Making Money Easy

There's a rental squeeze - good for some, but HARD for others. We brainstorm solutions. And what role will a housing shortfall play in attracting overseas workers - we need them! Plus - how the economy handled 450,000 workers spending the week at home because of Omicron. Phil Zinbell - Associate Director, Economics at NAB and Belinda Allen - Senior Economist at the Commonwealth Bank join Gillian to explain. Join the conversation by finding Gillian on Twitter, Gillian on Instagram or Gillian on LinkedIn Email: [email protected]

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There are two sides to managing your money - just like there are two sides to a $100 note - a practical and EMOTIONAL side. That's the message from my experts this week. And to understand the emotional - you need to understand the foundations of your relationship with money. Now that sounds BRAIN EXPANDING. It is! We dive into when your 'money story' is created, how it impacts your money decisions and some steps you could take to prevent a negative 'money story' from continuing to haunt you. 'Women Talking Finance' creator and Money Coach Karen Eley and Saxo Bank's David Harvie (a champion of financial wellness) join Gillian to explain. Gillian on LinkedIn Gillian on Instagram Gillian on Twitter email: [email protected] And what's DadBodz - click here

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More than 1.1 million Australian households have never experienced a cash rate hike - wow! But after more than 11 years of the Reserve Bank cutting rates, rises are finally coming. How do we know? It's all in what the RBA is now saying and it's sure been doing a lot of talking. ANZ Senior Economist Adelaide Timbrell and St. George Bank Economist Matthew Bunny join Gillian to look at how it'll impact people and the economy. Gillian on Instagram Gillian on LinkedIn Gillian on Twitter Email: [email protected]

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The economists are back! Interest rates are top of the agenda - and why your goods and services getting more expensive will see them rise. Plus ...why rising, rather than falling, interest rates 'is a good news story'.Huh?! EY Chief Economist Jo Masters and Market Economics Managing Director Stephen Koukoulas join Gillian, to break it all down.Gillian on Instagram Gillian on LinkedIn Gillian on Twitter Email: [email protected]

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Have you thought much about what happens when you die?Are you prepared financially?Do you have a will ...and what happens when you don't?And if you THINK you're prepared ...when was the last time you checked if your plan for when you die still works (i.e. is your EX still getting all your stuff?!)This episode is a taste of what's involved in planning for your death - morbid but inevitable.The experts: Anna Hacker, National Manager, Estate PlanningAustralian Unity Trustees Legal ServicesandYvonne Chu – Head of Technical Services, Australian Unity AdviceAnna's PODCAST: What happens when I die? Gillian on Instagram Gillian on LinkedIn Gillian on Twitter Email: [email protected]

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Have you ever wondered how you turn a random idea into a successful business? Especially one that's come to you during the pandemic? Pamela Yip and Jenny Le at Bubble Tea Club have done just that. Their story is epic and shows how you can transfer an idea developed in an Aussie lounge room into a global sensation! Bubble Tea ClubBubble Tea Club on Instagram Gillian on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Email me: [email protected]

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On Making Money Easy we love practical tips so that's how we've kicked off Season 2!If you want to take charge of your financial future - this is the chat for you."The Joy Of Money" authors Kate McCallum and Julia Newbould join Gillian to explain how to do just that. Gillian on Insta Gillian on TwitterEmail me: [email protected] Julia Newbould Kate McCallum

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The latest lockdown-impacted unemployment figures are out ...but there are signs the worst is behind us. So it's back to work, but in a whole new way - we explore the strategies to handle that. Plus, what's a 'pingdemic' and how Australia can avoid it. And why there may be presents missing under your Christmas Tree this year.Jo Masters, EY Chief Economist and Peter Munckton, BOQ Chief Economist, join Gillian to explain.

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As risky debt increases and house prices soar, banks have been told to apply a slightly tougher test on a person's ability to afford their mortgage.But what does it mean DOLLAR-wise and WHO will be impacted the most?And will it actually take some HEAT out of the booming Australian property market.
Peter Tulip - Chief Economist at Centre for Independent Studies and Felicity Emmett - Senior Economist at ANZ join Gillian to discuss.

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APRA - the banking regulator is considering what actions it can take to address the medium-term risk created as a result of surging loan sizes compared to what people earn.The changes are likely to cool property prices.So how will this all work and who might be impacted?
ANZ Senior Economist Adelaide Timbrell and NAB'S Agribusiness Economist Phin Ziebell join Gillian to discuss.
And Phin's audio gets much better in the second half - we promise, so stick with us.

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