This is the episode every woman needs to hear. Because most of us think money in relationships will just sort itself out, or that breaking up is something that happens to other people. Sorry to burst that love bubble, but today is here to show you this mindset can cost you everything… and how to protect yourself (while still building a life together). To do that, we’re joined by special guest Claire Walczak, a family law expert who sees the reality of this every day. She walks us through the early money decisions most people barely think about and how those choices shape power, security, and options over time. You’ll leave this episode knowing what actually protects you financially in a relationship, which conversations are worth having sooner rather than later, and how to set yourself up without turning love into a legal strategy.

In this ep:
💸Where financial power actually shows up in relationships, even when everything feels equal
💸Why avoiding money conversations to keep the peace just means more drama later
💸The assumptions couples make about shared money that don’t hold up legally
💸What “setting yourself up” really looks like inside a loving, healthy relationship
💸The #1 thing people wish they knew earlier (when it's already too late)

CLAIRE'S LINKS: Claire Walczak is an accredited family law specialist and a partner in the Melbourne family and relationship law office at Lander & Rogers, you can find out more about her here.

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If you’ve ever looked at your debt and thought how did I even get here, this one’s for you. Because that’s exactly where our Money Diarist found herself when she realised she was about $60,000 deep. There was a car. A wedding. Setting up a home. All the things that feel like you’re just meant to do as you build a life. Until one day she zoomed out and realised a life in debt wasn’t what she wanted for her family. Once she started learning how money actually works, everything shifted. She wasn’t bad with money like she’d always thought. She’d just never been taught. This episode is about what happens when financial literacy starts to click. How she tackled the debt without spiralling into shame. How a few strategic moves changed everything. And why when life later threw her a serious curveball, having those foundations already in place made all the difference.

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Saving money is one of those things we’re told should be simple, but somehow rarely feels that way. In this Summer Starter episode, we unpack why saving feels harder than it should, even when you understand the basics, and what actually needs to change for it to start working in real life. Victoria is joined by behavioural scientist Dr Lily Susman to explain how money habits form, why being tough on yourself often backfires, and how to build saving behaviours that align with your values and lifestyle. This episode will help you stop blaming yourself, see your money habits more clearly, and approach saving in a way that feels realistic, supportive, and sustainable.

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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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