707b mms: culture, money, family, teaching kids & financial independence with Dawn Thomas

Feb 14, 2024

Financial adviser and mother of 3 Dawn Thomas shares her unique money journey, how culture shaped her story, the importance of financial independence within a relationship, her super investing strategy, and teaching kids about money. Trigger warning: Mention of DV and financial abuse.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

A Wealth of Knowledge and Empowering Others

01:32 • 2min

Defining Success and Feeling Like a Winner

03:08 • 9min

Money and Marriage: Saving, Spending, and Contentment

12:20 • 20min

The Importance of Personal Finance and Financial Independence

32:06 • 4min

The Impact of Culture and Heritage on Financial Decisions

35:54 • 3min

Open and Honest Money Conversations in Relationships

39:08 • 18min

Reflections on Cultural Differences in Handling Money

57:11 • 9min

Congratulations and Changing the Conversation: A Chapter with Dawn Thomas

01:06:24 • 3min

In today's my money story, financial adviser and mother of 3 Dawn Thomas shares her unique money journey and the drive behind her work as a financial adviser today. 🔴 Trigger warning: Mention of DV and financial abuse after the ad break. If you are experiencing financial abuse contact 1800respect.org.au on 1800 737 732. We've also put together a resource list of support services that could help you or someone you know work through money or mental health concerns. Dawn's story touches on:

👉🏾 how culture has shaped her money story

👉🏿 meeting a partner and starting a family

👉🏻 the guardrails she uses as a risk adverse spender

👉🏽 challenging gender roles

👉🏿 the importance of having financial independence within a relationship

👉 her super investing strategy

👉🏼 teaching kids about money

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