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!

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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 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/

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In this episode I take you through an epic guided framework to help you create a blueprint for your hottest money year ever. Combining both objective and subjective elements of your finances, this blueprint will give you a complete look at your finances and establish the most bang-for-buck areas to focus on in 2026.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Payday routine episode: https://thebrokegeneration.com/blog/episodes/a-payday-routine-is-your-superpower-spendtember/
• Financial values episode: https://thebrokegeneration.com/blog/episodes/bonus-miniseries-understanding-financial-values-and-how-to-spend-in-alignment-with-them/
• Reflect & Reset 2 part workshop DISCOUNTED PRICE: https://thebrokegeneration.com/product/reflect-reset-2025/

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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Welcome to 2026!! In this episode I'm unpacking the power of pride (and the momentum it generates) in your personal finances and exploring what we can do to make ourselves proud this time next year. 

Mentioned in this episode:

Reflect & Reset | The two part workshop: https://thebrokegeneration.com/product/reflect-reset-2025/

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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BOOM we are hitting the ground running this January with a red hot look at where I spent my money in 2025 and what my plans are for it in 2026. Special thanks to PocketSmith for making this episode possible. Visit www.pocketsmith.com/thebrokegeneration to get 50% off your first two months of PocketSmith's foundation plan.

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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It's that time of year again! Join me as I rattle through 26 goals for 2026, in the realms of money, business, health, and happiness.

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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 Welcome to the annual TBG end of year guided money reflection! Grab your notebooks, pour yourself something tasty, and buckle in for a series of reflective questions about your year in money.

Want more? Dive deeper with my two part workshop series, Reflect & Reset, available instantly on demand, with a Money on a Page worksheet to complete between sessions. https://thebrokegeneration.com/product/reflect-reset-2025/

Thank you so much for being a part of the podcast this year, I appreciate you SO much! Here's to 2026.

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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It's that time of year! Join me as I review my 25 goals I set for 2025 and cover off which ones I achieved, which ones I didn't, and what I learned along the way.

Mentioned in this episode: 

• The spending trap of thrifting: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ytJRW47lzqxfzWJT9x1SG?si=3A7SSXmySauLAPH95zz8CA

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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In this episode I'm joined by Tash Etschmann (@tashinvests) for a chat about all things POINTS! We unpack everything from Qantas versus Velocity for frequent flyer points, Everyday Rewards vs FlyBuys, and other programs that offer added benefits. 

Join me as an Everyday Extra gal here: https://rewards.app.link/wc7wWEYYoOb

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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.