Friends With Money #93: Inflation busters

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While inflation may be easing, the reality is that prices on all manner of goods and services are still rising rapidly. But are there opportunities for households to push back?

That's the topic of discussion on this week's episode of the Friends With Money podcast with Money's Tom Watson and financial adviser and author, Helen Baker.

  • Why is life still getting more expensive?
  • Do we need to adjust our financial mindset?
  • How can we push back against price rises and save?
  • When is spending the best option?

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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.

Helen Baker is a licensed Australian financial adviser and author of the new book, Money For Life: How to build financial security from firm foundations (Major Street Publishing $32.99). Helen is among the 1% of financial planners who hold a master's degree in the field. Proceeds from book sales are donated to charities supporting disadvantaged women and children. Connect with Helen Baker on LinkedIn.