Master Your Financial Future
Real-world financial education that actually makes sense. Learn from someone who's been managing money for over two decades and knows what works in Australia's unique market.
Meet Your InstructorMoney Doesn't Have to Be Mysterious
Most financial courses throw theory at you. Here's the thing — I've watched too many people get paralyzed by complex strategies when they just needed someone to explain the basics without the jargon.
My approach is simple: start with what matters most for your situation right now. Whether that's getting out of debt, buying your first home, or planning for retirement, we focus on practical steps you can actually take.
No get-rich-quick schemes. No promises about doubling your income overnight. Just solid financial principles that work in the real world, adapted for how Australians actually live and work.
Learn What You Need, When You Need It
Quick Wins First
Start with changes that show results within weeks, not years. Small wins build confidence for bigger financial decisions.
Real Numbers
Work with actual Australian salary ranges, tax rates, and living costs. No generic examples that don't match your reality.
Your Situation
Whether you're a recent graduate, mid-career professional, or approaching retirement, get strategies that fit your life stage.
Learning from Experience, Not Textbooks
I'm Nadira Blackwood, and I've been managing portfolios and teaching financial planning since 2003. After spending fifteen years in corporate finance, I realized most people weren't getting the practical education they needed.
The courses I design come from real client situations — the couple trying to afford their first home deposit, the single parent juggling multiple expenses, the professional wondering if they're saving enough for retirement. These are the challenges that shape how I teach.
What you'll get isn't academic theory. It's the stuff I wish someone had taught me when I was starting out with money, presented in a way that makes sense for busy adults.
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP) since 2007
- Former portfolio manager at three major Australian banks
- Regular contributor to financial literacy programs across WA
- Mother of two teenagers (so I understand the real cost of living!)
What You'll Actually Learn
Budgeting That Works
Create spending plans you'll actually stick to, based on your real income and expenses.
Investment Fundamentals
Understand shares, bonds, and property investment in plain English. Learn how to build a portfolio that matches your risk tolerance and time horizon. We'll cover Australian-specific options like ETFs, LICs, and property trusts.
Debt Strategy
Tackle credit cards, personal loans, and mortgages with strategies that save you thousands in interest.
Ready to Start?
The next comprehensive program begins in September 2025. It runs for twelve weeks with optional monthly follow-up sessions through March 2026.
Classes are small — maximum of twenty students — so everyone gets individual attention. You'll work on your actual financial situation, not hypothetical examples.
Early enrollment opens in May 2025. If you want to know more about what's covered or have questions about whether this program suits your needs, let's talk.
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