As the LAST regular episode of the year before we launch into our inspiring, lesson-packed Summer Series…

We’re diving into the single most important habit that determines whether you get ahead financially or spend every year wondering, “Where did my money go?”

As we approach the most dangerous spending season of the year, we’re unpacking:

🔹 WHY money management matters more than people think

🔹 The 7 biggest money mistakes Aussies make

🔹 What best practice ACTUALLY looks like

🔹 PLUS: A massive announcement: Moorr’s new AI-powered transaction feed is here — automating the hardest part of money management.

This is a must-listen episode for anyone wanting more clarity, more control… and a better financial life heading into 2025.

Resources Mentioned

🚀 NEW: Transaction Feed (Beta)

Upload your CSV and watch AI categorise most of your spending in seconds. This is where awareness begins… and transformation follows.

You’ll also get full access to:

  • MoneySMARTS: Our 10-minutes-a-month system, now supercharged with automated transactions
  • Goals Dashboard: See your goals with timelines, icons, progress bars – your future visualised

Everything you need to take control of your money – all free inside Moorr.
👉 Find out more or create/login to your account now.

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📰 Got Thoughts On This Week’s Property News?
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Guests & Episodes Mentioned

Timestamps  

  • 0:00 – 574 | The #1 Reason You Won’t Retire Comfortably Has Nothing to Do with Your Income
  • 1:20 – Wealth = Surplus, Not Salary (The Core Truth)
  • 4:10 – Mindset Minute: Your Only Job Is To Get Better
  • 7:12 – Why Most Households Don’t Know Where Their Money Goes
  • 11:10 – The Real Problem: Structure, Not Income
  • 17:10 – Awareness Is The Hidden Superpower
  • 19:10 – The Feedback Loop
  • 20:00 – Top 6 Common Money Management Mistakes
  • 32:00 – What Best Practice Looks Like: A Simple, Sustainable System
  • 38:00 – Why Every Goal Needs A Date (Or It’s Just A Dream)
  • 40:05 – Lifestyle By Design: Shift Money To High-Value Spending
  • 41:00 – Why Tracking Reduces Guilt & Anxiety
  • 45:00 – Why We Built Moorr’s New Transaction Feed
  • 47:20 – The Magic That Makes CSV Upload + AI Tagging Faster
  • 56:26 – Life By Design Hack: Did You know Gmail Is Reading All Your Emails? Here’s How To Turn It Off.
  • 58:59 – What’s Making Property News: Victoria’s Investor Exodus
  • 1:01:25 – Buyers Beware: The Trust Lending Scam To Avoid