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  • Another Rate Hike and it's NOT over

    Mortgage holders have been hit with a 0.5% rate hike for the second month in a row and the RBA has suggested there are more to come. The official cash rate is sitting at 1.35% in July and those with home loans are asking - how high will it go?! Our two economists - NAB's Phin Ziebell and ANZ's Catherine Birch - have analysed every word the Reserve Bank has said about this latest decision ...and Gillian picks their brains to find out what's ahead when it comes to rates and IF raising them is actually having an impact on bringing down inflation (your cost of living). PLUS - the results of the Census are out - what does it tell us about Australia right now. Find out more about Gillian here

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    29 min
  • Being the CEO of Australia's Biggest Bank

    Want to know what it's like to be the boss of the Commonwealth Bank? This episode, Gillian drills down into the issues coming across CEO Matt Comyn's desk, how he stays in touch with customers, pending rate rises, inflation, climate change, gender equality and everything in between. Plus - his path to CEO after starting at the bank in his early 20s, mentors, what makes him tick and how it's important to always keep learning.

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    34 min
  • The tax talk you need (it's informative AND FUN)
    The end of the financial year is upon us ...so we've got the Australian Tax Office and a whizz accountant on the show to let Gillian pick their brains - they even quiz each other! The result? A really informative, but entertaining chat about tax time. We dive into what the ATO is focusing on this year, how to present your receipts/documents if you're using an accountant and the do's and don'ts of cryptocurrency - you DEFINITELY want to hear that bit. And find out what Helen wants to know from Tim (it's a grey area). The brains: ATO Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh and Tax Accountant (the tax mermaid) Helen Francis. Find out more about Gillian here. And please rate, review and share the podcast.

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    35 min
  • Why is my food bill so big? (It's complicated)
    Petrol, electricity, gas ...now FOOD. There's certainly a lot of pressure on household budgets at the moment. This episode dives into WHY food in Australia ..and globally ...is so pricey, how LONG it'll last and what the future holds - particularly when it comes to fossil fuels. It's a complex 'perfect storm' and includes several factors many people aren't thinking about when they get to the checkout and see their grocery bill. Professor Damien Field from the University of Sydney and Ash Salardini, the Chief Economist at the National Farmers' Federation explain to Gillian what's going on. And we promise - there ARE SOME POSITIVES ahead. Find out more about Gillian here. And don't forget to FOLLOW, RATE and REVIEW the pod in your pod app and SHARE it, so others can join in too.

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    33 min
  • Rate Shock: WHY is the RBA adding on to my cost of living?
    Whoa that was a shock! An RBA rate hike of 0.5% in June. Even the economists are shocked! This episode looks at the Reserve Bank's game plan - to fight inflation because it doesn't want it to get out of control. But there's a fall out - we dive into what that looks like. And we've got the latest forecasts on what the RBA will do next. Plus - how many of us are actually in mortgage stress and is a 'Recession' on the cards - we break down some myths. Also - did the nation's Energy Ministers come up with a plan to help surging power bills? Barrenjoey Chief Economist Jo Masters and CommBank Senior Economist Belinda Allen join Gillian to discuss. Find out more about Gillian here. And don't forget to FOLLOW, RATE and REVIEW the pod in your pod app.

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    32 min
  • Your high gas and electricity bills EXPLAINED
    Worried about your electricity and gas bills? Keen to understand what's ACTUALLY driving the price rises and what can be done? THIS is the episode for you. My economists break down what's going on and bust MYTHS along the way (including from politicians and the role of renewables). We also dive into what the new Albanese ministry means for the government's priorities and read the tea leaves from the latest economic growth data. Plus heard of 'wellbeing economics'? Why it's the new way forward and how it hopefully should change everything. Independent Economist and Climate Council Councillor Nicki Hutley and Senior Economist at Barrenjoey Johnathan McMenamin join Gillian in this INSIGHTFUL episode. Find out more about Gillian here.

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    40 min
  • New Government - New Priorities
    Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party have won government meaning a whole bunch of new policies and priorities are coming your way. This episode dives into what households, businesses, workers, the nation ..can expect over the short to medium term. And our experts have a personal insight into what transition to government looks like - it's NOT to be missed. Plus why what you throw on the BBQ could end up looking VERY different. Impact Economics Lead Economist Angela Jackson and Economy Editor at The Conservation and Visiting Fellow at the Crawford School of Public Policy Peter Martin join Gillian for this entertaining and educational chat. Find out more about Gillian here.

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    37 min
  • Your wage, your job and the next rate rise
    The latest round of data impacting the Reserve Bank Board's next rate rise decision is out. This episode helps you understand how it's all connected and explains why it will contribute to the RBA lifting the official cash rate again in June. Plus my economists think your wage situation is BETTER than the official figure - find out why. And what is needed to help the Federal Budget get back into shape now we have a new government getting back to work. RBC Chief Economist Su-Lin Ong and CommBank Chief Economist Stephen Halmarick join Gillian to explain. More about Gillian here.

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    29 min
  • Understanding ETFs (Exchange-traded funds)
    We've talked about ETFs a lot throughout this podcast series that we thought it was time to dedicate a WHOLE episode to understanding exchange-traded funds and how they work. And with more and more Australians getting involved - particularly during the pandemic - we wanted to know what all the fuss is about. Anything we talk about in this episode is GENERAL and not about your individual circumstances. It's about getting an understanding and NOT giving financial advice. BetaShares Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer Ilan Israelstam and Assistant Portfolio Manager Jessica Leung join Gillian to explain the world of ETFs. BetaShares Education, ASX ETFs Course, find out more about Gillian here.

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    31 min
  • Rates have been hiked - but DON'T PANIC
    Australia no longer has a record low cash rate - 0.1% is no more. The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates for the first time since November 2010 and this is JUST the beginning. BUT DON'T PANIC. We pick apart the RBA's Governor explanation for rising in May when it wasn't so long ago he was suggesting a cash rate hike wouldn't come until 2024. We also look at what's ahead, the impact on your mortgage and your ability to cope, what to do if you're worried PLUS what consumers are up to and what's happening with new lending. And how to tell if mortgage stress is on the rise. Market Economics Managing Director Stephen Koukoulas and Senior Economist Adelaide Timbrell join Gillian for a jam packed episode. Find out more about Gillian here.

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    33 min

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Hosted and created by Senior Finance Reporter Gillian Bowen, Making Money Easy looks at finance and economic news and, with the help of some prominent economists and experts, breaks it down to what…