On Your Own Two Feet

💰From fork¬ing out on fuel to cov¬er¬ing monthly bills, Helen joins a panel of finance experts to share practical tips on how to make every dol¬lar count.

🤓Read more in this Woman's Day article here…
https://www.pressreader.com/australia/womans-day-australia/20260504/282449945618977

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate every kind of mothering 🩷.

🌸The mums who gave birth.
🌸The mums who adopted or fostered.
🌸Grandmothers, stepmums, bonus mums, aunties, sisters and chosen family.
🌸Those who mother through care, guidance, support and love.
🌸Those who are doing it solo, sharing the load, or holding space in quiet, powerful ways.
🤍And we hold space for those who carry the deep loss of a child — whose motherhood continues in love, memory and longing, and for whom this day can be especially heavy.

Motherhood isn’t one role or one story — it’s many and today, we honour all the ways people nurture, protect, teach and love. 💐

Happy Mother’s Day to all who mother — in every form it takes🩷.

✨ Worth sharing for anyone thinking about buying their first home ✨

If you or someone you know is trying to buy their first home, this is worth a look. Jaleesa Brianne is running a FREE, live masterclass designed to help first home buyers make clearer, more confident decisions.

⚡In the session, she’ll cover:
• the importance of having a clear strategy
• how to manage money (and mortgage repayments) sustainably
• buying property in a way that’s aligned with your life goals
• understanding the risks — and how to mitigate them
• getting the timing right — not for the market, but for yourself

💡It’s a really solid starting point for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the process, especially in the current climate. So if you have kids, grandkids, family or friends hoping to enter the property market, feel free to pass this on and share the link with them.

❗And if this is relevant for you personally, even better.
It’s free, it’s live, and it looks like it’ll be a very worthwhile session.

👉 Register for free here https://jaleesa-paine.mykajabi.com/masterclass-how-to-buy-your-first-home-without-overpaying-or-getting-it-wrong?cid=52872964-27d9-4da1-ba78-64c4bf242feeand

🌟Pass it on if it helps someone you know.

How To Buy Your First Home Without Overpaying or Getting It Wrong A free 60-minute masterclass for first home buyers who are done feeling confused, priced out, and paralysed - and are ready to move forward with a clear strategy and real confidence. Hosted by Jaleesa Paine

A standing ovation for Jelena Dokic 👏

⚡Two powerful takeaways stayed with me:

“Silence is violence.” When bad behaviour goes unchallenged, perpetrators are empowered to continue their dominance, abuse and control.

And everyone needs a Todd (Todd Woodbridge) in their life, someone who believes in you, stands beside you, and shows up when you feel alone or unsupported by others. Who is your Todd?

🩷Proud to be raising funds for WLSQ and Dancing CEOs.

Financial independence isn’t a luxury for women—it’s a necessity.

💡This book stands out as a powerful, practical guide for women at every life stage, offering clarity, confidence and direction in a world where money can often feel overwhelming. Whether you’re earning your first pay cheque, rebuilding after change, or planning for retirement, the message is clear: understanding and owning your financial choices is key to living well.

An essential read for anyone who believes women deserve security, choice and fulfilment, on their own terms.

📚Purchase your copy here:
https://onyourowntwofeet.square.site/

💡Ready to travel smarter — not harder?

Tap the link to learn how to plan your next trip 👉 https://thelatch.com.au/how-to-budget-travel-expenses/

It’s never too late to take control of your finances💰.

I joined John Deeks on the podcast to talk about what achieving financial freedom really means, at any age, and how small, practical steps can help you build confidence and independence with money.

🎧 Listen to the episode here:
https://www.yourlifechoices.com.au/podcast/podcast-helen-baker-on-achieving-financial-freedom/

It’s one of the most common money questions, and the answer isn’t always one or the other.

💡If you’ve got high-interest debt, that’s usually the priority. Clearing it can give you a guaranteed return (and peace of mind). But if your debt is manageable, there may be room to start investing at the same time, especially to build long-term momentum.

The key is finding the right balance for your situation, not following a one-size-fits-all rule.

👉 Not sure what that looks like for you? Let’s have a chat and map out a strategy that works.
www.onyourowntwofeet.com.au/contact

⚡How can I invest for my child’s future in a smart, tax-effective way?

💡One option gaining attention is education bonds, designed specifically to help fund future education costs, while offering potential tax advantages along the way.
They’re different from traditional investment bonds and can be a powerful tool when structured correctly.

If you’re thinking about building a long-term plan for your child or grandchild, it’s worth understanding how these strategies could fit into your broader financial picture.

👉 Want to find out more? Get in touch with us to explore your options.
www.onyourowntwofeet.com.au/contact