Friends With Money #177: Holiday season shopping hacks

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The sales season is fast approaching, so how can shoppers make sure that they actually grab a bargain on Black Friday or Boxing Day?

This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Sarah Megginson, personal finance expert at Finder, to preview this year's sales season and discuss the steps consumers can take to maximise their savings.

  • Are sales events like Black Friday genuinely a good time to shop?
  • Should Aussies do anything before the sales to help them get a bargain?
  • How can shoppers boost their savings with cashback and other discounts?
  • What rights do consumers have to returns and repairs?
  • What other tips or tricks can shoppers use?

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Tom Watson is a senior journalist at Money magazine, and one of the hosts of the Friends With Money podcast. He's previously worked as a journalist covering everything from property and consumer banking to financial technology. Tom has a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) from the University of Technology, Sydney. Connect with Tom Watson on LinkedIn.

Sarah Megginson is a personal finance expert at Finder and regular media commentator, with over 20 years' experience in property and finance journalism. She holds ASIC RG146-compliant Tier 1 Generic Knowledge certification and as a mother of three, Sarah is passionate about helping the next generation understand how to earn, invest and manage money. Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn.
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Felix J
November 14, 2024 10.00am

I always enjoy this podcast but this episode was excellent. I enjoy the insightful questions from Watson the host and the guests tips were very good.