SugarMamma’s Fireplay

Refinancing Your Mortgage: How to Save Money Without Starting Again

If you have a mortgage, when was the last time you actually checked whether it was still working for you?

In this episode of SugarMamma’s Fireplay, I sit down with mortgage broker Adam McCabe from Long Game Financial (previously Blue Lantern) to unpack refinancing — what it actually means, when it may be worth considering and how to make sure a lower interest rate genuinely helps you get ahead financially.

Because refinancing isn't simply about finding a cheaper rate or lowering your monthly repayments.

Done strategically, refinancing could help you reduce the amount of interest you pay, improve your cash flow and potentially shave valuable years off your mortgage. But done without looking at the bigger picture, you could simply reset your loan term and end up kicking your debt further down the road.

Adam and I discuss:

• What refinancing actually involves and why people do it

• The potential "loyalty tax" of staying with the same lender

• How a lower interest rate can translate into real savings

• How refinancing could potentially help you pay off your mortgage sooner

• Why resetting your loan back to 30 years can be a costly trap

• The fees, features and fine print to consider before switching

• Why the cheapest interest rate isn't necessarily the best home loan

• How to make the most of the money you save

• Why refinancing should fit your broader financial goals

• How regularly reviewing your mortgage can help keep your home loan competitive

The goal isn't to refinance for the sake of refinancing.

It's to make sure one of the biggest financial commitments in your life continues to work for you — and ideally helps you move closer towards eventually becoming mortgage-free.

🎧 Listen now to learn how to refinance the right way — and make every dollar and every year count.

Guest: Adam McCabe, Mortgage Broker, Long Game Financial 

If you want help with refinancing, debt recycling, investment lending etc, you can contact Adam McCabe on 0423 685 133 - please note that I receive $0/0% upfront or ongoing commission. 

💡 If you want my help with your Budget or Money Mindset

Want more support on your financial journey? Here’s how we can work together:

1. The SugarMamma Budget & Cashflow Academy
   Sick of living paycheque to paycheque or feeling overwhelmed by your money?
   This course includes aone-on-one appointment with me so I can personally help you.
   👉 Enrol here

1. Money Mindset & Manifestation Mentorship
   Join my program for ongoing support, clarity, and motivation around the way to show up and work on your financial goals and dreams, including attracting the life that you want. Get started here.

📚 My Books

If you’re ready to deepen your financial knowledge, check out my books, including our new one:

• Twelve Months To Financial Freedom: https://link.amazon/B0hPdGjCm
• Best Seller:The $1000 Project
• **Mindful Money](https://amzn.to/3RV0poc)
• Motivated Money by Peter Thornhill(a huge inspiration for me): Read it here

(These are Amazon affiliate links to my own books.)

🌟 Stay Connected & Inspired

• Instagram:@SugarMammaTV — money, budgeting, cashflow & motivation
• Instagram:@CannaCampbellofficial — lifestyle, capsule wardrobe fashion, motherhood
• Substack Quiet Wealth: https://substack.com/@sugarmammaquietwealth
• Keynote speaking book via [email protected]
• TikTok:@SugarMammaTV
• YouTube:SugarMammaTV — over 500 bite-sized videos with more than 12 million views!
• Website:SugarMammaTV.com
• Don’t forget my other podcast:How Do They Afford That? 👉 Listen here

⚖️ General Advice Warning

While we discuss financial topics, everything shared here is general information only — never personal, product, or investment advice. Always:

• Do your own research.
• Weigh up the pros, cons, fees, caps, taxes, and risks.
• Seek professional advice before making financial decisions.

📜 Financial Planning License Details

The information in this podcast does not take into account your personal circumstances, goals, or needs. Always read relevant Product Disclosure Statements before acquiring any financial product, and seek independent financial advice where appropriate.

Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd (AFSL No. 700012 | ABN 97 678 975 589).

