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08/10/2026

NEXT-GEN WEALTH

This week's Dollar Dialogue on The Savings Tip Jar podcast this week featured Raiz CEO Craig Keary who delved into how Gen Z are seizing control of their financial future and redefining what it means to ‘get ahead’.

Craig also explored why younger Australians are embracing investing earlier, adopting technology-driven financial habits, and looking beyond traditional milestones such as home ownership to build long-term wealth.

And in our Savings News Roundup, Dominic Beattie and Denise Raward discuss:
- Post-RBA savings account rate rises, how and when banks are passing it on
- NAB's big hike to fixed rate home loans
- September property price falls, with Brisbane leading the decline

All that, plus our weekly drop of savings tips.

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02/10/2026

RATE REALITY

This week's Dollar Dialogue on The Savings Tip Jar podcast this week featured Herron Todd White's Chief Economist Cameron Kusher who provided his expert analysis of the RBA cash rate hike.

Cameron explained why this rate hike was necessary, its potential impact on the property market and the broader economy, plus what to expect in the coming months.

And in our Savings News Roundup, Dominic Beattie and Denise Raward provide their own armchair analysis of the RBA decision, before delving into the new inflation data and the latest rate movements across home loans and savings accounts.

All that, plus our weekly drop of savings tips.

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28/09/2026

With the Reserve Bank of Australia meeting on the cash rate amid a torrid time in global markets, some economists are saying another two cash rate hikes may not be enough to control inflation.

With the Reserve Bank of Australia meeting on the cash rate amid a torrid time in global markets, some economists are saying another two cash rate hikes may not be enough to control inflation.

25/09/2026

Two big banks are expecting August's headline inflation print to hit 4% or more, justifying a cash rate hike next week and, one says, another in November.

Two big banks are expecting August's headline inflation print to hit 4% or more, justifying a cash rate hike next week and, one says, another in November.

25/09/2026

RETAIL ROBOTS

This week's Dollar Dialogue on The Savings Tip Jar featured a chat with Richard Stevens from Zyft to discuss the the rise of agentic AI in retail shopping and whether robots can help consumers find better deals.

From automated bargain hunting to personalised recommendations, Richard shares how AI could soon become every shopper's secret weapon.

And in our Savings News Roundup, Dominic Beattie and Denise Raward discuss the flurry of rate changes on term deposits and home loans ahead of next week's RBA decision, plus the latest cash rate predictions from the big four banks.

All that, plus our weekly drop of savings tips.

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21/09/2026

Commonwealth Bank and ANZ now join NAB in forecasting an increase to the Reserve Bank cash rate next week, with ANZ saying there'll be another in November.

Commonwealth Bank and ANZ now join NAB in forecasting an increase to the Reserve Bank cash rate next week, with ANZ saying there'll be another in November.

21/09/2026

Westpac and NAB have lifted their top term deposit offerings to match the big four's best rate as the major banks go on a hiking spree.

Westpac and NAB have lifted their top term deposit offerings to match the big four's best rate as the major banks go on a hiking spree.

18/09/2026

WATCHING AND WAITING

In this week's Dollar Dialogue on The Savings Tip Jar, we were joined by Kevin James from Equifax to discuss the latest mortgage market trends, including the sharp slowdown in loans to first home buyers.

Kevin explains that aspiring homeowners may be adopting a 'watch and see' attitude amid falling property prices and higher rate rise expectations.

And in our Savings News Roundup, Dominic Beattie and Denise Raward discuss:

- Cotality Australia's latest Pain & Gain report, which revealed 95.4% of homes are still selling at a profit
- The top-end property markets leading the downturn
- The impact of surging bond yields on term deposit rates

Plus our weekly drop of savings tips.

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11/09/2026

MACRO MATTERS

In this week's Dollar Dialogue on The Savings Tip Jar, we spoke to Richard Holden - Vice-Chancellor's Professor and Chief Societal Economist at UNSW - to get a bead on the countless economic and generational challenges facing Australian society right now, particularly housing affordability.

In this in-depth discussion, Richard explains the need for higher interest rates, why Australia's productivity growth lags the US, and how inflation is 'kryptonite' for centre-left governments.

And in our Savings News Roundup, Dominic Beattie and Denise Raward discuss:

- Westpac's new RBA cash rate forecast
- Plunging consumer sentiment
- The $34 billion already wiped off the property market amid the 'largest housing price correction in modern Australian history'

Plus we share our latest savings tips - with a particular focus on travel this week.

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11/09/2026

Commonwealth Bank has edged up its top term deposit rate, now the highest offering among the big four.

Commonwealth Bank has edged up its top term deposit rate to now become highest offering among the big four.