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Jul 2022
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Money & Chill: fun money hacks, recessio...

Rask Australia
About this episode
Are we heading into a recession?! What does it mean? How can I recession proof my finances?

In this episode, we have a chat about what a recession means for us, and some strategies we can put in place to make the most of our finances right now.

Kate shares how she’s dealing with the cost of living increases and keeping her food costs down, Owen shares his strategy to cut up to four years off your home loan and Monique shares a great way to get some cashola back on clothes you’re not wearing anymore.

Money & Chill is a new monthly segment on The Australian Finance Podcast featuring Owen, Kate and our producer Monique. We chat about the personal finance and investing news, hacks & lessons we discover during the month, along with Rask and community updates.

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.
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Date recorded: 22nd of July 2022
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