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The Savings Tip Jar

Savings.com.au

Savings.com.au's Dom and Denise swap savings tips, discuss money news that actually matters, and speak with special guests - picking their brain on the latest talking points in the economy and personal finance.

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  • Friday · 9 min

    Is This the Best Time to Save in 15 Years?

    In this Dollar Dialogue, we ask ING’s Head of Consumer and Market Insights Matt Bowen why he believes now is the best time to save in 15 years. Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au

  • Friday · 29 min

    Property Plunge Hits 15 Year First, Parenthood Plans Pushed by Cost Pressures & The Best Time To Save, with ING's Matt Bowen | Ep 174

    In this week's Savings News Roundup, Dom and Bernadette (filling in for Denise) discuss: All capital cities record house price falls for first time in 15 years More than half of young Aussies plan fewer children as costs bite AMP joins race for savers with term deposit rate hike Then, in our dollar dialogue, we talk to ING’s Head of Consumer and Market Insights about whether it’s currently the best time to save in 15 years. Plus our savings tips of the week. Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au

  • October 16 · 10 min

    Avoiding Bill Shock: Inside Up's New Essentials Feature

    In this Dollar Dialogue, Dom and Denise chat with Up’s Head of Product Seamus Liddy about their new Essentials account and how it can help Up savers stay on top of their bills. Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au

  • October 16 · 39 min

    Farewell Savings Maximiser, First Home Buyers Retreat & Up Essentials Explained, with Up's Seamus Liddy | Ep 173

    In this week's Savings News Roundup, Dom and Bernadette (filling in for Denise) discuss ING retiring its iconic Savings Maximiser account Plunging mortgage demand as first home buyers retreat How the RBA minutes signal further rate hikes Then, in our dollar dialogue, you’ll hear a pre-recorded chat Dom and Denise recently had with Up’s Head of Product Seamus Liddy explaining their new Essentials account and how it can help Up savers stay on top of their bills. Plus our savings tips of the week. Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au

  • October 8 · 10 min

    Gen Z's New Wealth Playbook

    In this Dollar Dialogue, we talk to Raiz CEO Craig Keary about how Gen Z are seizing control of their financial future and redefining what it means to ‘get ahead’. Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au

  • October 8 · 33 min

    Savings Account Hikes, Property's 6-Month Slide, & Gen Z Investing with Raiz CEO Craig Keary | Ep 172

    In this week's Savings News Roundup, Dom and Denise discuss... Post-RBA savings account rate rises - how and when banks are passing it on NAB's big hike to fixed rate home loans September property price falls, Brisbane leading the decline Then, in our Dollar Dialogue, we talk to Raiz CEO Craig Keary about how Gen Z are seizing control of their financial future and redefining what it means to ‘get ahead’. Plus our savings tips of the week. Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au

  • October 1 · 11 min

    4.60% Cash Rate, 4.0% Inflation...How Did It Come To This?

    In this Dollar Dialogue, we talk to Herron Todd White Chief Economist Cameron Kusher, who explains why this rate hike was necessary, how it could impact the economy and what to expect in the coming months. Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au

  • October 1 · 30 min

    RBA Hikes To 4.60% (15 Year High!) - Why Rates Keep Rising, With Herron Todd White's Cameron Kusher | Ep 171

    In this week's Savings News Roundup, Dom and Denise discuss... The RBA's 0.25% Hike to 4.60% Inflation rate rising to 4.0% The banks already passing on the hike to savings accounts Then, in our Dollar Dialogue, we talk to Herron Todd White's Chief Economist Cameron Kusher who explains why this rate hike was necessary, how it could impact the economy and what to expect in the coming months. Plus our savings tips of the week. Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au

  • September 25 · 12 min

    Can AI Become Your Personal Shopper?

