In this episode we have some great information on how to tide you over during these difficult times.  The Government has moved the goalposts for accessing your superannuation early but will you live to regret it?  Where is that sweet spot on how much to take out and make your life easier?  Not all loans have to accrue interest and if you just need a little help to buy the basics, we have some experts to guide you through the No Interest Loan Scheme. 

And there’s a story that just isn’t getting the coverage it merits.  On any given day there are 150,000 seafarers across the world unable to disembark or embark their ships.  They can’t get home and they can’t earn money but who’s helping them? We’ll give you an insight into life at sea during Covid 19.

Guests:
Effie Zahos – Editor-at-Large at Canstar
Dean Summers – National Coordinator of International Transport Workers’ Federation in Australia
Sandy Milne – National Manager Financial Security at Good Shepherd.

Credits:
Presenter: Jeff Sparrow
Producer: Anita Gibson
Editing and Sound Design: Alex Smith
Production Management Team: Vicky Rouse and Abe Killian

The Consumer Coach, your pandemic financial survival guide is brought to you by the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia, supported by the Ecstra Foundation and heard across Australia on the Community Radio Network.

Disclaimer: The information provided on this online series is general in nature only and does not constitute personal financial advice. The information has been prepared without taking into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any information you should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs.

In this episode we have some great information on how to tide you over during these difficult times.&nbsp; The Government has moved the goalposts for accessing your superannuation early but will you live to regret it?&nbsp; Where is that sweet spot on how much to take out and make your life easier?&nbsp; Not all loans have to accrue interest and if you just need a little help to buy the basics, we have some experts to guide you through the No Interest Loan Scheme.&nbsp;
And there&rsquo;s a story that just isn&rsquo;t getting the coverage it merits.&nbsp; On any given day there are 150,000 seafarers across the world unable to disembark or embark their ships.&nbsp; They can&rsquo;t get home and they can&rsquo;t earn money but who&rsquo;s helping them? We&rsquo;ll give you an insight into life at sea during Covid 19.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Effie Zahos &ndash; Editor-at-Large at Canstar</li>
<li>Dean Summers &ndash; National Coordinator of International Transport Workers&rsquo; Federation in Australia</li>
<li>Sandy Milne &ndash; National Manager Financial Security at Good Shepherd.</li>
</ul>
Credits:
<ul>
<li>Presenter: Jeff Sparrow</li>
<li>Producer: Anita Gibson</li>
<li>Editing and Sound Design: Alex Smith</li>
<li>Production Management Team: Vicky Rouse and Abe Killian</li>
</ul>
The Consumer Coach, your pandemic financial survival guide is brought to you by the <a href="https://www.cbaa.org.au/">Community Broadcasting Association of Australia</a>, supported by the <a href="https://www.ecstra.org.au/">Ecstra Foundation</a> and heard across Australia on the Community Radio Network.
Disclaimer: The information provided on this online series is general in nature only and does not constitute personal financial advice. The information has been prepared without taking into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any information you should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs.

The Consumer Coach: Your Pandemic Financial Survival Guide.

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia is launching a new radio series dedicated to supporting consumers during the current pandemic.

The economic upheaval triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic is causing global shockwaves. In just five months, Australia has witnessed widespread panic among consumers, millions of jobs lost, plummeting stock prices, and drastic declines in household consumption.

In amongst the chaos, many are finding it challenging just to understand the fast-changing legislation and Government support, let alone reap the benefits.

In an effort to support the financial wellbeing of Australians the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia has partnered with the Ecstra Foundation to equip Australian consumers with the support, advice, and access to resources they need to make financial decisions during the pandemic. 

Each episode of the ten-part series will focus on a different area of financial interest. Episode 1 centres around unemployment, exploring themes like ‘You’ve lost your job – what happens now?’ and how to navigate the various government agencies to access financial assistance.

Hosted by Walkley award-winning writer, editor and broadcaster, Jeff Sparrow, listeners will hear insights from financial experts, personal stories from those hardest hit, and representatives from specialist agencies and volunteer-run services like the Australian Unemployed Workers Union.

The Consumer Coach is brought to you by the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia, supported by the Ecstra Foundation and heard across Australia on the Community Radio Network.

Disclaimer: The information provided on this online series is general in nature only and does not constitute personal financial advice. The information has been prepared without taking into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any information you should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs.

The Consumer Coach: Your Pandemic Financial Survival Guide.
The&nbsp;Community Broadcasting Association of Australia is launching a new radio series dedicated to supporting consumers during the current pandemic.
The economic upheaval triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic is causing global shockwaves. In just five months, Australia has witnessed widespread panic among consumers, millions of jobs lost, plummeting stock prices, and drastic declines in household consumption.
In amongst the chaos, many are finding it challenging just to understand the fast-changing legislation and Government support, let alone reap the benefits.
In an effort to support the financial wellbeing of Australians the <a href="http://www.cbaa.org.au">Community Broadcasting Association of Australia</a> has partnered with the <a href="http://www.ecstra.org.au">Ecstra Foundation</a> to equip Australian consumers with the support, advice, and access to resources they need to make financial decisions during the pandemic.&nbsp;
Each episode of the ten-part series will focus on a different area of financial interest. Episode 1 centres around unemployment, exploring themes like &lsquo;You&rsquo;ve lost your job &ndash; what happens now?&rsquo; and how to navigate the various government agencies to access financial assistance.
Hosted by Walkley award-winning writer, editor and broadcaster, Jeff Sparrow, listeners will hear insights from financial experts, personal&nbsp;stories from those hardest hit, and representatives from specialist agencies and volunteer-run services like the Australian Unemployed Workers Union.
The Consumer Coach is brought to you by the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia, supported by the Ecstra Foundation and heard across Australia on the Community Radio Network.
Disclaimer: The information provided on this online series is general in nature only and does not constitute personal financial advice. The information has been prepared without taking into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any information you should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs.

The Consumer Coach

The unprecedented economic upheaval of the global pandemic is sending shockwaves across the world and causing wide-spread panic among consumers. Whilst the Government has now announced more than $150 billion worth of stimulus packages, for the average listener it can be anxiety-inducing to even interpret the fast-changing legislation, bill amendments, new orders, relief packages and unprecedented economic measures, let alone reaping the benefits.

Provide your listeners with up to date information on how COVID-19 might affect them, and equip them with the support and access to resources they need to make confident money decisions now, and for their financial future. Hosted by former Triple RRR breakfast presenter Jeff Sparrow, this upbeat show will translate complicated topics to make them accessible, whilst introducing us to real people affected by the crisis and how they are coping.

The unprecedented economic upheaval of the global pandemic is sending shockwaves across the world and causing wide-spread panic among consumers. Whilst the Government has now announced more than $150 billion worth of stimulus packages, for the average listener it can be anxiety-inducing to even interpret the fast-changing legislation, bill amendments, new orders, relief packages and unprecedented economic measures, let alone reaping the benefits.
Provide your listeners with up to date information on how COVID-19 might affect them, and equip them with the support and access to resources they need to make confident money decisions now, and for their financial future. Hosted by former Triple RRR breakfast presenter Jeff Sparrow, this upbeat show will translate complicated topics to make them accessible, whilst introducing us to real people affected by the crisis and how they are coping.

superannuation, bank loans and seafarers who can’t get home.

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