In the ‘Ask Mel Anything’ series, Mel answers your questions in the hope you realise you are not alone and that it helps to increase your financial literacy and confidence.  In this Ask Mel Anything episode, Mel discusses an email she recently received asking her why she talks about saving money and freezing meals when she can afford not to.  If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan.   If you're not already, come...

In the ‘Ask Mel Anything’ series, Mel answers your questions in the hope you realise you are not alone and that it helps to increase your financial literacy and confidence. In this Ask Mel Anything episode, Mel shares a mistake she recently made in her business and why it’s so important to develop a data-based gut, and trust it. If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan.   If you're not already, come play over...

When it comes to sorting out your finances, there are 3 big reasons given about why people don’t engage with their finances; time, money, and knowledge. So in this episode, Mel and Lawsie discuss these and share practical tips you can do to start addressing them so they don’t hold you back from having financial choice. Books and resources mentioned in this episode: 50+ Ways to Find $10k in 12 Months My Money HIIT – free training If you know you need more help with your finances make sure...

In this episode, Mel chats with Letitia Colautti, a psychotherapist in her own private practice. Mel talks to Letitia about the synergy between money and food and dives into the stories we carry, being ok with being enough, having boundaries with hard edges as well as practical tools you can use in life. It’s a compassion-led approach to a topic both Mel and Letitia are deeply passionate about.   To find out more about Letitia head to www.letitiacolautti.com  Books and resources...

It’s time to bust the notion that there are certain things you ‘should’ be doing based on your age when it comes to finances. Instead in this episode Mel and Lawsie share a set of questions for you to consider based on your stage in life (rather than your age). If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBrowne.Money and make sure you are signed up to Mel's Money...

Mel has been an employer for over twenty years. So in this solo episode, she shares her insights and tips about the right way, and the wrong way, to ask for a pay rise. And if you’re in business, these tips are equally relevant to how you set your prices, and increase them, in your business.  Resources mentioned in this episode: How to Apply for a Salary Increase  If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If...

In the ‘Ask Mel Anything’ series, Mel answers your questions in the hope you realise you are not alone and that it helps to increase your financial literacy and confidence.   In this Ask Mel Anything episode, Mel answers two questions at very different ends of the spectrum. And regardless of where you fall on that spectrum, there’ll be nuggets of gold in there for you.   The two questions Mel answers are:  Early to mid fifties, divorced, limited cash resources ($35K in savings,...

Many of us know how to tighten our belts but we don’t know how to find more cash. So in this episode Mel & Lawsie share 12 different ways to find less cash and each tip will take you less than 15 minutes to implement.  If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan.   If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBrowne.Money and make sure you are signed up to Mel's Money Musings and Monday Money...

We’re halfway through the year and whether you’re on track for the goals you set at the start of the year, you’ve lost momentum or you didn’t set any goals and have been winging it, today’s episode is your financial reset. In this episode, Mel and Lawsie discuss what has happened so far and what is still to come and then help you set some intentions for the second half of the year.  If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial...

In this episode, Mel and Lawsie discuss relationships and what happens if your goals, risk profile or stage of life are different or misaligned.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Uncensored Money – Design Your Best Year Yet  Your Best Year Yet   If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBrowne.Money and make sure you are signed up to Mel's Money Musings...

In the ‘Ask Mel Anything’ series, Mel answers your questions in the hope you realise you are not alone and that it helps to increase your financial literacy and confidence.   In this Ask Mel Anything episode, Mel answers two questions on business. Whether you have a side hustle, a hobby, a kitchen table business, a global empire or a business idea – there’ll be nuggets of gold in there for you.   The two questions Mel answers are:  I have a few questions… 1. What was the biggest...

[Trigger warning] This episode discusses domestic and family abuse. Annabelle Daniel OAM is the chair of the Domestic Violence New South Wales Board and the CEO of the Women’s Community Shelters. You can find out more about, or support, the Women’s Community Shelters here. In this interview, Mel asks Annabelle about her money story as well as diving into power and relationships, financial abuse, coercive control and much more.  If you or someone close to you is experiencing family...

In the ‘Ask Mel Anything’ series, Mel answers your questions in the hope you realise you are not alone and that it helps to increase your financial literacy and confidence.   In today’s Ask Mel Anything edition, Mel answers two very different questions:  How do you get ahead financially while on maternity leave? I feel like im just maintaining our current position. The couple of hundred I have put into super feels like nothing and 2.5k into shares feels like such a worthless amount...

