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Hey! We are Ben and Nikki! We're both Commercial Photographers, Videographers & Content Creators! Tune in to hear all things photo/video, social media, entrepreneurship, travel, van life, relationships, puppies, health and wellness and so much more! Check out Instagram for visual updates on what's going on: Ben: @benwaugh, Nikki: @nikkibigger, Salem: @sidekick_salem (our puppy). Shoot us a DM on Instagram, ask us questions, let us know what you think of the Podcast, or just say hello!
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Money: Faith & Finance explores the profound and practical of everyday finances. In every episode, we explore the real-life impact of everything from superannuation to stewardship, the World Bank to your wallet – and what does God have to say about money? Welcome to the profit, loss and real balance sheet of wherever money intersects with you. Pete Burrows is an accountant for small business and individuals with Lower Russell and Farr in Penrith, Western Sydney, Australia. Ben McEachen hosts ...
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Click here for the 'Smarter with Money' handout that you can use to help your household Just like you and me, we've got burning questions to ask Pete so we could be one step closer to making sense out of the everyday money matters. We've cherry picked 10 questions (with one BONUS) for you. Press play now to hear Pete's "Smarter with Money" Q&A sesh…
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When does a favor go too far?! The audacity of bugs! What’s in our search history this week? We get into it. We review Deadpool and we talk to our good friend, the hilarious Luke Null about all things comedy, SNL, his new special and so much more! Find Us On Social http://www.instagram.com/audacity__podcast Call Or Text Us At 8057641029 Check out L…
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Is mercury always in retrograde? National Raccoon day and Frugal Funday are some fun days to look forward to in October. Cottage core - yay or nay?? We listen to your voicemails on our lifeline segment and so much more! Find Us On Social http://www.instagram.com/audacity__podcast Nikki Howard New Videos Every Week At @Nikki Howard https://www.insta…
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Matt Bilinksy schools us on politics. Should mail that looks like it came from the government be illegal? Wedding planning: it’s great til it’s not. We talk about that and so much more on this weeks episode! Find Us On Social http://www.instagram.com/audacity__podcast Call Or Text Us At 8057641029 Check out Matt Bilinsky http://www.instagram.com/ma…
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Click here for the 'Smarter with Money' handout that you can use to help your household In this bonus episode before Season 6 drops, Pete Burrows dives into practical money tips and traps. Press play now to hear Pete's "Smarter with Money" session from Pittwater Anglican, Sydney, this month. Pete covered the importance of budgeting, saving habits, …
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This week we talk to our amazing guest Ben Gleib about politics, comedy and found hidden treasures. Could you beat Bobby Flay? We give parenting advice and do a lot more! Find Us On Social http://www.instagram.com/audacity__podcast Call Or Text Us At 8057641029 Get tickets for Ben Gleib at http://Bengleib.com/friendsandfamily And check him out http…
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Brent got pooped on! He tells us how. We also talk to Do you talk to yourself? We do. We also talk to our awesome guest Laura Dawn about psychedelics and creativity! Be nice to strangers! Check out Laura Dawn at http://www.instagram.com/@livefreelaurad http://www.lauradawn.co Find Us On Social http://www.instagram.com/audacity__podcast Nikki Howard…
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What awful cultural trends need changing? What would you do if a Civil War broke out? We dive deep into each other’s questionable search history, and so much more. Please drink water!! Shoutout to the sponsor of this episode Schedule 35 Get 15% off your entire order with code AUDACITY at www.schedule35.co Find Us On Social http://www.instagram.com/…
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In this episode, Ben and Pete are joined by Hayson and Nikki Lo, hosts of the Money Matrimony podcast. Hayson and Nikki share their own experience with navigating household finances, as they took time and effort to find a more united approach. They want to help other couples with communicating better about money matters. Key Takeaways: Open Communi…
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What do Eminem and the Hawk Tuah girl have in common?? Nikki’s mom stops through to give the world a free therapy session, and so much more. We love ya! Shoutout to the sponsor of this episode Schedule 35 Get 15% off your entire order with code AUDACITY at www.schedule35.co Get “I Can Relate To That” by Dr. Linda Howard on Amazon now at https://www…
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Key Takeaways: Cozy Fizz Explained: Or how the rising cost of living impacts luxury items and discretionary spending. Wants vs Needs: Working out what is essential. Economic Pressures: Small businesses, particularly in niche markets, must consider the particular sting of inflation and other financial factors. Strategic Spending: Tips for managing f…
