Real Budget Conversations That Actually Help

We run monthly webinars where real people share what's working with their money. No sales pitch. Just honest talk about budgeting challenges, small wins, and the stuff that doesn't make it into finance articles.

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Upcoming Sessions in 2025

Most run for about 90 minutes. We keep groups small so everyone can ask questions without the awkward silence.

15 October 2025

Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle

This one's about finding breathing room when it feels like there isn't any. We'll walk through how three families went from constantly stressed about money to having an actual buffer.

6:30 PM AEST • 90 minutes
29 October 2025

Holiday Spending Without January Regret

Getting through Christmas and summer holidays without wrecking your budget feels impossible. We'll show you how people plan ahead without becoming the Grinch.

7:00 PM AEST • 75 minutes
12 November 2025

When Both Partners Have Different Money Styles

One person tracks every dollar, the other just wants to live a little. Sound familiar? We'll talk about finding middle ground that doesn't involve arguments.

6:30 PM AEST • 90 minutes
3 December 2025

Side Income: Making It Work With Your Main Budget

What do you do when extra money comes in? Spend it, save it, pretend it doesn't exist? We'll explore approaches that keep things simple.

7:00 PM AEST • 80 minutes

Who's Leading These Sessions

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Elliot Ramsdale

Spent 11 years helping families sort out messy budgets. Started doing these webinars after realizing most people just need someone to talk them through the confusing bits without judgment.

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Marina Threlfall

Former retail manager who got really good at stretching dollars. Now she helps others figure out where their money actually goes and how to redirect it without feeling deprived.

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What Actually Happens During a Webinar

No PowerPoint marathons. We focus on practical steps you can start using the next day.

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1

Quick Budget Check-In

We start by looking at where most people get stuck. Not theory—actual problems that came up in previous sessions.

2

Live Examples Walkthrough

Someone volunteers their situation (anonymously if they want), and we work through it together. Everyone sees the thought process in real time.

3

Tool Demonstration

We'll show you the simple tracking methods that actually get used. Nothing complicated—just what works for people who aren't spreadsheet wizards.

4

Open Questions

The last 30 minutes is yours. Ask about your specific situation, get feedback, or just listen to what others are dealing with.