General information only. This episode does not take into account your personal financial situation, needs or objectives. Consider whether any financial product or strategy is appropriate for your circumstances and seek professional advice where required.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you keep creating a budget only to blow it, dip into your savings or run out of money before payday, this episode is for you.

Because sticking to a budget isn't necessarily about having more discipline.

Often, you simply need a better system.

In this Start Here episode, Canna answers one of the most common budgeting frustrations: "I genuinely want to be better with money, but no matter how hard I try, I just can't seem to stick to my budget."

Canna explains why so many budgets fail, the expenses we commonly forget to include, why looking at one month of spending can give you a completely inaccurate picture of your finances, and why your budget needs to evolve as your life and cost of living change.

You'll also learn the simple SugarMamma cashflow system Canna uses and teaches, in her new book that she co-wrote with Michael Thompson from Fear and Greed. You can grab your copy here:

Included in this episode is: https://link.amazon/B0hPdGjCm. 

• Why a budget should make your life easier, not harder
• The common expenses that quietly blow our budgets
• Why you need to look at an entire year of spending
• The danger of being too optimistic with your numbers
• Why money sitting in your bank account isn't necessarily "spare"
• The difference between a budget and a cashflow system
• How to use an Everyday Account for regular expenses
• How to build a Financial Float for quarterly, biannual and annual expenses
• How to automate your cashflow every payday
• How better cashflow can help you stop dipping into savings, avoid unnecessary debt and eventually create genuine surplus cash to invest

The goal isn't to become incredibly disciplined with money.

The goal is to build a system that requires less discipline from you.

Canna's budgeting and cashflow system is also explained in her new book, Twelve Months To Financial Freedom.

And if you'd like more hands-on help building a budget and cashflow system around your own financial life, you can learn more through the SugarMamma Budget & Cashflow Academy.

Because a budget shouldn't make managing your money harder.

A great budget should make your life easier.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Biggest ETF Investing Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them)

Think you've built a great ETF portfolio?

Before you invest another dollar, make sure you're not making one of these common mistakes.

In this episode of SugarMamma's Fireplay, Canna Campbell shares the biggest ETF investing mistakes she has seen over more than 20 years as a financial adviser—and, more importantly, exactly what to do instead.

Whether you're a beginner investor or already have an ETF portfolio, these practical tips will help you build wealth with greater confidence while avoiding costly investing mistakes.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why buying multiple ETFs doesn't always mean better diversification

• The hidden danger of choosing ETFs based purely on the lowest fees

• Why chasing the best-performing ETF can backfire

• How to avoid becoming overexposed to one sector, country or asset class

• Why trying to time the market rarely works

• The importance of staying invested through market volatility

• How regular investing can help build wealth over time

• Why constantly changing your portfolio can hurt long-term returns

• Why focusing on passive income—not just portfolio value—can change the way you invest

• The power of patience and letting compounding do the heavy lifting

If you're investing in ETFs—or thinking about getting started—this episode will help you avoid the common traps that can quietly reduce your long-term returns.

Remember: Successful investing isn't about finding the perfect ETF. It's about building a diversified portfolio, investing consistently, and giving your money time to grow.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with someone who is starting their investing journey.

💡 If you want my help with your Budget or Money Mindset

Want more support on your financial journey? Here’s how we can work together:

1. The SugarMamma Budget & Cashflow Academy
   Sick of living paycheque to paycheque or feeling overwhelmed by your money?
   This course includes aone-on-one appointment with me so I can personally help you.
   👉 Enrol here

1. Money Mindset & Manifestation Mentorship
   Join my program for ongoing support, clarity, and motivation around the way to show up and work on your financial goals and dreams, including attracting the life that you want. Get started here.

📚 My Books

If you’re ready to deepen your financial knowledge, check out my books:

• Best Seller:The $1000 Project
• **Mindful Money](https://amzn.to/3RV0poc)
• Motivated Money by Peter Thornhill(a huge inspiration for me): Read it here

(These are Amazon affiliate links to my own books.)

