Episodes
If you want to save a whole lot of money, a good place to start is your home - everything in your home, to be precise. Nazeem takes a deep dive into the art of buying second-hand stuff online.
Published 10/05/22
Are you one of those people who like the idea of prepping your meals ahead of time but aren't really sure where to begin? Nazeem Husain catches up with the meal prep king, Patrick Matthews. He calls himself a meal prep enthusiast, but we think he's much more than that.
Published 10/05/22
Remember a time when you had one good outfit? Now, the average Australian buys 56 items of clothing a year. So how did we get here? And what is the cost? Join presenter and comedian Veronica Milsom as she tries to make sense of the fast fashion treadmill that we're on. From the marketing tricks, to the lies, it's everything fast fashion doesn't want you to know.
Published 10/03/22
The market is swamped with streaming services and so are you. How many do you have? When we think about where our money goes, we often think of big-ticket purchases like furniture and holidays. Here's how to take charge and stop TV and music streaming services quietly siphoning your hard-earned money away. Guests Brendan Markey-Towler, behavioural economist and credit analyst, Westpac Jana Bowden, Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Macquarie University Steven Cuff Tegan...
Published 09/28/22
The market is swamped with streaming services and so are you. How many do you have? When we think about where our money goes, we often think of big-ticket purchases like furniture and holidays. Here's how to take charge and stop TV and music streaming services quietly siphoning your hard-earned money away. Guests Brendan Markey-Towler, behavioural economist and credit analyst, Westpac Jana Bowden, Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Macquarie University Steven Cuff Tegan...
Published 09/28/22
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
Published 09/21/22
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
Published 09/21/22
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
Published 09/14/22
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
Published 09/14/22
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...
Published 09/07/22
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...
Published 09/07/22
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...
Published 08/31/22
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...
Published 08/31/22
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
Published 08/24/22
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
Published 08/24/22
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...
Published 08/17/22
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...
Published 08/17/22
Last season, we just got going on how to reduce your spending, without missing out on the good things in life. This season, we're getting even more frugal. Join Nazeem Hussain for sweet tips and hacks on all the spiky parts of life including meal prepping, babies, dating, and home energy.
Published 08/10/22
Last season, we just got going on how to reduce your spending, without missing out on the good things in life. This season, we're getting even more frugal. Join Nazeem Hussain for sweet tips and hacks on all the spiky parts of life including meal prepping, babies, dating, and home energy.
Published 08/10/22
Last season, we just got going on how to reduce your spending, without missing out on the good things in life. This season, we're getting even more frugal. Join Nazeem Hussain for sweet tips and hacks on all the spiky parts of life including meal prepping, babies, dating, and home energy.
Published 08/10/22
If you enjoyed Cam and Alexei's wild search for the elusive Lord Sydney Ling across the internet and the world, then you might also want to check out the ABC's Stop Everything podcast. Hosted by Beverley Wang and Benjamin Law, Stop Everything! is your one-stop-shop for all the latest in film, tv, music and internet culture. Join Benjamin and Beverley as they take you through the good, the bad and the viral, and why it matters.
Published 09/29/21
Work hard, save up, get tired, have a relaxing holiday to get over all that, and then repeat.   But the holiday costs so much you have to work more to pay it off. Sound familiar?  We meet someone whose jet-setting got her into major debt and we give you some travel tips that should make your next trip cheaper.  
Published 07/04/21
Work hard, save up, get tired, have a relaxing holiday to get over all that, and then repeat.   But the holiday costs so much you have to work more to pay it off. Sound familiar?  We meet someone whose jet-setting got her into major debt and we give you some travel tips that should make your next trip cheaper.
Published 07/04/21
Pets bring us great joy, but ever had an unexpected vet bill? They can tear a hole in your budget.   A growing pet industry tells us to buy special expensive pet food and toys and services.   Is our love for our pets being used against us?  
Published 06/27/21
Pets bring us great joy, but ever had an unexpected vet bill? They can tear a hole in your budget.   A growing pet industry tells us to buy special expensive pet food and toys and services.   Is our love for our pets being used against us?
Published 06/27/21