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Our guest Steven Jaggers is a breathwork coach that WILL change your life for the better! Also: Is the Hawk Tuah girl ghostwriting for Eminem? An embarrassing dive through our search history, and more! New episodes Thursdays, we love you! Shoutout to the sponsor of this episode Schedule 35 Get 15% off your entire order with code AUDACITY at www.sch…
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Everything you need to know about starting out in stocks. Our special guest is Joe Youssef, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Distribution with Two Harbours Asset Management. You can learn more about Joe on LinkedIn. Key Takeaways: Understanding Shares: Shares represent ownership in a company. When private companies go public, they offer shares …
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Key Takeaways: Difference Between Redundancy and Retrenchment: Redundancy is a job role being removed. Retrenchment is more personal, related to your job performance. Immediate Actions: If you are made redundant, start looking for new jobs ASAP, consult financial professionals, and consider budgeting your redundancy payment as a wage. Tax: Understa…
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Key Takeaways: Faith and Generosity: Danniebelle's generous upbringing has shaped her approach to money. Any time she can show generosity, Danniebelle sees that as success. Struggles in Sydney: Living in the second-most unaffordable city in the world, Danniebelle shares how financial strain was compounded by health issues, unemployment and worry. J…
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Key Takeaways: Budgeting: Create a budget and stick to it, ideally making it a rolling budget to keep track of your finances monthly. Use Money-Saving Apps: Leverage apps to compare prices and save on essentials like fuel or groceries. Pay Off Loans Strategically: Aim to pay off loans and bills more frequently to reduce interest. Community Resource…
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Do we really need a financial planner? How could anyone plan my money better than myself? They're charging a fee??! Joining us is financial planner Hamish Ferguson, founder and director of Vison Newcastle. Key Takeaways: Financial Planning's Core Value: Financial planners like Hamish Ferguson emphasize both technical skills and relational abilities…
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Past Ep - Making Housing More Affordable Past Ep - The Blessing and Curse of Inheritance Past Ep - Mastering Money Mindset: Balancing Logic and Emotion Key Takeaways: Changing Conversation on Housing: In Australia, perceptions and discussions have drastically changed, necessitating a new approach to homeownership versus renting. "Rent money is dead…
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Key Takeaways: The importance of understanding the psychology of money and how early financial experiences impact adult behavior. Logical financial management strategies versus emotion-driven spending, and the significance of budgeting and disciplined spending. The role of Christians Against Poverty (CAP) in assisting individuals to navigate out of…
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Key Takeaways: Understanding Stage 3 Tax Cuts: Pete clarifies that on average, individuals will see an additional $20 to $70 per week, depending on their income bracket. Impact on Different Earners: Middle to high income earners benefit from these tax cuts, with varying degrees based on income levels. Historical Context: The episode revisits Stage …
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BONUS EPISODE! Ben asks all the smart questions and Pete gives some advice on Tax Returns. Key Takeaways: Year-Round Tax Planning: Starting tax planning as early as July 1 ensures better organization and maximized deductions. Utilize Technology: Software and tools can simplify tracking expenses and managing tax returns, making processes easier comp…
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BONUS EPISODE! Ben asks all the smart questions and Pete unpacks Budget 2024 in 15 minutes! Key Takeaways: The 2024 Budget offers immediate financial relief for individuals through tax cuts, HECS debt readjustments, and energy bill rebates. There is an emphasis on sustaining economic measures that will not exacerbate inflation, keeping in mind the …
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Special guest is Nelson Hsieh, a New Testament expert with Tyndale at Cambridge who has a detailed interest in digital currency. Pete and Ben ask the basics about cryptocurrencies before hearing more about Nelson's take on "Would Jesus buy Bitcoin?" Nelson explores issues of accessibility and control of currencies, as well as challenging assumption…
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Saving is simple. Isn't it? There are so many hacks around for the best ways to save but is that just overcomplicating matters? Pete and Ben cut to the chase with saving and tell you what it means to save at each age and stage. While taking a look at term deposits, superannuation, offset accounts and other avenues, the Money Men consider Jesus' adv…
