The Savings Tip Jar
Savings.com.au's Dom and Denise share savings tips, discuss important money news, and interview special guests on the latest economic and personal finance topics.
Episodes
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
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 onNAB's big hike to fixed rate home loansSeptember 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
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
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 accountsThen, 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
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
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 loansRBA 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@
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
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 downturnTerm deposit rate reshuffle amid surging yields on the global bond marketThen, 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 firs
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
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 forecastPlunging consumer sentimentThe $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 cha
The Refunds You're Missing: How Aussies Can Get Their Money Back, With Ajust CEO Tom Kaldor
In this Dollar Dialogue, we talk to 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.Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au
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 bracketsProperty price falls through AugustThen, in our Dollar Dialogue, we talk Tom Kaldor who's the CEO and found
Rewards Points in a Post-Surcharge World: Are They Still Worth It? With World360 Rewards' Clinton Hearne
In this Dollar Dialogue, we talk to Clinton Hearne - the Executive General Manager of 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.Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au
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 resultsBoQ'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. P
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 pr
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 misconcepti
The Investing Advice Most Australians Never Learn, with The Motley Fool's Scott Phillips
In this Dollar Dialogue, we talk to Scott Phillips - the Chief Investment Officer of The Motley Fool - about what everyday Aussies need to know about investing, as well as his take on the current markets in Australia and abroad.Scott's new book , The One-Page Investing Plan, is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au
RBA Holds Fire, Property Listings Surge, Mortgage Market Meltdown & The Motley Fool's Scott Phillips | Ep 164
In this week's Savings News Roundup, Dom and Denise discuss...RBA's cash rate holdThe seven-year high in property listingsPlunging mortgage activityThen, in our Dollar Dialogue, we talk to Scott Phillips - the Chief Investment Officer of the Motley Fool - about what everyday Aussies need to know about investing, as well as his take on the current markets in Australia and abroad.Plus our sa
Jack Henderson on Falling Property Prices, Government Policy and Opportunity
In this Dollar Dialogue, we talk to prominent property personality Jack Henderson - Director of the Henderson Group - who gives his take on the market downturn and the politics at play.Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au
Property Price Plunge, HSBC's Shock Exit, Record Financial Complaints & Jack Henderson | Ep 163
In this week's Savings News Roundup, Dom and Denise discuss...The sharp falls in property pricesHSBC's Australian market exitRecord complaints to AFCA Then, in our Dollar Dialogue, we talk to prominent property personality Jack Henderson - Director of the Henderson Group - who gives his take on the market downturn and the influence of the wider political environment. Plus our savings tips
How You Can Earn 6% p.a. On Your Savings, With ING's Head Of Retail Jennifer Davies
In this Dollar Dialogue, we talk to ING Australia's Head of Retail Jennifer Davies about the launch of ING's Savings Booster & how all savers can benefit. Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au
Shock New Savings Account Offering 6% p.a!!! Inflation Cools, No RBA Hike Then? & Banks Caught Offside On Offsets | Ep 162
In this week's Savings News Roundup, Dom and Denise discuss...ING's new savings account offering 6% p.a.Inflation easing to 3.8% & what this potentially means for the cash rate The new ASIC report exposing big bank mismanagement of offset accountsThen, in our Dollar Dialogue, we talk to ING Australia's Head of Retail Jennifer Davies about the new Savings Booster account, how it cam
How To Build Long Term Financial Security, with 'Set For Life' Author Lloyd Edge
