Overcome Financial Anxiety with a Trusted Money Coach

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Are you earning a good income, but still feeling financially disconnected?

Your Reason For Being Here is Clear

You Want Change

You have a good stable income but…
Something is not right!

Your savings are missing
Your household budget is random
You feel overwhelmed on what to do
You are stressed… and unhappy
You might be arguing with your spouse
… and your family and freedom is suffering.

You have no strategy, no budget, no idea…

As your dedicated finance coach, we are here to untangle the mess. Through proven financial coaching, education, and our budget coaching tools, we get you back on track so you can achieve your goals.

We have been there too!

Us… Yes Us – Andrew and Alyssa…
We have been in your situation with financial stress, hating our
jobs, feeling conflicted, chasing money for bills…
Now we attract abundance and financial freedom.

Backed by real results and accredited finance expertise, our practical budget coaching system was born from our own journey. We are proud to have been the money coach of choice for clients Australia-wide since 2018.

See Our Story

Our Mantra

Helping YOU to discover the amazing possibilities of your Financial Future,
develop positive Financial Habits & SMASH your Financial Goals!

How Financial Coaching Changes Your Life

Effective money coaching isn’t about restricting your life; it’s about giving you permission to live it.

Do you WANT...?

Using a budget coach to successfully plan and save for family holidays.
A savings plan for your next holiday
A money coach helps you spend your income guilt-free without financial anxiety.
To spend guilt-free without pressure
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To improve your relationship with money
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To shift from Owing to Owning
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To invest for retirement
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To enjoy your life

Do you NEED...?

Financial coaching for couples helps eliminate money arguments and financial stress.
To stop arguing about money
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Investment strategies for the future
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Affordability for school fees
Partnering with an Australia-wide finance coach to budget for your first house deposit.
Better budgeting for a house deposit
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To feel empowered with your money
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Less stress, and more financial freedom

Let Us Be Clear

Budgeting is not a negative… it’s not about sacrificing…
It’s about CREATING abundance 

Sort your budget, Sort your life.

The BIG Question

Are you Ready?

Can We Do This?
We = You & Us

Are you time-poor?
A couple, family or single?
Have a good income and a growth mindset?
Not an ‘excuse maker’?
Wanting to have knowledge and control of your finances?
Have a ‘can-do’ focus and feel empowered?

You Are Here
for a
REASON
Your Reason

It’s About More Than Money

It’s about LIFE.

While we talk dollars and tools, it’s ultimately also coaching you towards a more balanced life and better wellbeing.

We don’t just do budgets. The life transformation our client’s achieve is about more than money, their whole life generates a greater purpose with more clarity and control.

FIND OUT WHY
WE ARE DIFFERENT

Since engaging with Andrew & Alyssa, not only have our finances come out on top..So has our relationship.Cass & Liam - Clients 2023

What Are you working towards?

What's your plan to achieve this?

Here’s Your First Step

Problems Resolved

Georgia and Brayden bought their first home thanks to tailored financial coaching strategies.
Georgia & Brayden
Apprentice Income

ISSUES:

  • Unable to pay off personal debt
  • Unable to save for a deposit
  • Wanting to build their first home but couldn’t secure a loan
  • Lack of structure and planning for household cash flow
Dave and Michelle cleared debt and saved for a home after working with a trusted budget coach.
Dave & Michelle
Over $100,000 in debt

ISSUES:

  • Frustrated & disillusioned with other budgeting providers who provided no reduction in debt after 4 years
  • Outsourced their responsibilities and their control
  • Always out of money at the end of the week
  • Unable to save even $50 per week
The holistic finance coach strategy used by Your Budget Mates to help clients achieve financial freedom.
Sean & Olivia
Poor Relationship with Money

ISSUES:

  • Stress on love and relationship
  • At breaking point with financials
  • Overspending leading to arguments
  • No savings
  • Maxed out credit card
  • Guarantor on family home
  • No financial plan for the future
Greta and Jason became mortgage-free in their 40s using our Australia-wide money coach services.
Greta & Jason
Fragile Investment Strategy

