Financial stress doesn't always come from making mistakes. Sometimes life changes, rising costs, family responsibilities, or unexpected events can leave us feeling like we're no longer moving forward. This week, Tim sits down with financial adviser, educator, and author Gemma Mitchell to discuss her book The Money Reset and why getting back to basics can be the key to regaining confidence and control over your money.

The Federal Budget has sparked plenty of discussion about capital gains tax and small business. In this episode, Tim steps away from the headlines and focuses on the rules that exist today, including the four Small Business CGT Concessions and why they matter for business owners planning their eventual exit or retirement.

Financial adviser and author James Wrigley joins Tim to discuss why retirement planning is about more than money. From life goals and purpose to superannuation, investing and navigating uncertainty, this conversation explores what it really means to become “Retire Life Ready.”

In this episode, Tim breaks down the major proposed measures from the latest Federal Budget and explains what they could mean for everyday Australians, investors, business owners and families — while reinforcing one critical point: these are proposals only and not yet law.

In this episode, we unpack why a properly set up myGov account is far more than just another government login — it’s a vital tool for managing tax, Medicare, Centrelink, security, and major life events. Joined by Justin Bott (Community Information Officer Services Australia), we explore how Australians can use myGov to stay organised, protect themselves from scams, support ageing parents, and simplify everyday life admin before it becomes urgent.

In this episode of The Grass is Greener, Tim welcomes Evguenia Rutkowski, a passionate financial adviser specialising in retirement and pre-retirement planning.

Evguenia shares her insights on superannuation strategies, especially for women navigating financial transitions like divorce or late-career planning.

In this short but powerful episode, we dive into the critical topic of Binding Death Nominations (BDBN) and why they matter for your superannuation. Unlike your will, your super doesn’t automatically go to your chosen beneficiaries unless you’ve completed a valid BDBN.

In this heartfelt episode, Helen Nolan (CEO) shares the origin and impact of the Shane Warne Legacy, a foundation launched in honour of the late cricket legend. Helen recounts how the foundation began with a dream and quickly grew into Australia’s largest health screening event.

In this episode, we chat to Jenny Pearse (Marketing Consultant) and Nadia Docker (Compliance Expert) - to unpack what really matters when choosing a Financial Adviser.

From communication style and credentials to compliance, scams, and digital presence, this conversation is packed with practical tips and real-world insights.

In this episode, Vanguard's Senior Investment Specialist, Libby Newman returns to share her deep expertise in investments, index funds, and Vanguard’s long-term philosophy. She explains how index funds offer broad market exposure and why they’re a smart starting point for investors.

Over the past 118 episodes we have chatted to some amazing guests and we have 'cherry- picked' the highlights from our favourite interviews, brining a different theme each week.

This week, our theme is "Your Children - Financial Resilience & Investing"

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.

Are you a risk-taker? How much risk are you willing to take with your investment portfolio? Maybe you you don’t have a very clear idea about either question?

Having a deliberate position on investment risk is vital for individuals and couples.