In this Dollar Dialogue, we talk with Lloyd Edge - renowned buyer's agent, property investor & CEO of Aus Property Professionals - about his latest book, Set For Life.In this in-depth chat, Lloyd explains why we can we can no longer rely on the old playbook of buying a home and paying it off and discusses whether recent tax changes have taken the appeal out of property investment.He also g
Muted Mortgage Market, Australia's Newest Bank & How To Be 'Set For Life', with Aus Property Professionals CEO Lloyd Edge | Ep 161
In this week's Savings News Roundup, Dom and Denise discuss...The quiet home loan market & the opportunity it presentsRevolut becoming Australia's newest bankHow the SMSF home loan ban could jeopardise 2,400 building contracts. Then, in our Dollar Dialogue, we talk to the CEO and Founder of Aus Property Professionals Lloyd Edge about the state of the property market and how his new boo
How To Avoid Being Stung By International Transaction Fees, With Macquarie's Olivia McArdle
In this week's Dollar Dialogue, we're joined by Olivia McArdle - Macquarie's Head of Deposits & Payments - to discuss overseas transaction fees and how to avoid them.Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au
Westpac Stands By August Rate Hike Call, Term Deposit Rates Fall Again, Sharp Rent Rises & How To Avoid Travel Card Costs, With Macquarie's Olivia McArdle
In this week's Savings News Roundup, Dom and Denise discuss...Westpac's stronger convictions of an August cash rate hikeMore term deposit rate cuts, including one from Australia's biggest bankSharp rent rises on housing throughout the countryThen, in our Dollar Dialogue, we're joined by Olivia McArdle - Macquarie's Head of Deposits & Payments - to discuss travel card fees a
How Good Were Australia's "Good Old Days" ? With AMP's Shane Oliver
In this week's Dollar Dialogue, we're joined by Dr Shane Oliver - AMP's Chief Economist - who looks into how good Australia's "good old days" actually were compared to now (spoiler: not so good). Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au
Top Deposit Rate Dropped, Property Market Downturn, SMSF Home Loan Frenzy & The "Good Old Days", With AMP's Shane Oliver | Ep 159
In this week's Savings News Roundup, Dom and Denise discuss...Recent term deposit rate drops, including a big one from a market leaderWhat history suggests we should expect from Australia's current property market downturnHow the incoming ban on SMSF home loans is driving a frenzy of activityThen, in our Dollar Dialogue, we're joined by Dr Shane Oliver - AMP's Chief Economist - who
Wage Advance Apps Explained: Pros & Cons
In this episode we talk to one of our Savings Scribes - Bernadette Lunas - about what we need to know about wage advance apps.You can read Bern's full guide to wage advance apps here. Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au
Building Wealth With Tech & The New Tax Reality, With Sharesies Co-Founder Brooke Roberts
This week's Dollar Dialogue features a chat with Brooke Roberts - the co-founder and co-CEO of the Sharesies wealth app - who explains how Sharesies can help Aussies build long-term wealth and shares her thoughts on the recent changes to capital gains tax in Australia. Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au
Rates On Hold, Mortgage Demand Plummets, Divorce Debt & The Housing Shift | Ep 157
In this week's Savings News Roundup, Dom and Denise discuss...RBA's first hold of 2026 and Bullock's hawkish tonePlunging mortgage demand, led by first home buyersThe disturbing data on divorce debtIn our Dollar Dialogue, we're joined by Dr Nicola Powell - the Chief Residential Economist at Domain - who shares her insights into the RBA, the property market and the broader economy.P
Interest Rates, Uncertainty & Australia’s Housing Shift, With Domain's Dr Nicola Powell
This week's Dollar Dialogue features a chat with Dr Nicola Powell - the Chief Residential Economist at Domain - who shares her insights into the RBA, the property market and the broader economy.Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au
NAB's Shock New RBA Forecast, Home Loan Rate CUTS, Expert Tax Time Tips & Westpac's Bizarre New Savings Account Age Limit | Ep 156
In this week's Savings Roundup, Dom and Denise discuss...NAB's new RBA forecast, expecting the next rate change to be a cut!The fresh cuts to fixed-rates on home loans The changed conditions on Westpac's market-leading savings account rate, including its age limit being lifted to 40! In our Dollar Dialogue, we're joined by Mark Chapman - the Director of Tax Communications at H&
Tax time tips this EOFY, with H&R Block's Mark Chapman
This week's Dollar Dialogue features a chat with Mark Chapman - the Director of Tax Communications at H&R Block - who shares some of his top tax return tips for this EOFY.Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au
155: Savings ratio falls, steep property price drops & EOFY car sales
