Helen Baker

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Helen Baker, founder of On Your Own Two Feet, is an experienced financial adviser and firmly believes in the benefits of having a strong team of professionals to underpin your financial foundations.

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How do I save on divorce? Helen Baker and Shannon Daykin

Fri 10:00am 10 Aug 2018
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Helen's book, On You Own Two Feet, talks about how to avoid making a financial mistake when going through a divorce. People caught in this costly process can save on legal costs by getting on top of what their assets, liabilities and other financial resources are. Make sure you get your hands on relevant information, and get advice as soon as possible. This just doesn't go with financial and legal matters—Helen and Shannon agree that people should go after emotional advice as well, knowing that divorce will get emotionally exhausting. Equipping oneself with the right financial, legal, and emotional backing can help figure out what next steps should be taken, lessening the risk of making a mistake.

The sure-fire way to save on divorce is to avoid it completely—sitting down with your lawyer and financial planner to draw up an agreement that works for your situation in particular. Divorce is not the only option for people who want to move on, there are collaborative law processes and mediations, among many others.

If getting married can get costly with wedding preparations and family planning, you can't expect divorce to come cheap. What you can do is make the best moves to make sure you get to a settlement that works for your particular circumstance. Start a conversation now with the perfect tag team of your financial planner and family law specialist. You can reach Shannon Daykin on her website www.daykinfamilylaw.com.au and Helen Baker on her website at www.onyourowntwofeet.com.au

DISCLAIMER: The discussion presented in this video and its accompanying media are shared for general information purposes only. Going through a divorce can be a sensitive process and it will require you to talk to your lawyer and financial planner about your particular issue. Again, check out Shannon Daykin's website at www.daykinfamilylaw.com.au and Helen Baker's website at www.onyourowntwofeet.com.au and start a conversation with your expert team today.


Other Episodes



What happens in divorce court? Helen Baker & Shannon Daykin

Fri 03 Aug 2018

Here's what to expect when considering going to family court - don't do anything without listening to the experts first. Here to discuss facts about proceedings at the Family Court is resident expert financial planner Helen Baker, and accredited family law specialist Shannon Daykin from Daykin Family Law.

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How much child support will I pay? Helen Baker & Shannon Daykin

Fri 27 Jul 2018

Ensuring that your children are provided for after divorce or separation is a big deal right? Hear from experts in financial planning and family law talk about the reality of such matters.

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How to pay for divorce? Helen Baker & Shannon Daykin

Fri 20 Jul 2018

Just when the emotional trauma isn't enough, there's the financial repercussions of a divorce - Helen Baker from On Your Own Two Feet and Shannon Daykin of Daykin Family Law explore this matter further.

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Income protection for the Mining Industry. Helen Baker, On Your Two Feet

Fri 06 Jul 2018

The mining sector is paid more compared to most industries today. Being paid so handsomely, what happens if it were to suddenly stop? In the last of his four episodes series about the financial planning for the mining industry, resident expert financial planner and author Helen Baker discusses income protection. This discussion is applicable, not just for the mining sector, but for everyone who depends on income to pay regular bills.

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Superannuation for the mining industry. Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Fri 29 Jun 2018

I must admit that when I was younger I was a bit of fatalist and thought nothing of superannuation with the expectation that I would be dead before 65. As I have aged, I have had to come to terms with the "false hope" of an early death, embraced the notion of a long, prosperous life, along with the need to plan means to finance the lifestyle I would like through my "later days". Lucky for me I have someone as passionate and knowledgeable as Helen Baker educating and coaching on the eCentral Business Show about superannuation, particularly as it applies to mining industry workers this week. It's the regular boot in the ass that I need (luckily for you that happens off camera) to have already effected changes in my financial diet without eating acres of lettuce. :-)

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Investing wisely for the mining industry. Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Fri 22 Jun 2018

Having watched the mining industry in North Queensland post-crisis continue to rock and roll, I was witness to the frivolous spending of the workforce on all manner of toys and indulgence. I did wonder if many of them were investing even a small portion of their oversized income. Turns out few were and as the industry screamed to a halt, so did their bank balance as it went off the cliff. In this ongoing series with Helen Baker we dive into the challenges faced by people in the mining industry around investing and exactly this scenario. Just when you think you will never again face a rainy day is the time you need to be most prudent.

