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Real Money with Effie Zahos

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by Effie Zahos, Powered by Canstar

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A podcast about real people and their real money stories. Have you ever wondered how some people find themselves in sticky financial situations? Sometimes managing money isn’t as straight forward as it seems, and things you think will never happen to you…just happen. On our debut season of Real Money with Effie Zahos you’ll hear the stories of real Australians who have overcome a spending addiction, survived an internet scam and gotten ahead of financial deceit just in the nick of time…and much more. On Real Money with Effie Zahos, the good news is these experiences you’ll hear from our real Australians have made them all stronger, and they are so gracious in sharing their stories to make sure other Australians avoid the same pitfalls.

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February 28, 2022

How a real life Brady Bunch family juggles their finances with three adult kids at home

On today’s episode, we meet a real life Brady Bunch family with four adult children from different relationships. The parents, Craig and Suzette, reveal what it’s like having three of the kids still living at home. We also hear from their youngest, Nicola, about how she is making the most of the opportunity. And David Wright, founder of the Spending Planners Institute, also joins Effie and offers his tips for families. Podcast resources: What is the average age to move out of home in Australia? Valuable money lessons for children at every age group How much do you really need for a home loan deposit? *We are Australia’s Biggest Financial Comparison Site. Click here to learn more This advice is general and has not taken into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider whether this advice is right for you. Consider the product disclosure statement before making a purchase decision. Canstar provides an information service. It is not a credit provider, and in giving you information about credit products Canstar is not making any suggestion or recommendation to you about a particular credit product. Research provided by Canstar Research AFSL and Australian Credit Licence No. 437917. The views, opinions, and positions expressed in this piece are the views of the guest author(s) or interviewee(s) alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Canstar.

February 21, 2022

How Carolyn’s gambling addiction landed her in prison

On today’s episode, we meet Carolyn. She shares how she ended up in prison at age of 64 after stealing $400,000 to pay for her gambling. Effie is also joined by financial counsellor Annette Devereaux who works with people experiencing gambling harm. She offers tips for anyone struggling with a gambling addiction and their loved ones. Podcast resources: How financial counsellors can help Australians in difficulty Gambler’s Help 1800 858 858 Alliance for Gambling Reform If any issues on today’s episode raise concerns for you, help is also available through services such as Lifeline (13 11 14). *We are Australia’s Biggest Financial Comparison Site. Click here to learn more This advice is general and has not taken into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider whether this advice is right for you. Consider the product disclosure statement before making a purchase decision. Canstar provides an information service. It is not a credit provider, and in giving you information about credit products Canstar is not making any suggestion or recommendation to you about a particular credit product. Research provided by Canstar Research AFSL and Australian Credit Licence No. 437917. The views, opinions, and positions expressed in this piece are the views of the guest author(s) or interviewee(s) alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Canstar.

February 14, 2022

Jess shares the financial impact her mum’s bipolar disorder had on the family

Jess shares the financial impact her mum’s bipolar disorder had on the family On today’s episode, we meet Jess. As a teenager, she noticed a change in her mum’s spending behaviour. She went on a year-long shopping frenzy that saw her spending $250,000. It turned out to be a result of bipolar disorder. Jess recalls the effect this overspending had on the family. Effie is also joined by Dr Alexis Whitton from The Black Dog Institute. She offers her insights about the financial impact mental health issues such as bipolar can have and offers tips on safeguards that can be put in place to minimise the potential damage on finances. Have you got a money story you think someone could benefit from hearing? Contact Effie at effie.zahos@canstar.com.au Podcast resources: Tips to help overcome a spending addiction How financial counsellors can help Australians in difficulty Black Dog Institute Online Clinic free mental health assessment tool If any issues on today’s episode raise concerns for you, help is also available through services such as Lifeline (13 11 14). *We are Australia’s Biggest Financial Comparison Site. Click here to learn more This advice is general and has not taken into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider whether this advice is right for you. Consider the product disclosure statement before making a purchase decision. Canstar provides an information service. It is not a credit provider, and in giving you information about credit products Canstar is not making any suggestion or recommendation to you about a particular credit product. Research provided by Canstar Research AFSL and Australian Credit Licence No. 437917. The views, opinions, and positions expressed in this piece are the views of the guest author(s) or interviewee(s) alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Canstar.

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What is Real Money with Effie Zahos?: A podcast about real people and their real money stories.

Have you ever wondered how some people find themselves in sticky financial situations? Sometimes managing money isn’t as straight forward as it seems, and things you think will never happen to you…just happen. On our debut season of Real Money with Effie Zahos you’ll hear the stories of real Australians who have overcome a spending addiction, survived an internet scam and gotten ahead of financial deceit just in the nick of time…and much more.

On Real Money with Effie Zahos, the good news is these experiences you’ll hear from our real Australians have made them all stronger, and they are so gracious in sharing their stories to make sure other Australians avoid the same pitfalls.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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