Kemi Nekvapil is one of Australia’s leading credentialed coaches for female executives and entrepreneurs, an author and a highly sought-after international speaker.  She has trained with Dr Brené Brown and is a regular interviewer of industry incons including Elizabeth Gilbert, Martha Beck and Marie Forleo as well as the author of the book, The Gift of Asking & Power. In this interview, Mel asks Kemi about her money story as well as diving into comparison, hustling for your worth, money...

In the ‘Ask Mel Anything’ series, Mel answers your questions in the hope you realise you are not alone and that it helps to increase your financial literacy and confidence.   In this episode of ‘Ask Mel Anything’ Mel answers questions about whether it’s smarter to rent or own your own home and how to ensure your family is the best overall financial position possible now and in the future?  If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My...

In the ‘Ask Mel Anything’ series, Mel answers your questions in the hope you realise you are not alone and that it helps to increase your financial literacy and confidence. In this episode of Ask Mel Anything, Mel answers two timely and topical questions: 'I wanted to see what your thoughts are about paying off HECS debt now that inflation is so high. I feel like it used to be thought of as an easy/good deal debt, but now with inflation rising I am wondering whether I should look into...

In this episode, Mel and Lawsie discuss why many people are being too boring and safe, why that’s dangerous and how to step out of your comfort zone and create a remarkable life. Resources mentioned in this episode:     Financial Self Care Challenge  If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBrowne.Money and make sure you are signed up to Mel's Money Musings...

In the ‘Ask Mel Anything’ series, Mel answers your questions in the hope you realise you are not alone and that it helps to increase your financial literacy and confidence. In this episode of ‘Ask Mel Anything’ Mel answers questions about tips to put young women on the path to financial stability and how to invest for your children. Resources mentioned in this episode:  How to Find $10k in 12 Months  What The Finance? Mamamia Podcast  If you know you need more help with...

Recent surgery left Mel with a long list of post-op aftercare instructions. So in this episode, Mel and Lawsie reflect on the fact that your assets come with aftercare instructions too and discuss steps you can take to make sure that your finances achieve your long-term goals.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Investing in Shares Masterclass  9 Popular Investing Apps  Uncensored Money Podcast: Best Year Yet  If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the...

Welcome to the ‘Ask Mel Anything edition’ of Uncensored Money.  In the ‘Ask Mel Anything’ series, Mel answers your questions in the hope you realise you are not alone and that it helps to increase your financial literacy and confidence. In the first episode of ‘Ask Mel Anything’ Mel answers questions; about buying your first property and whether you should put extra money into savings or superannuation.  Resources mentioned in this episode:  How to Find $10k in 12 Months   ...

With Easter only a few days away, in this solo episode Mel talks about her love of chocolate and how she has mindfully created a system and rules around her chocolate consumption and how you can do the same with your finances. Plus she shares 3 parallels between the way we act with our finances and other aspects of our lives, like chocolate, exercise, relationships or even work.  Resources mentioned in this episode:  Money Type Quiz  If you know you need more help with your...

It ‘IT bag’ or overseas holiday is to the 2020s what the car was to the 1980s; a status symbol. But many aren’t aware of the real cost of that status symbol and how it might be keeping you further away from your goals. In this solo episode, Mel shares 4 hidden traps you should be aware of before you book your holiday or splurge on a new pricey purchase. Resources mentioned in this episode: My Financial Focus (goal setting course)  50+ Ways to Find $10k in 12 Months  9 Most Popular...

In this solo episode, Mel shares 5 strategies that will help you grow up as a business owner (regardless of how long you’ve been running a business or the size of the business you’ve built). Resources mentioned in this episode:  Double My Business Masterclass  If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBrowne.Money and make sure you are signed up to Mel's...

  In this episode, Mel and Lawsie discuss times in their life when things didn’t go to plan and share practical steps you can take when life happens.  Resources mentioned in this episode:  50+ Ways to Find $10k in 12 Months  If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan.   If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBrowne.Money and make sure you are signed up to Mel's Money Musings and...

In this solo episode for International Women’s Day, Mel shares why it’s important for women to take back our power when it comes to money and how to stop scarcity and comparison from derailing your finances and your life.   If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan.   If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBrowne.Money and make sure you are signed up to Mel's Money Musings and Monday Money...