🌟 Stay Connected & Inspired

• Instagram:@SugarMammaTV — money, budgeting, cashflow & motivation
• Instagram:@CannaCampbellofficial — lifestyle, capsule wardrobe fashion, motherhood
• Substack Quiet Wealth: https://substack.com/@sugarmammaquietwealth
• Keynote speaking book via [email protected]
• TikTok:@SugarMammaTV
• YouTube:SugarMammaTV — over 500 bite-sized videos with more than 12 million views!
• Website:SugarMammaTV.com
• Don’t forget my other podcast:How Do They Afford That? 👉 Listen here

⚖️ General Advice Warning

While we discuss financial topics, everything shared here is general information only — never personal, product, or investment advice. Always:

• Do your own research.
• Weigh up the pros, cons, fees, caps, taxes, and risks.
• Seek professional advice before making financial decisions.

📜 Financial Planning License Details

The information in this podcast does not take into account your personal circumstances, goals, or needs. Always read relevant Product Disclosure Statements before acquiring any financial product, and seek independent financial advice where appropriate.

Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd (AFSL No. 700012 | ABN 97 678 975 589).

Topics: ETF investing, ETF mistakes, beginner investing, ASX ETFs, investing for beginners Australia, passive investing, diversified portfolio, long-term investing, wealth building, financial freedom, personal finance Australia, passive income, investing strategy.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you reach 65 and your finances don't look anything like the retirement plan you thought you'd have?

Today's Start Here question comes from a 65-year-old woman who is single, still working FIFO and still has a mortgage. After attempting retirement at 60, she discovered that the lifestyle she'd imagined left her feeling isolated — and she spent a significant amount of her superannuation in the process.

She returned to work, bought a home and started rebuilding.

Now she's worried about what would happen if her income disappeared before she's financially ready to retire.

In this episode, we look at how to create financial security when you're starting — or perhaps restarting — later in life, without feeling as though you need to spend the rest of your working years frantically catching up.

We cover how to:

• Work out what “enough” actually looks like for your retirement

• Balance paying down a mortgage with building accessible emergency savings

• Create a financial runway so losing your job doesn't immediately become a housing crisis

• Think about alternative or part-time work before you actually need it

• Consider whether downsizing could improve both your finances and your quality of life

• Assess lifestyle and retirement villages beyond simply looking at the purchase price

• Understand why community, connection and purpose belong in a retirement plan too

• Avoid assuming you're automatically eligible for the downsizer contribution

• Start thinking about superannuation and Centrelink before you retire

• Know when specialist financial and legal advice can help you make a major decision with greater confidence

Most importantly, we challenge the idea that retirement success simply means reaching a certain age with a paid-off home and a huge super balance.

Sometimes retirement doesn't go according to plan. Sometimes the life you thought you wanted turns out not to suit you. And sometimes you find yourself starting again much later than expected.

That doesn't mean the only answer is deprivation or desperately trying to make up for lost time.

Perhaps financial freedom at this stage of life isn't necessarily about stopping work.

It's about reaching the point where you no longer have to work.

Because the goal isn't simply to retire.

It's to build enough security, income, connection and choice to create a next chapter that actually works for you.

This episode contains general information and education only and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider seeking appropriate licensed financial and legal advice before making decisions regarding your mortgage, superannuation, Centrelink entitlements or retirement/lifestyle village arrangements.

💡 If you want my help with your Budget or Money Mindset

Want more support on your financial journey? Here’s how we can work together:

1. The SugarMamma Budget & Cashflow Academy
   Sick of living paycheque to paycheque or feeling overwhelmed by your money?
   This course includes aone-on-one appointment with me so I can personally help you.
   👉 Enrol here

1. Money Mindset & Manifestation Mentorship
   Join my program for ongoing support, clarity, and motivation around the way to show up and work on your financial goals and dreams, including attracting the life that you want. Get started here.

