Planning, Stewardship & Generosity Podcast

Have you noticed how Covid has impacted us! For many of us our lives have been restricted to staying home and we have lost many of the freedoms that  we once enjoyed. Well after having her own holiday cancelled due to an unexpected lock down - Chris decided that it was about time she faced this Covid monster and find a way to climb out of the Covid Money Pit that we have been forced into.
This is an introduction to what you can expect from this new season.
If you want the opportunity to tell your story of how you have coped during this restricted season then email us at [email protected] - we'd love to tell your story so that others can be inspired!!

After realising that retirement is moving closer than ever, Chris pondered the question of what she would teach her 20 year old self so that she was prepared for today.
If you've ever wondered how you can prepare for tomorrow, today - This podcast could well be the starting point for a successful financial journey.
We would love to hear your comments and the lessons you would teach your younger self concerning money  email us at [email protected]

In this episode Chris discusses the pitfalls of anticipating the annual tax refund and gives you some tips for avoiding that. Along with what to claim and what not to claim and the specifics of this financial year she also shares her dilemma of how long are we supposed to keep our tax records??
Some links from today's podcast:
Tax offsets
Working from Home 
Enjoy! and if you have any questions send them into: [email protected]

Many times a question comes in about what is normal,
"Where should I be?"
"How much should I have?"
"What should we be spending on...?"
In this episode Chris dives into the stages of an ideal financial journey whilst making sure you understand there is no such thing as normal because everyone's life is so different.
Be encouraged as she gives you some stepping stones and helps put your mind at ease during those busy and messy times in your life.

In "Your Questions Answered" - Chris takes an in depth look at some of your most asked questions. This particular question loses its power as people realise that everyone struggles with the limitation of money as our lives change and our families grow but there is hope when we change our thinking - listen as Chris shares how to change from questioning how others are affording it to understanding what is important to you.
Please send your questions to us -  [email protected]

In this episode Chris takes a look at 4 areas where we so often will spend without thinking in an effort to :

• Be better
• Look better
• Have more
• Present well.

 It was was sparked by something Chris read recently.

"Perhaps the greatest poverty is when we fail to realise what we have" - Lisa Bevere
Take a listen and if you find yourself asking the question "Do I have enough?" then let us know at [email protected]

Chris has been noticing a trend among our young people and it has alarmed her. It seems that the easy come credit world that we live in has allowed our most vulnerable to fall prey to those buy now and pay later schemes. 
In this episode Chris talks about how we can debt proof our kids now while we can.

In this final discussion with our guest, Lee-Anne, we really hone into the importance of preparation on our journey to change.
We hope you enjoy the helpful tips that are spoken about in this episode and if you want to have access to any of the materials that we speak out in this final episode on our behaviours surrounding money then please email us at [email protected] and put "Matrix" in the subject line and we will get those resources out to you.
Also if you think you would benefit from a one off consultation - please don't hesitate to book here 
And if you have any questions or topics concerning money that you would like to hear addressed on this podcast please drop us a line at [email protected]

In the 2nd part in our series on "why do we behave the way we do? Chris continues the conversation with Lee-Anne and specifically why do we respond the way we do financially in times of stress or extreme pressure.

One of the greatest quotes that came out of it was,
"Thriving in the thought of a new way of doing things - knowing that you have the capability of thriving in a new situation and creating a new behaviour"
"Thrive in the thought of learning something new!"

Join us for another eye opening conversation that will help us to navigate difficult times in our money world

Join Chris as she interviews her guest regarding why we behave the way we do surrounding money.
Sometime we can feel disappointed with ourselves when we are trying to change and improve and then we slip back - in this episode you will discover why that happens and I am sure you will enjoy this easy to listen to interview.
Look out for some more upcoming enlightening interviews with Chris and Lee-Anne and if you want us to address any of your questions or concerns regarding money behaviour please email us at [email protected]