Friends That Invest

Sticky Money Monday: Help, My Housemate Damaged Our Rental and Won’t Cover the Lost Deposit

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Monday - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes yo...

Girls That Startup: How to Use Instagram to Make Money, Part 1

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Girls That Startup, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their wa...

The Journey of a Trailblazer with Rachel Lim, Co-founder of Love Bonito

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delve into Rachel's incredible journey of building an iconic fashion brand. We'll discuss her insights into tech, financial litera...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, How Can I Manage Financially Unreliable Housemates?

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Monday - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes yo...

Girls That Startup: How to Solidify Your Business Idea

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Girls That Startup, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their wa...

From Passion to Purpose: Building a Menstrual Health Brand That Breaks Barriers with Olivia Cotes-James

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to be blown away by our next guest, Olivia Cotes-James. As the founder of LUÜNA, a trailblazing menstrual health brand, Olivia has built a ...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, Is It Worth Burning a Relationship with a Bad Manager at the End of a Job - Or Grin and Bear It?

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes y...

Girls That Startup: 4 Tips to Come Up with a 7 Figure Business Idea

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

INTRODUCING: Girls That Startup, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way t...

Unpacking the Future: 2023 Insights from an HSBC Investment Pro

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A huge thank you to HSBC for powering this week's episode. Whether you’re at the very beginning of your wealth creation phase and taking your first ...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, Should I Take the Leap into a New Field without Experience?

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes y...

5 Companies Doing Good Things

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Investie bestie Grace asked if we could cover companies that were doing good and were able to be invested in - listen in to hear Sim & Sonya's top...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, I’m Overcommitted

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes y...

S&P500, The Dow, Nasdaq: What Are the 3 US Biggest Averages All About?

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've all seen the news articles of the men in suits with headlines like 'the Dow Jones has dropped 12 base points'... but what does it mean? What is ...

What Even Is Financial Wellness? Hear from an HSBC Wealth Expert

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our special guest this week, Trista Sun, Head of Wealth & Personal Banking, HSBC China, provides so many great insights about challenging the ster...

Why So Many People Are Losing Their Jobs and What It Means for the Job Market

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we dive into the recent spree of layoffs and what recent job losses mean for the employment market as a whole. Watch the episode on Youtube...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, How Can I Support My Partner When They Have a Scarcity Mindset?

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes y...

4 Takeaways from The Psychology of Money

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss key takeaways from The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness by Morgan Housel. Listen in to hear Sim ...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, How Do I Talk to My Parents about Their Retirement Plans?

08 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes y...

What Does 2023 Hold? Sim & Sonya’s Spicy Predictions for the Year Ahead

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss four predictions for the share market in 2023 - is the vibecession ever actually going to become a recession? Will we go into a full ...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, Is It Ever Possible to Manage a Racist Manager?

01 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes y...

Will Banks Ever Collapse? How to Safeguard Yourself during a Recession

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss what it means when a bank fails, what happens as a result and if you need to be worried in the context of a looming recession.Watch t...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, My Parents Are Pressuring Me to Buy Their Home and I Don’t Think I’m Ready

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes y...

How to Make Money through Jewellery 101

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss how to invest in jewellery, and if it's even worth your time. Sim & Sonya break down the jewellery you should be looking out for,...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, My Friend Wants to Photograph My Daughter, Should I Charge Them?

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes y...

Should We Even Be Bothering with Insurance? Sim & Sonya Battle It Out

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss if insurance is even worth having, with Sonya breaking down- Health insurance- Car Insurance and - Life InsuranceAre any of thes...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, Do I Pay Off My Debt, or Enjoy My Life?

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes y...

Are Airbnb's Unethically Ruining Our Neighbourhoods?

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss the Impact Airbnb's have on the rental market, if it's an ethical form of travelling and what that means for your neighbourhood, as w...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, How Do We Financially Plan a Divorce?

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes y...

The Only Side Hustles We'd Do (That Are Worth Our Time)

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss the only side hustles we'd ever entertain, during a time when most side hustles don't really seem to be worth your time and energy, S...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, My Mum Wants Me to Pay $30K for Her Weight Loss Surgery, Should I Do It?

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes y...

4 Ways to Protect Your Money during a Recession

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the looming recession, Sim and Sonya dive into what you can do to make sure you're setting future you up for success.Watch the episode on Youtube...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, I’m Being Micromanaged

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes y...

How to Live Off Your Investments Forever

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss how you can live off your investments! We talk all things FIRE, Dividend Investing, Real Estate and Business. Watch the episode on Yo...

Sticky Money Monday: Should I Escalate a $7K Car Expense?

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes y...

How You Can Invest for Your Children

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how you can invest for your children? Let's discuss in today's episode! We talk why people want to invest for their kids, a few...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, Should I Stay or Leave My Toxic Job?