📚 My Books

If you’re ready to deepen your financial knowledge, check out my books, including our new one:

• Twelve Months To Financial Freedom: https://link.amazon/B0hPdGjCm
• Best Seller:The $1000 Project
• **Mindful Money](https://amzn.to/3RV0poc)
• Motivated Money by Peter Thornhill(a huge inspiration for me): Read it here

(These are Amazon affiliate links to my own books.)

🌟 Stay Connected & Inspired

• Instagram:@SugarMammaTV — money, budgeting, cashflow & motivation
• Instagram:@CannaCampbellofficial — lifestyle, capsule wardrobe fashion, motherhood
• Substack Quiet Wealth: https://substack.com/@sugarmammaquietwealth
• Keynote speaking book via [email protected]
• TikTok:@SugarMammaTV
• YouTube:SugarMammaTV — over 500 bite-sized videos with more than 12 million views!
• Website:SugarMammaTV.com
• Don’t forget my other podcast:How Do They Afford That? 👉 Listen here

⚖️ General Advice Warning

While we discuss financial topics, everything shared here is general information only — never personal, product, or investment advice. Always:

• Do your own research.
• Weigh up the pros, cons, fees, caps, taxes, and risks.
• Seek professional advice before making financial decisions.

📜 Financial Planning License Details

The information in this podcast does not take into account your personal circumstances, goals, or needs. Always read relevant Product Disclosure Statements before acquiring any financial product, and seek independent financial advice where appropriate.

Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd (AFSL No. 700012 | ABN 97 678 975 589).

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How To Build Your First ETF Portfolio (Step by Step)

You’ve saved the money. You’ve opened the share trading account. Now comes the big question… which ETF do you actually buy?

With hundreds of ETFs to choose from, getting started can quickly become overwhelming. Australian shares, international shares, high-growth funds, dividend ETFs, sector ETFs, bonds—the choices are endless.

In this episode of SugarMamma’s Fireplay, I strip away the noise and walk you through a practical, step-by-step process for building your first ETF portfolio.

We cover:

• How to set a clear investment and passive income goal
• Why your timeframe and risk profile should come before choosing an ETF
• What an ETF actually is and how diversification works
• The difference between Australian, international, diversified, sector and defensive ETFs
• How to give each ETF in your portfolio a clear purpose
• Why more ETFs doesn’t necessarily mean better diversification
• How to identify and avoid unnecessary overlap
• How to work backwards from your passive income goal
• Why an $80,000 annual passive income target could mean aiming for approximately $1.6 million invested at a hypothetical 5% yield
• How to actually purchase your first ETF
• The important administration to complete afterwards—including your TFN, bank details, share registry and record keeping
• Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRPs) and how reinvesting distributions can help compound your portfolio over time

The goal isn’t to build the perfect portfolio overnight.

It’s to build a simple, diversified portfolio you understand, keep contributing to it and give yourself enough time for growth, income and compounding to do their work.

And this is only Part One.

Next week: I’m sharing the biggest ETF investing mistakes I see—from doubling up on the same investments and chasing past performance to unnecessary fees, overcomplicating your portfolio and constantly changing strategy.

If you’re serious about using ETFs to build long-term wealth and passive income, make sure you listen to both episodes.

💡 If you want my help with your Budget or Money Mindset

Want more support on your financial journey? Here’s how we can work together:

1. The SugarMamma Budget & Cashflow Academy
   Sick of living paycheque to paycheque or feeling overwhelmed by your money?
   This course includes aone-on-one appointment with me so I can personally help you.
   👉 Enrol here

1. Money Mindset & Manifestation Mentorship
   Join my program for ongoing support, clarity, and motivation around the way to show up and work on your financial goals and dreams, including attracting the life that you want. Get started here.

📚 My Books

If you’re ready to deepen your financial knowledge, check out my books:

• Best Seller:The $1000 Project
• **Mindful Money](https://amzn.to/3RV0poc)
• Motivated Money by Peter Thornhill(a huge inspiration for me): Read it here

(These are Amazon affiliate links to my own books.)

