The way that we are biologically wired can sometimes cause a lot of issues for us when we are in stressful times.

Karen Eley from Women Talking Finance explains how financial uncertainty can affect us and what we can do to manage it.

Food costs are rising. If you want to impact your food bill, you need a plan.

Enter Nellie Kerrison from Relish Mama cooking school.

Nellie hits us with a host of strategies and tips to help us 'home cooks' become more cost effective in our kitchens.

Cost of Living is rising in 2022. The mortgage payment is one of your biggest expenses and interest rates are tipped to increase.

But are you getting the best deal that you can on your mortgage?

Join Tim (The Grass is Greener) and Gen (The Reality Cheque) as they come together with financial tips, tricks and ideas to Kickstart your 2022.

This is our final episode of the KICKSTART 2022 series. What a hoot it has been.

Join Tim (The Grass is Greener) and Gen (The Reality Cheque) as they come together with financial tips, tricks and ideas to Kickstart your 2022.

When you hear the word 'Aged Care', most people would think of an Aged Care home. But what about access to services that can help you or your loved one 'maintain independence' and stay living in their own home?

Join Tim (The Grass is Greener) and Gen (The Reality Cheque) as they come together with financial tips, tricks and ideas to Kickstart your 2022.

This week our topic is the modern day view of "Retirement". Gen and Tim discuss why planning your transition into these years is enhanced by 'reimagining' your future and by focusing on doing more of what you love doing.

Join Tim (The Grass is Greener) and Gen (The Reality Cheque) as they come together with financial tips, tricks and ideas to Kickstart your 2022.

This week Gen and Tim discuss the role of Life Insurance. But we didn't want to only talk about 'what' it is. We discuss the 'why' - the important aspects of our lives and family security that need protection with life insurance.

Join Tim (The Grass is Greener) and Gen (The Reality Cheque) as they come together with financial tips, tricks and ideas to Kickstart your 2022.

Gen and Tim explore various ways that we can educate and discuss the value of money with our younger and teenage children. Plus we discuss some options for your children's savings vehicle.

Join Tim (The Grass is Greener) and Gen (The Reality Cheque) as they come together with financial tips, tricks and ideas to Kickstart your 2022.

Gen and Tim discuss the daily decisions that we all face in relation to supporting a sustainable world.

Join Tim (The Grass is Greener) and Gen (The Reality Cheque) as they come together with financial tips, tricks and ideas to Kickstart your 2022.

Gen and Tim define Ethical Investing, and discuss the importance of getting in touch with your specific ESG values and how to search for funds that support causes that are important to you.

Join Tim (The Grass is Greener) and Gen (The Reality Cheque as they come together with financial tips, tricks and ideas to Kickstart your 2022.

So, you are ready to invest...but how do you actually begin? We discuss options for investing for all budgets and balances from Micro-Investing and round-Up's to Robo-Advice and more.

Join Tim (The Grass is Greener) and Gen (The Reality Cheque) as they come together with financial tips, tricks and ideas to Kickstart your 2022. There are some key concepts to consider when you are beginning (or continuing) your investment journey.

We discuss the importance of understanding your risk appetite and building your investment choices in line with your goals.

Join Tim (The Grass is Greener) and Gen (The Reality Cheque) as they come together with financial tips, tricks and ideas to Kickstart your 2022. How much do your inherited beliefs, biases, and ultimately behaviours impact the financial decisions you make?

We discuss some of the elements from your childhood, through adult relationships, and the many external factors around us that can alter our habits and dictate the financial decisions we make.

Join Tim (The Grass is Greener) and Gen (The Reality Cheque) as they come together with financial tips, tricks, and ideas to Kickstart your 2022.

Did you know that only 25% of people in Australia have a valid and up-to-date Will?

Implementing a Will and Powers of Attorney is your opportunity to ensure that the wishes you have for your family are put into writing.

Join Tim (The Grass is Greener) and Gen (The Reality Cheque) as they come together with financial tips, tricks and ideas to Kickstart your 2022.

This year we will be bombarded by the media about the likelihood of rising Interest Rates. Why will Interest Rates increase? How can you get a better understanding of what this means for your household? What can you do to get ahead of any changes?

Join Tim (The Grass is Greener) and Gen (The Reality Cheque) as they come together with tips to Kickstart your 2022. Starting with your household income, expenses and spending habits. How can you change your attitudes and habits to ensure you are living your best life, while being able to afford the essentials. It is all about sleeping easy at night and enjoying the journey.

Bianca Hartge-Hazleman is a champion of Economic Equality for Women. Bianca created Financy, a financial literacy, media and data insights platform.

Bianca is also the initiator of the Financy Women's Index which measures and reports each quarter on women’s financial progress and the timeframe to achieving gender equality in Australia.

Planning for retirement is much more than planning the financials. A healthy, meaningful and connected life normally has key "life ingredients" that together, provide purpose and balance.

This year, Tim was a guest on "A Bite from the Money Sandwich" podcast. He and host Marc Bineham discussed these key ingredients as well as the "life first" approach that Aspire Planning provides to its clients.

Planning for a loved one to be admitted into an Aged Care home is undoubtedly a very emotional time for a family.

Whilst dealing with these emotions, families are faced with trying to learn and understand Aged Care rules, how the rules interact with their own situation and any future impacts regarding centrelink entitlements.

Granny Flat arrangements are becoming a very popular way for families to support their ageing family members.

These arrangements can be hugely beneficial, bring families closer together. However, before entering into such an arrangement it is vital that all parties fully understand the ramifications for the arrangement - and also should obtain specialised advice.