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Young Money Australia

by Findex Community Fund

Young Money explores essential skills around common money experiences and helps empower young Australians to take control of their finances. Our host and a variety of guests cover a range of financial topics impacting the day-to-day lives of Gen Z including: budgeting, buy-now pay-later, taxes and superannuation, and aims to lessen the financial knowledge gap for young people. Listen and subscribe now on your favourite streaming platform. For more information, please visit: findex.com.au/young-money

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Episodes

  1. S2 E9. Q&A with an inspiring guest | Rosemary Conn

    In a special episode of Young Money, Sophie sits down with Rosemary Conn to hear her inspiring story. Rosemary is the inaugural CEO of Schools Plus, a national charity that helps children facing disadvantage succeed at school. She has worked closely with schools, corporations, and the community…

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  2. S2 E8. Tips and tricks for working from home | Farai Masiyakurima

    In this episode, Sophie is joined by Farai Masiyakurima to discuss all things related to working from home and working life post-COVID. - How do you stay motivated when working from home? - How do you maintain social interactions with your colleagues? - How do you stay disciplined when working…

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  3. S2 E7. Managing a side-hustle | Rachel Clarke

    In this episode, Sophie is joined by Rachel Clarke to break down what to expect when venturing into a side-hustle. - How do you run a side business with other commitments? - What are the risks to starting up a side-hustle? - How do you grow your side business? Rachel has worked in both private…

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  4. S2 E6. Job interview tips | Shaunagh Muir

    In this episode, Sophie is joined by Shaunagh Muir, who gives us some hints on how to get through a job interview. - How do you prepare for an interview? - What are some common questions that you might be asked? - How do you ask about salary or wage expectations? Shaunagh studied a Bachelor of...

  5. S2 E5. Buying a house | Sam Batson

    In this episode, Sophie is joined by Sam Batson to debunk some of the myths around buying a house. - What are mortgages and how do they work? - How does an auction work? - How does it compare to renting? Sam is a broker based in Warragul, after starting off as an accountant. He has completed a...

  6. S2 E4. What is micro-investing? | Jessica Brizuela

    In this episode, we are joined by Jessica Brizuela to help us understand micro-investing. - What is micro-investing? - How does it actually work? - What are the pros and cons of micro-investing? Jessica is a certified financial planner who has been working in the financial services industry for...

  7. S2 E3. Moving out of home for the first time | Ben Blanch

    In this episode, Sophie is joined by Ben Blanch to discuss what to expect when you move out for the first time. - What do you need to consider before you leave? - What should you be looking out for at a house inspection? - What is a bond and how does it work? Ben is a current student at the ANU…

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  8. S2 E2. Avoiding Scams: Red flags to look out for | Kate Browne

    In this episode, Kate Browne covers the topic of scams in 2022, and how to avoid them. - How prevalent are scams today? - What are the biggest red flags to watch out for? - What do I do if I think I’ve been scammed? Kate is Finder’s editor-at-large and media spokesperson. Kate has over a decade…

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  9. S2 E1. What is Crypto-Currency? | Nicolas D’Emden

    In this episode of Young Money, Sophie sits down with Nicolas D’Emden to discuss all things crypto currency. - What is it? - Where does it get its value? - What are the risks involved? Nic joined Findex in 2015 after spending nine years with an ASX listed financial advisory firm in Launceston. He...

  10. S1 E10. Financial literacy for the future | Matt Games

    In the final episode of the Young Money series, Sophie sits down with Matt Games to discuss what to expect when you move from completing your education to full-time work: - What are some important habits to remember as I move into the future? - How will my priorities change as I gain more…

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  11. S1 E9. Uni debt & borrowing money | Jessica Pelham-Webb & Nicole Wright

    In this episode, Sophie is joined by Jessica Pelham-Webb and Nicole Wright to discuss all things debt: - What are the different types of personal debt? - What are debt traps, and how do you look out for them? - What is a student loan, and how does it work? Jessica has worked in the financial...

  12. S1 E8. Insurance essentials | Paul Milbourne

    In this episode, Sophie is joined by Paul Milbourne to break down and explain insurance: - What is insurance? - What are the different types of insurance? - Why do I need insurance? Paul has over 18 years' experience in the financial services industry, and his clients include a variety of...

  13. S1 E7. All things budgeting | Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

    In this episode, Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon returns to talk to Sophie about the essentials of budgeting: - How do we track our expenses? - What are some common expenses to consider? - How do we start budgeting? Nicole is a well-known financial literacy campaigner, having appeared on a number of...

  14. S1 E6. Saving money: Tips, tricks & setting goals | Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

    In this episode, Sophie is joined by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon, who gives us some hints on how to save money and why it’s so important to save: - Why is it important to save? - Why is a savings goal so vital? - How do we reach our goals? Nicole is a well-known financial literacy campaigner, having...

  15. S1 E5. What is Superannuation? | Sally McPherson

    In this episode, Sophie is joined by Sally McPherson to discuss the fundamentals of Superannuation: - What is Superannuation? - Who are beneficiaries? - Where can I check how much Super I have? Sally has been working in the financial services industry for over 13 years. Based in Albury, Sally…

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  16. S1 E4. Starting casual work | Sophie Adderton

    In this episode, we are joined by Sophie Adderton from the Beacon Foundation to help prepare you for entering casual work: - How will I get paid? - What is a Tax File number declaration form? - What are the things to remember on my first day? Sophie Adderton is Delivery Manager at the Beacon...

  17. S1 E3. Tax simplified | Pip Conn

    In this episode, Sophie is joined by Pip Conn to discuss the fundamentals of tax: - What is tax? - Where do my taxes go? - How does tax impact me? Pip is a business adviser and practices in the accounting and tax advisory space with a speciality in agriculture, health and retail trade. Young…

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  18. S1 E2. The truth about ‘buy-now, pay later’ | Alex Kerry

    In this episode, Alex Kerry covers the topic of ‘buy-now, pay later’ services: - What is buy now, pay later? - How does it work? - What are the advantages and disadvantages? Alex is a financial adviser, based in Albury-Wodonga. She has experience in a number of different areas of financial…

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  19. S1 E1. What is financial literacy? | Aleks Nikolic

    In this episode of Young Money, Sophie sits down with Aleks Nikolic from @BrokeGirlWealth to discuss all things financial literacy: - What is it? - Where does money come from? - And how do we make money? Aleks uses her platform to educate her followers on the ins-and-outs of investing, and how to...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Young Money explores essential skills around common money experiences and helps empower young Australians to take control of their finances. Our host and a variety of guests cover a range of financial topics impacting the day-to-day lives of Gen Z including: budgeting, buy-now pay-later, taxes and superannuation, and aims to lessen the financial knowledge gap for young people.

Listen and subscribe now on your favourite streaming platform. For more information, please visit: findex.com.au/young-money

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Findex Community Fund

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Young Money explores essential skills around common money experiences and helps empower young Australians to take control of their finances. Our host and a variety of guests cover a range of financial topics impacting the day-to-day lives of Gen Z including: budgeting, buy-now pay-later, taxes and...

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