Vanessa Stoykov

Vanessa Stoykov

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Vanessa Stoykov is an international award-winning money educator, with a focus on making talking about money entertaining and relatable.

Money educator | Author | Columnist | Founder of Evolution Media Group
Helping people rethink money, life and legacy through real stories and financial wellbeing. In the current cost of living crisis, she is a trusted voice to the media and to everyday Australians about new ways to think about money in a challenging environment. She was voted by Finder in 2024 as one of Australia’s most loved top

02/06/2026

Life rarely goes to plan.

I’ve learned that some of the biggest opportunities, lessons and breakthroughs arrive through the things we never expected.

The job that didn’t work out.
The relationship that ended.
The setback that forced a new direction.
The challenge that made us stronger.

You can’t control everything that happens to you.

But you can control how you respond.

Your ability to adapt is one of the greatest strengths you’ll ever develop.

Keep learning.
Keep growing.
Keep moving forward.

Leadership NextChapter Resilience

01/06/2026

A parent finding love again later in life should be celebrated.

But when families avoid talking about money, inheritances and estate planning, misunderstandings can quickly follow.

This week’s reader was worried her daughter was too afraid to ask her father what his remarriage might mean for the family’s future. It’s a reminder that some of the most important money conversations are also the hardest.

The biggest transfer of wealth in history is happening right now. Clear communication, updated wills and good estate planning can help families avoid conflict and protect relationships.

My latest Daily Mail Australia column:

https://mol.im/a/15862979

RetirementPlanning

21/05/2026

This happens more than people think!

18/05/2026

What happens when one person is ready to retire… and the other isn’t?

This week’s column looks at a reader whose husband refuses to retire — even though they can afford it. She’s dreaming of travel and their next chapter together. He still wants to work.

Retirement isn’t always about money. Sometimes it’s about purpose, identity and what comes next.

Read the column: https://mol.im/a/15806889

15/05/2026

A sad story

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