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Petrol fell almost 11% in a single month, yet your power bill is up 22% over the year. That's the gap between the inflation headline and the bills actually crushing your cash flow. In this episode, Michael breaks down the numbers behind the numbers: why services inflation is stuck, why a rate cut isn't coming soon, and exactly what you can do about it right now.🔔 Subscribe & leave a comment with your questions, we build episodes around what YOU want to know.General advice only and not personal advice. CRN 485467In this episode:Why headline inflation of 3.8% hides the bills that actually hurtThe split between goods (3.5%) and services (4.0%) inflation explainedWhy power bills have jumped 22% and rebates are endingHome and contents insurance up nearly 15%, around $374 extra a yearWhy services inflation is "sticky" and homegrownWhy underlying inflation can't fall back to the RBA's 2.5% target yetThe three remaining 2026 RBA meetings and why a cut isn't on the tableHow to fight back: shop your insurance renewal hardThe bank rate war right now and how to use it to your advantageSubscribe: https://youtube.com/@ThatBackyardPropertyPodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/backyardpropertypod?igsh=MWhkOWx5YzJxdDc3ag==Website: https://tuskfinance.com.auConnect with Michael: Facebook https://facebook.com/tuskfinancemk, Instagram https://instagram.com/mortgageswmichael, LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/michaelkilliner, TikTok https://tiktok.com/@backyardpropertypodcast, Tusk Finance: [email protected]:(00:00) The cost of living gap nobody explains(00:25) Why the 3.8% inflation number is misleading(00:45) Goods vs services: inflation's two halves(01:10) Power up 22%, insurance up 15%(01:55) Why services inflation is sticky and local(02:20) Why a rate cut can't happen yet(02:50) The three RBA meetings left this year(03:15) Know your real position at today's rate(03:35) The bank rate war and how to use it(04:10) Call your bank, ask for a discharge(04:55) Where to cut costs before year endProduced by Podwave Studios: https://www.podwavestudios.au#costofliving #inflation #australianproperty #perthproperty #ratecut #rba #interestrates #mortgagebroker #homeloan #refinance #tuskfinance #backyardpropertypodcast #perthpropertymarket #propertyinvesting #australianeconomy #insurancecosts #powerbills #cpi #michellebullock #financetips
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