In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask chats with Queenie Tan – finance creator, new author, and founder of the budgeting app Billroo.
They explore:
– The money stories Queenie learned from her parents
– Why she believes finance should be fun and balanced
– How she built a $1 million net worth over 10 years
– Launching a successful fintech startup
– Her three-part budgeting framework: foundation, fun, and freedom
– Tips for reflecting on your money mindset
– How she uses “mini retirements” to enjoy life now
– What she means by ETFs being like lolly bags 🍬
If you’ve ever struggled to find joy in budgeting or felt torn between saving and spending, Queenie’s advice is a must-listen.
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Topics Covered
– Queenie’s early money experiences and her parents’ financial values
– When she first got excited about saving and investing
– Building her first $100k (and then $1m net worth!)
– How money mindsets are shaped by childhood
– “Shadow self” concept and how it influences spending
– Launching Billroo: Queenie’s budgeting tool
– The 3Fs budgeting method: foundation, fun, freedom
– Mini retirements and building a life you don’t need to escape from
– Why Queenie says ETFs are like lolly bags 🍭
Resources for this episode
📘 Pre-order Queenie’s new book “The Fun Finance Formula”: https://www.investwithqueenie.com/the-fun-finance-formula/
📲 Follow Queenie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investwithqueenie/?hl=en
🌐 Learn more at Queenie’s website: https://www.investwithqueenie.com/
💰 Try Queenie’s budgeting app: https://www.billroo.com/
📈 Take our free course: financial independence in Australia – https://bit.ly/R-FIRE 📋 Learn about Rask money coaching – https://bit.ly/R-coach
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