girl summer in Europe! With the world finally back open (YAY) and the exchange rate… less than great, Tristan Dakin from international money transfer provider Wise (formerly TransferWise) shares his best travel savings tips and hacks. From scoring cheap flights to managing your money overseas and avoiding exorbitant exchange rates, we’ve covered everything so you can get on that plane and begin your holiday - without breaking the bank
10 May 2023
Busting the stereotype: women and investing
Wondering where women sit in the investing space? Today, Emma and Hanan sat down with Rachel Hopping from Superhero, to discuss the new wave of female investors. She shares with us how Aussie women are investing on Superhero, and we get her insights into the hottest investment trends currently - including the most bought stocks in 2023 so far.
25 Apr 2023
Girls just wanna have (emergency) funds 🚑🚨
We all know life has a funny way of creeping up on you. So, in this week’s episode we sat down with Molly Benjamin, founder of Ladies Finance Club to discuss why building an emergency fund or OMG fund is one of the most important steps you could ever take to getting your financial shit in order. It’s time to set some money aside to weather the storm ladies!
12 Apr 2023
Coping with the cost of living crisis when every penny counts
Feeling panicked about the rising cost of living? Same. So, we enlisted the help of financial coach and founder of Inner Money Journey, Betsy Westcott to share her practical tips and tricks to help you protect your household budget from rising costs.
29 Mar 2023
Be your own SUPER woman!
It's time to talk SUPER! In this episode we’re joined by Renae Anderson, Select Advice Manager at UniSuper to discuss all things superannuation. Renae talks us through why the gender super gap exists and how women can safeguard their retirements when we’re young and still have the gift of time on our side.
15 Mar 2023
Owning a home versus renting: a debatable topic indeed
It’s not too early to poke the hornet’s nest, is it? In this week’s episode, we dive deep into the owning a home versus renting debate. From the pros and cons of both options, to the age old saying ‘rent money is dead money,’ and to whether the dream of home ownership is drifting away from young Aussies, Emma and Hanan share their own experiences from both sides of the coin.
1 Mar 2023
How to set achievable finance resolutions - and stick to them!
Do you have trouble sticking to your finance goals? Emma and Hanan ask financial adviser Rachael Ooi from Your Wealth Consultants how to set realistic, achievable finance resolutions, and how to actually stick to them. Plus, how are Emma and Hanan going with their own financial goals?
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