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EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 7 MIN

Survival over savings: How resilient Aussies are rewriting the financial playbook in 2026

from 4BC Mornings · host 4BC

4BC Mornings' Jason Matthews and ING's Matt Bowen discuss the rise of the "everyday small wins economy," where consumers are aggressively cutting back on luxuries like café coffees to protect their bank accounts. Surprisingly, the data also highlights the resilience of the "$10.4 billion joy economy," proving that while Australians are cutting back on essentials, they refuse to sacrifice the hobbies and travel that bring them happiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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