How long could your household survive if your income suddenly stopped tomorrow? Following the Reserve Bank's decision to lift the official cash rate to 4.85 per cent, brand-new survey data reveals that Australian household budgets are stretched to a dangerous tipping point.

In this episode, we speak with AMP Bank CEO Sean O'Malley to unpack shocking research showing that 17 per cent of Australians—roughly one in six—have less than a single week’s worth of emergency savings left. We break down which age groups are falling behind, how to talk to your bank if mortgage stress hits, and practical ways to start building a financial safety net when essential bills are eating every dollar.

How long could your household survive if your income suddenly stopped tomorrow? Following the Reserve Bank's decision to lift the official cash rate to 4.85 per cent, brand-new survey data reveals that Australian household budgets are stretched to a dangerous tipping point.
In this episode, we speak with AMP Bank CEO Sean O'Malley to unpack shocking research showing that 17 per cent of Australians&mdash;roughly one in six&mdash;have less than a single week&rsquo;s worth of emergency savings left. We break down which age groups are falling behind, how to talk to your bank if mortgage stress hits, and practical ways to start building a financial safety net when essential bills are eating every dollar.

Join Brent Bultitude every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.

Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

Join&nbsp;Brent Bultitude&nbsp;every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.
Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

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Brent&rsquo;s Business background and personality are fundamental to asking the right people the right questions with interviews, the latest news, quizzes, music and your calls on 13 12 69. Plus Brent interviews many more people that are going to tell us what&rsquo;s going from stories in the news to the things you care about.