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Money. Death. Loneliness. Horrible bosses. Cluttered houses. This is the podcast that takes life's prickly bits and makes them sweeter, and easier to deal with.
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S7 01 | The circular economy — How to buy and sell online
How do you get savvy at buying and selling pre-loved? Buying other people's stuff is not only better for the planet, but it can save you huge amounts of cash. And it's a triple win if you score stuff originally out of your budget.
But in the land of no rules, you need some tricks up your sleeve. Here's how to play your cards at the marketplace and score big on every site like it.
Guests
Isabelle Jones, thrifter
Gerard Brody, CEO, Consumer Action Law Centre
Jana Bowden, Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Macquarie University
Marty Smiley, co-host of Housewarming podcast
Nat Damena, co-host of Housewarming podcast -
S7 02 | Meal prepping — The freezer is your friend
Costs of living got you down? Get on board the meal prep train. It'll save you time and money, even if you're the most amateur of cooks.
Nazeem Hussein unearths all the best tips, advice and foodie suggestions all in one. And he won't charge an arm and a lettuce for it.
All aboard!
Guests
Alice Zaslavsky, food writer and host of ABC Radio Sunday Drive
Karen Ferry, creative director and writer
Patrick Matthews, meal prep enthusiast
Tegan Jones, technology journalist, Finder -
S7 03 | Oh, Baby
How much stuff do babies need? It's probably less than you think. We tend to spend big on our little ones, hoping to give them the best start in life. And those tiny socks are just so cute! But what's the stuff we actually need versus what's nice to have? And are we just trying to buy the "best" stuff so we can feel like good parents?
Here's how to save more money for those rainy days (hello, teenagers) and still feel like we're raising a happy, healthy bub.
Guests
Jess and Kate Flood
Karen Ferry, creative director and writer
Dr Pam Douglas, a general practitioner and researcher with a special interest in perinatal mental health and breastfeeding medicine
Veronica Milsom, comedian, mum and host of Zero Waste Baby podcast -
S7 04 | Big Home Energy
With Australians spending 90 per cent of their time indoors, we need heaps of electricity to power that lifestyle.
Should you boil just enough water for your morning cup? Do you still switch off all your electrical outlets? And how do you keep your place warm or cool for cheap?
From insulating your home to choosing the right appliances, here are all the small and radical ways to cut those dreaded energy bills, while being kinder to the environment at the same time. Join comedian Nazeem Hussein to get your energy bills out of the red and into the green.
Guests:
Chris Barnes, journalist and product category manager, CHOICE
Danielle King, sustainability consultant, Green Moves Australia
Joel Meadows, permaculture practitioner
Dr Saul Griffith, engineer and renewable electricity advocate, Rewiring Australia -
S7 05 | The Ill Side of Health Insurance
The Ill Side of Health Insurance
How do you put a price on peace of mind?
Well, the health insurance companies seem to know. Is it all just a big waste of money or is it possible to DIY your own health expenses? Could that leave you worse off?
Everything about health insurance, if you actually need it, and how we can tailor it exactly to our needs… for cheap.
Guests
Paul Benson, financial planner, Guidance
Jacinta Bowler, health insurance policy holder
Jodi Bird, insurance expert, CHOICE -
S7 06 | Beauty on a Budget
From snail cream and collagen mascara to mugwort masks and peptide shampoo. Do we really need it all? And if we do, how do we get it for cheap?
Join Nazeem Hussein to unearth all the beauty secrets from a chemist, beauty influencer, and frugal mum. No, it's not a bad pub joke, but it is a reveal on how to get frugal and stay glam while you're at it.
Guests
Angela Dixon, The Budget Millennial, YouTube
Michelle Wong, cosmetic chemist and science educator, Lab Muffin
Sandya Verduri