Being single doesn't mean you're doing your finances alone.

Whether you're single by choice, rebuilding after a relationship, navigating divorce, widowed, or simply the person taking the lead with money in your household, there comes a moment when you realise:

Nobody is coming to save you financially.

And while that can feel overwhelming at first, it can also be one of the most empowering discoveries you'll ever make.

In this episode, Trish Gregory and Suzanne Alexander unpack the realities of being financially responsible for yourself. They share personal stories, lessons from clients, financial mistakes they've made, and the practical steps that can help you build confidence and financial security.

Together they explore:

✅ Why being single financially can feel overwhelming (and why that's normal)

✅ The importance of emergency buffers and financial safety nets

✅ How insurance can protect your greatest asset: your ability to earn an income

✅ Why indecision can cost more than making a mistake

✅ The hidden risks of holding too much cash

✅ Estate planning considerations many single women overlook

✅ Lifestyle creep and other common financial traps

✅ The mindset shifts that helped them take control of their own financial futures

But most important of all, this episode reminds you that financial confidence isn't built from knowing everything.

It's built taking the next little step forward.

Email: moneytalkrealtalkpod@gmail.com

Disclaimer:The advice or information shared on this podcast is general and doesn't consider your personal circumstances. You should consider if the advice or information is appropriate for you before acting. Make sure you read any product disclosure statements and or target market determinations of any financial product you use or purchase and consider obtaining professional advice appropriate to your need. Trish Gregory, Authorised Representative number 1252041 is an Authorised Representative of Dirigere Advisory Pty Ltd trading as Intelligent Planning AFSL number 524371. Suzanne Alexander, while a former Financial Advisor, is now a Certified Money Coach (CMC®) and Mindset Mentor.