Cost of living is expensive right now, particularly the essentials - the latest CPI data was a bit of a shock. We take a look at what's rising the most, what's driving it and what is about to be done to help. If the idea of an RBA interest rate rise and it helping with rising inflation is hurting your brain - this is the episode for you. Plus there are some positives from a cash rate hike. Peter Munckton, Chief Economist at Bank of Queensland, and Matthew Bunny, Economist at Westpac Group join Gillian to explain. More about Gillian here. Other useful episodes if you're feeling overwhelmed:The Joy of MoneyWhat's your 'money story'?Why you should lose your credit card every year?The Circular Economy - and the cash hiding in your home

<div>Cost of living is expensive right now, particularly the essentials - the latest CPI data was a bit of a shock. We take a look at what's rising the most, what's driving it and what is about to be done to help. If the idea of an RBA interest rate rise and it helping with rising inflation is hurting your brain - this is the episode for you. Plus there are some positives from a cash rate hike. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-munckton-58434140/" target="_blank">Peter Munckton</a>, Chief Economist at Bank of Queensland, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewbunny/" target="_blank">Matthew Bunny</a>, Economist at Westpac Group join Gillian to explain. More about Gillian <a href="https://linktr.ee/GillianHBowen" target="_blank">here</a>. Other useful episodes if you're feeling overwhelmed:</div><div><a href="https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=945742" target="_blank">The Joy of Money</a> <a href="https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=957582" target="_blank">What's your 'money story'?</a> <a href="https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=962834" target="_blank">Why you should lose your credit card every year?</a> <a href="https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=937262" target="_blank">The Circular Economy - and the cash hiding in your home</a></div>

Hosted and created by Senior Finance Reporter Gillian Bowen, Making Money Easy looks at finance and economic news and, with the help of some prominent economists and experts, breaks it down to what you need to know. The discussions in this podcast do not refer to your individual circumstances and do not give individual financial advice. You should seek your own independent advice, relevant to you, when making financial decisions.

Hosted and created by Senior Finance Reporter Gillian Bowen, Making Money Easy looks at finance and economic news and, with the help of some prominent economists and experts, breaks it down to what you need to know...

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