HeyJaredThe Joyful Frugalista
Serina Bird, author of The Joyful Frugalista, chats with friends, family, and the famous about frugality, saving, investing, wellbeing and living sustainability.
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148: VIDEO Catie Bradbear and Melissa Bray talk about the history of Australian women in economics (opens the original)
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In this episode, Serina Bird chats with economists Catie Bradbear and Melissa Bray about their book 'Power in Numbers: Australian Women in Economics', published by Melbourne University Press. Catie and Mel share insights about the contributions of 16 Australian women in economics, including women in senior leadership positions and women in history. Takeaways Women now head several major Federal government departments in Australia Diversity in leadership roles enhances decision-making quality Sli
148: Catie Bradbear and Melissa Bray talk about the history of Australian women in economics (opens the original)
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In this episode, Serina Bird chats with economists Catie Bradbear and Melissa Bray about their book 'Power in Numbers: Australian Women in Economics', published by Melbourne University Press. Catie and Mel share insights about the contributions of 16 Australian women in economics, including women in senior leadership positions and women in history. Takeaways Women now head several major Federal government departments in Australia Diversity in leadership roles enhances decision-making quality Sli
147: VIDEO Neil aka Mr Joyful Frugalista talks about his new car, cruising and who is the most frugal (opens the original)
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In this episode, Serina Bird interviews her husband Neil about their frugal lifestyle and how they manage money in their relationship. Neil talks about his new love - their new car! - and drills down on the financial and safety considerations behind that purchase. Neil also talks about cruising, tips for international travel and how to eat in while living in a hotel. Takeaways Neil and Serina met online in 2017 and married in 2018 They both consider themselves to be frugal They have built financ
147: Neil aka Mr Joyful Frugalista talks about his new car, cruising and who is the most frugal (opens the original)
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In this episode, Serina Bird interviews her husband Neil about their frugal lifestyle and how they manage money in their relationship. Neil talks about his new love - their new car! - and drills down on the financial and safety considerations behind that purchase. Neil also talks about cruising, tips for international travel and how to eat in while living in a hotel. Takeaways Neil and Serina met online in 2017 and married in 2018 They both consider themselves to be frugal They have built financ
146: VIDEO Lacey Filipich on financial educaiton (opens the original)
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Serina is joined by returning guest Lacey Filipich, award‑winning financial educator, author and founder of Money School. Together, they unpack why financial literacy is still so challenging for many Australians, why it's a global problem, the difference between financial counselling and financial advice, and how finfluencers are reshaping the landscape - for better and worse. Lacey also discusses a new white paper she co-authored on strengthening adult financial capability. Topics Covered Finan
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