POV: You outearn your partner. Should you be contributing more to things like shared costs, savings and goals because your income is higher? Or is there a more equitable way to split things?

This week on Friday Drinks, Victoria, Bec and Jess discuss the ins and outs of relationship finances, especially when you have different attitudes towards money. From honest communication to the heavy money stories we carry, the gang explores how to build healthier financial behaviours while upholding the values of your partnership. 

Oh and we finally learn which of the Powerpuff Girls V, Jess and Bec would be if they could choose. This episode is for you if you ever felt heavy or ashamed for having debt, and want a way to overcome this feeling.

Update: This episode was recorded before the Fuel Excise extension was announced. While the initial discount was higher (E.g. Rather than being taxed 52.6 cents/L we were paying 26.3 c/L in tax), we will now be seeing a 16 cent discount and paying 36.6 c/L in tax; saving around $11 per 65-litre tank. 

TRUSTED HOUSESITTERS: This platform was mentioned during Bec’s Broke Tips, check it out if you plan on making some extra coin while you travel – or finding a reputable sitter!

A PLAYLIST FOR PAYING DEBT DOWN: Destroy that debt, baby. Here’s a playlist to help you learn how.

HAVING DEBT DOESN’T MAKE YOU A FAILURE: And we’ve got a blog to prove it.

New here? Follow us on Instagram (@shesonthemoneyaus) for Q&As, bite-sized advice, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you. 

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The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708,  AFSL - 4451289

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GP appointments, vitamins, and not to mention the added snack budget; having a baby sounds expensive. So, we asked our very own VD just how much it cost her… with receipts.

This week’s Deep Dive episode unpacks the costs associated with having a baby in modern times. Victoria shares receipts and line items from weeks 4 till 40, with a trimester-by-trimester breakdown of exactly how much she spent, how far the Medicare rebates went and whether private health insurance provided enough coverage throughout.

If you’ve been thinking about family planning or simply wanted to compare notes on out-of-pocket costs, this is the episode for you (or the parent-to-be in your life).

GET OUR BABY BUDGET: Budgeting for a new arrival? Grab ours.

READ THE BLOG: Check out our write-up on things to consider when preparing for a baby.

RETHINKING YOUR INSURANCE? Check out our playlist devoted to choosing the right insurances for you.

New here? Follow us on Instagram (@shesonthemoneyaus) for Q&As, bite-sized advice, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you. 

Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett (nartarshabamblett.com.au)

The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708,  AFSL - 4451289

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Our diarist this week went from being a flat-broke uni student who could barely afford rent to paying off a $25,000 car loan on a graduate salary in less than a year. She built her emergency fund, started investing, got serious about her money and completely transformed her financial situation.

But now there's a new problem. Every time she spends money, she feels guilty.

We chat about moving away from home at 19, being the only person in her share house paying her own rent, paying off debt, building wealth in regional Australia, dating someone with four investment properties, and the surprising money mindset shift that came after getting her finances under control.

Because sometimes getting good with money isn't the hard part.

Sometimes it's learning how to enjoy it.

SORT YOUR INSURANCE: A big thank you to our partner Skye Wealth for bringing this episode to life. If you're ready to get your insurances sorted, you can learn more about them here.We have a long standing referral partnership with Skye Wealth and only ever partner with people we trust. 

CHECK OUT THE SOTM INVESTING HUB: Full of our best investing freebies, resources, courses and podcast episodes here.

INVESTING FOR BEGINNERS: All our best beginner's investing podcast episodes in one place here.

Ready to binge more relatable, inspiring, and downright juicy money stories? Check out our ultimate Money Diaries playlist. Listen now

Join our Facebook Group AKA the ultimate support network for money advice and inspiration. Ask questions, share tips, and celebrate your wins with a like-minded crew of 300,000+.

And follow us on Instagram for Q&As, bite-sized tips, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you. 

Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements.

The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs.  Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708,  AFSL - 4451289

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Happy 1,000th episode, friends! On his very special episode of She’s on the Money, we’re celebrating this huge milestone in true Friday Drinks fashion, complete with festive hats. 

Join Victoria, Bec and Jess for a stroll down memory lane. We’ll be sharing mic drop moments from the She’s on the Money socials, updates from a returned Money Diarist from season one, sharing our favourite things (which you can win via our socials!) and rewarding some very loyal contributors across our community. 

Plus, we’re releasing our final codeword for She’s Stashed the Cash: a 1,000th episode giveaway where our most sleuthy listeners will have the chance to win $1,000 cash.

Tune in for earnest chats, moments from Money’s past, and us fangirling over the internet’s best money community (you 🥹💘).

ENTER SHE’S STASHED THE CASH: Head to https://sotm.typeform.com/stashedthecash and submit your five-word entry NOW! Entries close at 5:59 am (AEST) Saturday 4th July, 2026. Conditions apply. UPDATE: congrats to our winner, Hayley! 

