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Give us two sentences about yourself?
I’m from Mulgrave, Vic and have lived here most of my life! I have an 11 y.o. daughter who makes my heart smile every day. We enjoy bike riding, movies and hanging out with friends.
What was your first job? What did you learn financially?
My first job was as a Telex Operator and Junior Typist for a phosphate company in Melbourne. I remember earning about $13,000 and thinking i was rich!
What do you do for work now?
I am a Personal Assistant in the Finance Dept for a large shopping centre company. I enjoy most aspects of my work, and the people i work with. Best thing about my job is the variety, flexibility and location to home.
Tell us your best tip for saving money?
Buy a savings tin and put all your gold coins into it each day
Do you prefer to spend or save? Why?
Spend
If you had $50,000 in cash given to you. What would you do with it?
Wow, that is a lot of money..I would pay off my car loan, credit cards and then take my daughter on a holiday, probably to the USA!