The Savings Tip Jar

Prices down, rents up? What the federal budget means for property 27.05.2026 11хв

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 27.05.2026 34хв

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 always, we all share a savings tip.Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au

153: Tax bracket indexation + How the federal budget hurts young savers 20.05.2026 38хв

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 reduced the odds of another RBA rate hike at next month’s meeting. In our Dollar Dialogue, we talk to Federal Independent MP Nicolette Boele - who has some serious concerns about how the capital gains tax reforms will impact younger savers and investors. And as always, we each share a savings tip.Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au

How CGT changes will hurt young savers, with Independent MP Nicolette Boele 20.05.2026 15хв

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 potential for the government to backtrack or water down these changesWhy we shouldn't discourage young investors from taking risks Questions, tips or feedback? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au

152: Federal budget breakdown - What every Aussie saver needs to know 13.05.2026 45хв

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're passing along the RBA rate hike, and the sudden drop in home loan lending observed in the latest ABS data. Then, in our Dollar Dialogue, we hear from Emeritus Professor of Finance and UNSW Business School Peter Swan, who does not hold back in his assessment of Treasurer Jim Chalmers' fifth federal budget, describing it as the "worst one he's ever seen" in his 50 years of budget-watching. And of course, our savings tips - including using a financial planner and not letting social media influence your standards. Email us your thoughts and tips: enquiries@savings.com.au

'Worst one I've ever seen': Expert reacts to the 26/27 federal budget 13.05.2026 17хв

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 08.05.2026 11хв

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 means for the upcoming federal budget.Got any feedback or tips? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au

151: RBA Hike 3 - The Dark Rate Rises 07.05.2026 40хв

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 University. And of course, our savings tips - which includes a special points transfer offer from Velocity which Dom is particularly excited about. Email us your thoughts and tips: enquiries@savings.com.au

Why milk is the canary in the coal mine for grocery prices 05.05.2026 10хв

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 30.04.2026 26хв

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 coalmine' for grocery prices, and gives us a brief preview of what to expect from next week's Federal Budget announcement. And of course, we all share our savings tips, including a little known perk to offset accounts that Dom recently discovered.Got a savings tip to share? Email us: enquiries@savings.com.au

Bank of Mum & Dad: What homebuyers and parents need to know 27.04.2026 9хв

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 24.04.2026 14хв

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 22.04.2026 44хв

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-founder Queenie Tan, who shares actionable tips on how we can regain control of our finances and make our dollar stretch further. Plus plenty of great savings tips!If you have any feedback, questions, or savings tips - send an email to enquiries@savings.com.au.

Australia's 'Bargain Boss' reveals her top savings tips 16.04.2026 11хв

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 bargains in this economic climate and whether bargain hunting is an addiction! If you have any questions, tips or feedback, send us an email via enquiries@savings.com.au

148: How to hunt a bargain, with @bargain.boss Amanda Dean 16.04.2026 33хв

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 Aussie mortgage-holders are facing.And of course our savings tips of the week! Get in touch: enquiries@savings.com.au

Should you finance an EV with a novated lease? 13.04.2026 13хв

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 08.04.2026 27хв

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 price crisis. Plus we share some savings tips on Easter chocolate, fruit and fuel. If you have any questions, comments, tips, or feedback, send an email to enquiries@savings.com.au.

How AMP Bank GO is taking the BS out of savings 02.04.2026 12хв

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 01.04.2026 36хв

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 next three months. But won't this exacerbate inflation, causing interest rates to remain higher for longer?We also explain the new ban on card surcharges and consider whether this will simply drive merchants to pass more costs onto goods. Finally, AMP Bank GO's Director John Arnott joins us in the jar to discuss the resurrection of 'basic' savings accounts that don't require savers to jump through hoops in order to earn a decent rate of interest on their savings. Send in any questions, comments, feedback or savings tips to enquiries@savings.com.au.

Considering an EV or hybrid car? Here's the low-down on Green Car Loans 28.03.2026 9хв

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.