Money Made Simple Blog
When most people hear “financial planner,” they imagine someone who only works with wealthy clients, requires $100,000 to get started, charges hidden fees, or pushes investment products. But as Alpha’s conversation with financial advisor Dylon Mackriel reveals, financial planning today is far more h...
For most of us, life is a journey of self-discovery—one where we try to make sense of why we think, feel, and act the way we do. Yet many women still judge themselves harshly for not fitting into society’s mould of success. In a recent Money with Alpha podcast, I spoke with Selena Hillier, a Human D...
When most of us think about wealth, we picture saving for a house, paying off debt, and maybe investing in property or shares. But for entrepreneur and public speaker Billie Sharp, wealth-building meant something entirely different — creating multiple businesses, building a community, and redefining...
When you meet Raelene “Rails” Wynyard, it’s immediately clear that she’s a woman on a mission—one rooted in love, empathy, and deep personal experience.
Her journey began not as a business dream, but as a mother’s determination to create a better world for her son. When he was diagnosed with autism...
Have you ever noticed that when your home feels cluttered or chaotic, your mind and money seem to follow suit? This week on the Money with Alpha podcast, I had a powerful conversation with Feng Shui expert Suzanne Butler, who believes that the state of your home directly reflects the state of your f...
When we think about healing, many of us instinctively look to fix what’s visible — a breakout, fatigue, or even a financial problem. But as holistic practitioner Jayde Celieste shares in this episode of Money with Alpha, true healing starts deeper — in the spaces between mind, body, and spirit.
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If you’ve ever wished money came with a manual, you’re not alone.
Most of us weren’t taught how money really works — not in school, not at home, and definitely not in a way that connects to how we live and dream as adults. That’s why I created what I like to call Money School — a simple, structured...
If you’ve ever said, “I’m not good with maths, so I must be bad with money,” you’re not alone—and you’re not doomed. Maths ability and money mastery are not the same thing. In fact, most of what helps you feel confident and in control of your finances has little to do with solving equations and ever...
How many times have you caught yourself saying, “I just don’t have time to deal with my finances”?
If that’s you, you’re not alone — but you’re also buying into one of the most limiting money myths out there.
We make time for what we value. Whether it’s binge-watching a new show or scrolling throug...
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m too old to invest,” or “It’s too late for me,” keep reading - we’re about to retire that belief.
I hear this from women in their late 40s, 50s, even mid-50s. And my response is always the same: no, it's not too late or too difficult. You can absolutely ...
So many women I work with — especially business owners — tell me they feel overwhelmed by money. They’ve absorbed the myth that money is complicated, confusing, and best left to “experts.” But here’s the truth: money doesn’t have to be complex or overwhelming. At its core, money is just a tool — a w...
The past few months have been deeply reflective for me. My father passed away quite suddenly while I was overseas, and the process of both grieving and managing the practicalities of “tying up” someone’s life has been confronting. Clearing his home—five trailer loads of belongings—reminded me just h...