Still paying the same bills you were five years ago? It might be time to do something about that. Molly sits down with consumer advocate, bestselling author, and Today Show money expert Joel Gibson for their annual bill audit and this one is packed with practical tips you can action this weekend.

Whether you've never touched your energy plan, haven't looked at your insurance in years, or just feel overwhelmed by where to even start, Joel breaks it all down in plain English so you can stop overpaying and start keeping more of your money.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why 80% of Australians are not on the cheapest energy plan available to them and how to fix it in minutes
• The sneaky "loyalty tax" your insurance company is quietly charging you (and how to beat it)
• The single most important bill to tackle first if you're a complete beginner
• Which grocery apps and websites can save you hundreds on your weekly shop
• How to find unclaimed government money that might literally have your name on it
• What's actually happening with energy prices in July 2026 and what to do before the letters start arriving
• Joel's top winter money-saving hacks, including the one heating tweak that could save you $100+ this season
• Why solar and batteries might be worth it even if you don't have upfront cash
• What One Big Switch is and how to use it to negotiate better deals on your household bills

Perfect for: any Australian woman who knows she should probably be doing more with her bills but hasn't gotten around to it yet, this episode is your sign.

The biggest takeaway? You don't have to overhaul your whole life to save money. You just have to make a few calls. 💸🎧

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What does aged care in Australia actually cost, and is your family prepared when the time comes? In this episode of Get Rich, Molly sits down with aged care financial specialist and co-author of Downsizing Made Simple, Rachel, to demystify one of the most overwhelming and most avoided financial conversations Australian families need to have. Whether you're the one your family looks to when things get hard (hi, TED 👋) or you just want to get ahead of this before there's a crisis, this episode is your starting point. No jargon, no overwhelm just clear, practical guidance on what to expect and how to plan.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What aged care in Australia actually includes and why it's so much more than just nursing homes
• The difference between home care and residential aged care, and what each one costs
• How means testing works and why the bill can be higher than your income
• What a RAD and a DAP are, and how families typically fund the move into residential care
• Why selling the family home isn't always the right move (and when it could actually cost you more)
• How to access government-funded care through My Aged Care and why you shouldn't wait until there's a crisis
• What the Aged Care Assessment is, why it's like a passport, and the one mistake people make that leaves them under-supported
• What happens when a parent lands in hospital and you have 48 hours to find a bed
• The questions you must ask before signing anything with an aged care provider
• Three things you can do this week to start the conversation with your parents

Perfect for: Australian women with ageing parents, anyone who's ever Googled "how does aged care work in Australia," and every Trusted Eldest Daughter who's quietly holding this all together.

The biggest takeaway from this episode? The best time to plan for aged care was years ago. The second-best time is right now. 🎧

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If someone had asked me about home batteries a few weeks ago, I probably would've thought they were talking about the ones in my TV remote.

But with electricity prices rising, government rebates on offer, and more Australians looking for ways to cut household costs, I figured it was time to learn what all the fuss is about.

So in this week's episode of Get Rich, I sat down with Leigh Storr, Founder of RESINC, an award-winning national renewable energy company for a Home Batteries 101 session.

Here's what we covered:
- The Australian government rebate that could knock up to $6,500 off your home battery install
- The three free hours of electricity now available to Australians in NSW, VIC and Southeast QLD and how to make the most of them
- How a home battery can actually earn you money through something called a virtual power plant
- How to get solar panels and a home battery in Australia for zero upfront cost
- What happens to your power when the grid goes down (good news: you're fine)

One thing that surprised me? Some Australian households are turning their battery into a bit of a side hustle, selling excess energy back into the grid when demand is high.

If you've ever wondered whether a home battery could lower your power bills in Australia, help protect you from blackouts, or simply make your home more energy independent, this episode is worth a listen.

As always, this isn't about rushing out and buying something. It's about understanding your options, running the numbers, and making informed decisions with your money. 🎧

Want to find out if a home battery makes sense for your home? The RESINC team has put together a special offer for the LFC community - check it out here 👉 https://resinc.com.au/LFC/

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