In this episode of Talk Money To Me, we’re joined by powerhouse sisters Gaby and Ali Rosenberg, the co-founders of Blossom the savings and investing app helping Australians grow their wealth through fixed income markets.

They’ve created a platform that targets up to 6.50% p.a. returns, requires no account fees, and allows you to start with as little as $5 all while aiming to make investing simpler, smarter, and more accessible to everyone. We dive into how Blossom works, the inspiration behind the platform, and how they’re supporting first-home buyers and everyday savers take control of their financial futures.

We also explore the bigger picture — what’s happening in markets, the latest RBA decision, and how interest rate shifts are influencing investor behaviour.

In this episode:

•How Blossom is reshaping fixed income investing for a new generation

•The story behind Blossom and Gaby & Ali’s mission

•What Blossom invests in and how the returns are targeted

•What’s driving user behaviour in today’s economic climate

•How the platform compares to savings accounts and term deposits

•What’s next for Blossom — including kids’ accounts

•Broader market commentary on the RBA and interest rate trends

•The risks of fixed income investing, and why returns aren’t guaranteed

Want to check out Blossom?

Here’s the link for our listeners: https://ref.blossomapp.com/register/5dPLtiaSJwYHf63A9

We want to be clear we don’t receive any referral fees, commissions or kickbacks from this link. We’re sharing it simply as a resource for our listeners who are curious to learn more

General Advice Disclaimer

The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not consider your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs. You should seek appropriate financial advice before making any investment decisions. The returns mentioned are target returns only and are not guaranteed. Capital is at risk, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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Felicity Thomas and Candice Bourke are Senior Advisers at Shaw and Partners, and you can find out more here.

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Talk Money To Me acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.

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Talk Money To Me is a product of Equity Mates Media.

This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives.

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Forget waiting until 60 to access your super, wealthy Australians are using smarter structures to retire years earlier.

In this episode, Candice and Felicity reveal the FIRE strategies high-net-worth individuals use to create tax-effective, passive income streams well before traditional retirement age.

From investment bonds to family trusts with corporate trustees, the ladies explore the tools that unlock early financial freedom and protect your wealth.

Tune in to learn how you can FIRE yourself create more financial freedom and live on your terms and potentially ditch the 9-5.

Follow and subscribe for more expert insights on markets, financial strategies, and investing!

Follow Talk Money To Me on Instagram, or send Candice and Felicity an email with all your thoughts here.

Felicity Thomas and Candice Bourke are Senior Advisers at Shaw and Partners, and you can find out more here.

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Talk Money To Me acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.

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Talk Money To Me is a product of Equity Mates Media.

This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives.

Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.

Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.

Talk Money To Me is part of the Acast Creator Network.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Felicity & Candice for a special 4th July bonus episode. They're talking all things stars, stripes and stocks! Celebrating the investment legends, companies & capital markets that have come out of the United States.

As well as an EOFY check up of your portfolio - how is your portfolio tracking? What's working? What's underperforming? And most importantly, what still aligns with your long term goals?

Follow and subscribe for more expert insights on markets, financial strategies, and investing!

Follow Talk Money To Me on Instagram, or send Candice and Felicity an email with all your thoughts here.

Felicity Thomas and Candice Bourke are Senior Advisers at Shaw and Partners, and you can find out more here.

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Talk Money To Me acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.

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Talk Money To Me is a product of Equity Mates Media.

This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives.

Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.

Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.

Talk Money To Me is part of the Acast Creator Network.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Candice and Felicity deep dive into one of the most emotionally charged but often misunderstood factors in investing: geopolitical risk.

With the latest airstrikes in Iran, missiles flying over the Gulf, and chatter about shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, there’s plenty to unpack. But how much of this actually matters to markets—and your portfolio?

Follow and subscribe for more expert insights on markets, financial strategies, and investing!

Follow Talk Money To Me on Instagram, or send Candice and Felicity an email with all your thoughts here.

Felicity Thomas and Candice Bourke are Senior Advisers at Shaw and Partners, and you can find out more here.

