RBA expectations are heating up ahead of the central bank's Tuesday rate decision, with two of the big four banks now putting their money on a March rate hike.

But where should you - or shouldn’t you - be putting your money? Australia’s #1 bill buster and consumer finance expert at Zyft, Joel Gibson, joins Brooke and Dom to unpack the latest cost-of-living pressures.

With Aussies set to feel around $2,000 more in back-pocket pain in 2026, now is the time to put the brakes on unnecessary spending - and Joel shares exactly where households can cut back.

If you have questions, comments, or feedback, email us at [email protected].

RBA expectations are heating up ahead of the central bank's Tuesday rate decision, with two of the big four banks now putting their money on a March rate hike.

But where should you - or shouldn’t you - be putting your money? Australia’s #1 bill buster and consumer finance expert at Zyft, Joel Gibson, joins Brooke and Dom to unpack the latest cost-of-living pressures.

With Aussies set to feel around $2,000 more in back-pocket pain in 2026, now is the time to put the brakes on unnecessary spending - and Joel shares exactly where households can cut back.

Plus, Savings Scribe Bernadette Lunas joins to talk about Aussie homeownership rates. Is the Australian Dream still alive? Listen to find out!

And of course, Brooke and Dom break down the week in news - and what a week it has been!

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Savings Scribe Denise Raward breaks down the rumoured changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount.

This year’s International Women’s Day theme, ‘Give To Gain’, highlights the importance of sharing knowledge and access to opportunity, including financial advice.

With the financial literacy gap still contributing to wider inequalities such as the wage gap, wealth gap, super gap and retirement gap, Dom and Brooke are joined by UniSuper Head of Advice Strategy Annika Bradley to discuss how better financial knowledge can help people take control of their financial futures.

International Women’s Day is on 8 March, and with this year’s theme being 'Give To Gain', it’s the perfect time to tackle the financial literacy gap and its impact on other inequities: the wage gap, wealth gap, super gap, and retirement gap.

Joining Dom and Brooke is UniSuper Head of Advice Strategy, Annika Bradley, who shares practical ways women (and men) can use financial knowledge and advice to take control of their financial futures.

Plus, Savings Scribe Denise Raward breaks down the rumoured changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount.

And of course, there’s plenty of news on the RBA, the housing market, and the broader financial landscape.

What would you do if you unexpectedly received a chunk of cash? Your first instinct might not be the best cause of action. That’s according to Bridges Financial Services financial planner Pete Brewster, who joined the Savings Tip Jar podcast the week to talk about what Aussies should do if they suddenly find themselves with a lump sum.

Hint: Paying off your mortgage or dumping it into superannuation might not be the best course of action.

Plus, Savings scribe Harry O’Sullivan joins to reminisce on his years as a Savings.com.au finance journalist as he prepares to jet off into a new chapter in life.

And of course, Dom and Brooke run through all the latest financial news, including this week’s shock inflation read and the market’s new leading savings account.

Thinking about turning your home into an investment property?

Savings Scribe Bea Garcia breaks down the financial, tax, and lending implications - including the financial and emotional traps that could cost you.

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What sparked Australia’s refinancing surge in 2025? Australian Banking Association CEO Simon Birmingham joins the Savings Tip Jar podcast to unpack why so many mortgage borrowers jumped ship, and what it signals for the market today.We also cover:🏦 Bonus savings account interest rates 🔀 Brokers vs direct‑to‑bank lending📈 What’s happening with investor lendingGot questions, comments or savings tips? Email us at [email protected].

Australian Banking Association CEO Simon Birmingham joins the Savings Tip Jar to break down a ripper year for home loan refinancing. What drove mortgage-holders to refinance in droves in 2025?

He also covers the latest in the banking world - bonus savings rates, brokers vs. direct-to-bank lending, and investor lending trends.

Plus: Savings Scribe Bea Garcia unpacks the key steps for transitioning your owner-occupier home into an investment property.

And of course, Dom and Brooke run through the must-know finance news for Aussies to stay ahead of the game. On the agenda: Coles vs. the ACCC, the latest wage price index data, and a look at February's major bank reporting season.

If you have questions, comments, or feedback, email us at [email protected].

Is the solution to Australia’s housing crisis a flat‑pack home from Bunnings?The retail giant is now selling pre‑fabricated modular houses, and Custodian managing director James Fitzgerald is here to break down what it could mean for homeowners and the nation.We cover:🏠 How pre-fab homes can add value to a property💰 What they cost (and what they might cost in the future)📉 The potential tax implications for homeowners🌏 And more!Got questions, comments or savings tips? Email us at [email protected].