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Income considerations for the Mining Industry. Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Fri 15 Jun 2018

Some people dream of striking gold, some people take these things literally and dig into the mining industry. There is no doubt about the money that can be made, nowhere to go but up the deeper you dig down. But what if it all goes away? Join us today on the eCentral Business Show as John Nayler sits down with resident expert financial planner Helen Baker to talk about income considerations for the Mining Industry.

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Financial planning for the mining industry. Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Fri 08 Jun 2018

The Australian Mining Industry - the good, the bad and the ugly. Learn about what that means in relation to financial planning with Helen Baker of On Your Own Two Feet.

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All of my friends are investing in Cryptocurrency. Should I? with Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Tue 22 May 2018

Cryptocurrency has made a lot of headlines in the recent years, and it surely sparked a lot of curiosity in the minds of both seasoned and aspiring investors. Sitting down with John Nayler to talk about whether or not you should follow the trend and invest in Cryptocurrency is eCentral's resident expert and financial advisor Helen Baker from On Your Own Two Feet.

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When should I start planning for my child's education? with Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Tue 15 May 2018

Redundancy - a blessing in disguise or worst nightmare? Learn some planning tips in this edition of the eCentral Business Show with resident Financial Planner, Helen Baker.

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I am expecting a redundancy. Should I plan for it? with Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Tue 08 May 2018

Redundancy - a blessing in disguise or worst nightmare? Learn some planning tips in this edition of the eCentral Business Show with resident Financial Planner, Helen Baker.

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What does SMSF cost? with Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Tue 01 May 2018

Setting up an SMSF may sound more costly than it is complicated; unless of course, you've got the right advice. Learn what to look out for in this edition of the eCentral Business Show with resident financial planning expert Helen Baker.

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What is SMSF? with Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Tue 24 Apr 2018

On this episode, John Nayler is joined by resident expert and financial adviser Helen Baker from Your Own Two Feet to talk about SMSF; its difference with the traditional Super, its risks, as well as its benefits.

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Why do women need to plan their finances? - Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Tue 17 Apr 2018

Being a woman in today's day and age, there's a lot to consider when it comes to finances. In this edition of the eCentral Business Show, John meets with resident Financial Planner Helen Baker from On Your Own Two Feet to discuss what women really need to look out for.

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What to do with my lump sum? - Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Tue 10 Apr 2018


"Lump sums" are an amount of money to arrive into people's lives sometimes as a surprise, sometimes by program. There are a number of ways that it can happen including retirement, sale of business, r ...

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How to get my fair share in divorce? - Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Tue 03 Apr 2018

It's never something you would like to see, but marriage and relationship breakdowns are becoming more and more of a common occurrence these days. Learn about the financial aspects involved in this chat with resident Financial Planner, Helen Baker, on the eCentral Business Show.

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Managing financials for busy professionals - Helen Baker On Your Own Two Feet

Tue 27 Mar 2018


Managing financials for busy professionals is a mounting challenge and a genuine millennial problem.

With life picking up pace, professional couples, particularly with children and parents are the s ...

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Paying for aged care - Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Thu 22 Mar 2018

Helen Baker from On Your Own Two Feet, a financial advisor for the elderly, goes in-depth and discusses scenarios that affect the present day elderly individuals on this edition of the eCentral Business Show with John Nayler.

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Melissa Meagher and Helen Baker speak about financial planning and budgetting

Fri 21 Jul 2017


Melissa Meagher from Talking Money Financial Planners and Helen Baker talk about budgeting, financial security and financial planning on the eCentral Business Show.

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