3 picks for winning in finance in 2025

Welcome to The Most Expensive Time of the Year. If the end of 2024 means yet again, wearily watching your outgoings accelerate at record speed, this might be just the moment to take pause.

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Helping our readers - and Aussies in general - feel good about their money is a constant obsession for us at Blossom. Plenty of Aussies avoid the topic of money, lack the confidence to tackle money habits, or never get the clarity on how much money would make us feel comfortable. As we see it, the biggest insight we can give you right now is the inspiration and motivation to make 2025 the year everything changes.

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As a special gift for yourself this December, one that makes a positive impact on many different areas of your life, here are our top 3 recommendations, all created by people who share our obsession for

empowering individuals. Dig into these and before you know it, you’ll be thinking very differently about money and your ability to accumulate it.

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Book: The Barefoot Investor by Scott Pape

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What’s the deal? This book is a rite of passage for every Australian (or it should be!). Pape’s simple and entertaining writing comes packed with practical steps for budgeting, saving, and investing. With

easy-to-understand approaches like ‘the barefoot steps,’ facing up to your own specific money challenges suddenly becomes a lot more achievable.

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Who’s it for? Anyone looking to take control of their finances—whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your financial strategy. It’s perfect for those who want straightforward, no-nonsense

advice that’s easy to follow and implement.

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Podcast: You’re In Good Company

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Hosted by Maddy Guest & Sophie Dicker

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What’s the deal? When good friends Maddy and Sophie decided to start an investment portfolio, they found it both bewildering and empowering, and wanted to invite others along for the ride. In their podcast they share their insights, missteps, and breakthroughs as they navigate the world of investing, interviewing experts and asking the awkward questions, breaking down confusing jargon and terminology.

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Who’s it for? Anyone looking to better understand investing specifically, particularly beginners or those intimidated by the complexities of the finance world. It’s full of simple, relatable experiences to boost your understanding and your confidence.

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Book: The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

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What’s the deal? This book explores how emotions and human behavior influence our financial decisions. With some brilliant insights around wealth, greed, and happiness, told in entertaining stories and anecdotes, you start to understand that success when it comes to money is more about mindset and habits than knowledge or intelligence.

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Who’s it for? Anyone interested in understanding the beliefs and behaviours driving your financial decisions. Great for exploring your financial habits, emotional relationship with money, and decision-

making process. Enjoy!

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