WIN OUR FAVOURITE THINGS: Head to the giveaway tile over @shesonthemoney for your chance to win one of our favourite things. Entries close at the end of July! Conditions apply.

THROWBACK: Behold! A link to Jess’ first episode (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4obX1XVC2Niml4n4lYNzIz?si=Dj1ZGF3XQGmBH1l7rNUBlg)🥹

If you aren't already, follow us on Instagram (@shesonthemoneyaus) for Q&As, bite-sized advice, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you. 

Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett (nartarshabamblett.com.au)

The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708,  AFSL - 4451289

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Spoiler: Our goal-setting habits are broken. But, it’s not your fault. It’s the psychology we’re raised with.

It’s Deep Dive time! And this financial new year, Victoria and Jess are here to help you get out of your own way, so you can start ticking off those EOFY resolutions nice and early. How? By revisiting the psychology behind setting and sustaining financial goals for the year. 

During this episode, the girls share insights about how current approaches to budgeting, investing and general goal-setting might actually be limiting our capabilities, plus ways we might overcome this with practical advice from authors Adam Grant and Angela Duckworth.

This is less about one quick fix for your best year yet, and more about setting goals you’ll actually stick to. Controversial opinion: They don’t fall apart because the journey is hard, they crumble because the journey is boring. 

P.S. Please share your goals with us, so we can a) hold you accountable, and b) celebrate you!

BONUS READING: Love the theories introduced in this ep? Check out Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know, and Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things Adam Grant.

THAT TED TALK: Watch this iconic TED talk by author Angela Duckworth titled, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.

MINDSET RESET: Stream our playlist on How To Change Your Money Mindset over here.

STUDY WITH US: Looking for a course to keep you accountable? Check out Your Best Year Yet (victoriadevine.com.au/your-best-year-yet)

New here? Follow us on Instagram (@shesonthemoneyaus) for Q&As, bite-sized advice, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you. 

Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett (nartarshabamblett.com.au)

The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708,  AFSL - 4451289

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This week's Money Diary starts with what should have been a straightforward hospital visit.

Her husband was 32, healthy, active, and recovering from glandular fever when doctors spotted something completely unexpected on a scan. A few months later, they received the news nobody expects to hear: it was cancer. What followed was months of waiting, uncertainty and trying to keep life moving while living in limbo.

But there's another part of this story that really stuck with me. Just over a year earlier, after hearing countless conversations about money, they finally decided to sort out their personal insurances. Not because they thought they'd need them. Just because it felt like the responsible thing to do.

Thank goodness they did. 

We talk about the diagnosis that changed everything, navigating a trauma insurance claim in your 30s, what financial security really means when life throws you something completely unexpected, and why this experience changed the way they think about money forever. It's a conversation about planning for the things you hope never happen, and why sometimes the most boring financial decisions end up being the most important ones.

SORT YOUR INSURANCE: A big thank you to our partner Skye Wealth for bringing this episode to life. If you're ready to get your insurances sorted, you can learn more about them here.We have a long standing referral partnership with Skye Wealth and only ever partner with people we trust. 

CHECK OUT THE SOTM INVESTING HUB: Full of our best investing freebies, resources, courses and podcast episodes here.

INVESTING FOR BEGINNERS: All our best beginner's investing podcast episodes in one place here.

Ready to binge more relatable, inspiring, and downright juicy money stories? Check out our ultimate Money Diaries playlist. Listen now

Join our Facebook Group AKA the ultimate support network for money advice and inspiration. Ask questions, share tips, and celebrate your wins with a like-minded crew of 300,000+.

And follow us on Instagram for Q&As, bite-sized tips, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you. 

Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements.

The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs.  Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708,  AFSL - 4451289

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who among us has struggled with spending? Alright, how many of you answered ‘yes’ because you struggle to *spend* money, rather than spending it too freely?

This week on Friday Drinks, Bec and Jess discuss a handful of money dilemmas from our community, including one about having a frugal money mindset that’s actively impacting your ability to spend. They also discuss whether it’s worthwhile to withdraw your investments to fund a business idea. 

Join us for another playful episode featuring a silly Question of the Week, plus, Money Wins and Broke Tips, including how to extend the life of your continental cucumbers. (We've never needed a video episode more.)

MONEY ON YOUR MIND: How much do you understand about your money mindset? Take this quiz to find out.

STRUGGLE WITH SPENDING? Here’s a link to our budgeting page and playlists. Whether you’re overspending or looking to introduce responsible spending into your budget, perhaps allocating funds towards particular things might help shift your mindset.

KNOW YOUR RISKS During this episode we discussed the pros and cons of withdrawing your investments to fund a business idea. Check out this blog on why we tend to steer away from short-term investments.