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Talk Money To Me acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.

*****

Talk Money To Me is a product of Equity Mates Media.

This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives.

Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.

Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.

Talk Money To Me is part of the Acast Creator Network.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s Order Pad episode of Talk Money To Me, Felicity revisits her high-conviction small-cap pick AML3D (ASX: AL3), explaining why this 3D metal printing innovator is at a critical inflection point and ripe for re-rating. Meanwhile, Candice makes the case for blue-chip giant Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG), highlighting its diversified earnings base, infrastructure exposure, and long-term compounding potential.

Tune in for a balanced discussion on small-cap growth vs large-cap stability, with sharp insights on current valuations, catalysts, and investment risks. Perfect for investors looking for both tactical trades and core portfolio positions on the ASX.

Follow and subscribe for more expert insights on markets, financial strategies, and investing!

Follow Talk Money To Me on Instagram, or send Candice and Felicity an email with all your thoughts here.

Felicity Thomas and Candice Bourke are Senior Advisers at Shaw and Partners, and you can find out more here.

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Talk Money To Me acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.

*****

Talk Money To Me is a product of Equity Mates Media.

This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives.

Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.

Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.

Talk Money To Me is part of the Acast Creator Network.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Talk Money To Me, Candice and Felicity sit down with acclaimed historian, author, broadcaster, and the brilliant mind behind the new book Gold - Professor Alan Ereira.

In his latest work, 'Gold: How it Shaped History', which Candice and Felicity discuss in this episode, Alan explores the powerful and often surprising role this precious metal has played in the rise and fall of empires, economies, and belief systems.

In this episode you will hear the deeper meaning of gold- not just as a financial asset, but as a force that continues to influence human behaviour and markets today.

As of mid-May 2025, gold is trading around $3,234 USD per ounce, and some market participants are predicting a 15-20% uplift by the end of 2025 calendar year.

That’s despite the rally of 26% roughly so far YTD. Will the 2025 gold rush continue? Tune into this episode to find out more.

Follow Talk Money To Me on Instagram, or send Candice and Felicity an email with all your thoughts here.

Felicity Thomas and Candice Bourke are Senior Advisers at Shaw and Partners, and you can find out more here.

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Talk Money To Me acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.

*****

Talk Money To Me is a product of Equity Mates Media.

This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives.

Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.

Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.

Talk Money To Me is part of the Acast Creator Network.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The biggest mistake is waiting too long to action what you want." This week's guest has spent the last 20 years building a property empire alongside her partner Scott. Now she helps thousands of Australian's rethink the way they build long term wealth through property investing.

In this episode of Talk Money To Me, Candice and Felicity sit down with Co-Founder of Rethink Investing - Mina O’Neil. They get into all the details about the world of property and how investors should think about property sitting within their entire wealth creation strategy. Whether you are a seasoned property investor or thinking about getting into the property market for the first time, you won’t want to miss this episode.

You can find out more information on Mina and her team by visiting:

https://www.rethinkinvesting.com.au/

Or email them via: info@rethinkinvesting.com.au

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In this week's episode of Talk Money To Me, Candice and Felicity explore why infrastructure is fast becoming a cornerstone of resilient investment portfolios in 2025 and beyond.

They deep dive into:

• How infrastructure assets provide stable income, inflation protection, and lower volatility.
• Why infrastructure tends to outperform during market downturns.
• How tariffs, inflation and slower growth are making defensive assets more important than ever.
• How the ClearBridge Developed Markets Infrastructure Income SMA offers diversified exposure to global infrastructure — and why it's a top pick right now.
• Breakdown of key holdings like E.ON, Crown Castle, NextEra, and TC Energy.

If you're looking for ways to add stability, income, and global growth opportunities to your portfolio, this episode is a must-listen.

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Felicity Thomas and Candice Bourke are Senior Advisers at Shaw and Partners, and you can find out more here.

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Talk Money To Me acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.

*****

Talk Money To Me is a product of Equity Mates Media.

This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives.

Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.

Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.

Talk Money To Me is part of the Acast Creator Network.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.