WFO Magazine is Australia’s premier financial publication created by women, for women. Produced by professionals across the accounting, financial services, legal, and real estate sectors, WFO is dedicated to informing, educating, and improving women’s financial literacy — and ultimately, their financial outcomes. Each issue features expert advice, practical insights, and real stories to help women make informed decisions about money, business, and life. We also spotlight three charities in every edition that support women and families, reinforcing our commitment to community and positive change. From everyday money matters to our annual Tax Edition, WFO helps women navigate the financial landscape with clarity and purpose.
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Gifts, Guests and School Holidays
The Bank of Mum and Dad
Pay, Leave & Christmas • It's Time to Unwrap Your Payslip
Pain or Gain: • Are Loyalty Rewards Worth It?
Peacock Spending • The perfect presents. The overflowing table. A tree surrounded by beautifully wrapped gifts. Christmas can become quite a performance—but who is the audience, and can we comfortably afford the show?
5 Conversations to Have Before Christmas • Talking about money, gifts and family arrangements early can make room for a Christmas everyone can comfortably enjoy.
WFO Charity Wall
THE CRYPTO BRIEF • When Crypto Meets Regulation
Guard Up for these Travel Scams • Holidays should be a chance to relax, explore and make memories. Unfortunately, scammers see them as an opportunity to make money at your expense. From fake accommodation listings to convincing messages about your booking, travel scams can catch you before you leave home or while you are enjoying your destination.
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Backpacks 4 VIC Kids • We had the pleasure of interviewing Debbie Georgopoulos, CEO of Women's Housing Company.
MAGICAL Getaway FOUNDATION • What if you were never given the opportunity to properly take a break and escape from your everyday routine? Magical Getaway Foundation are providing families and children the chance to take a breather and go on their first ever getaway. Many people in disadvantaged or vulnerable circumstances never get the option to plan an exciting holiday, so the Magical Getaway Foundation are doing it for them. Sometimes all we need is a trip away from reality to lift our spirits and replenish our energies. Everyone deserves a getaway.