New here? Follow us on Instagram (@shesonthemoneyaus) for Q&As, bite-sized advice, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you. 
Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements (queenacknowledgements.com)

The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708,  AFSL - 4451289

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Tax. You’ll do it “later”, right? Famous last words, my friends. This week’s Deep Dive is here to save your EOFY by giving you a laundry list of things to consider ahead of June 30. 

Whether you’re employed, a side-hustler or a sole trader, Victoria and Jess have gathered their recommendations for approaching the new financial year with confidence – and they’ve got the receipts to prove it.

They’ll cover the latest changes to CGT, including how and when it might impact your investments, as well as immediate considerations if you’ve been worried about your accounting habits. 

From claims, offsets, salary sacrificing, BAS, GST, and tax brackets to defining what really makes your hobby a business, tune in for answers to those tax questions that you were too embarrassed to ask your accountant (again).

This episode is brought to you by Hnry, Australia’s largest tax automation and accounting service, just for sole traders. Head to hnry.com.au to never think about tax again.

READ THE BUSINESS BIBLE: Have questions about starting or running your business? VD wrote a whole (award-winning) book on this topic called The Business Bible: How to build a successful business – and a life you love.

CONSIDERING A PIVOT: Grab a copy of our Career Pivot Guide over here. 

MAX YOUR TAX: Want more ways to maximise your tax return? Tune into this playlist.

ASK THE ATO COMMUNITY: Have a specific tax question or need something niche explained by someone who’s been there before? Check out the ATO Community (https://community.ato.gov.au/s/).

New here? Follow us on Instagram (@shesonthemoneyaus) for Q&As, bite-sized advice, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you. 

Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements (nartarshabamblett.com.au)

The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708,  AFSL - 4451289

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Growing up this week's money diarist remembers boiling water on the stove for baths because the gas had been disconnected, landlords turning up at the front door looking for unpaid rent, and feeling like she never quite fit in because everyone else seemed to have things her family couldn't afford.

Determined to create a different life for herself, she worked hard, saved aggressively, finished university and built what she thought was her dream future with her long-term partner.

Then, two months before their wedding, she received a message request from his ex-girlfriend.

The kind that starts with: "I know you're about to get married, but..."

What happened next changed the entire course of her life.

We talk about calling off a wedding, navigating a breakup during COVID, buying a home on her own at 28, becoming a mum sooner than expected, and the money lessons that finally clicked after discovering the She's on the Money community.

This conversation is about resilience, second chances, and learning that sometimes the life falling apart is actually making room for something much better. By the end of this episode, you'll be very glad she never made it down that aisle.

New here? Follow us on Instagram (@shesonthemoneyaus) for Q&As, bite-sized advice, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you. 

Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements (nartarshabamblett.com.au)

The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708,  AFSL - 4451289

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Say it with me: equal isn’t always equitable.

On Friday Drinks, Jess and Bec cover a very juicy DM concerning inheritances, where one sister has received a lifetime of financial support, while the other is fighting for what she believes is her fair share of the will. Is it considered equal for the more independent child to get a larger share in the end or is there more to it than that?

This episode is also packed with insights for the side hustlers and how they might allocate their earnings. Do you split it into particular percentages (e.g. bills, investments, play) or is it all simply ‘fun money’? Tune in for Broke Tips, Money Wins, how you might split your pizza and the beginnings of Bec’s merch line(!?). 

KICKING OFF A SIDE HUSTLE? Check out our playlists to help you get started.

RESET YOUR MONEY MINDSET: But first, figure out where you’re at by taking this quiz.

REBUILD YOUR SAFETY NET: Depleted your emergency fund? Here’s how to build it back up.

New here? Follow us on Instagram (@shesonthemoneyaus) for Q&As, bite-sized advice, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you. 

Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements (queenacknowledgements.com)

The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708,  AFSL - 4451289

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You’ve started your investing journey (yay!), but you’re oblivious about how your portfolio is going to be taxed during this financial year (boo!). 

If this year’s budget convos about Capital Gains Tax (CGT) have you sweating, strap in for a deliciously informative Deep Dive.

In this episode, Victoria and Jess discuss how shares and ETFs are taxed, explaining the difference between dividends, distributions and franking credits, plus how to offset your earnings or your income when completing your tax return.

Learn how to make the most of your investing platforms, why it pays to play the long game, and when to hand things over to a professional (read: your accountant). Soon you too will have a clear understanding of how each asset class is taxed, and why sticking it out is smarter than you think.

This episode is brought to you by our friends at Sharesies. Visit Sharesies.com.au to learn how to kick off (or supercharge) your investing journey.

INVESTING CHEAT SHEET: You heard me. Download our Investing Cheat Sheet and kick off the new FY, flying.

START INVESTING: Not yet begun your investment journey? Check out this episode on how to start. 

New here? Follow us on Instagram (@shesonthemoneyaus) for Q&As, bite-sized advice, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you. 

Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements (nartarshabamblett.com.au)

The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708,  AFSL - 4451289

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.