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EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 44 MIN

Why a Reserve Fund Changes the Way You Think, Invest, and Live

from The Dollars & Sense Podcast · host Tim Ellis & Brodie Haggerty

Send us Fan MailThe reserve fund is the one strategy every financial adviser agrees on — and the one most people ignore. In the first episode of 2026, Tim Ellis and Sheldon Wu break down what a reserve fund really is (and isn’t), why credit cards and revolving credit don’t count, and how having real cash set aside changes the way you invest, work, and live. If you have a question, suggestions, or a topic you would like us to cover, please send an email to: [email protected] More Dollars & Sense Content: Click HereListen to all The Dollars & Sense Podcasts: Click HereThe information shared on The Dollars & Sense Podcast is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Dollars & Sense exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. Tim Ellis (FSP778196) and Brodie Haggerty (FSP778174) are both Financial Advisers providing advice on behalf of FoxPlan Ltd. FoxPlan Ltd (FSP39630) is a licensed Financial Advice Provider. Important information can be found at www.foxplan.nz/disclosure 

Send us Fan Mail The reserve fund is the one strategy every financial adviser agrees on — and the one most people ignore. In the first episode of 2026, Tim Ellis and Sheldon Wu break down what a reserve fund really is (and isn’t), why credit cards and revolving credit don’t count, and how having real cash set aside changes the way you invest, work, and live. If you have a question, suggestions, or a topic you would like us to cover, please send an email to: [email protected] For More ...

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