ISSUES:

  • Wanted to continue growing wealth by purchasing investment properties
  • Limited property portfolio growth potential – the wrong strategy in place to grow (they didn’t know this)
  • Cashflow strain and couldn’t see where their money was going
  • Decision making paralysis – needed a way forward but couldn’t see it
  • Investment property – positive geared, fixed rate ending potential to choke cashflow
  • Lack of financial visibility
  • Not sure on next steps – overwhelmed, but wanted to ‘do something’
Andrew & Alyssa are kind, honest and prompt, and have supported us with a beautiful structure
for our finances that we are seeing each week to continue to grow.Claire & Hamid - Clients 2023
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Angela
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I am so grateful that our broker referred us to Your Budget Mates, Andrew and Alyssa. They have helped us completely turn our finances around. We have no more financial stress and are in such a better position after only 6 months. We have stayed on with Your Budget Mates for another 12 months as this experience has been life changing. We can't thank Your Budget Mates enough. What a fantastic couple to work alongside with, helping us every step of the way without any judgement, just a sincere desire to help. Thanks again Andrew and Alyssa.
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Emmanuel
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As a buyers agent, I work closely with professionals across the country, and Andrew and Alyssa at YBM are genuinely a cut above. I refer clients to them with full confidence because they do what very few people in the money space actually do, they teach clients how to take real control of their cashflow, build sustainable habits, and move toward their property and lifestyle goals without judgement or shame. Their approach is warm, practical, and tailored. Clients come out of their program clearer, calmer, and far better positioned to step into a property purchase. The feedback I get from every client I send their way is consistent, they feel supported, accountable, and empowered. If you are serious about taking control of your finances and setting yourself up for the long term, Andrew and Alyssa are the team you want in your corner. Highly recommend.
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Claire
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Andrew and Alyssa are amazing. They are extremely knowledgeable and have taught us so much about finance and life. They are also incredibly kind and compassionate, and they genuinely care about their clients. I'm so touched by the empathy they have shown us and immensely grateful for their guidance and support through the most difficult period of our lives. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
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Gret
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We commenced with YBM earlier this year after being frustrated living week to week despite two incomes, feeling lost with having a workable budget & no financial goals or savings. Trusting strangers with our finances was scary, not doing anything seemed worse so we took the plunge after a recommendation. What we have achieved since, with your guidance & honest advice has not only set in stone better spending habits (good bye afterpay), relieved the end of week 'no money strain' while seeing savings actually happen. Your forward thinking advice, planning & financial mapping has got us to be 100% debt and mortgage free and has set our family onto a financial trajectory we did not ever actually consider possible. Our children will feel the benefits of this for generations to come. Thank you Andrew and Alyssa, working with you has drastically changed our financial future for the better. You are trustworthy honest people who genuinely care about your clients. We are so excited for what working with you in 2026 will bring, and beyond!
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Ryan
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We signed up because we felt like we were living pay check to pay check, adding to a credit card that never seemed to be paid off and stressed all the time. Andrew and Alyssa listened to our goals and helped us understand where our money was going. We set a goal to pay off our credit card debt and we smashed it (earlier than planned!). We couldn't recommend them highly enough.
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Jason
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I can’t thank Budget Mates enough for the impact they’ve had on our finances. We came in feeling overwhelmed, but they’ve completely changed the way we think about money. It hasn’t just been about numbers—it’s been about learning new habits and gaining confidence in how to manage our budget. We’re now on track to becoming debt-free, something I never thought possible a year ago. If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares and wants to see you succeed, I couldn’t recommend Budget Mates more highly. They’ve honestly helped change our lives.
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Becky
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We highly recommend Your Budget Mates to assist with your finance issues. With stress free, non judgemental coaching and tailored planning strategies we have been able to take our finances from a jumbled mess to a controlled system that has enabled us to foresee paying our mortgage off well before the 30 years we thought it would take. With monthly meetings and extra support offered whenever needed, Andrew and Alyssa have allowed us to take control of our financial future which is allowing us freedoms we never thought we could achieve.
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Natalie
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I truly can’t thank Andrew and Alyssa enough! As the saying goes, you don’t realise how much you need them until you can’t imagine going without them. From day one, they’ve been so much more than just “budget helpers” they’ve been genuine partners, guiding me to take control of my finances, keeping me accountable, and helping me enjoy guilt-free spending. What makes Your Budget Mates stand out is that they don’t just do the work for you; they equip you with the tools, strategies, and confidence to create lasting change. Their honest, encouraging, and down-to-earth approach makes the whole process not only manageable but actually enjoyable. If you’re looking for people who genuinely care about your success, Andrew and Alyssa are exactly who you need by your side.
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10/10 recommend- a worthy investment. My husband and I have been working with Andrew and Alyssa over the last 3 months with both short and long term goals. With upcoming maternity leave and no clear budget, we were highly stressed about if we could make it through the next 12 months without being left in financial ruin. Thanks to their help, we have had a budget overhaul and feel confident moving forward that we will be okay! They work collaboratively with everyone you need (brokers, planners etc) and listen to understand exactly what your goals are and keep you accountable with working towards achieving them. We highly recommend Your Budget Mates if you have any financial worries or goals. We didn't feel judged regarding our spending and Andrew and Alyssa take the time to understand what your 'deal breakers' are so you can still maintain your lifestyle and don't feel restricted. We will continue to work with them and are excited for what our future holds!
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I referred one of my clients to Your Budget Mates three years ago, and the results have been nothing short of incredible. Before working with Your Budget Mates, these clients were with a well-advertised budgeting firm but were spiralling in the wrong direction. The team at Your Budget Mates stepped in, turned things around, and helped them regain control of their finances. Thanks to their expertise and personalized approach, my clients have paid off over $100,000 in debt and are now on track to home ownership. I highly recommend Your Budget Mates to anyone seeking real financial solutions!"
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Life will always have problems — because life 𝐢𝐬 problems.

