HeyJaredFinancial Wellbeing with The Money Collective
Financial Wellbeing Coaches and Mortgage Brokers Darlene Neu and Mel Pearce from The Money Collective bring you thought-provoking conversation about money. The focus of this podcast is to uplift your financial wellbeing.
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Dual Incomes, Good Money… So Why Are We Still Struggling? (opens the original)
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This week, we're discussing a common situation we see: dual-income households earning great money but still struggling to get ahead. Most of us believe that earning a better wage will help us achieve financial wellbeing. But in reality, it's about knowing your numbers, being in the driver's seat when it comes to your money and spending according to your values. In this episode, we cover: Mel and Darlene's money truths: the reality of installing solar and the challenge of holding firm in the face
Your First Home Might Be Closer Than You Think (opens the original)
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Owning your home is a core part of the great Australian dream – but it's also something many people feel is out of their reach these days, especially for the younger generation. In this episode, we explore why housing feels so unaffordable for first home buyers and share our best tips for getting into the market (we believe in you!). We cover: This week's personal money truths: balancing the competing priorities of work and family; and wondering when it's okay to contribute to a kid's purchase W
Money Mindsets, Big Dreams and Savings Stress (opens the original)
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You've heard us talk about the importance of money stories before, but in this episode we REALLY break it down for you – sharing why they matter, how they drive our behaviour, and opening up about how our own upbringings shaped our personal money stories. Whether you realise it or not, your money beliefs are influencing every decision you make – and how big you dare to dream when it comes to your life and finances. In this episode, we cover: How a recent exciting work trip got us thinking differ
Should I Pay Off My Mortgage or Start Investing? It All Comes Down to Your Why. (opens the original)
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Money has a way of shining a light on the beliefs we don't even realise we're holding. This episode begins with a moment of real honesty as Darlene reflects on her son's recent engagement, the unexpected emotions it brought up, and the way it encouraged her to truly walk her walk. And Mel gets real about the challenge of running a business you're truly passionate about while also trying to show up for your family in the ways that matter most. From there, we tackle one of the biggest questions we
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