This week is our last episode for the year! And what better way to round out a huge season with a huge chat with Clare O'Neil, the federal minister for housing.

The minister was kind enough to lend us 15 minutes or so to chat to us about the housing crisis, the policies the government has in place to address it, how they are going, what could be done better, and how the feds are working with the states to get some big policy items across the line.

Stay tuned for that one after our savings tips, news, and fortnightly property chat with Emma Duffy, the editor of Your Investment Property Magazine.

00:00-02:29 – Intro

02:29-04:36 – Savings Tips: DIY Gifts & Replica Fragrances

04:36-07:21 – RBA holds cash rate in November

07:21-10:34 – HECS/HELP debts to reduce by 20%

10:34-14:03 – US election impact on Aussie finances

14:03-23:36 – Sydney home values fell, with Emma Duffy

23:36-41:02 – Hon Clare O’Neil MP, federal housing minister

41:02-45:20 – Debrief

45:20-46:53 - Outro