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The Savings Tip Jar
by 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.
Episodes
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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: [email protected]
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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…
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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: [email protected]
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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...
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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: [email protected]
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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…
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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: [email protected]
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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: [email protected]
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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...
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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: [email protected]
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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...
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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:...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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 hold The seven-year high in property listings Plunging mortgage activity Then, in our Dollar Dialogue, we talk to Scott Phillips - the Chief Investment Officer of the Motley Fool - about what everyday Aussies need to...
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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: [email protected]
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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 prices HSBC's Australian market exit Record 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…
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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: [email protected]
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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 accounts Then, in our Dollar Dialogue, we talk to ING...
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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...
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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 presents Revolut becoming Australia's newest bank How the SMSF home loan ban could jeopardise 2,400 building contracts. Then, in our Dollar Dialogue, we talk to the CEO and Founder of…
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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: [email protected]
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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 hike More term deposit rate cuts, including one from Australia's biggest bank Sharp rent rises on housing throughout the country Then, in our Dollar Dialogue, we're joined by…
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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: [email protected]
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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 leader What history suggests we should expect from Australia's current property market downturn How the incoming ban on SMSF home loans is driving a frenzy of activity...
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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: [email protected]
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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…
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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 tone Plunging mortgage demand, led by first home buyers The disturbing data on divorce debt In our Dollar Dialogue, we're joined by Dr Nicola Powell - the Chief Residential Economist at...
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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: [email protected]
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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...
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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: [email protected]
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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 Melbourne tax change concerns for young...
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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: [email protected]
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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: [email protected]
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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?...
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'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: [email protected]
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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...
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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...
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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: [email protected]
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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…
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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:...
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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...
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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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