Posts tagged money story
Building Financial Resilience
Building Financial Resilience

Life is unpredictable—one moment, you’re cruising along, and the next, an unexpected expense throws your finances into chaos. Whether it’s a medical bill, job loss, or economic downturn, financial resilience is what keeps you steady. But resilience isn’t just about having savings—it’s about creating a strong financial foundation that gives you options, flexibility, and confidence in the face of uncertainty. This blog explores how to prepare for the unexpected while still enjoying the present.

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Financial WellbeingMelissa Pearcefinancial wellbeing, relationships, money conversations, Budget, spending review, forecasting, relationship, communication, windfall, spending money, bonuses, goals, planning, deliberate, spending, expenses, money story, money behaviour, emergency fund, financial resilience, choice, lifestyle, repayments, pre-approval, Home Loans, first home buyers, refinancing, Savings, deposit, interest rates, financial position, assets, liabilities, optimism, positive mindset
Money and Gaslighting
Money and Gaslighting

Financial gaslighting is a subtle yet impactful dynamic that can affect how we view ourselves, our spending habits, and even our relationships. While it can feel overwhelming, understanding the signs and taking proactive steps can help you break free and reclaim your financial confidence. Let’s explore how to recognize financial gaslighting, how to respond to it, and why the numbers never lie. This blog is based on the discussion in Episode 2, Season 3, of our podcast – ‘Financial Wellbeing with The Money Collective’.

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Financial WellbeingMelissa Pearcefinancial wellbeing, relationships, money conversations, Budget, spending review, relationship, communication, spending money, spending, expenses, gaslighting, equality, gender, money story, money behaviour
It's not what we earn
It's not what we earn

Money, Social Expectations, and Reality: Talking Financial Stress

This article is based on podcast season 2 episode 6, discussing financial stress and how higher income does not equate to lower stress levels when it comes to money. We explore how awareness, honestly, and vulnerability when talking about money is a conscious behaviour we can gift those around us instead of conforming to social spending pressures to keep up appearances.

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Financial WellbeingMelissa PearceFinancial wellbeing, relationships, financial counselling, financial heath, financial wellness, gender equity, financial empowerment, money personality, money story, judgement, beliefs, income, high income, money conversations, vulnerability, mental health, stress, unconcious bias, cost of living
Financial Hardship
Financial Hardship

Financial Hardship: Taking Back Control and Planning Ahead

This article is based on our podcast season 2 episode 4, financial hardship. It looks at some of the signs of financial hardship, highlights the importance of being proactive, and lists some practical tips on how to address it with clarity and the facts.

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Financial WellbeingDarlene Neufinancial wellbeing, relationships, financial counselling, financial heath, financial wellness, gender equity, financial empowerment, money personality, money story, judgement, beliefs, income, money conversations, vulnerability, mental health, stress, unconcious bias, cost of living, repayments, kids and money, financial resilience, goal setting, banking structure, bank accounts, support, NDH