You're In Good Company

Well, it’s the end of a season and we are finishing on a serious high! Today we are joined by the witty Sam Koslowski from The Daily Aus who exposes all and takes us inside the boys' group chat. We cover everything from shower thoughts and risky investments, all the way to how much he spent on his recent wedding!!Although this is our last episode for the season, the conversation doesn't end here... We want your thoughts!Shoot us an email at yigc@equitymates.com or DM us @yigcpodcast and we’ll be collating your thoughts (anonymously of course).  You can also send in your very own money dilemmas to be unpacked by ourselves, alongside our expert contributors in our weekly newsletter - subscribe here. And whilst you’re on your phone, why not download Australia's highest rated banking app. This episode was brought to you by Up, the bank making dealing with money easy for our generation. And if you download and sign up using the code YIGC, they will deposit $10 into your account. Easy money! T&Cs apply, find them at up.com.au/terms***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company 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.  *****You’re In Good Company 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.You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're prepping for a salary negotiation, this is the episode for you! We're bringing you into the living room conversations we've been having in Maddy's share house over many a glasses of wine and cups of tea, and sharing how each of us has been preparing for our upcoming career chats. On today's episode, Maddy and Sophie chat to Maddy's housemate Georgie Owen (aka @conceivingitall) about building a negotiation playbook, and how talking to your friends about salary can help you get a raise. And if you'd like to learn more about negotiation, you can sign up to the course Maddy references throughout this episode - Negotiating for Yourself using our code YIGC for 15% off. This course teaches you how to benchmark your salary against your industry, gives you a template for preparing your case for a raise or promotion, teaches you how to spot and combat common tactics, and gives you practice scenarios to build your confidence. A big thanks to Lucy Wark, founder of Fuzzy, who joined us on a recent episode of YIGC for the discount. But the conversation doesn't end here... We want your thoughts!Shoot us an email to yigc@equitymates.com or DM us @yigcpodcast and we’ll be collating your thoughts (anonymously of course). You can also send in your very own money dilemmas to be unpacked by ourselves, alongside our expert contributors in our weekly newsletter - subscribe here.And whilst you’re on your phone, why not download Australia's highest rated banking app. This episode was brought to you by Up, the bank making dealing with money easy for our generation. And if you download and sign up using the code YIGC, they will deposit $10 into your account. Easy money! T&Cs apply, find them at up.com.au/terms*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company 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. *****You’re In Good Company 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.You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've all been there... When the vacay with your besties finally makes it out of the group chat, only to find that tensions are rising because you're all on different pages about money... Whether it be the friend that always wants to split the bill evenly despite consistently ordering the most expensive items, or the one that's eating everyone's leftovers but not ordering a meal for themselves. Each of these situations can be avoided (and many more in between) by having a simple conversation before you jet set off into the Euro sunset.On today's episode, Maddy and Sophie chat to Alex Hourigan from Two Broke Chicks about their travel money saving hacks, travel story disasters, and how to avoid them. And if you'd like to hear more from Alex, she and her co-host Sal just published their first book! You can buy Finding Your People: The ultimate guide to friendship here. But the conversation doesn't end here... We want your thoughts!Shoot us an email to yigc@equitymates.com or DM us @yigcpodcast and we’ll be collating your thoughts (anonymously of course). You can also send in your very own money dilemmas to be unpacked by ourselves, alongside our expert contributors in our weekly newsletter - subscribe here.And whilst you’re on your phone, why not download Australia's highest rated banking app. This episode was brought to you by Up, the bank making dealing with money easy for our generation. And if you download and sign up using the code YIGC, they will deposit $10 into your account. Easy money! T&Cs apply, find them at up.com.au/terms*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company 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. *****You’re In Good Company 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.You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you answered no to the question in the episode title, we'd strongly encourage you to hit play on this episode!!! We're chatting to TikToker Caitlin Emiko about the costs associated with moving overseas, and how the very interesting strategy of splitting finances with her best friend is helping them both to live their best lives in one of the most expensive cities in the world But the conversation doesn't end here... We want your thoughts!Shoot us an email to yigc@equitymates.com or DM us @yigcpodcast and we’ll be collating your thoughts (anonymously of course). You can also send in your very own money dilemmas to be unpacked by ourselves, alongside our expert contributors in our weekly newsletter - subscribe here.And whilst you’re on your phone, why not download Australia's highest rated banking app. This episode was brought to you by Up, the bank making dealing with money easy for our generation. And if you download and sign up using the code YIGC, they will deposit $10 into your account. Easy money! T&Cs apply, find them at up.com.au/terms*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company 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. *****You’re In Good Company 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.You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever caught yourself wondering, how on earth do they afford it? Well, there's a good chance it's thanks to the bank of Mum and Dad! And yet, whether or not your friends are getting money from their parents is very rarely spoken about. Of course, there is a huge amount of privilege inherent in this conversation (which is probably why it's not common to say anything!), but when we avoid these conversations, we also fall into