In this week's Savings Roundup, Dom and Denise discuss...the household saving ratio falling from 7.0% to 6.2% and whether we're headed for another per capita recession the May property price results across the country, including sharp drops in Sydney and Melbournetax change concerns for young investors In our Dollar Dialogue, we're joined by ,Pete Willis - the Director of Buying at digital used ca
What to keep in mind when buying a car, with Carma's Pete Willis
This week's Dollar Dialogue features a chat with Pete Willis, the Director of Buying for digital used car marketplace Carma who shares some of his top tips for buying a car, especially during the EOFY sales. Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au
Prices down, rents up? What the federal budget means for property
This week's Dollar Dialogue features a chat with REA Group Senior Economist Angus Moore who breaks down the potential impacts of the federal budget on Australia's property market. Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au
154: Inflation down, unemployment up and sharp savings rates
In this week's Savings Roundup, Dom and Denise discuss...headline inflation falling from 4.6% to 4.2% the surprise lift in the unemployment rate to 4.5%the high savings rates now available on savings accounts and term deposits In our Dollar Dialogue, we're joined by REA Group Senior Economist Angus Moore, who explains how the new federal budget could impact the property market. And as alwa
153: Tax bracket indexation + How the federal budget hurts young savers
In this week's Savings Roundup, Dom and Denise discuss... the Opposition’s proposal to introduce tax bracket indexation (something that we’d actually asked Angus Taylor about back in episode 92!) more savings account rate changes in response to the RBA’s hike, and how - once again - big banks are failing to pass it on in full to all savings account customers. how the latest RBA minutes have re
How CGT changes will hurt young savers, with Independent MP Nicolette Boele
This week's Dollar Dialogue features a chat with Independent MP for Bradfield Nicolette Boele who's concerned how the changes to capital gains tax will impact younger savers and investors.After Nicolette shares her savings tip, we ask her about:The “intergenerational fairness” aspect of the budgetThe changes she would like to seeHer thoughts on the government's broken promisesThe poten
152: Federal budget breakdown - What every Aussie saver needs to know
In this week's Savings News Roundup, we talk through that whopper of a federal budget - probably the most consequential one we've seen in decades, particularly for Aussies that strive to save, invest and growth their wealth. Is it providing a fairer go, or merely blocking people from having a go?We also examine how some banks may be leaving savings account customers behind in how they'
'Worst one I've ever seen': Expert reacts to the 26/27 federal budget
Emeritus Professor of Finance and UNSW Business School Peter Swan does not hold back in his assessment of Treasurer Jim Chalmers' fifth federal budget. Got something to say? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au
Why the real inflation shock may still be ahead
This week's Dollar Dialogue featured a post-RBA hike discussion with Dr Susan Stone, who's the Credit Union SA Chair of Economics at Adelaide University. Dr Stone explains why she feels the RBA had to hike this month, and why another hike might be necessary later this year. She also suggests the RBA might be too optimistic in their inflation forecasts, and gives her thoughts on what it all
151: RBA Hike 3 - The Dark Rate Rises
In this Savings News Roundup, we talk through this week's RBA rate rise - the third of 2026, and perhaps not the last. We also talk through the property market slowdown and a potential new tax offset that’s rumoured to be in the federal budget.Then, in our Dollar Dialogue, we hear the expert analysis of the RBA decision from Dr Susan Stone, the Credit Union SA Chair of Economics at Adelaide Un
Why milk is the canary in the coal mine for grocery prices
Zyft Consumer Finance Expert Joel Gibson joined us in the Jar to share his thoughts on inflation, the RBA's next move, grocery prices and the upcoming federal budget. Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au
150: Inflation spike, finfluencer crackdown, and rising rents. With Zyft's Joel Gibson
In this week's Savings News Roundup we discuss new rate movements from Westpac, ASIC's latest warning on finfluencers, and the recent rise in rents.Then in our Dollar Dialogue, we get Zyft Consumer Finance Expert Joel Gibson's reaction to the latest inflation data and his thoughts on what it means for the RBA 's cash rate decision next week. Joel also explains why milk is the 'canary in the coalmi
