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The Pineapple Project

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The Pineapple Project is back with a new host, comedian Nazeem Hussain. This season we're here to help you save you a whole heap of money. We'll look at spending less, spending better and un...

Episodes

20 of 79 episodes

S1 01 | The psychology of money

What are you like with money? Reckless? Ignorant? Somewhere in between? This might be why.

0:20:12Nov 22, 2022

S1 02 | The life changing magic of a budget

With a little look at your daily habits and a bit of negotiation, you can slash your spending in big ways.

0:31:30Nov 22, 2022

S1 03 | How to earn more

Are side-hustles worth it? And how can you ask for a pay rise and actually get one?

0:31:30Nov 22, 2022

S1 04 | Love and money

Financial worries are one of the biggest causes of relationship problems. So what's best practice when two people come together? And what ha...

0:21:06Nov 22, 2022

S1 05 | Demolish your debt

When it comes to getting on top of your debt, the most important thing is to just start.

0:24:45Nov 22, 2022

S1 06 | Cracking the housing market

Deposits, mortgages, auctions, oh my. Want to get your foot into the housing market? Start here.

0:28:00Nov 22, 2022

S1 07 | Yes, you need an emergency fund

How much money will you need in an emergency? This is a plan for when the shit hits the fan.

0:27:04Nov 22, 2022

S1 08 | How to plan a wedding without going broke

Hint: you don't need chair covers.

0:27:29Nov 22, 2022

S1 09 | Time to become a superhuman

It's hard to care about superannuation. But when the sun sets on your work life, what's next?

0:21:00Nov 22, 2022

S1 10 | Teaching kids about money

What’s the going rate for pocket money? And in a cashless generation, how do you teach kids the value of money?

0:29:45Nov 22, 2022

INTRODUCING – The Original Pineapple Project

Are you a bit crap with money? Need to get it together but don't know where to start? We're going back in time to bring you the massively po...

0:05:30Nov 15, 2022

S7 08 | Dating – how to (not) be a cheap date

No one wants to be called a cheap date. But finding love can cost a lot – there are dating apps, pre-date outfits, grooming, and then the da...

0:22:48Oct 5, 2022

S7 07 | Our entertainment addiction

The market is swamped with streaming services and so are you. How many do you have? When we think about where our money goes, we often think...

0:17:12Sep 28, 2022

S7 06 | Beauty on a Budget

From snail cream and collagen mascara to mugwort masks and peptide shampoo. Do we really need it all? And if we do, how do we get it for che...

0:20:35Sep 21, 2022

S7 05 | The Ill Side of Health Insurance

The Ill Side of Health Insurance How do you put a price on peace of mind? Well, the health insurance companies seem to know. Is it all just...

0:26:30Sep 14, 2022

S7 04 | Big Home Energy

With Australians spending 90 per cent of their time indoors, we need heaps of electricity to power that lifestyle. Should you boil just enou...

0:24:00Sep 7, 2022

S7 03 | Oh, Baby

How much stuff do babies need? It's probably less than you think. We tend to spend big on our little ones, hoping to give them the best star...

0:21:55Aug 31, 2022

S7 02 | Meal prepping — The freezer is your friend

Costs of living got you down? Get on board the meal prep train. It'll save you time and money, even if you're the most amateur of cooks. Naz...

0:21:13Aug 24, 2022

S7 01 | The circular economy — How to buy and sell online

How do you get savvy at buying and selling pre-loved? Buying other people's stuff is not only better for the planet, but it can save you hug...

0:20:53Aug 17, 2022

INTRODUCING — Series 7: Even more frugal 

Last season, we just got going on how to reduce your spending, without missing out on the good things in life. This season, we're getting ev...

Aug 10, 2022