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Cost of Living Secrets

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Cost Of Living
Side Hustles
Insurance
Consumer Behavior
Rental Crisis
Nutrition
Gig Economy
Entrepreneurship
Money Management
Financial Planning
Travel Insurance
Subscriptions
Housing Affordability
Women In Business
Health Insurance
Home Insurance
Supermarket Tactics
Mortgages
Petrol Prices
Western Sydney Women

Ricardo Gonçalves and Peggy Giakoumelos explore one area where consumers can make savings with an expert in the field. From supermarkets to rents, nutrition to petrol and so much more, learn about the strategies used to get you to spend more, and more importantly, what you can do, to spend less.

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Recent Guests

Louise Grimmer
Associate Professor of Marketing
University of Tasmania
Episode: Cost of Living Secrets: Subscriptions
Jodi Bird
Insurance expert from the consumer advocacy group Choice.
Choice
Episode: Cost of Living Secrets: Insurance
Rachel Ong ViforJ
Professor from the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance
Curtin University
Episode: Cost of Living Secrets: Housing
Ben Nash
Financial advisor with Pivot Wealth
Pivot Wealth
Episode: Cost of Living Secrets: Financial Planning
Amanda Rose
Founder and CEO of Western Sydney Women
Western Sydney Women
Episode: Cost of Living Secrets: Side Hustles
Peter Khoury
Expert from the NRMA
NRMA
Episode: Cost of Living Secrets: Petrol
Daisy Coyle
Dietitian and nutrition researcher
Episode: Cost of Living Secrets: Nutrition
Dr. Emma Power
Associate Professor of Human Geography and Urban Studies
Western Sydney University
Episode: Cost of Living Secrets: Renting
Sally Tindall
Research Director at RateCity
RateCity
Episode: Cost of Living Secrets: Mortgages

Hosts

Ricardo Gonçalves
Co-host of the series, prominently features in discussions around financial topics.
Peggy Giakoumelos
Co-host who engages deeply with guest insights and consumer trends.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Informative

    Podcast Addict
    5
    kokella
    6 months ago
  • Useful practical advice

    Next topic maybe cooking cost ?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kazuo Ting
    Australiaa year ago
  • Insightful and relevant

    Loved listening to this, relevant and good information and insight for everyday living.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlexRozJnr
    Australiaa year ago

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Cost of Living Secrets: How to ask for a pay rise
Q: What typically happens in that meeting? What can a person expect?
In the meeting, you need to articulate clearly why you want the pay increase and what the organization will gain in return.
Cost of Living Secrets: How to ask for a pay rise
Q: So is there anything you should do before approaching your boss? What kind of research should you do?
You need to substantiate why you're asking for a pay rise by researching salary benchmarks in your industry and reviewing your contributions to the business.
Cost of Living Secrets: Side Hustles
Q: What resources are available for setting up a side hustle?
Government websites and local small business commissions offer resources on starting a business, including how to get an ABN and tax information.
Cost of Living Secrets: Side Hustles
Q: How can someone working a full-time job set up a side hustle?
It's advisable to keep costs low, possibly not needing a website, and simply using word of mouth to offer services. Getting an ABN is also essential.
Cost of Living Secrets: Side Hustles
Q: What do we mean by a side hustle?
A side hustle refers to extra work individuals take on outside of their primary job to earn additional income, often when they are not getting promotions or pay raises.

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Focused on practical financial advice, the content explores various aspects of the cost of living and ways to navigate economic challenges. Topics regularly include housing affordability, financial planning, nutrition, and consumer behavior, often featuring insights from industry professionals and academics. The discussions are framed to equip listeners with actionable strategies to optimize their financial health amidst rising living costs. Unique elements include an emphasis on local Australian issues and the impact of socio-economic factors on individual financial decisions. By presenting expert views and relatable discussions, the series is likely to appeal to listeners looking for pragmatic solutions to common financial dilemmas.

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1. Louise Grimmer
2. Jodi Bird
3. Rachel Ong ViforJ
4. Ben Nash
5. Amanda Rose
6. Peter Khoury
7. Daisy Coyle
8. Dr. Emma Power

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