Bank of Mum & Dad: What homebuyers and parents need to know
In this week's Savings Scribe, Bea Garcia talks us through her new guide to the Bank of Mum & Dad on InfoChoice.She runs us through the the various forms of financial support parents may offer their children, plus the pros and cons - from the perspective of both the kids and parents.Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au
Queenie Tan's top tips for smarter saving
Queenie Tan is a finance influencer, author, and co-founder of Aussie budgeting app Billroo.She joined us this week to share some of her top savings tips, including how to make the most out of rewards programs such as Flybuys.Do you have any questions, comments, tips or feedback? Email us at enquiries@savings.com.au
149: How to regain control of your finances, with finance influencer Queenie Tan
In this week's Savings News Roundup, we discuss the latest news on the Albanese Government's proposed $1,000 instant tax deduction plus all rumoured changes coming in next month's Federal Budget. Then for our Savings Scribe segment, we chat to Bea Garcia about her guide to the bank of mum and dad.Finally, our Dollar Dialogue this week is with finance influencer, author, and Billroo co-
Australia's 'Bargain Boss' reveals her top savings tips
Amanda Dean has amassed a large following as the @bargain.boss on Instagram where she reveals some of Australia's best bargains and special offers, plus some of her top money making and money-saving tips. She joins us in the jar to reveal how she became the @bargain.boss and share some of her top savings tips for these school holidays and beyond. We also ask her if it's harder to find barg
148: How to hunt a bargain, with @bargain.boss Amanda Dean
For this week's Dollar Dialogue, we're joined by Melbourne-based mum of two Amanda Dean, popularly known as the Bargain Boss on Instagram. Amanda shares some of her top tips for bargain hunting - crucial for so many of us at this time.That chat follows our Savings Round-Up, where we discuss plunging consumer confidence, the latest oil+petrol price movements, and the fixed-rate dilemma Auss
Should you finance an EV with a novated lease?
Savings.com.au finance journalist Bernadette Lunas talks us through the ins and outs of using a novated lease to finance an EV.Read Bernadette's guide to novated leases.Send us your thoughts, comments, questions or savings tips to enquiries@savings.com.au
147: Fixed Rates Rise, Oil Prices Ease, & Novated Leases for EVs
This week Dom and Denise outline the latest movements in the fixed-rate markets for home loans and term deposits, and discuss the dip in oil prices following the announcement of a 2-week ceasefire in Iran. Then, in our Savings Scribe segment, Bernadette Lunas joins us to break down the ins and outs of novated leases, particularly for those considering using them to acquire an EV amid the fuel pric
How AMP Bank GO is taking the BS out of savings
Dom and Denise chat to John Arnott, the Director of AMP Bank GO, about the rise of the 'unconditional' savings account. If you have any questions, comments, feedback, or savings tips, send us an email to enquiries@savings.com.au
146: THREE more RBA hikes? Fuel Excise Halved, Card Surcharges Banned, & Back To Basics Banking, with AMP Bank GO's John Arnott
Australia will have three more RBA rate hikes this year - that's what Westpac's economic eggheads have predicted this week. Such hikes - tipped for May, June and August - would take Australia's cash rate to a post-GFC record high. Meanwhile, the fuel price crisis rolls on, but some relief this week with the halving of the fuel excise to save motorists 26cents/litre at the pump for the
Considering an EV or hybrid car? Here's the low-down on Green Car Loans
Savings Scribe Bea Garcia joins to chat all things green car loans. What are they and could they save you money?If you have questions, comments, or feedback, email us at enquires@savings.com.au.
Thinking of selling your gas guzzler? You might want to be quick about it!
Oil prices are at their highest point since the pandemic and petrol-heads are feeling the pinch. That's why, this week, Dom and Brooke chat with Carma director of buying Pete Willis about the current used car market and the ‘deadline’ facing SUV sellers.If you have questions, comments, or feedback, email us at enquires@savings.com.au.
145: Petrol price pain & why now could be the time to sell your gas guzzler
Oil prices are at their highest point since the pandemic and petrol-heads are feeling the pinch. So, we thought it was time for a bumper car edition (get it?) of the Savings Tip Jar.This week, Dom and Brooke chat with Carma director of buying Pete Willis about the ‘deadline’ facing SUV sellers.And, Savings Scribe Bea Garcia joins to chat all things green car loans. What are they and could they sav
Is Australia headed for a recession?
