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Cost of Living Secrets

Cost of Living Secrets

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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.Copyright 2025, Special Broadcasting Services Economics Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Cost of Living Secrets: How to ask for a pay rise
    Apr 23 2025
    What is the best way to start a discussion with your employer about getting a pay rise? In this episode we break down how to approach your boss, what type of industries are more likely to get a pay rise now, and negotiating more money when you start a new job. Dave Cawley from Hays recruitment looks at what strategies work and what strategies do not.
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    22 mins
  • Cost of Living Secrets: Subscriptions
    Apr 16 2025
    Streaming services, meal plans, product deliveries, gym memberships just some of the subscription services on offer. What are the ways some companies encourage you to subscribe and to what extent do they make it hard to unsubscribe?
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    23 mins
  • Cost of Living Secrets: Insurance
    Apr 9 2025
    With so many different types of insurance - car, home, health and travel - it can be difficult to know what’s needed and what’s not. How essential is insurance and how can you negotiate a better price? Jodi Bird is the insurance expert from CHOICE and helps us look at the current market.
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    33 mins

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