If you’ve been saying “I really should start investing" this episode is for you. Because wanting to invest and actually investing are two very different things. And for most of us, it’s not laziness or lack of ambition that keeps us stuck. It’s the quiet spiral of I don’t know enough yet... or I don’t have enough money... or what if I pick the wrong thing... and what if I mess it up. This episode takes all of that and changes it to confidence, because Victoria is breaks down exactly how she’d start investing in 2026 if she had to begin again with nothing.

Inside this ep:
📈Why waiting until you feel ready is the fastest way to never start
📈How starting small actually builds confidence quicker than going big
📈The difference between risk and panic (and why investing isn’t gambling)
📈What to focus on when you’re paralysed by too many options
📈How to invest without it becoming your entire personality
📈The important reason Victoria still prioritises investing over putting all her money into her mortgage

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Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements.

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This Money Diary starts at the exact moment you realise… okay, I can’t keep doing money like this. Our diarist had spent a few years doing exactly what she wanted to do. Enjoying life, making memories, prioritising experiences. And then came the realisation that while she didn’t regret any of it, she needed a different plan going forward. In this episode, she walks through the exact things that helped her go from avoiding her finances to feeling genuinely confident with them. The systems she uses to stay on top of her money without obsessing over it. How she learned what actually matters to focus on (and what really doesn’t). And the mindset shift that stopped money feeling like this looming, stressful thing in the background of her life.

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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 - 451289.

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This summer, we’re dropping a bonus foundations series for anyone who’s ready to feel more in control. Whether you’re brand new here, or you’ve been listening for years and want a reset, this series is about getting you back to the basics that actually work. In this episode, we walk through how to actually see your money clearly for the first time. What’s coming in, where it’s going, and why it can feel like you’re doing all the right things but still not getting ahead. This one’s pulled from the vault because the advice hasn’t aged. We break down the four numbers that matter most in your financial life and explain why budgeting isn’t about restriction, it’s about finally having enough information to make confident decisions about saving, debt, and investing. There’s also a bonus segment on emergency funds, because having a buffer is what stops life from wiping out your progress every time something unexpected pops up.

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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 - 451289.

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