In this episode I'm talking about a piece of advice that has come up over and over again in conversations about money in recent months, which is this: manage your money and your life like its a business and you're in charge.

Developing emotional intelligence around your money is a critical part of being good with money – but we're not taught how to do it. Starting with this business-style approach to managing your money helps you see it like a tool, rather than an extension of your identity or a representation of your worth.

Highlights:

• Treating your life like a business to give you the clarity you need for success
• Allocating funds to your different life "departments"
• Being proactive and reactive accordingly
• Investing in growth and efficiency
• Adopting a "margin mindset"
• Identifying when your lifestyle isn't viable (and what to do instead)
• Viewing things from a big picture perspective by taking an annual approach to expenses

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Where to find me

Website: https://thebrokegeneration.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.brokegeneration
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.brokegeneration

Sign up to The Glue: the money psychology and mindset newsletter www.thebrokegeneration.com/subscribe, where you’ll also get your free Financial Values workbook.

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Welcome back to another Monthly Wrap episode thanks to my friends at PocketSmith.

Each month I'll take you through:

• The monthly mood: what was the vibe of my finances last month?
• An overview of the month in life, money and business
• RECEIPTS: where my money went, using my PocketSmith dashboard for insights
• The money mirror: what was my transaction list reflecting back at me
• BOARD MEETING: business updates, projects and challenges
• GROUP CHAT: life updates, hacks, recipes, and hot goss
• Next month's focus and 3 quick hit goals to focus on

Head to www.pocketsmith.com/thebrokegeneration to check out PocketSmith's foundation plan and snag yourself 2 months at 50% off.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Cat probiotics https://amzn.to/4rTbAhm

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I'm back with a new instalment of my 'thank yourself in 10 years' series, so get your hot little butt out for a walk and listen to the next batch of stuff you can do to make life easier for yourself in a decade's time.

Mentioned in this episode:

• How to like yourself part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1SkrdHK8Nn4jpp38lfyJUE
• How to like yourself part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4O7qznE9gmMRzXB4gTbOXM

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n this 3-part mini series I'm joined by vet and founder of VetChat, Claire Jenkins, to talk about the cost of pet ownership and how we can manage the cost of pet care amidst the cost of living crisis. These episodes feature insights from our pet owner survey, as well as tips, tricks and advice from Claire on handling the financial aspect of pet ownership.

Episode 3 highlights:

• The cost of common pet conditions/emergencies to be aware of
• How much to have saved if you don't have insurance
• How to communicate with your vet over financial aspects of pet care
• How telehealth can help you reduce unnecessary trips to the vet and get immediate advice at home

PLUS there's a special offer for The Broke Generation listeners: use code VET10 to get 10% off your VetChat Plus membership and get unlimited telehealth appointments at any time of day, plus cover for 5 common pet emergencies https://www.vetchat.com.au/vetchat-plus?utm_source=the-broke-generation&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=vetchat

Where to find Claire and VetChat on social media: https://www.instagram.com/vetchataustralia/

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In this 3-part mini series I'm joined by vet and founder of VetChat, Claire Jenkins, to talk about the cost of pet ownership and how we can manage the cost of pet care amidst the cost of living crisis. These episodes feature insights from our pet owner survey, as well as tips, tricks and advice from Claire on handling the financial aspect of pet ownership.

Episode 2 highlights:

• Financial anxiety as a pet parent and what causes it
• Common red flags to look out for in your pets
• What mix of savings/insurance/coverage/check ups is ideal to stay on top of pet costs
• A vet's advice for keeping your pet healthy when they hate going to the vet

PLUS there's a special offer for The Broke Generation listeners: use code VET10 to get 10% off your VetChat Plus membership and get unlimited telehealth appointments at any time of day, plus cover for 5 common pet emergencies https://www.vetchat.com.au/vetchat-plus?utm_source=the-broke-generation&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=vetchat

Where to find Claire and VetChat on social media: https://www.instagram.com/vetchataustralia/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this 3-part mini series I'm joined by vet and founder of VetChat, Claire Jenkins, to talk about the cost of pet ownership and how we can manage the cost of pet care amidst the cost of living crisis. These episodes feature insights from our pet owner survey, as well as tips, tricks and advice from Claire on handling the financial aspect of pet ownership.

Episode 1 highlights:

• Is pet insurance really worth it?
• How do I understand my policy better?
• What if I don't have it and it's too late now?
• The role of telehealth in managing your pet's health

PLUS there's a special offer for The Broke Generation listeners: use code VET10 to get 10% off your VetChat Plus membership and get unlimited telehealth appointments at any time of day, plus cover for 5 common pet emergencies https://www.vetchat.com.au/vetchat-plus?utm_source=the-broke-generation&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=vetchat

Where to find Claire and VetChat on social media: https://www.instagram.com/vetchataustralia/

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In 2025 I committed going one whole year without buying clothes... for a SECOND TIME! In this episode I take you through what I learned, the challenges, the wins, and how it differed from the first time around.

The Wardrobe Project group challenge is now open for enrolment for our next cohort starting March 1st, and early bird pricing is available until 12th Feb! Save your spot here: https://thebrokegeneration.com/product/the-wardrobe-project-cohort-3/

Mentioned in this episode:

• My new book, The Wardrobe Project: A year of buying less and liking yourself more: https://amzn.to/4qpQEge
• Previous episode about my experience giving up buying clothes for a year: https://thebrokegeneration.com/blog/episodes/i-didnt-buy-clothes-for-one-year-heres-everything-i-learned/?portfolioCats=362

ORDER THE WARDROBE PROJECT!

• Australia/NZ: https://amzn.to/3Jatx9x
• UK: https://shorturl.at/fKH5O
• Non-Amazon UK Preorder: Bookshop.org
• US: https://shorturl.at/9KNyb
• Canada: https://shorturl.at/PgcJx

ORDER MY FIRST BOOK, GOOD WITH MONEY

• Australia/NZ: https://amzn.to/4aoSWbe
• UK: https://shorturl.at/WQsjo
• US: https://shorturl.at/zrmtg

Where to find me

Website: https://thebrokegeneration.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.brokegeneration
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.brokegeneration

Sign up to The Glue: the weekly money psychology and mindset newsletter www.thebrokegeneration.com/subscribe, where you’ll also get your free Financial Values workbook.

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The Monthly Wrap is BACK, BABY!!! A loved episode format from many moons ago, I'm thrilled to bring back my monthly wrap up of goings on in my finances, life and business, in partnership with my friends at PocketSmith.

Each month I'll take you through:

• The monthly mood: what was the vibe of my finances last month?
• An overview of the month in life, money and business
• RECEIPTS: where my money went, using my PocketSmith dashboard for insights
• The money mirror: what was my transaction list reflecting back at me
• BOARD MEETING: business updates, projects and challenges
• GROUP CHAT: life updates, hacks, recipes, and hot goss
• Next month's focus and 3 quick hit goals to focus on

Head to www.pocketsmith.com/thebrokegeneration to check out PocketSmith's foundation plan and snag yourself 2 months at 50% off.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Baguette recipe: https://www.aberdeenskitchen.com/2020/08/classic-crusty-french-baguettes/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.