If you think being made redundant would completely derail your finances… this week’s Money Diary might change your mind.

Our diarist is a 32-year-old mum of two who’s worked hard since childhood, built a strong corporate career… and then had her world flipped upside down. A serious injury, two redundancies in one year, and some very big financial decisions, all happening at once.

But instead of playing it safe, she did something else.

She backed herself.

From launching a brand-new business (that’s already turning a profit), to buying a $400k property with 100 acres and a creek running through it, this is a story about resilience, strategy and redefining what financial success actually looks like.

We chat:

• What it’s really like to be made redundant… twice
• How she went from corporate marketing to launching her own business
• The reality of starting a business with young kids (and a lot on the line)
• Selling shares to fund big life goals
• Building wealth outside of the “traditional” Sydney property dream
• And the mindset shift from working hard… to working smart

This episode is equal parts practical and inspiring, and a reminder that sometimes the thing that feels like a setback… is actually the start of something much bigger.

If you’ve ever wondered “could I actually do something different?”… this one’s for you.

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V is back in the studio (and yes… she brought Cami along for a very cute cam(i?)o because apparently she couldn’t stay away). If you hear any cute baby noises throughout the episode, this time it isn't Bec!

This week we’re getting into two questions that feel very “this could go really well… or really not.”

First up, a dilemma we know so many of you are quietly thinking about. Should you ever sell your shares to fund a house deposit? We break down when it might make sense, what you’re potentially giving up, and how to think about the trade-off between investing and getting into the property market.

Then, a DM from the community that had us all leaning in. Is buying an investment property with family a smart financial move… or a disaster waiting to happen?

We’re talking boundaries, expectations, legal structures and what can go wrong (because let’s be honest, money and family can get complicated very quickly).

It’s practical, a little bit spicy, and exactly the kind of conversation you want to have before you make a big financial decision.

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If you’ve been trying to make sense of what’s actually going on in the share market right now… this is your cheat sheet.

In this week’s Deep Dive, we’re getting into the investing trends that defined 2025. Where the money actually went, what investors were prioritising, and what it all says about how people were really feeling about their finances last year.

We’re talking:

• The ETF boom (and why everyone and their group chat is suddenly investing in them)
• The shift from “growth at all costs” to diversification, income and a little bit of caution
• What’s actually going on when people start moving into bonds, debt funds and so-called “defensive” assets
• The industries that quietly (and not so quietly) delivered huge returns… hello mining and precious metals
• And the standout stocks that had everyone talking, including one Aussie company that shot up over 300%

We also break it all down in plain English. No jargon, no gatekeeping, just a clear look at what’s changed and why it matters for you.

Because while it’s fun to look at the 300% and 500% returns (we love a bit of investing gossip), the real story of 2025 isn’t about picking the next winner. It’s about building something that can actually survive whatever comes next.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “doing investing right”… or just want to understand what everyone else seems to be talking about, this one’s for you.

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