

The Budgeting Hack That Changed My Life - And It’s Not a Spreadsheet
She’s back! Finance educator and budgeting queen Queenie Tan joins Molly to talk about her brand-new book The Fun Finance Formula and why making money fun is the secret sauce to actually sticking to a budget.
In this episode, we deep-dive into how Queenie manages her money (spoiler: it’s not spreadsheets), how she built the app BillRoo to simplify budgeting, and why most people are doing budgeting backwards.
Perfect for corporate millennials juggling careers, bills, babies (or fur babies), and a million tabs open in their brain—this episode breaks down:
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The 4 types of money and how to shift into “fun & skilled” money
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A step-by-step guide to setting up a budget that actually works
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Tools and apps (including AI!) that make money management easier
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How to have regular money check-ins with your partner (without killing the vibe)
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Tips to stay motivated without guilt or shame
Whether you’re saving for a home, planning a wedding, or just tired of wondering where your paycheque went - this episode will get you organised, inspired, and ready to take control of your money.
Listen now and grab Queenie’s new book anywhere you buy your reads (or listens)!
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