🌟 Stay Connected & Inspired

• Instagram:@SugarMammaTV — money, budgeting, cashflow & motivation
• Instagram:@CannaCampbellofficial — lifestyle, capsule wardrobe fashion, motherhood
• Substack Quiet Wealth: https://substack.com/@sugarmammaquietwealth
• Keynote speaking book via [email protected]
• TikTok:@SugarMammaTV
• YouTube:SugarMammaTV — over 500 bite-sized videos with more than 12 million views!
• Website:SugarMammaTV.com
• Don’t forget my other podcast:How Do They Afford That? 👉 Listen here

⚖️ General Advice Warning

While we discuss financial topics, everything shared here is general information only — never personal, product, or investment advice. Always:

• Do your own research.
• Weigh up the pros, cons, fees, caps, taxes, and risks.
• Seek professional advice before making financial decisions.

📜 Financial Planning License Details

The information in this podcast does not take into account your personal circumstances, goals, or needs. Always read relevant Product Disclosure Statements before acquiring any financial product, and seek independent financial advice where appropriate.

Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd (AFSL No. 700012 | ABN 97 678 975 589).

This episode contains general financial information and is for educational purposes only. It does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider whether the information is appropriate for your circumstances and seek professional financial advice where required.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so many skincare products, ingredients and promises competing for our attention, how do we know what is actually worth investing in?

In this special episode of SugarMamma’s Fireplay, proudly partnered with La Roche-Posay, Canna sits down with leading dermatologist Dr Shreya Andric to cut through the noise and unpack the science of skin longevity, ageing and the appearance of pigmentation.

Together they explore why dark spots, sunspots and uneven skin tone can become more noticeable as we age; the different types of hyperpigmentation; why they can be so stubborn to address; and the active ingredients backed by dermatological science.

Dr Andric also explains the science behind Melasyl™, how it works alongside ingredients including Niacinamide and Proxylane, and the innovation behind La Roche-Posay’s NEW MELA DOUBLE DOSE, which contains double the concentration of Mela B3 Serum.

Most importantly, this conversation is about helping you feel informed and empowered when choosing where to spend your money on skincare — understanding what matters, what the science says, and how consistency and prevention play a role in supporting healthy-looking skin over time.

Ask your pharmacist about the NEW MELA DOUBLE DOSE from La Roche-Posay or head to laroche-posay.com.au to learn more.

This episode is a paid partnership with La Roche-Posay. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feeling overwhelmed by money? You're not alone.

If you've ever thought:

"I know I should be doing something... I just don't know where to start."

This episode is for you.

Today I'm joined by my co-host, Michael Thompson, to talk honestly about what it was really like before he took control of his finances.

We unpack the fear, confusion and overwhelm that kept him stuck, the moment he realised procrastination was costing him more than taking action ever would, and the simple steps that helped him finally begin building financial confidence.

Because the truth is, financial freedom doesn't begin with having lots of money.

It begins with making one decision:

To start.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why so many intelligent people still procrastinate with money
• How fear and overwhelm keep us financially stuck
• Michael's personal turning point
• The biggest mistakes beginners make
• Why you don't need to know everything before getting started
• How small, consistent actions create extraordinary results over time
• The mindset shifts that changed everything
• How our new book can guide you step-by-step through your own financial journey

If you've been waiting for the "perfect time" to organise your money, invest or start building wealth, consider this your sign.

Our new book, Twelve Months To Financial Freedom, was written to remove the confusion, simplify the process and help you build financial confidence one month at a time.

Whether you're starting from scratch or simply want a clear roadmap, we hope this book becomes the guide we both wish we'd had when we first started.

If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review and share it with someone who has been saying, "I really need to sort my money out."

Because sometimes all it takes is one conversation to change someone's financial future.

