Real People, Real Financial Solutions

We're a small team of financial educators who believe budgeting shouldn't feel like punishment. Since 2019, we've helped thousands of Australians build money habits that actually stick.

Why We Started fecorameni

Back in 2018, our founder was sitting in a coffee shop in Sydney, overhearing three separate conversations about money stress. One woman was talking about hiding purchases from her partner. A young guy was explaining why he couldn't afford to visit his parents interstate. An older man was worried about retirement.

That's when it clicked. Most financial advice treats budgeting like a math problem, but it's actually a psychology problem. People don't need another spreadsheet – they need someone who understands that money decisions happen in grocery store aisles and during late-night online shopping.

Financial planning discussion in modern office setting

Meet Our Lead Educator

We keep our team intentionally small because personal finance is, well, personal. Every person who joins fecorameni brings real experience with money challenges – not just academic credentials.

Our approach isn't about perfection. It's about progress. We've all made financial mistakes, learned from them, and figured out systems that work for different personalities and life situations.

What matters most to us? Creating budgeting methods that adapt to real life, not the other way around.

Thea Blackwood

Senior Financial Educator

Certified financial planner with eight years helping Australian families. Previously worked in banking before switching to education. Lives in Newcastle with two kids and knows firsthand how theoretical budgets fall apart when school fees are due.

How We Actually Work

These aren't corporate values written by committee. They're the principles that guide every interaction, every program design, and every piece of advice we share.

No Shame Zone

Everyone has money stories and mistakes. We start conversations from curiosity, not judgment. Your current financial situation is just your starting point, not your identity.

Practical First

If a budgeting method requires perfect discipline or complicated tracking, it won't work for most people. We focus on systems that function even during busy weeks and stressful months.

Australian Context

We understand Centrelink, superannuation, Australian mortgage systems, and the real cost of living across different cities. Our advice accounts for how money actually works here.

Long-term Perspective

Quick fixes don't create lasting change. We help people build financial habits that work through job changes, family growth, economic uncertainty, and life's unexpected turns.

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Questions About Our Approach?

We're happy to chat about how our methods might work for your situation. No sales pressure – just honest conversation about financial education.

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