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    The media is full of clickbait headlines about property values, inflation and interest rates for the coming year. So in this episode, Mel and Lawsie sit down and share 8 practical tips that you can do to prepare financially for the year ahead.

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    If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan.

    If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBrowne.Money and make sure you are signed up to Mel's Money Musings and Monday Money Moments (yep, we love us some alliteration) for more tips, tricks and ideas on how to best work with your money.

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