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This week, Sim breaks down exactly what to do when you come into a lump sum of money, from a $10,000 bonus to a $40,000 windfall, using her simple decision matrix. She covers the order of operations for tackling high interest debt, building a three to six month emergency fund, and deciding when to invest so you can feel confident you are making a smart move. If you have been wondering whether to pay down debt or invest, this episode gives you a clear plan to protect your future and stop feeling overwhelmed.
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This week, Sim wraps up the final episode of the three part wedding series by sharing the five wedding costs she would cut immediately and the five things she believes are actually worth splurging on. From skipping real flower decor and trimming catering packages to investing in a great photographer, venue, and day of coordinator, she breaks down what guests truly remember and where your budget has the biggest impact. If you're planning a wedding on a budget, this episode will help you save thousands without losing the moments that matter most.
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This week, Sim breaks down how much you should actually spend on a wedding, why over 50% of newlyweds go into debt for theirs, and how to set a budget that fits your household income without sacrificing what you value most. She shares a simple values exercise to help couples prioritise spending, plus her four golden rules for wedding money, including why you should never go into debt or sell investments to pay for one. Sim also explores the “Vogue feature to divorce pipeline” and what the research really says about whether expensive weddings and rings are linked to higher divorce rates.
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This week, Sim kicks off her three part wedding budget series and shares 24 practical ways she saved nearly $10,000 on her own wedding, including the exact email that helped her negotiate $4,000 off one vendor. She breaks down the biggest wedding expenses like venue, catering, photography, and outfits, and explains how small tweaks like e-invites, fewer vendors, buffet or family style food, renting suits, and skipping wedding favors can save thousands without sacrificing the vibe. Sim also shares mindset shifts around what guests actually remember, why a detailed wedding budget spreadsheet is essential, and how to spend intentionally on what matters most while cutting the rest.
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This week, Sim breaks down why birth rates are falling across developed countries and why it matters, from aging populations to bigger pressure on government spending, productivity, and tax revenue, using Japan as a real world example. She pushes back on the podcast bro take that women are “to blame” and shares the data that most people still want kids, but financial stress, job insecurity, and housing costs are the biggest barriers. Sim wraps by explaining what actually helps, like making parenthood more affordable through housing, decent work, paid parental leave, and reproductive health services, so having kids feels like a real choice instead of a financial gamble.
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