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Most churches serve morning tea after the service, dished up by church members. Often, the morning tea provisions are paid for by these volunteers. Is that right? Who should actually foot the bill? Pete and Ben move from morning tea musings to the broader issue of cost in Christian service, and the need for open conversations about any financial ba…
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"What is that worth?" We all ask that question but how do we work out the amount? Join Ben McEachen and Pete Burrows as they explore the subjective nature of worth – and why it can annoy Ben so much. From buying a house through to everyday items, they discuss what our "worth" is influenced by and what it should be based on. Join the Money: Faith an…
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Should a couple share their finances? Why would you split them and what sort of impact can that have? Pete and Ben respond to an online conversation about who should get what when it comes to household money. Join the Money: Faith and Finance Group on Facebook here! Always love your questions. Contact the Money: Faith and Finance team and we will t…
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Do you haggle? Should we? What's the best way to haggle and what's the best motivation for it? Your favourite accountant Pete and non-haggler Ben explore the cultural, practical and spiritual of trying to get the best price. Or are we trying to rip someone else off? Join the Money: Faith and Finance Group on Facebook here! Always love your question…
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The Money: Faith and Finance Group on Facebook kicked off recently and your comments, questions and interaction has been super. So much so that Pete and Ben wanted to share some highlights, from the poll results to the "how to choose a Mortgage Broker" interaction and a little bit of prominent pushback. Join the Money: Faith and Finance Group on Fa…
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A friend of the podcast asked: How can I talk about my inheritance, especially with friends who are having money problems? Oh, and what should I do with it? Pete and Ben take a run at the guilt of inheritance, what it can be used for, and is it OK to ask for it early. Along the way, Jesus' teaching on greed and the Prodigal Son turn up, as well as …
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"T Swiz is Big Biz" With the arrival of 'The Eras Tour' in Australia, Pete and Ben discuss the ripple effects of the pop superstar. About $140 million is the expected impact to the local economy of Swift's visit. Along with what this reveals about how much we will spend on experiences (even as cost of living explodes), Ben and Pete's conversation a…
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Sherrin sent in a question for Pete and Ben that you've probably also been wondering about. Good on you, Sherrin. The question has to do with savings goals and pay rises. As Ben and Pete discuss, Sherrin's household budget and expenses are at a pinch point where it's tough to save for important things like flights to visit overseas family. But if S…
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The Psalm 23 Podcast. Get into the delight and detail of The World’s Most Famous Psalm, as Ben McEachen (Hope Mornings) joins theologian and author David Hohne (Moore Theological College, Sydney, Australia) for three helpful conversations. Explore Psalm 23 and discover what this ancient poem meant when it was first written, how it still relates to …
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A lot of us don't like to talk about money and church. But that's not Ben and Pete. They dive headlong into the biblical (yet divisive) universe of giving to your local church. The angle they take is not what you expect. The offerings they bring, though, are right up your alley because Ben and Pete discuss how you can give AND why. Share this with …
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What was it? And what's the answer? Press play to find out because its surely the question you also have wanted to put to "everybody's favourite tax accountant" Pete Burrows. Ben also asks Pete what questions we really SHOULD BE asking accountants. Pete lets Ben have it – and why our personal tax and financial arrangements will be better off for as…
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The future is here. Cashless transactions are the norm with only 6 per cent of Australian sales being done in cash. But some aren't happy about this, protesting the rise and rise of tap or online payments. Ben and Pete serve up the benefits and downsides of how we now carry less cold, hard cash. From keeping track of spending to the challenge of te…
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Ben heard a sermon on "spiritual timekeeping" and it got him thinking about that old chestnut – "Time is money". But was Benjamin Franklin correct about that? Or have times changed? Pete raises invested time versus time spent, and Ben (not Franklin) muses on the timing of God's economy. Plus: look out for all the contemporary references! Including …
