Money Chats & Mishaps

Join us as we explore lending, loans, and investing essentials, sharing real stories (and a few financial blunders) along the way. We demystify the complexities of money and offer practical tips to boost your financial confidence—all without the jargon. Perfect for anyone eager to laugh and learn about managing their finances!

Money Chats & Mishaps is a business podcast hosted by FAM Brokers, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

FAM Brokers hosts Money Chats & Mishaps, a business show with 28 episodes published.

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  Episode #29

  Building Wealth: Tips for Millennials in Today's Market

  Aug 24, 202647 minS2

  Renee Long hosts Fam Brokers’ “Money Chats & Mishaps” with guest Jaeneen Cunningham, a former investment banker with nearly 30 years in financial services who shifted to helping clients after family tragedies. They discuss the hot market, rising investor activity, and why investment decisions, especially via self-managed super funds (SMSFs), must start with clear strategy, cash-flow and tax planning, and understanding personal risk and behaviour. Janine explains SMSF finance isn’t for everyone due to compliance and trustee obligations, shares cautionary stories of clients misusing super funds, and highlights how SMSFs can enable leveraging and diversification, including property, gold, art, and collectable vehicles, and even group investing for millennials without affecting first-home eligibility. She emphasises education, questioning contracts, tax minimisation, trusted referrals, and how to contact her at Terros Finance in Helensvale, plus her domestic-violence charity work. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:37 Jaeneen’s Backstory 01:36 Why Strategy Matters 03:03 Behavioural Finance and Risk 04:44 Preparing for SMSF 07:11 Compliance Horror Stories 10:36 What Brokers Actually Do 11:39 Alternative SMSF Investments 13:54 Millennials Teaming Up 16:48 Millennial Mindset Shift 19:31 Retirement Targets and Restructuring 22:16 Tax Smarts and Education 24:24 Fixing Bad Property Advice 25:41 Super Strategy Tax Wins 26:39 Money Mindset Nature Nurture 30:16 Stoic Lessons Question Everything 33:04 Fine Print Rates And Fees 33:59 AI Search Brings A Client 35:54 Where To Find Janine 40:05 Building Trust And Referrals 44:53 DV Support And Wrap Up

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  Episode #28

  Maggie Kelly on Real Estate: Property Insights, Market Trends & Buyer Tips

  Jan 18, 202650 minS2

  <p>In this episode, Renae is joined by Maggie Kelly from First National Byron Bay, a real estate agent with over a decade of business coaching and corporate experience who brings a unique emotional intelligence perspective to property transactions. Maggie delves into why buying and selling property ranks among life's most stressful events—alongside marriage breakdown and death—and how understanding the emotional journey of property transactions is essential for both buyers and sellers. She provides invaluable insights into why first-time buyers need to slow down, do their homework, and resist the seduction of beautifully styled properties when making what's ofte...

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  Episode #27

  Building Financial Capability: Christine Castley's Community Approach

  Jan 11, 202630 minS2

  <p>In this episode, Renae is joined by Christine Castley, former CEO of Multicultural Australia and current Chair of the Australian Multicultural Council, for a profound conversation about financial literacy as a community issue rather than just an individual problem. Christine delves into her own migration story—arriving in Australia at age 15 and watching her family's savings lose two-thirds of their value overnight due to exchange rates—and how that shaped her understanding of the vulnerabilities migrants face when navigating unfamiliar financial systems. She provides invaluable insights into why financial literacy is fundamentally about culture, values, and life skills, not just...

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  Episode #26

  Brooke Juracic on Mortgage Mishaps: Real Client Stories & Broker Confessions

  Jan 4, 20261h 10mS2

  <p>In this episode, Renae is joined by Brooke Juracic, owner of Gold Coast Wealth and a finance professional with over 10 years of experience, for a hilarious and eye-opening conversation about the wildest moments in mortgage broking. From first-time buyers who ignore savings plans and bid at auctions without pre-approval to clients who buy $18,000 worth of baby shower celebrations while facing house repossession, Brooke and Renae share real stories that reveal the importance of preparation, communication, and listening to your broker's advice.</p><p>Brooke shares heartbreaking and triumphant stories, including a first-time buyer who lost everything in a break-in...

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  Episode #25

  Building Confidence Through Martial Arts: A Wellness Journey with Claudia Moss

  Dec 28, 202537 minS2

  <p>In this episode, Renae is joined by Claudia, a mixed martial arts instructor specializing in Arakan martial arts, for an inspiring conversation about how martial arts training transforms lives far beyond physical fitness. Claudia delves into her personal journey from being a shy, non-athletic teenager to becoming a confident instructor who helps people of all ages—from 4 to 77—discover their inner strength. She provides invaluable insights into how martial arts creates confidence, improves focus, and offers a safe space for people dealing with anxiety, bullying, or past trauma.</p><p>Claudia shares powerful stories about students whose lives have chan...

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