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes y...

Kim K’s $1.26M Mistake: Why She Was Charged by the SEC

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we talk about why Kim K was charged by the SEC for a crypto promotion and if this will change anything for celebrities/influencers in the futur...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, How Do I Discuss the Financial Future with My Partner?

30 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes y...

Why Exchange Rates Matter

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brace yourselves for a tangent filled, sassy episode on why the UK is a mess right now! Just kidding (kind of). We talk exchange rates, how it impacts...

Sticky Money Monday: Roadie Wars

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes y...

Is TikTok Taking over Amazon? Are We Doomed?

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking all things TikTok today baby. We discuss how TikTok has taken over Google as the search engine for Gen Z, how TikTok beat out Youtube for watc...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, Do I Take on Another Photographer’s Job for Less Pay?

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a stick money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes yo...

Why Unicorn Island Was Inevitable with Lilly Singh

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sim chats to Lilly Singh about all things Unicorn Island, money mindset growing up, the importance of culture and storytelling & more. ...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, How Do I Get My Ex to Pay Me Back?

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a stick money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes yo...

4 Takeaways from Your Money or Your Life That Every Investor Needs to Know

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello hello, welcome back lovelies. We're bringing back book reviews baby! This week we chat about Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin & Joe Do...

Sticky Money Monday: The Ideal Outcome from a Hard Conversation with a Friend

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a stick money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes yo...

Investing Personalities: Which One Are You?

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Helloooooo! This week we're talking investing personalities that are made up by yours truly - Sim & Sonya. We bring you four personalities: The Di...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, Should I Break up with a Friend over Money?

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a stick money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes yo...

Why Patagonia’s Founder Is Giving Away All His Wealth

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back angel faces. Today we talk all things Patagonia: who are they, what the hype is about and four reasons why we back the company. We love y...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, Will Having a Baby Affect My Ability to Earn Money?

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a stick money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes yo...

Book Talk: How We Published Our Very First Book

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello lovely humans, today we're talking all things book related from how we got the book deal to the writing process to who this book is intended for...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, Should I Pay My Roommate's Rent?

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a stick money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes yo...

Recession Signals: 4 Unusual Economic Indicators

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome to SEASON 5 OF THE PODCAST! Thank you so much for your continued support. In this weeks episode, we talk about four unusual economic...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, My Ex Owes Me $5K!

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a stick money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes yo...

Why We’re over Elon Musk

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy, welcome back to Friends That Invest. Ah, the long awaited Elon episode. We dive into market manipulation, leadership, his billionaire halo effe...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, Is My Adviser Emotionally Manipulating Me?

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a stick money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes yo...

Busting Myths: Stock Market Crashes

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello hello! This week we're busting myths baby and can we just say - we are IN OUR ZONE going back to our roots. Just a reminder that episode request...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, Med School or Europe?

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a stick money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes yo...

The Silver Lining: 4 Recession-Proof Industries

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back lovelies! This week we talk recession proof industries, that's right folks, there are always silver linings in the darkest of t...

Prenups 101: What They Are and Why You Should Probably Get One

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! You asked for a prenup episode and we have finally delivered. Join us as we dive into what a prenup is, some common misconceptions about...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, How Do I Convince My Brother to Get a Prenup?

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a stick money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes yo...

How This Founder Raised $3M in Seed Funding: Diipa BüLler-Khosla

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guyssssss!!! Today we are joined by none other than Diipa Büller-Khosla, founder of indē wild & co-founder of Post For Change. We are so incred...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, a Small Business Ripped Me Off!

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a stick money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes yo...

Can You Still Achieve FIRE in a Bear Market?

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back angels. Today, Sim & Sonya discuss if people can achieve FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) in a bear market.FIRE Resources:...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, Am I My Boyfriend's Sugar Mama?

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a stick money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes yo...

4 Things We’re Doing Differently in This Bear Market

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back lovelies. In this episode, Sim & Sonya break down 4 things they're doing differently in this bear market: investing less/more, checki...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, My Friends Expect Me to Fork Out $1000 for Birthdays!

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes y...

Credit Cards: Are They the Devil’s Metal?

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this highly requested episode, Sim & Sonya go through the pros and cons of having a credit card. Watch the episode on Youtube hereFor more...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, Am I Selfish for Wanting a Pay Rise?

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a stick money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes yo...

The Truth about Self-Employment: Is It Really Worth It?

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back angels. Today, join Sim & Sonya as they dive into the cons of self-employment. The pros of self-employment are talked about allll the...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, Should I Feel Guilty for Earning More than My Husband?

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a stick money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes yo...

Ethical Investing with Brianne West, Founder and CEO of Ethique

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back lovelies! Today we have Brianne West, founder and CEO of Ethique, on the show (ahhhh!). We discuss why ethical investing is imp...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, Should I Quit My Job Because of My Boss?