The question is: which problems do you choose?

Building new money habits now, or financial stress in retirement?

Saying no to some spending today, or having no choices tomorrow?

Not choosing is still a choice. And it's usually a choice for harder problems down the track.

Ready to stop kicking the can down the road? Book your discovery meeting today: www.yourbudgetmates.com.au.
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.

You're 68. Still renting. Landlord just gave notice. Pension barely covers the basics. Every bill brings anxiety. Can't afford to stop working. The financial stress from your 40's? Still there. Only now you have fewer options and less energy.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 "𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐰" 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬.

Refinancing that debt into your mortgage? Feels like relief today. But you just turned $30k, $50k, $100k of short-term debt into 30-year debt. Your biggest asset is now your biggest liability.

Ignoring your spending habits? Comfortable today. Devastating at retirement.

Staying in reactive mode? Easy now. Brutal later.

𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞'𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞. 𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭.

After nearly 10 years coaching Australians, we've seen it hundreds of times: people waiting until it's too late. Saying "I wish I'd done something sooner."

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Every month you delay is compounding working against you. Every year of unclear spending is another year further from freedom.

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮. 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧.

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Think about yourself 10 years from now.

What would that version of you want you to do today?

Keep overspending because it feels good in the moment?

Ignore the debt because facing it is uncomfortable?

Or step up and do the hard work now so they can have options later?

Your future self is counting on you to make the choice they'll thank you for.

Don't retire broke. The choices you make today matter more than you know…

Book your discovery meeting with us today to learn more: www.yourbudgetmates.com.au
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Most people don’t manage their money; they react to it. Our 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 is designed to move you from stress to strategy with a clear, simple roadmap to help you reduce debt and build a life of abundance.

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