Making Money Easy

Cost of living is expensive right now, particularly the essentials - the latest CPI data was a bit of a shock. We take a look at what's rising the most, what's driving it and what is about to be done to help. If the idea of an RBA interest rate rise and it helping with rising inflation is hurting your brain - this is the episode for you. Plus there are some positives from a cash rate hike. Peter Munckton, Chief Economist at Bank of Queensland, and Matthew Bunny, Economist at Westpac Group join Gillian to explain. More about Gillian here. Other useful episodes if you're feeling overwhelmed:The Joy of Money What's your 'money story'? Why you should lose your credit card every year? The Circular Economy - and the cash hiding in your home

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Climate Change - it can feel overwhelming. What does Net Zero by 2050 mean for Australia, our economy, the businesses that operate here and the people who live here? Who is taking action? How can individuals get involved? How much time do we have - this episode's experts have a confronting message on that. We're also in the middle of an election campaign - so what role is politics playing. There's plenty to learn in this episode on a topic that impacts us all. Emma Herd - a partner EY Oceania, working on climate change and sustainability and Mathew Nelson - EY Oceania Chief Sustainability Officer join Gillian to explain. Find out more about Gillian here.

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WARNING: This episode deals with domestic abuse and family violence. Have you heard of financial abuse? Do you know what it is? Have you experienced it? Could you recognise it and then know how to intervene? It's a problem in Australia and there's a lot of work being done to help. There's now research revealing the enormous impact of financial abuse in this country. In 2020, more than 623,100 women and men were subjected to financial abuse in Australia. The cost is staggering. Research by Deloitte, and commissioned by CBA, shows the direct cost to victims is $5.7 billion, with an estimated additional cost to the broader Australian economy of $5.2 billion. To find out more, Gillian spoke with anti-violence advocate, writer, lawyer and podcast host Tarang Chawla and Moo Baulch, a violence prevention and gender equality advocate, who advisers CBA on Next Chapter. Here are some useful links: CBA's Next Chapter 1800RESPECT - National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service (1800 737 732) Men's Referral Service There's No Place Like Home Podcast Lifeline In an emergency, always call the police on 000. Find out more about Gillian here.

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Get ready for a lot of campaigning about the economy as both sides of politics claim to be the best economic manager. But what makes a good economic manager? And where do our politicians stand on some of the other major issues - cost of living and housing supply. Plus - there's been a very interesting Reserve Bank Board meeting about interest rates. Find out why the RBA has lost its patience. Peter Tulip, Chief Economist at the Centre for Independent Studies and Felicity Emmett, ANZ Senior Economist join Gillian to discuss. Find out more about Gillian here.

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Want to know what's in the Federal budget for you? Is the proposed economic plan a good one? What about the impact of the pending election and whether any of the Cost of Living measures will make it into your hip pocket. The Opposition has unveiled part of its plan - how does that fit in? Cherelle Murphy - Chief Economist at EY, and Matthew Bunny - Economist at the Westpac Group join Gillian to break it all down to tell consumers how they benefit. Find out more about Gillian here.

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Do you know what the money in your bank account or super is being used for? Any idea what it's invested in? Fossil fuel or tobacco industries? Is it in-line with your ethics? Um ethics - what are your ethics?! Author and Journalist Nicole Haddow joins Gillian to talk about her latest book - The Ethical Investor. She wanted to put her money where her ethics were but had no idea where to start. This episode gets the brain going. Find out more about Gillian here.

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Unemployment in Australia is the best it's been in years but consumers are still feeling glum. This episode we look at what the latest jobs numbers mean, why wages growth hasn't caught up yet and PLENTY of ideas for government on how to ease the rising cost of living. Plus - did you know women over 55 are the fastest growing cohort of homeless Australians? Find out why and what can be done to help. Angela Jackson from Impact Economics and Johnathan McMenamin, Senior Economist at EY join Gillian to explain. Gillian on Instagram, Gillian on LinkedIn, Gillian on Twitter, email: [email protected]

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In the spirit of International Women's Day, Gillian talks to two experts helping women get 'money savvy'*. From simple money saving ideas, and financial goals, to handling debt and learning to invest - this episode has a taste of everything. There's even a whole group dedicated to this sort of stuff - Ladies Finance Club! Molly Benjamin and Lexi Smith join Gillian for this important but FUN episode. (This episode discusses financial ideas, but you should always get your own financial advice and make decisions that are right for your individual circumstances) Gillian on Insta Gillian on LinkedIn Email: [email protected] *But there's plenty for everyone on this episode

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There's a LOT going on right now. Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian troops in Ukraine, two Australian states are in the grips of a weather emergency, we're bracing for rising interest rates and WA has finally rejoined the rest of the country. So what's the impact on the economy, and your hip pocket. And are there any solutions to rising prices? Plus, a glimmer of hope on house prices. CBA Chief Economist Stephen Halmarick and RBC Capital Markets Chief Economist Su-Lin Ong join Gillian to explain. Gillian on LinkedIn Gillian on Insta Gillian on Twitter Email: [email protected]

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It's YOUR money - that's the theme of this episode. Do you know what unclaimed money is, if you're entitled to any or HOW to get it back? What about a refund for junk insurance or pointless fees? And are you paying for so many subscriptions you can no longer keep up - losing your credit card certainly puts a spotlight on that! Joel Gibson from One Big Switch and John Rolfe - former Cost of Living Editor and Public Defender Columnist at The Daily Telegraph join Gillian to talk practical steps for consumers getting back their coin. https://moneysmart.gov.au/find-unclaimed-money https://www.ato.gov.au/forms/searching-for-lost-super/ Gillian on LinkedIn Gillian on Insta Gillian on Twitter RATE THE POD

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