Hi, I'm Sarah Megginson, and I'm here to help you save money and make money! As an editor and personal finance expert with 20 years' experience, I want to take the hard work out of managing your money and maybe – dare I say it – even start to enjoy it?! I tackle some of the big issues as a regular columnist with Yahoo Finance and Money magazine, the bottom line is: I'm on a mission to make money less like homework and more like a good time.
You may see me pop up on the TV a couple of times a week talking all things money, budgets and savings on shows like Sunrise, Studio 10, Sky News, The Today Show and nightly news. In 2023, my tips and advice were featured in the media over 1,000 times, as I share the latest trends and research, backed up by Finder's Consumer Sentiment Tracker, on the radio and with print and digital journalists almost every day, to help everyday Australians stay up-to-date on issues that impact them.
Why do journos want to pick my brain? It's because my tips can help you automate, streamline and compare to take the stress out of managing money and never pay more than you need to. From there, a quick review every 6 months or so keeps you on top of your game.
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The question to ask to score a credit card fee refund | Savings with Sarah #20
Haggling is a time-honoured technique for saving money. But did you know you can haggle on things like credit card fees?
Save hundreds per year on groceries | Savings with Sarah #19
Woolworths Everyday Extra is a great way to save money on your groceries if you're smart about how you use it.
If you're not using your gym membership it's about time you put the money to better use.
Your mobile plan may have quietly been going up recently. It's time you looked for a better deal.
Put your own profits ahead of big biz | Savings with Sarah #16
Unused subscriptions are great for the company's bottom line, but they're not great for your budget.
Be careful about lending money to friends and family, especially as there's a number of alternative ways to help.
Pay attention to additional fees on all your everyday transactions to make sure you're not getting stung.
Stop paying “loyalty tax” – and bank the savings | Savings with Sarah #13
Drop the "set and forget" mentality. The only thing you should be loyal to is your bank balance.
Give yourself a ‘free’ Christmas in 2024 | Savings with Sarah #12
Start saving for your Christmas spending now and avoid the financial stress when the festive season comes around.
Don’t get ripped off when you’re hangry | Savings with Sarah #11
You're probably paying a 30% markup on orders you make via a food delivery app. Is it really worth it?
How to spend sensibly this festive season | Savings with Sarah #10
Aussies are predicted to spend $30 billion this festive season. Here's 7 key tips on how you can save on gift-buying.
The Australian government is offering $3 billion in energy bill relief for eligible households. See what you could receive in your state.
Save thousands with a single phone call | Savings with Sarah #8
Calling your bank to get a lower home loan interest rate could save you thousands of dollars.
Many of us are paying the loyalty tax on things like phone plans and costing ourselves a lot of money in the process.
McDonalds prices have skyrocketed over the last few years, but is there a way to still get value for money?
Being smart about your super today means a better retirement for Future You.
The simplest way to save on interest | Savings with Sarah #4
A 0% interest credit card is a simple way to avoid onerous credit card interest charges.
Is it time to strip back on streaming? | Savings with Sarah #3
Bingeing on streaming won't hurt your waistline, but it can be unhealthy for your wallet.
The best supermarket saving strategy | Savings with Sarah #2
Shopping around at different supermarkets can be a great way to save money, especially on the essentials.
It's less than 100 days til Christmas. Here's how I manage to get my Christmas shopping done early and save hundreds in the process.