Master Smart Financial Choices
Build confidence in money decisions through proven frameworks and real-world practice
Learn from Experience
Amelie Thornton brings fifteen years of hands-on financial advisory experience to every lesson. Her teaching focuses on practical decision-making skills rather than abstract theory.
What sets her approach apart? She uses real client scenarios and case studies to demonstrate how financial principles work in everyday situations. You'll learn to spot red flags, ask the right questions, and trust your analytical process.
- Former senior advisor at three major Australian financial institutions
- Specializes in behavioral finance and decision psychology
- Author of practical guides used by financial professionals nationwide
- Mentored over 200 finance professionals through career transitions
The Four-Step Decision Framework
Every sound financial choice follows a logical sequence. Master this framework and you'll approach money decisions with clarity and confidence, whether you're choosing investments or planning major purchases.
Clarify Your Situation
Before any decision, understand your current financial position completely. This means knowing your cash flow, commitments, and realistic timeframes. Most poor decisions start with incomplete information.
Define Success Metrics
What does a good outcome look like? Set specific, measurable goals rather than vague hopes. Whether it's saving for a house deposit or planning retirement, clear targets guide better choices.
Evaluate True Costs
Look beyond obvious expenses to understand opportunity costs, tax implications, and long-term commitments. The cheapest option today might be expensive tomorrow.
Test Your Logic
Run your reasoning past someone you trust, or wait 24 hours before major commitments. Fresh perspective often reveals blind spots in our thinking.
Learning That Sticks
Real financial competence comes from practice, not memorization. That's why our program centers on case studies, simulations, and guided analysis of actual financial scenarios.
You'll work through mortgage comparisons, investment analysis, insurance evaluations, and business financial planning. Each exercise builds your confidence with numbers and sharpens your intuition about financial risks and opportunities.
Case Study Analysis
Work through real financial dilemmas faced by Australian families and businesses. Learn to spot patterns and apply frameworks to complex situations.
Financial Modeling Practice
Build spreadsheet models for loan comparisons, investment returns, and budget scenarios. Develop comfort with financial calculations and projections.
Decision Reviews
Analyze both successful and poor financial choices to understand what leads to good outcomes. Learn from others' experiences without the cost.
Start Building Better Financial Habits
Join professionals across Australia who are taking control of their financial futures through structured learning and practical experience.
Next program begins September 2025 – early registration now open