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If you've ever said, "I wish I had learned about money in school" then this podcast is for you - In her easy going, relaxed style, Chris will take the mystery out of your money world. She wi...

We have all noticed the increased cost of living and making sure that you are living within a budget is more important than ever but what do...

Have you ever felt like you really want something but you just don't know where to start? Well this episode will help you with that. Ch...

This was a discussion I had with "Maz" from Life FM late last week and we were talking about planning and goal setting for the new year. So...

Happy New Year and welcome to 2026! As is so often true at the beginning of a new year, we often turn our thoughts to thinking about what we...

In this episode we discuss one result of bad stewardship. Have you ever signed one of those extremely long online agreements that entice you...

Last Friday, Maz and I had a great conversation about Stewardship - what is it and the "How To's" of stewardship. We went down a few ra...

If you have been a faithful follower of Straight talk about money with Coach Chris - thank you. I hope that you have enjoyed our last 100 ep...

We continue our conversation on savings tips in this "Part 2 " of my conversation with Maz on 1079 life FM radio Hope you enjoy it and pleas...

This was a conversation I had with Maz for the drive Home (1079 Life Radio) back in February this year. We were talking about how you can sa...

Sometime we wonder whether a little saved each week really does make a difference - in this interview with Mary-Anne Maio or "Maz" as she is...

Chris is a regular guest on her local radio station "My Life Radio" you can learn more about that here and this episode was recorded on one...

Chris gives an overview of what Jim Chalmers delivered to us on the 14th May 2024 - the proposed Federal Budget. What does it mean to everyd...

In this episode Chris explains in detail how to set goals that you will actually achieve. So many people make wishes rather than set goals a...

Chris has been noticing that so many people are calling for help because they have received their Christmas Credit Card and so today's...

We are hearing on the news that banks & economists are predicting an 80% chance of another interest rate charge - so in today's podcast...

We keep hearing a lot about the cost of living rising and the predictions of a recession - so what exactly is a recession - well in this epi...

It has been a few weeks now since we gathered your questions together but here it is - your questions answered. Chris takes four questions t...

In this final episode in our series on "Getting Back to Basics" Chris goes over some important points that you need to address before you la...

We are changing focus this week from how to reduce expenses to how to increase income. If you have gone through your budget and you see no w...

In this 4th episode in our series on getting back to basics, Chris shares some practical steps to getting out of debt. In the war on rising...

This is the 3rd episode in our Back to Basics series and we are looking at practical tips on reducing those expenses which you have to affor...

The 2nd Episode in our series on Getting Back to Basics looks at the advantages of dividing your money up into different bank accounts. Ther...

In this first episode of the new season, Chris explains why she felt it was necessary to take a break from podcasting and to provide somethi...

In this episode, Chris talks about the conversations she has been having with various people about how they are making their money go furthe...

There is often so much excited anticipation when the end of financial year rolls around and people start thinking of how they might spend th...

The saying, "Old ways don't open new doors" is a good challenge and I was indeed challenged by this when I was recently on a forced vac...

In this episode Chris shares over 30 tips on how to save in the area of: Household Items Food & Groceries Transport Costs Utility Savings So...

In this final episode on "Home Truths' Chris poses some thought provoking questions to hopefully get us to stop and ask some hard hitti...

The 4th in our series on home truths and Chris wants to let you know once and for all that being rich and getting rich will not make you hap...

In this 3rd episode on "Home Truths About Money" Chris explains the danger in allowing your money to dictate what you can and can't do....

The second podcast in our series and Chris talks about the importance of learning to leave some money aside every time you get paid to allow...

In this new series on home truths about money, Chris shares the importance of realising that good money management and good skills with mone...

After listening to the government budget being handed down last week Chris decided it would be a great idea to look at how we could benefit...

When it comes to family celebrations it can be costly especially if you leave everything to the last minute. In this episode Chris shares th...

Chris has been asked the question how do you get out of the cycle of borrowing before your next pay or continually using credit to live beca...

In celebration of International Women's Day I thought we would choose a topic that affects us all yet women seem to be considerably dis...

In this episode Chris explores why you may have noticed that prices are rising for just your basic needs and what you can do about it. How c...

Chris takes the opportunity to speak with Amy who is a mortgage broker about what is happening with interest rates when it comes to home loa...

In this episode Chris talks about the possible reasons behind a rate rise. We've been hearing it in the media and some of you may have...

It seems that more and more people are having overdrafts attached to their everyday bank account so that they do not have to "suffer the inc...

One of the things I have noticed among some clients and general conversation is that people are feeling there is no reason to set goals or t...

Often with the start of a new year our thoughts naturally turn to New beginnings and we hear of many people making New Years Resolutions - u...

Chris gives an overview of 2021 and all that we spoke about and she did it live and on video - so if you want to see what goes on behind the...

A bit of a lighthearted episode as Chris shares a helpful tip to stop those Christmas shopping frenzies when you leave things to last minute...

This episode came out of many people asking how they can do Christmas a little smarter because of their finances being impacted this year. C...

With only 5 weeks to go I am sure you are noticing a strong presence of Christmas all around you! Join Coach Chris today as she talks about...

This is the final podcast in a 6 part series on the benefits of gathering your own personal financial team. In this episode Chris explains w...

This was such an informative episode and a must listen for everyone. Yes a lawyer should definitely be part of your financial team! Listen i...

I am sure you will find this interview very informative. Chris speaks with Dean a financial planner who describes beautifully what is the re...

The second person that we believe is a good fit for your financial team is an accountant. In this interview Chris talks with Michael an acco...