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a stick money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes yo...

Business & Motherhood with Roanne Jacobson, Founder of Saben

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! We have the wonderful Roanne Jacobson, founder of Saben on the show. We talk business, motherhood, and get real about her first experien...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, I’m $30,000 in Debt Because of an Ex!

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a stick money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes yo...

Understanding Your Retirement Fund with Tammy Peyper

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back angels! Today on the show we're talking all things retirement funds with none other than Tammy Peyper, Manager of Investor Capability at ...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, How Do I Get My Boyfriend to Pay Rent?

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a stick money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes yo...

Real Talk with Samantha Barrass, CEO of the Financial Markets Authority

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back. This week we have the honour of having Samantha Barrass, CEO of the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) in New Zealand on the show. We tal...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, Am I My Parent’s Retirement Plan?

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a stick money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes yo...

Generational Wealth: Is It Ethical?

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back lovelies. Today we talk about generational wealth, the importance of financial literacy and past vs present thoughts. Join our Facebook g...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, Am I a Bad Person for Not Wanting to Give My Brother in Law Money?

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a stick money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes yo...

Top 4 Dividend ETFs in 2022

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back angels! Today we give you a quick run down the top 4 Dividend ETFs for cash - Vanguard High Dividend ETF (VYM), Vanguard Dividend Appreci...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, Am I Rude for Not Wanting a Cheap Holiday?

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a stick money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes yo...

How the 27 Year Old Founder of a 9 Figure Company Invests Her Money: Sharndre Kushor

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back cuties, we are SO excited to have Sharndre Kushor on the show today (we can't stop fangirling ahh). A jack of all trades, Sharn shares he...

Sticky Money Monday: Help, My Man Treats Me like a Wallet!?

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

INTRODUCING: Sticky Money Mondays! We are so excited to announce our new series "Sticky Money Mondays" - a weekly advice column where YOU give us...

Millionaire Check In: Sim’s Journey to $1M

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quite an exciting (and emotional) episode today folks where we dive into Sim's journey to 1 million! We acknowledge privileges if anything has changed...

Money & Relationships with Rebecca Leppard

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! Today we have Rebecca Leppard on the show giving us her perspective on Money & Relationships! We dive into her background, how she n...

How This 27 Year Old Making $15M Got to Where She Is & How She Invests: Iris Smit

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, lovely humans! Today on the podcast we are absolutely HONOURED to interview a truly phenomenal woman, Iris Smit - Founder of The Quick F...

Ethical Investing: 4 Companies That We Wouldn’t Directly Invest In

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back! Today we're discussing 4 companies that we wouldn't directly invest in - yeah, we're really going there :o Disclaimer: Fr...

The Fall of NFTs?

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello hello! On this weeks episode, Sim takes us through a few reasons why NFTs are on the decline, if we should consider jumping in or out during thi...

Exposing Ourselves: 4 Money Mistakes We’ve Made over the past Year

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello hello! In today's episode/financial therapy session, we expose our top 4 money mistakes we've made the past year. Join our Facebook group where ...

What the Heck Is a Metaverse?

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back angels! Today's episode we give you an overview on what the Metaverse is, how you can make $$$ in the Metaverse and whether or not Sim &a...

*Gasp* Is the Stock Market Crashing?

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back lovelies! Today's episode includes a brief history lesson, an update on the market, stock market corrections and some handy dandy tips on...

The Tinder Swindler: When Will We Stop Blaming Women?

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy fam, hope you're all doing well. In todays episode, we're discussing the Netflix documentary The Tinder Swindler - we recap what the doco was ab...

Improving Our Money Mindset with Ana Kresina

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WE'RE BAAAACK!! (with better mics hahaha)Hello and welcome back to Season 4 of Girls That Invest. While we are so excited to be back, we would like to...

How Have Our Investing Strategies Changed? End of Year Review

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is our last episode of the year until March 2022, so we're ending the season off with a review on how our investing styles have changed over the ...

What Does a Bestselling Personal Finance Author Invest In? Chatting with Glen James from My Millennial Money

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hello loves! We're super lucky to have a VIP on the podcast today, the infamous Glen James from the My Millenial Money Podcast, Glen is an award winni...

FOMO Investing: Will It Kill Ya?

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back lovelies. Today we talk about FOMO investing, if it's actually that bad for you, the effects of it, and what tips we have to deal with it...

Who Is Cathie Wood & ARK ETFs

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back lovelies. Today Sim & Sonya are breaking down all things Ark. Join us as we dive into the founder, CEO & CIO of Ark Invest - Cath...

4 Takeaways from The Intelligent Investor

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back angels! Today Sim & Sonya discuss their top 4 takeaways from one of the most popular investing books - The Intelligent Investor by Be...