Most people see insurance as boring, optional, or something they’ll deal with “later”.
But the truth is, insurance is one of the very few things that can completely change the trajectory of your life, not when things are going well, but when they aren’t.

In this episode of Get Rich, Molly Benjamin is joined by insurance advisor Trish Gregory from Hayes & Co Insurance Services, to break down what insurance actually does, the mistakes people don’t realise they’re making, and the real-life moments where having the right cover makes all the difference.

They unpack income protection, life insurance, total and permanent disability (TPD), and trauma insurance, why so many women are underinsured (even when they earn good money), and why waiting until something goes wrong is often the most expensive mistake of all.

Molly also shares why she only updated her own insurance recently, what she assumed was covered through her super, and the moment she realised she was only protected for two years, not decades.

This is a practical, honest conversation about protecting your income, your future, and your choices, before you need to.

In this episode you'll learn:

• The real difference between life insurance, TPD, trauma, and income protection, and what each one actually covers
• Why so many women are dangerously underinsured, even if they earn “good money”
• The most common insurance mistakes people make, and why fixing them later can cost more
• Real-life examples of when insurance becomes life-changing, not just “nice to have”
• How insurance inside super works, and when it’s not enough on its own
  
• When and how to get insurance set up properly, before health or life changes make it harder

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Private health insurance in Australia can feel confusing, overwhelming, and expensive, especially when you’re not even sure what you’re paying for or what you need.

In this episode of Get Rich, Molly Benjamin is joined by private health insurance expert Kat Day to break down when private health insurance is actually worth it for Australians, and when it genuinely isn’t.

We talk about why so many people are over-insured, how women end up paying for cover they’ll never use, and how insurance premiums quietly creep up year after year without anyone noticing.

In 15mins you’ll learn:

• When private health insurance is worth it and when it’s not
• The difference between hospital cover and extras (and which to prioritise)
• How the Medicare levy surcharge actually works
• Whether it’s cheaper to pay the levy or take out private cover
• Why being on “gold” doesn’t mean better service
• How often you should be reviewing your policy
• The most common ways Australians overpay for health insurance
• Why switching providers won’t reset your waiting periods
• What ambulance cover actually looks like state by state
  
  

This is a practical, no-jargon episode designed to help you make smarter decisions, save money, and finally understand your private health insurance. Need to review yours? Click here. https://calendly.com/d/cn5c-63k-ggq/switch-save-on-health-insurance-expert-review

General information only. This episode does not constitute financial advice. Always consider your personal circumstances.

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In this episode of Get Rich, Molly Benjamin sits down with finance journalist and creator Chris Kohler (700k+ on Instagram) to unpack the sneaky ways Australians lose money without even noticing. Based on Chris’s book How They Get You, this chat covers the everyday “money traps” hiding in plain sight, from subscription creep and food delivery markups, to loyalty programs that don’t truly reward you, drip pricing, and the psychology of tap-and-go spending.

You’ll learn how modern payments and marketing are designed to make spending feel painless, why “being loyal” can cost you more, and what small habits quietly blow up your budget over time. Chris also shares his simple “Hell Day” strategy, a practical system for negotiating bills and cutting recurring costs in one focused hit.

If you want to feel more confident, more in control, and way harder for companies to “get”, this episode is a must-listen.

PS – I get asked constantly for a good mortgage broker or financial adviser, so we finally did something about it.

We’ve just launched our new directory of trusted, vetted financial professionals we genuinely recommend.

It’s live now you’ll find the link here 👉 https://directory.ladiesfinanceclub.com/

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The advice shared by Ladies Finance Club is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Our content is for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon to make financial decisions. If you are considering purchasing a financial product, read the PDS and TMD and seek financial advice tailored to your personal needs. Molly Benjamin and Ladies Finance Club Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Wattle Partners Pty Ltd, AFSL 383169.

Ladies Finance Club acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which this podcast was recorded, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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