    In this Dollar Dialogue, we talk to Zyft CEO Richard Stevens about the rise of AI in retail shopping and whether robots can help you get better deals. Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au

  • September 24 · 32 min

    The Rate Rises Already Happening, RBA Preview & The Robot Retail Revolution, with Zyft CEO Richard Stevens | Ep 170

    In this week's Savings News Roundup, Dom and Denise discuss... Latest movements in rates for term deposits and fixed-rate home loans RBA predictions for next week Then, in our Dollar Dialogue, we talk to Zyft CEO Richard Stevens about the rise of AI in retail shopping and how robots can help you get better deals! Plus our savings tips of the week. Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au

  • September 18 · 11 min

    Why First-Home Buyers Are Sitting on the Sidelines

    In this Dollar Dialogue, we talk to Equifax’s Chief Solution Officer Kevin James about the latest mortgage market trends - especially the concerning plunge in loans to first home buyers. Kevin shares some of his thoughts on what’s driving that as well as other key movements.Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au

  • September 18 · 31 min

    95% Property Profitability, First Home Buyer Freeze & The Great Rate Reshuffle, with Equifax's Kevin James | Ep 169

    In this week's Savings News Roundup, Dom and Denise discuss... 95.4% of homes selling at a profit How top-end property markets are leading the downturn Term deposit rate reshuffle amid surging yields on the global bond market Then, in our Dollar Dialogue, we talk to Equifax’s Chief Solution Officer Kevin James about the latest mortgage market trends - especially the concerning plunge in loans to first home buyers. Plus our savings tips of the week! Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au

  • September 10 · 16 min

    What's Wrong With Australia's Economy?

    In this Dollar Dialogue, we talk to UNSW economist and AFR columnist Richard Holden to get a bead on the countless economic and generational challenges facing Australian society right now - especially housing affordability. Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au

  • September 10 · 36 min

    The Australian Dream Under Pressure: Housing, Inflation and Australia's Economic Future, with UNSW's Richard Holden | Ep 168

    In this week's Savings News Roundup, Dom and Denise discuss... Westpac's new RBA cash rate forecast Plunging consumer sentiment The $34 billion already wiped off the property market amid the 'largest housing price correction in modern Australian history' Then, in our Dollar Dialogue, we talk to UNSW economist and AFR columnist Richard Holden to get a bead on the countless economic and generational challenges facing Australian society right now - especially housing affordability. Plus our savings tips of the week! Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au

  • September 3 · 34 min

    Rate Hike Calls Get Louder, Macquarie Axing Intro Rate, Property Downturn Deepens & Refund Help, with Ajust's Tom Kaldor | Ep 167

    In this week's Savings News Roundup, Dom and Denise discuss... The stronger-than-expected GDP data and how that strengthens the case for an RBA hike, despite anaemic per capita growth. Macquarie's moves to axe the intro rate on its savings account and introduce new balance brackets Property price falls through August Then, in our Dollar Dialogue, we talk Tom Kaldor who's the CEO and founder of Ajust - a platform that’s helping Aussies take advantage of their rights as a consumer when it comes to refunds. Plus our savings tips of the week! Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au

  • August 27 · 24 min

    Stubborn Inflation, Surprise Savings Account Rate Bump & Rewards Point Hacks, with World360 Rewards' Clinton Hearne | Ep 166

    In this week's Savings News Roundup, Dom and Denise discuss... The latest inflation results BoQ's rate increase for Future Saver customers Big bank cuts to term deposit rates Then, in our Dollar Dialogue, we talk to Clinton Hearne from World360 Rewards on what points chasers need to know, including some top hacks, and how these programs could be impacted by the upcoming card surcharge ban. Plus our savings tips of the week! Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au

  • August 20 · 12 min

    Commercial Property Investing: What to Know & Where to Look

    In this Dollar Dialogue, we talk to Bernadette Lunas - the Editor of Your Investment Property - about Commercial Property investing, which has had an uptick in interest lately amid the residential market slump and recent government policy changes. Bern discusses the case for commercial property as an investment option, including the common misconceptions, and where to look. Bern's commercial property investing guides, are available exclusively to YIP Advantage members. Sign up for free here. Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au

  • August 20 · 33 min

    Regional Property Boom Over? Consumer Confidence Picks Up, Renter Dismay, and Commercial Property Investment | Ep 165

    In this week's Savings News Roundup, Dom and Denise discuss... Regional property market slowdown Rising consumer confidence following RBA hold + renters' pessimism The latest lending data from ANZ + the ABS Then, in our Dollar Dialogue, we talk to Your Investment Property Editor Bernadette Lunas about the case for commercial property as an investment option, including the common misconceptions, and where to look. Plus our savings tips of the week! Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au

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