AMP Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver gives us his take on the RBA's latest rate hike and its impact on households.Plus he explains why government spending is a factor in Australia's inflation problem and highlights an obvious area of spending the government could cut back on.And finish with a bang, we ask him whether he thinks Australia is headed for a recession.If you have questions, comme
144: ANOTHER RBA Rate Hike! Why?? With AMP's Shane Oliver
The RBA has lifted Australia's cash rate for the second month in a row. But why now? Why smash indebted Aussie households amid the current petrol price panic?Dom and Denise talk to AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver to find out, as well as ask him some big questions about the influence of federal government spending and areas the government could cut back on, plus whether Australia is headed for
Is the 'Australian Dream' still alive amid the housing crisis?
Savings Scribe Bernadette Lunas joins to talk about Aussie homeownership rates. Is the Australian Dream still alive? Listen to find out!If you have questions, comments, or feedback, email us at enquires@savings.com.au.
$2,000 more hip-pocket pain facing households: How to take the edge off in 2026
RBA expectations are heating up ahead of the central bank's Tuesday rate decision, with two of the big four banks now putting their money on a March rate hike.But where should you - or shouldn’t you - be putting your money? Australia’s #1 bill buster and consumer finance expert at Zyft, Joel Gibson, joins Brooke and Dom to unpack the latest cost-of-living pressures.With Aussies set to feel aro
143: Cozzie livs strikes again! Tips to maintain your money ahead of a potential March RBA hike
RBA expectations are heating up ahead of the central bank's Tuesday rate decision, with two of the big four banks now putting their money on a March rate hike.But where should you - or shouldn’t you - be putting your money? Australia’s #1 bill buster and consumer finance expert at Zyft, Joel Gibson, joins Brooke and Dom to unpack the latest cost-of-living pressures.With Aussies set to feel aro
Could negative gearing and capital gains tax be overhauled?
Savings Scribe Denise Raward breaks down the rumoured changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount.
Giving financial advice to Gain economic equality this IWD, with UniSuper’s Annika Bradley
This year’s International Women’s Day theme, ‘Give To Gain’, highlights the importance of sharing knowledge and access to opportunity, including financial advice.With the financial literacy gap still contributing to wider inequalities such as the wage gap, wealth gap, super gap and retirement gap, Dom and Brooke are joined by UniSuper Head of Advice Strategy Annika Bradley to discuss how better fi
142: Tackling the gender money and super gaps this International Women's Day
International Women’s Day is on 8 March, and with this year’s theme being 'Give To Gain', it’s the perfect time to tackle the financial literacy gap and its impact on other inequities: the wage gap, wealth gap, super gap, and retirement gap.Joining Dom and Brooke is UniSuper Head of Advice Strategy, Annika Bradley, who shares practical ways women (and men) can use financial knowledge and a
141: What to do if you suddenly find yourself with a lump sum
What would you do if you unexpectedly received a chunk of cash? Your first instinct might not be the best cause of action. That’s according to Bridges Financial Services financial planner Pete Brewster, who joined the Savings Tip Jar podcast the week to talk about what Aussies should do if they suddenly find themselves with a lump sum. Hint: Paying off your mortgage or dumping it into superannuati
What to know before turning your home into an investment property
Thinking about turning your home into an investment property? Savings Scribe Bea Garcia breaks down the financial, tax, and lending implications - including the financial and emotional traps that could cost you. Got questions, comments or savings tips? Email us at enquiries@savings.com.au
Is the ‘bank for life’ era over? With ABA CEO Simon Birmingham
What sparked Australia’s refinancing surge in 2025? Australian Banking Association CEO Simon Birmingham joins the Savings Tip Jar podcast to unpack why so many mortgage borrowers jumped ship, and what it signals for the market today.We also cover:🏦 Bonus savings account interest rates 🔀 Brokers vs direct‑to‑bank lending📈 What’s happening with investor lendingGot questions, comments or savings tips
140: Coles → court, Banks' books → open, & ABA CEO joins to talk refinancing
