This week, for the very first time, we're joined by InfoChoice financial journalist Bernadette Lunas. We discussed the latest data from Domain that showed some cities hit record high rents this past quarter, while there's been a change in the pecking order of most expensive cities. Is there going to be any reprieve soon?

This week we sat down with Vince Scully from Life Sherpa to discuss the incoming indexation D-day (1 June) for those with tertiary education debts, if it makes sense to pay them off, and if there should be another way that tertiary education is tackled in Australia.

This week we spoke to Tom Devitt, senior economist at the Housing Industry Association. We discussed the housing supply and construction woes afflicting the nation at the moment, what led us here, and what's getting us out.

We also unpacked some long-term property forecasts and if they are sustainable with Emma Duffy, editor of Your Investment Property Magazine.

00:00 - 01:48 - Intro

01:48 - 04:16 - Unloan now offering new home loans

04:16 - 10:19 - The latest home loan & term deposit rate moves

10:19 - 12:26 - NSW Government toll road rebates

12:16 - 20:39 - Emma Duffy

20:39 - 34:43 - Tom Devitt

34:43 - 36:51 - Outro

Some recent research from Oxford Economics found Sydney's median house price could surpass $2m in the next few years, while other cities could be well north of $1m. Here to unpack that and if it's sustainable is Emma Duffy, editor of Your Investment Property Magazine.

Perth is also Australia's property darling at the moment, but as Emma explains, investors should tread with caution before putting all their eggs in one basket.

This week we spoke to Tom Devitt, senior economist at the Housing Industry Association. We discussed the housing supply and construction woes afflicting the nation at the moment, what led us here, and what's getting us out.

This week on the pod we spoke with Justin Dowd from Australian Family Lawyers on the huge $350 billion wealth transfer (NAB figures) that's set to happen over the next couple decades. Baby Boomers are set to pass on their inheritances to their offspring, so Justin talked us through the importance of getting this right, as well as if this is fair and what this means for the Australian economy.

Plus we speak with Harry O'Sullivan about kids' savings accounts and junior banking, and we also cover off the most important news from the past week.

00:00 - 01:52 - Intro

01:52 - 06:16 - Home values hit new record high

06:16 - 10:10 - Some banks cut savings account rates

10:10 - 13:20 - Inflation below expectations but stubborn

13:20 - 23:19 - Kids' savings accounts with Harry

23:19 - 38:51 - Inheritance, with Justin Dowd

38:51 - 40:27 - Outro

With high interest rates and low deposit criteria, kids have a lot to choose from in the under-18s savings account space. However, parents should be wary not to use it for their own benefit! We spoke to resident finance journo Harry O'Sullivan about some hot products in the market and the ins and outs of junior banking.

This week on the pod we spoke with Justin Dowd from Australian Family Lawyers on the huge $350 billion wealth transfer (NAB figures) that's set to happen over the next couple decades. Baby Boomers are set to pass on their inheritances to their offspring, so Justin talked us through the importance of getting this right, as well as if this is fair and what this means for the Australian economy.

This week Haz and Dom sat down with Ben Zyl, the CEO of payments platform Waave. The brand released some new findings showing the majority of Australians are concerned about a cashless society and its effects on more marginal demographics in society.

Plus we chat to Emma Duffy from Your Investment Property Magazine to talk about immigration's effect on the rental and housing markets.

And of course all the latest news.

00:00 - 01:25 - Intro

01:25 - 04:02 - BOQ boosts savings rate to 5.50% p.a.

04:02 - 08:42 - Strong jobs figures quashing calls for an early RBA rate cut

08:42 - 11:53 - New rental bond subscription service Bondable

11:53 - 18:13 - Emma Duffy

18:13 - 26:40 - Ben Zyl

26:40 - 28:59 - Outro

This week we sat down with Ben Zyl, the CEO of payments platform Waave. The brand released some new findings showing the majority of Australians are concerned about a cashless society and its effects on more marginal demographics in society.