The Broke Generation

Dec 12 2024 237 ep. 38 mins 84
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Feel good finance podcast, packed with frank and honest money conversations, and practical tips to help you be better with money.

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The complex case of convenience: to spend or not to spend? The Comments Section with E&V

Dec 12 2024 28 mins  
In this episode of The Comments Section, we explore the complexities of convenience and how it influences our spending choices. With the rise of modcons (modern conveniences, yes it's a real term!), we ask when paying for ease really adds value and when it’s just a clever marketing trap. We weigh the cost of time saved against the convenience of tech, gadgets, and delivery servic

Year In Review 2024: life, money, business (part one)

Dec 11 2024 63 mins  
It's here! The annual year in review episode where I take you on a journey through what 2024 has held in life, money and business. This is part one, January - June. Tune in next week for July - December! Mentioned in this episode:  I hired a stylist and here's what happened: https://thebrokegeneration.com/blog/episodes/i-hired-a-stylist-heres-what-happened-and-what-it-taught-

Hot parents = richer kid? + When can you say you're good with money? The Comments Section with E&V

Dec 05 2024 33 mins  
Welcome back to The Comments Section! In this episode, we unpack what it really means to be good with money. Is it the numbers in your account, or is it the behaviours and attitudes you cultivate along the way? Inspired by personal stories and fresh insights, we explore how saving alongside debt repayment can rewire your relationship with money and why financial success is about pr

Goal review: 24 goals for 2024

Dec 04 2024 48 mins  
It's December and you know what that means – REVIEW EPISODES ARE BACK! Settle in as I take you through my 24 goals I set for 2024 and whether I achieved them, failed colossally, or changed direction altogether. Order my book, Good with Money: https://amzn.to/4eLOi5x UK Preorder competition: win a Dyson Airwrap! https://www.johnmurraypress.co.uk/landing-page/good-with-money-pre-

Why are manicures so good but so bad + are vitamins a scam? The Comments Section with E & V

Nov 28 2024 38 mins  
Welcome back to The Comments Section! Emma and Victoria are dishing out another snack platter of chaos, starting with the glittering promises of the vitamin industry. From “energy boosters” to “skin saviors,” we’re pulling apart the marketing fluff and sharing our real experiences (spoiler: we’re still waiting for that miracle transformation). Are these pricey pills wor

Black Friday 2024: 5 practical tips + 5 mindsets to embrace + 5 traps to avoid

Nov 25 2024 44 mins  
The annual Black Friday episode is hereeeeee and I have got a juicy episode to help you stay financially savvy this sale season. Sales have started earlier than ever this year, so I'm dropping this episode slightly early to help you navigate it. I take you through some of the research and predictions about Black Friday 2024 spending, and then share 5 practical tips, 5 mindsets to e

The danger of "popping" somewhere + should you quit your toxic job? The Comments Section with E&V

Nov 21 2024 29 mins  
In this episode, V and I talk about the importance of planning and being intentional, whether in your day to day, or your wider life. Highlights: The significance of popping out unplanned and the consequences on your bank account Unplanned spending and leaking money Making big life decisions without a plan The importance of a plan A, B and even C Understanding your tolerance for r

The mindset of your future self, with Kira Matthews

Nov 20 2024 53 mins  
While on my whirlwind UK adventure, I had the chance to catch up with Kira Matthews, a very popular previous guest on the podcast. Kira, a mindset and manifestation coach, is back to share more of her practical wisdom on bridging the gap between who we are now and who we want to become. In this episode, we unpack how to rewrite the narrative of your life, focusing on understanding

Your past, present and future self + what's up with Ozempic culture? The Comments Section with E&V

Nov 14 2024 36 mins  
SURPRISE!!!! WE'RE BACK BABY! Yep, welcome to season 3 of The Comments Section. You're joined by your two favourite chaos queens, Emma and Victoria. In our first eppy back, we're talking about your past, present and future self, and how the different versions of ourselves relate to our finances. Plus, we unpack the rise of the weight loss wonder drug, and question what it'll do for

7 money mindset shifts I've had to go through on my finance journey so far

Nov 13 2024 70 mins  
This may be my FAVOURITE solo ep I've ever recorded. I take you on a journey through the many evolutions of my personal finances so far, through the lens of the mindset shifts and identity upgrades I've undergone going from hot money mess to financially confident and building wealth. I go through the changes I made as I: Started fixing my finances once and for all Began paying off