Australian Banking Association CEO Simon Birmingham joins the Savings Tip Jar to break down a ripper year for home loan refinancing. What drove mortgage-holders to refinance in droves in 2025? He also covers the latest in the banking world - bonus savings rates, brokers vs. direct-to-bank lending, and investor lending trends.Plus: Savings Scribe Bea Garcia unpacks the key steps for transitioning y
Will you buy your next house from Bunnings? With Custodian's James Fitzgerald
Is the solution to Australia’s housing crisis a flat‑pack home from Bunnings?The retail giant is now selling pre‑fabricated modular houses, and Custodian managing director James Fitzgerald is here to break down what it could mean for homeowners and the nation.We cover:🏠 How pre-fab homes can add value to a property💰 What they cost (and what they might cost in the future)📉 The potential tax implica
Is money the real deal‑breaker this Valentine’s Day? With ING's Matt Bowen
It turns out love might care more about budgeting than bouquets.New research from ING shows 1.5 million Aussies have ghosted a potential partner after discovering their financial values didn’t match.ING head of consumer & market insights Matt Bowen joins Brooke and Dom to unpack why money habits matter so much in modern dating, what Aussies really think about financial compatibility, and the m
139: Cool housing solutions & financially hot dates
Cool housing solutions, financially hot dates, and a swathe of financial news: It’s a dual-expert episode of the Savings Tip Jar podcast.This week, Custodian managing director James Fitzgerald joins us to unpack the rise of modular homes, a low-cost housing solution now stocked by retail giant Bunnings.Then, ahead of Valentine’s Day, new research reveals 1.5 million Aussies have ghosted a potentia
RBA Rate Hike: Why now and what’s next?
The RBA has delivered its first rate hike of the cycle, but why now, and what happens next?Dom and Brooke sit down with Savings.com.au journalist Harry O’Sullivan - our resident Savings Scribe and unofficial 'chief economist' - to break down the Reserve Bank’s latest move.With a background in economics, Harry walks us through what drove the RBA’s decision, what it signals about the path ah
138: Deep-dive into the RBA rate hike
It’s official: the Reserve Bank of Australia has hiked the cash rate for the first time since 2023, bringing the 2025 cutting cycle to an abrupt end.Dom and Brooke are joined by Savings.com.au 'chief economist' Harry O’Sullivan, who breaks down all punters need to know about the decision and what to expect next.Plus, house prices and the Aussie dollar are both on the up.And finally, Raiz C
What's Driving Australia's Household Saving Ratio? With CommBank Senior Economist Ashwin Clarke
In this week's Dollar Dialog, CommBank senior economist Ashwin Clarke breaks down one of Australia’s most overlooked - yet integral - data points: the Household Saving Ratio.If you have questions, comments, feedback or savings tips, email us at enquires@savings.com.au.
137: An economist explains the Household Savings Ratio
Inflation is out, unemployment is down, and an RBA rate hike looks more likely - and that's just the first 10 minutes!This week Dom and Brooke break down a financial news cycle that's been pedalling at lightspeed.Then, savings scribe Bernadette Lunas joins the show to unpack Australia’s most consistent suburbs for property investing.Finally, CommBank senior economist Ashwin Clarke drops in
Raiz CEO Brendan Malone on Gen Z money discipline
Raiz CEO Brendan Malone joins Dom and Brooke in the Savings Tip Jar to unpack the findings of the 'Raiz Young Australians Money Reset Report'.If you have any questions, comments, feedback or savings tips you'd like to share, shoot us an email at enquiries@savings.com.au.
Wealth coach Andrew Woodward on the savings trends, themes and strategies for 2026
This week's Dollar Dialogue features wealth coach Andrew Woodward who discusses a key savings trend to keep in mind for 2026 and explains why he feels the cost of living crisis is set to continue. Andrew also runs us through a money management system that everyday Aussies can implement this year. For an in-depth demonstration of how to use this system, try out Andrew's free mini course: 5
136: Are bonus-rate savings accounts a rip-off?
This week Dom and Brooke discuss the concerning uptick in construction costs, the latest increases to home loan rates and whether term deposits are cool again. Also, savings scribe Harry O'Sullivan joins to discuss his report on how many big bank bonus-rate savings account customers are failing to earn the top rate, which leads our jarheads to question the value of such products and whether th
