In this episode of Young Money, Sophie sits down with Aleks Nikolic from @BrokeGirlWealth to discuss all things financial literacy: - What is it? - Where does money come from? - And how do we make money? Aleks uses her platform to educate her followers on the ins-and-outs of investing, and how to take control of their money in a way that is relevant and accessible. Look for @BrokeGirlWealth on Instagram and Tik Tok. Young Money is the one stop reference for young Aussies seeking information on making money, spending money and planning for the future. Visit findex.com.au/young-money to acces ..read more

In this episode, Sophie is joined by Jessica Pelham-Webb and Nicole Wright to discuss all things debt: - What are the different types of personal debt? - What are debt traps, and how do you look out for them? - What is a student loan, and how does it work? Jessica has worked in the financial services industry for nearly twenty years, and holds a Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning) and an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning). Jessica has extensive experience in superannuation, investments and several other areas of financial planning including lending. Nicole Wrig ..read more

In this episode, Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon returns to talk to Sophie about the essentials of budgeting: - How do we track our expenses? - What are some common expenses to consider? - How do we start budgeting? Nicole is a well-known financial literacy campaigner, having appeared on a number of programs including Sunrise, The Morning Show, Daily Edition, 7 News and The Project. She is an ambassador for ASIC’s money smart, and she also spends time educating high school students through her ‘S.M.A.R.T. Money Start’ program. Young Money is the one stop reference for young Aussies seeking informat ..read more

In this episode, Sophie is joined by Sally McPherson to discuss the fundamentals of Superannuation: - What is Superannuation? - Who are beneficiaries? - Where can I check how much Super I have? Sally has been working in the financial services industry for over 13 years. Based in Albury, Sally takes care of clients across regional and metro NSW assisting them to manage their own self-managed super funds. Young Money is the one stop reference for young Aussies seeking information on making money, spending money and planning for the future. Visit findex.com.au/young-money to access the full l ..read more

In this episode, Alex Kerry covers the topic of ‘buy-now, pay later’ services: - What is buy now, pay later? - How does it work? - What are the advantages and disadvantages? Alex is a financial adviser, based in Albury-Wodonga. She has experience in a number of different areas of financial services and works with local groups to deliver educational financial seminars to young people in her local community. Young Money is the one stop reference for young Aussies seeking information on making money, spending money and planning for the future. Visit findex.com.au/young-money to access the ful ..read more

In a special episode of Young Money, Sophie sits down with Rosemary Conn to hear her inspiring story. Rosemary is the inaugural CEO of Schools Plus, a national charity that helps children facing disadvantage succeed at school. She has worked closely with schools, corporations, and the community to bring about positive change in previous roles with Beacon Foundation, Good2Give Australia, and Deloitte. Young Money is the one stop reference for young Aussies seeking information on making money, spending money and planning for the future. Visit findex.com.au/young-money to access the full libra ..read more

In this episode, Sophie is joined by Farai Masiyakurima to discuss all things related to working from home and working life post-COVID. - How do you stay motivated when working from home? - How do you maintain social interactions with your colleagues? - How do you stay disciplined when working from home? Farai is a Zimbabwean based in regional New South Wales. She is currently working as an external auditor in the audit and assurance division of Findex. In her free time, Farai loves indulging herself in a bit of visual art and playing volleyball. Young Money is the one stop reference for you ..read more

In this episode, Sophie is joined by Rachel Clarke to break down what to expect when venturing into a side-hustle. - How do you run a side business with other commitments? - What are the risks to starting up a side-hustle? - How do you grow your side business? Rachel has worked in both private and public practice across Sydney, the North Central Coast, and the Central West. During her almost 20-year career she has worked closely with small business owners in the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development as well as with major sporting clubs, hospitality venues and television produc ..read more

In this episode, Sophie is joined by Shaunagh Muir, who gives us some hints on how to get through a job interview. - How do you prepare for an interview? - What are some common questions that you might be asked? - How do you ask about salary or wage expectations? Shaunagh studied a Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resource Management at QUT, graduating in November 2016. Shaunagh’s first professional role out of uni was in the Talent Acquisition team at Findex where she worked across a diverse portfolio of end-to-end recruitment. Young Money is the one stop reference for young Aussies s ..read more

In this episode, Sophie is joined by Sam Batson to debunk some of the myths around buying a house. - What are mortgages and how do they work? - How does an auction work? - How does it compare to renting? Sam is a broker based in Warragul, after starting off as an accountant. He has completed a Bachelor of Business and a diploma of mortgage broking. Young Money is the one stop reference for young Aussies seeking information on making money, spending money and planning for the future. Visit findex.com.au/young-money to access the full library of resources. Brought to you by Findex Community ..read more