In this episode, we talk about how to find "good" health cover. You know the kind that ticks all the boxes...... like being good value for money, pays back a decent rate to members, has good service, a low rate of complaints and importantly, covers the things you actually value. So tune in as we help you evaluate your current or future private health fund. One of the best places to get started is www.privatehealth.gov.au/ If you want to deep dive into the data you can access the nitty gritty via this link to download the State of the Health Funds Report

This episode is just a quick update to let you know we have an announcement in leui of our regular style of episodes as we've been busy preparing and celebrating Katherine's big day! We will be back with a new episode in 2 weeks. : )

In this episode we meet with Ross Hultgren, and adviser from Geelong along with his client Nigel who wishes to share his claim journey. Nigel shares an important reminder about what is really important in life, and to remind us all to take care of ourselves and make sure we have a plan B in place.

If you are looking to generate extra income but have no interest in a side hustle or extra work hours then this episode is for you. In this episode we talk about 5 different ways you could generate extra income from your home itself.

If you are nearing, or in retirement and want to access the equity in your home without having to make monthly loan repayments, then you are probably considering a reverse mortgage arrangement. In this episode we cover the basics of the circumstances where this may be an option worth exploring, how much you may be able to access, along with covering the pros and cons of this type of set up. So if you or a family member want to know more about reverse mortgages tune in and just remember, this is a specialist area, so make sure to get appropriate legal and financial advice.

As we continue into our mini series on accessing and using equity we dive into a range of ideas and strategies for using the equity released from the sale of your home whether you are downsizing, upgrading or exiting property ownership long term.

Equity can be a great tool to help you get ahead and make the most of your finances, but what exactly is equity? How do you access it?; and when is it a good vs bad idea? In this first episode of a mini-series into using home equity we cover all your questions.

In our final episode for the year we cover the highlights of 2023 and outline some episodes we have planned for next year. For those that are keen to sort out their finances, we are running a 50% off special for all digital items in the Money Madams store. https://moneymadams.com/shop/ We wish you all a festive and merry season and will return in mid Jan.

What is the sunk cost fallacy? The Sunk Cost Fallacy describes our tendency to follow through on an endeavor if we have already invested time, effort, or money into it, whether or not the current costs outweigh the benefits. It can be a big problem when we aren't aware of its impact on our decision to stick with versus abandon our plans when it comes to money, relationships or other key decisions in our lives. In this episode we cover ways you can work through these challenges and detect these situations much earlier.

It's one of the biggest sales of the year which can mean blowing your budget or scoring some amazing deals, sometimes both. If you love a bargain, and we certainly do, we chat about making your dollar go further by planning ahead to take advantage of what can be amazing deals.

Have you ever heard that you should aim for tax losses on investment properties, or you need a credit card to get a credit rating score, or perhaps you should move all your money into defensive assets as you approach retirement? Well-meaning advice can be great, but what could work well for someone else could be disastrous for you. In this episode we correct some common misconceptions as well as talk about what happens if you do receive bad advice on a professional level.

While you may be able to spot a scam from a Nigerian prince, but what about protecting your My Gov account? In this episode we go through some of the most recent scams going around following the data hacks on some major organisations. As scary as it can be, we also have some tips to reduce the chances of being hacked yourself.

Parents often want to help out kids, and gifting is often the norm. It's a nice warm and fuzzy feeling helping out others, but what if you could better help your child or loved one with a loan instead? In this episode we discuss the protections and drawbacks of gifting versus loaning money for you and the person you wish to help.

Have you wondered if achieving a million dollars in super is achieveable? Well, the answer is yes, well at least if you act early enough. We'll walk you thorugh what it takes to get your super to that level based on a range of starting balances, ages, income level, investment approaches and how much you contribute each year. If you'd like to play around with the money smart super calculator yourself, head to https://moneysmart.gov.au/how-super-works/superannuation-calculator

Sharing is caring when it comes to Superannuation. This little known strategy for couples can be a great tool for a range of scenarios. Have a listen to this episode to find out how you could potentially boost your age pension, acess your super earlier (and importantly legally!), and make the most of your superannuation strategies that are dependent on your account balance being below certain thresholds.

It's that time of year when super fund statements are sent out. It's easy to ignore your statement because the money doesn't feel real, or because the information in them can be overwhelming. In this episode we cover how to tell if your super is performing well and break down some of the jargon so you can feel confident that you are on top of your super!

With rents and mortgage interest rates having risen sharply, many people are starting to notice their incomes feeling more restrictive. In this episode, we talk about ways of reducing budget stress, and it it's not all about spending less. We cover ways to swap out, lower costs and bring some extra funds into your budget to make your dollars go futher.

In this episode we have Canberra's own comedy sirens - The Sparrow Folk! Tune is to enjoy their humor as they share their journey of taking a side hustle to business venture. They also have a special suprise - a song they wrote and performed for Amber and Katherine all about the Money Madams!

In this episode we break down the difference between the cover you get in your super fund vs the cover you get via an adviser - you'd be amazed at the difference in quality and price! We all know Katherine loves personal insurance, but this week we have a guest, Matthew Wallis! As always you can reach out to Katherine to get help with your insurances (just book in via www.hcis.com.au), but Katherine tends to book out 2-3 months in advance, so for those who would like another option we highly recommend Matt! You can reach Matt via hello@betaadvice.com.au or book in via https://calendly.com/betaadvice/meeting or check out his website at www.betaadvice.com.au

It's the end of financial year. Santa isn't the only one making a list and checking it twice. The ATO has released its hot list. So if you want to avoid the naughty list and make sure you are up to date on upcoming changes, tune in to this episode!