Grab your copy here: https://link.amazon/B05PhKmRm 

💡 If you want my help with your Budget or Money Mindset

Want more support on your financial journey? Here’s how we can work together:

1. The SugarMamma Budget & Cashflow Academy
   Sick of living paycheque to paycheque or feeling overwhelmed by your money?
   This course includes aone-on-one appointment with me so I can personally help you.
   👉 Enrol here

1. Money Mindset & Manifestation Mentorship
   Join my program for ongoing support, clarity, and motivation around the way to show up and work on your financial goals and dreams, including attracting the life that you want. Get started here.

📚 My Books

If you’re ready to deepen your financial knowledge, check out my books:

• Best Seller:The $1000 Project
• **Mindful Money](https://amzn.to/3RV0poc)
• Motivated Money by Peter Thornhill(a huge inspiration for me): Read it here

And of course Twelve Months To Financial Freedom! : https://link.amazon/B05PhKmRm

(These are Amazon affiliate links to my own books.)

🌟 Stay Connected & Inspired

• Instagram:@SugarMammaTV — money, budgeting, cashflow & motivation
• Instagram:@CannaCampbellofficial — lifestyle, capsule wardrobe fashion, motherhood
• Substack Quiet Wealth: https://substack.com/@sugarmammaquietwealth
• Keynote speaking book via [email protected]
• TikTok:@SugarMammaTV
• YouTube:SugarMammaTV — over 500 bite-sized videos with more than 12 million views!
• Website:SugarMammaTV.com
• Don’t forget my other podcast:How Do They Afford That? 👉 Listen here

⚖️ General Advice Warning

While we discuss financial topics, everything shared here is general information only — never personal, product, or investment advice. Always:

• Do your own research.
• Weigh up the pros, cons, fees, caps, taxes, and risks.
• Seek professional advice before making financial decisions.

📜 Financial Planning License Details

The information in this podcast does not take into account your personal circumstances, goals, or needs. Always read relevant Product Disclosure Statements before acquiring any financial product, and seek independent financial advice where appropriate.

Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd (AFSL No. 700012 | ABN 97 678 975 589).

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Things We Won’t Be Doing After the Federal Budget

Whenever a Federal Budget is handed down, the headlines start flying.

New taxes. Superannuation changes. Property rules. Cost-of-living measures. Winners. Losers.

And while it is important to understand changes that may affect your finances, I don't believe we should allow every new announcement to completely derail a well-thought-out financial plan.

In this episode of SugarMamma's Fireplay, I'm flipping the conversation around and sharing five things Tom and I will NOT be doing in response to the Federal Budget — and why.

In this episode, I share:

1. We won't stop working towards our goals

We're not throwing our hands in the air and saying, "What's the point?"

We'll continue working, growing our businesses, investing in our financial wellbeing and building towards the life we want.

Governments and policies will change throughout our lifetime. Our responsibility for our own financial future remains.

2. We won't sit on excessive amounts of cash

Having an emergency fund and accessible cash reserves is incredibly important.

But beyond the cash we genuinely need, we don't plan on allowing fear to push us into unnecessarily sitting on the sidelines.

We'll continue putting our money to work thoughtfully and in line with our long-term goals.

3. We won't overcapitalise on our home

Your home can be an incredible asset — financially and emotionally.

But that doesn't mean every spare dollar needs to disappear into renovations, upgrades and improvements.

We still want to be disciplined about how much money we put into our home and make sure we're not sacrificing other important financial goals in the process.

4. We won't take on more debt than we can comfortably afford

Debt can be useful when it is carefully considered and strategically managed.

But taking on excessive debt — particularly expensive or non-deductible debt — can dramatically reduce your financial flexibility.

We want our financial position to give us choices, not leave us trapped by repayments.

5. We won't panic about superannuation

Superannuation rules will continue to evolve over the decades.

That doesn't mean we're abandoning super or making dramatic decisions based on fear about what a future government may or may not do.

Super remains an important part of our long-term retirement strategy, and we'll continue making decisions based on our own circumstances, professional advice and the rules that apply at the time.

The bigger message

This episode isn't about ignoring the Federal Budget.