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HINT: You should have started yesterday to save for retirement. Oh. But it's not too late to check out Pete and Ben's quick guide to how to prepare yourself for pulling up stumps. Because Pete lets us know how starting NOW will actually make considerable differences THEN. Phew. Plus, the Money Men explore if there is a formula to follow for retirem…
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Oh, erm, sorry. We are not offering the low rate of 2 per cent. Instead, Pete and Ben return to your most popular Money: Faith and Finance subject – interest rates. With the Reserve Bank of Australia in all sorts of scrutiny, Pete maps out where we are actually at in the history of interest rates. Ben wonders if Australia has any other weapons for …
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What is success? Do you have it? How do you know? Sydney accountant Pete chats with Ben about financial success, and other forms, as they head towards a NEW DEFINITION of success. Being able to recognise the impact of success upon your life can help to free us from its weight, stress and consuming expectations. Got a question for the Money Team? Se…
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... Because we didn't answer all your questions in PART 1 of our interview with Emily Anderson, a 20-something media worker in Sydney (and newest member of the Money: Faith and Finance squad). Press play now to dig deeper into what do with your money when you're younger. Pete discusses strategies for a 20-something with 20k, Emily raises financial …
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Enjoy our interview with Emily Anderson, a 20-something media worker in Sydney. Like so many under 30, Emily has been able to pull some savings together. And she has questions and concerns about what to do with them. Save? Invest? Where to start? What if you make a mistake? Do personal beliefs count in your early 20s when it comes to the stuff of m…
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Just in time for what Pete calls The Accountants' New Year's Eve, here is a handy EOFY handbook (to kick off Season 3!). Pete rattles carefully through the ways you can maximise your Tax Return, from sorting out exactly what you can claim on, to how not to be dodgy... even when you are tempted to, you know, cut corners. Got a question for the Money…
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So, Federal Budget 2023 has dropped. The dust has settled and Sydney accountant Pete and sidekick Ben can reveal the real winners, not-so-winners - and the SURPRISES. Yeah, surprises. Also, Pete gets myeh about $4 billion, mentions lamingtons in a tax revelation, and explains what all this Budget Blather has to do with your spreadsheet. Ben chimes …
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Hear us out. Instead of taking pot shots at the ways Christians (or so-called) have done terrible stuff with finances entrusted to them, this episode explains why we shouldn't expect more. But, wait, hear us out. Beyond stating it as it is, Pete and Ben suggest strategies for improving accountability, transparency and honesty. Because not being bet…
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What is superannuation really for? What will happen to it in Australia? What's the trust in God got to do with putting money away now? To get stuck into super for you, special guest Warren Bird brings his super super knowledge. Warren has more than 40 years experience in investments and financial markets. From Australia's Treasury (Yes, THE Treasur…
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Overtime. We all do it. Many of us don't get paid extra for it.So, should you do any? What are reasonable expectations for salary employees, wage workers, and business owners? Pete and Ben consider this prickly aspect of earning as living costs rise. Got a question for the Money Men? Send it through at hopepodcasts.com.au. Ben and Pete will get stu…
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This live question arrived about the complexities of a church leader driving an expensive EV. Should they? Shouldn't they? Ben and Pete have a crack at detailing all the facets, from environmental statements to displays of wealth and Christian accountability. No, Elon Musk. This conversation is not for or against Tesla. It's a serious (well, mostly…
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WARNING: Financial Planners* might be offended and concerned by what's contained within this user-friendly episode about sorting out your finances. Yourself. Although Ben is worried about Pete's ability to care, he's impressed by the Sydney accountant's tips for EVERYONE to wrangle their means. Without professional help. Got a question for the Mone…
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Tithing. Sounds old fashioned just to mention it. What's it got to do with us nowadays? Isn't it some Old Testament money thing that went out with Jesus coming along? Or are those Christians correct who maintain that tithing must continue? Oh. What even is tithing? Money: Faith and Finance is the place to explore the personal sides of your finance.…
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