the trap of comparing ourselves and wondering what we're doing "wrong". With cost of living challenges and house prices continuing to rise, more and more young people are relying on an inheritance or significant financial windfall from their parents to help them get ahead in life.That's why on today's episode, we speak to none other than Maddy's mum Fi and Soph's dad Tony about how they, as our parents, would hypothetically want us to raise a conversation with them about inheritance and borrowing money, in away that is respectful to each individual's financial situation. But the conversation doesn't end here... We want your thoughts!Shoot us an email to yigc@equitymates.com or DM us @yigcpodcast and we’ll be collating your thoughts (anonymously of course). You can also send in your very own money dilemmas to be unpacked by ourselves, alongside our expert contributors in our weekly newsletter - subscribe here.And whilst you’re on your phone, why not download Australia's highest rated banking app. This episode was brought to you by Up, the bank making dealing with money easy for our generation. And if you download and sign up using the code YIGC, they will deposit $10 into your account. Easy money! T&Cs apply, find them at up.com.au/terms*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company 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. *****You’re In Good Company 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.You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you want to learn more about fertility options - AMH testing, egg freezing, IVF, male fertility options - this is the episode for you.These options come at a (high) cost and so we interviewed Dr Preeya Alexander to learn just how much these options might set us back if we need them, and how we can better prepare financially. Preeya is the host of the Happy to Health podcast and author of two books - Full Plate and Eat Sleep Play Love. But the conversation doesn't end here... We want your thoughts!Shoot us an email to yigc@equitymates.com or DM us @yigcpodcast and we’ll be collating your thoughts (anonymously of course). You can also send in your very own money dilemmas to be unpacked by ourselves, alongside our expert contributors in our weekly newsletter - subscribe here.And whilst you’re on your phone, why not download Australia's highest rated banking app. This episode was brought to you by Up, the bank making dealing with money easy for our generation. And if you download and sign up using the code YIGC, they will deposit $10 into your account. Easy money! T&Cs apply, find them at up.com.au/terms*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company 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. *****You’re In Good Company 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.You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can't put a price on friendship, right??? Whilst our hearts are saying yes to every new restaurant, Saturday night gig, or weekend away that someone sent into the Whatsapp group, our brains are frantically subtracting what another night out might set us back with just one week left until our next paycheque. On today's episode we chat with Gyan Yankovich, author of Just Friends, about the cost of friendship. We discuss the changing dynamics amongst friends in your late 20s and early 30s, as money priorities can shift depending on whether you're saving for kids or stockpiling for your next holiday. We talk about the financial cost of making new friends, when the emotional cost is already high of hanging out with people you don't know that well. And we discuss why having conversations about money with your friends can be such a valuable and important thing to do. But the conversation doesn't end here... We want your thoughts!Shoot us an email to yigc@equitymates.com or DM us @yigcpodcast and we’ll be collating your thoughts (anonymously of course). You can also send in your very own money dilemmas to be unpacked by ourselves, alongside our expert contributors in our weekly newsletter - subscribe here.And whilst you’re on your phone, why not download Australia's highest rated banking app. This episode was brought to you by Up, the bank making dealing with money easy for our generation. And if you download and sign up using the code YIGC, they will deposit $10 into your account. Easy money! T&Cs apply, find them at up.com.au/terms*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company 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. *****You’re In Good Company 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.You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it more expensive to be single than in a relationship? That's the question we're unpacking on today's episode... Whether it's as boring as the household bills or as exciting as nights out and holidays with friends - the sad reality is that all of these things cost more if you're single. On today's episode we chat with Hannah Ferguson, Founder and CEO of Cheek Media about how the singles tax has impacted each of our lives, the ways in which society rewards "coupling up", and the things that partnered people can think about when it comes to best supporting their single friends. But the conversation doesn't end here... We want your thoughts!Shoot us an email to yigc@equitymates.com or DM us @yigcpodcast and we’ll be collating your thoughts (anonymously of course). You can also send in your very own money dilemmas to be unpacked by ourselves, alongside our expert contributors in our weekly newsletter - subscribe here. And whilst you’re on your phone, why not download Australia's highest rated banking app. This episode was brought to you by Up, the bank making dealing with money easy for our generation. And if you download and sign up using the code YIGC, they will deposit $10 into your account. Easy money! T&Cs apply, find them at up.com.au/terms*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company 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. *****You’re In Good Company 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.You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much does it actually cost to have a baby? On today's episode Rachel Maksimovic, solo mum and co-host of her own podcast Mothering on my Own shares how much it has cost her. As we enter our late 20s, we have started to feel a societal pressure to consider whether or not we want to have kids. With more people getting married and moving onto the "next step" of starting a family, we always thought that having a baby was the norm. But the more conversations we have, the more we realise that having a baby is a financial luxury (in fact, more than 50% of Australians have reported this).Five years on from having her son Lenny, Rach shares with us how she's navigated the financial challenges that have arisen with solo parenting, and how she's been able to lean on her community to save money and support others, all by having more open and honest conversations. But the conversation doesn't end here... Parents, we want your thoughts!How much has it cost you to have a baby?What have been the most unexpected expense?Have you experienced raising a child on your own? Do you have any 'singles' tax stories?Send your thoughts to these questions, or anything else from our chat to yigc@equitymates.com for our brand new newsletter. And don't forget to subscribe whilst you're at it!Landing in your inbox each Monday.Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram, or on TikTok, and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group.This episode is brought to you by Up, the digital bank for our generation. Download and sign up to Up and use the code YIGC and they’ll deposit $10 into your bank accounts. That’s Up, easy money. T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company 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. *****You’re In Good Company 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.You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've ever felt stressed about money in a relationship or if it's a topic that has caused a fight or two, then you are definitely not alone. Finances are the leading cause of stress in a relationship, mostly because we all have different views on how we feel about making and spending money - so when there is misalignment, there is tension. To try minimise the stress that money plays, communication and understanding how your significant other views money is key. To tackle the topic, the lovely and very well equipped, Chantelle Otten, joins us to chat about splitting expenses, power dynamics and communication tactics that can really help us all (whether in a relationship or not!)But the conversation doesn't end here... we want your thoughts!How do you split finances with your partner? Is it percentage based or based on what you earn?Does being wealthy make someone more attractive?Have you ever dated someone who has earned significantly more or less than you? Was this ever an issue? Tell us your stories...Send your thoughts to these questions, or anything else from our chat to yigc@equitymates.com for our brand new newsletter. And don't forget to subscribe whilst you're at it!Landing in your inbox each Monday.Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram, or on TikTok, and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group.This episode is brought to you by Up, the digital bank for our generation. Download and sign up to Up and use the code YIGC and they’ll deposit $10 into your bank accounts. That’s Up, easy money. T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company 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. *****You’re In Good Company 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.You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The saying goes that comparison is the thief of joy. But when it comes to your finances, comparison can also seriously derail your financial goals. It's true, most of us will experience the lifestyle creep to some degree throughout our lifetime... particularly in a time where comparison is rife on social media. Who can blame you if your first thought when receiving a pay rise is to treat yourself!This week, Mads and Soph chat with Dyl Buckley about each of their experiences "keeping up with the Jones'". We discuss how Dyl's money mentality has been shaped by his family experiences growing up, how he navigated fluctuating pay as a football player, some of his biggest money mistakes (and what he learnt!), and how to align your spending with things you truly value.But the conversation doesn't end here... we want your thoughts!Have you succumbed to the lifestyle creep? Was there a way to break the cycle?How does comparison influence the way you spend money?What are your core values that you will always spend money on?Send your thoughts to these questions, or anything else from our chat to yigc@equitymates.com for our brand new newsletter. And don't forget to subscribe whilst you're at it!Landing in your inbox each Monday.Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram, or on TikTok, and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group.This episode is brought to you by Up, the digital bank for our generation. Download and sign up to Up and use the code YIGC and they’ll deposit $10 into your bank accounts. That’s Up, easy money. T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company 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. *****You’re In Good Company 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.You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has anyone ever asked you how much you have in your savings accounts? Would you be willing to show someone the figure if they asked? There’s a high chance you’ve either answered no to both those questions or you feel a bit uncomfortable about the thought of someone logging into your bank account!The fact of the matter is, money is STILL a taboo topic, and we aren’t properly educated on how to approach conversations about our finances. This summer series is here to break down that barrier, and give you the conversations starters you need to broach money chats in your own life.This week, Mads and Soph talk about their current money vulnerabilities, exposing their savings balances, why they feel like they can’t keep up with the Jones’, and how they plan on changing their money mindsets for 2024.But the conversation doesn't end here... we want your thoughts!Would you feel comfortable showing your friend your bank account? Why or why not? Do you feel you're financially ahead or behind where you expected to be at your age? What contributes to your perception?Do you have a story about how you've been able to make additional income?Send your perspectives to yigc@equitymates.com for our BRAND NEW NEWSLETTER (YAY). And don't forgot to subscribe whilst you're at it: https://taboo-money-convos.beehiiv.com/subscribeLanding in your inbox each Monday.Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram, or on TikTok, and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group.This episode is brought to you by Up, the digital bank for our generation. Download and sign up to Up and use the code YIGC and they’ll deposit $10 into your bank accounts. That’s Up, easy money. T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company 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. *****You’re In Good Company 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.You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.