It's about responding rather than reacting.

Understand the changes. Work out which ones genuinely affect you. Get professional advice where you need it. Adjust your strategy if necessary.

But don't allow frightening headlines, political noise or speculation about what might happen next to push you into making financial decisions that don't serve your long-term goals.

Because ultimately, governments will change.

Rules will change.

Markets will change.

But the fundamentals of building financial wellbeing remain remarkably consistent:

Spend thoughtfully.
Protect your cash flow.
Be careful with debt.
Invest for the long term.
Diversify.
And keep working towards the financial life that matters to you.

🎧 Listen to the full episode of SugarMamma's Fireplay wherever you get your podcasts.

💡 If you want my help with your Budget or Money Mindset

Want more support on your financial journey? Here’s how we can work together:

1. The SugarMamma Budget & Cashflow Academy
   Sick of living paycheque to paycheque or feeling overwhelmed by your money?
   This course includes aone-on-one appointment with me so I can personally help you.
   👉 Enrol here

1. Money Mindset & Manifestation Mentorship
   Join my program for ongoing support, clarity, and motivation around the way to show up and work on your financial goals and dreams, including attracting the life that you want. Get started here.

📚 My Books

If you’re ready to deepen your financial knowledge, check out my books, including our new one:

• Twelve Months To Financial Freedom: https://link.amazon/B0hPdGjCm
• Best Seller:The $1000 Project
• **Mindful Money](https://amzn.to/3RV0poc)
• Motivated Money by Peter Thornhill(a huge inspiration for me): Read it here

(These are Amazon affiliate links to my own books.)

🌟 Stay Connected & Inspired

• Instagram:@SugarMammaTV — money, budgeting, cashflow & motivation
• Instagram:@CannaCampbellofficial — lifestyle, capsule wardrobe fashion, motherhood
• Substack Quiet Wealth: https://substack.com/@sugarmammaquietwealth
• Keynote speaking book via [email protected]
• TikTok:@SugarMammaTV
• YouTube:SugarMammaTV — over 500 bite-sized videos with more than 12 million views!
• Website:SugarMammaTV.com
• Don’t forget my other podcast:How Do They Afford That? 👉 Listen here

⚖️ General Advice Warning

While we discuss financial topics, everything shared here is general information only — never personal, product, or investment advice. Always:

• Do your own research.
• Weigh up the pros, cons, fees, caps, taxes, and risks.
• Seek professional advice before making financial decisions.

📜 Financial Planning License Details

The information in this podcast does not take into account your personal circumstances, goals, or needs. Always read relevant Product Disclosure Statements before acquiring any financial product, and seek independent financial advice where appropriate.

Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd (AFSL No. 700012 | ABN 97 678 975 589).

General information only. This episode does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider seeking professional financial, tax and/or legal advice appropriate to your circumstances.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My House Is Worth Less Than I Paid. What Should I Do?

Buying your first home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make. So, when headlines start warning about falling house prices, negative equity, and first-home buyers being "trapped", it's completely understandable to feel anxious.

But does negative equity automatically mean financial disaster?

In this episode of Start Here, Canna explains exactly what negative equity is, why it's suddenly making headlines, who is most at risk, and—most importantly—the practical steps you can take to protect yourself and your financial future.

Whether you've recently purchased your first home, bought with a 5% deposit, or you're a parent worried about your adult child, this episode will help you separate fear from fact and focus on what you can actually control.

In this episode we cover:

• What negative equity actually means (and why it isn't always a financial emergency)

• Why first-home buyers with small deposits are more exposed to falling property prices

• Why property markets naturally move in cycles

• When negative equity becomes a genuine problem—and when it doesn't

• Why selling too early can lock in financial losses

• How making extra mortgage repayments can rebuild equity faster

• Practical ways to improve your cash flow and pay down your home loan sooner

• When renovating can help increase your property's value—and how to avoid overcapitalising

• Why obtaining an independent property valuation may surprise you

• When to speak with your lender or mortgage broker if you're feeling financial pressure

• Could renting out your home instead of selling be a smarter long-term strategy?

