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How can a single parent buy a home?

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Podcast

Safeguard Your Future: Protect Your Assets with Binding Financial Agreements

Are you ready for another empowering episode of the Beanstalk Mums podcast? This week, we’ve got a detailed discussion on Binding Financial Agreements that you won’t want to miss. We’re thrilled to welcome Ian McLeod, a financial expert with nearly...

Separation

$5000 Payment: Domestic and Family Violence Support in Australia

Domestic violence is something the world could do without. Sadly, it’s still a reality for many women, men, and children around the world. Some don’t survive, and those who do often carry deep scars. But there’s a silver lining: here...

Property

Renting with pets: A guide for tenants in rental properties 2025

Finding a rented dwelling can be tricky at the best of times, but throw a furry friend or two into the mix, and it can feel like you’re chasing your tail. You love your pet, but it sometimes seems like...

Sex

Pick the right vibrator: Beginner guide to buying the perfect sex toy 2025

Buying a vibrator for the first time can be a little awkward, even embarrassing. But don’t let that put you off. It’s also lots of fun. Even if you are a sex toy novice, the rest of the world is...

Children

Help! How do I teach my son to shave?

Are you solo parenting with a son? You might think, “Isn’t this something his dad should be handling?” Or “How do I teach my son to shave?!” Don’t panic, as we’ve got you covered. It can’t be that different to...

Healing

Life After Divorce: 10 Tips to Help You Heal and Start Fresh

So, you’ve gone through a divorce. Welcome to the club no one really wants to join. But once you’re here, you might as well make the most of it, right? I’m here to show you there’s life after divorce. Being...

Online Dating

Decode a man’s online dating profile before the first date

If you’ve been wanting to meet someone, you won’t only find them on WhatsApp or Instagram. You can also find your potential Mr Right through online dating. If you’re new to this, trust me; I’ve seen how dating someone you...

Father's Day

How to celebrate Father’s Day with an absent Dad

Father’s Day can be a tender time for families, especially when a dad isn’t actively present. But just because things are different doesn’t mean the day has to be difficult or uncomfortable. Even if your ex has stepped away from...