• The biggest mistakes homeowners make when property prices fall

• Why staying calm during market downturns is often one of the best financial decisions you can make

Key Takeaway

Negative equity doesn't automatically mean you've made a bad financial decision. If you can comfortably afford your mortgage repayments and aren't forced to sell, time, consistent mortgage repayments and sensible financial decisions can help rebuild your equity. While you can't control the property market, you can absolutely control your cash flow, your mortgage strategy and the financial habits that strengthen your long-term wealth.

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Please note: This podcast contains general information only and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making financial decisions, consider seeking advice from a qualified financial adviser, accountant or mortgage professional

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• Best Seller:The $1000 Project
• **Mindful Money](https://amzn.to/3RV0poc)
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Could Missing This Property Valuation Cost You Thousands in Tax?

There’s a major capital gains tax (CGT) change coming for Australian property investors—and surprisingly, very few people are talking about it.

If you own an investment property, 30 June 2027 could become one of the most important dates in your financial calendar.

In this episode, I explain why obtaining a professional property valuation before the new CGT rules begin could potentially save some investors tens of thousands of dollars when they eventually sell.

You'll learn:

• Why Australia's capital gains tax rules are changing from 1 July 2027
• Why 30 June 2027 could be a critical date for investment property owners
• The difference between relying on a professional valuation versus the government's default CGT calculation
• Why some investors could pay significantly more tax without a valuation
• A simple example showing how the two approaches may produce very different outcomes
• Why waiting until the last minute could create a rush for qualified valuers
• Practical steps to take now to help protect your wealth

Remember, this episode is general information only and is designed to help you understand an important upcoming change. Whether obtaining a professional valuation is appropriate for your circumstances is something you should discuss with your accountant or registered tax adviser.

If you know someone who owns an investment property, please share this episode with them. It could save them from an expensive mistake years down the track.

💡 If you want my help with your Budget or Money Mindset

Want more support on your financial journey? Here’s how we can work together:

1. The SugarMamma Budget & Cashflow Academy
   Sick of living paycheque to paycheque or feeling overwhelmed by your money?
   This course includes aone-on-one appointment with me so I can personally help you.
   👉 Enrol here

1. Money Mindset & Manifestation Mentorship
   Join my program for ongoing support, clarity, and motivation around the way to show up and work on your financial goals and dreams, including attracting the life that you want. Get started here.

📚 My Books

If you’re ready to deepen your financial knowledge, check out my books:

• Best Seller:The $1000 Project
• **Mindful Money](https://amzn.to/3RV0poc)
• Motivated Money by Peter Thornhill(a huge inspiration for me): Read it here

(These are Amazon affiliate links to my own books.)

🌟 Stay Connected & Inspired

• Instagram:@SugarMammaTV — money, budgeting, cashflow & motivation
• Instagram:@CannaCampbellofficial — lifestyle, capsule wardrobe fashion, motherhood
• Substack Quiet Wealth: https://substack.com/@sugarmammaquietwealth
• Keynote speaking book via [email protected]
• TikTok:@SugarMammaTV
• YouTube:SugarMammaTV — over 500 bite-sized videos with more than 12 million views!
• Website:SugarMammaTV.com
• Don’t forget my other podcast:How Do They Afford That? 👉 Listen here

⚖️ General Advice Warning

While we discuss financial topics, everything shared here is general information only — never personal, product, or investment advice. Always:

• Do your own research.
• Weigh up the pros, cons, fees, caps, taxes, and risks.
• Seek professional advice before making financial decisions.

📜 Financial Planning License Details

The information in this podcast does not take into account your personal circumstances, goals, or needs. Always read relevant Product Disclosure Statements before acquiring any financial product, and seek independent financial advice where appropriate.

Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd (AFSL No. 700012 | ABN 97 678 975 589).

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