All Episodes
Making Cents — 263 episodes
How to Invest for Financial Freedom - WEBINAR REPLAY
Why "Being Normal" Is The Most Expensive Thing You Can Choose
What Accountants Wish You Knew About the IRD
Why Being a Loyal Customer Costs You Thousands
What Actually Gets You a Better Price for Your House
The Truth About NZ's Economy Right Now
The SpaceX IPO Needs a Bright Red Hype Warning
Can I Actually Count on NZ Super Being There For Me?
The Investing Trap That Even the Experts Fall Into (And How to Avoid It)
HOLY SH*T WE WON
You're On Your Own, Kid. Here's What That Means For Your Money
Are Shoebox Apartments About To Take Over NZ?
A Michelin-Trained Chef's Insider Secrets To Saving Money On Your Food
Are Small Homes A Bad Buy?
The Money Timeline That Lets Normal People Build Wealth
Why Overwhelmed Parents End Up Spending More Money, And How To Fix It
KiwiSaver Changes On The Cards Again - Are They Worth It?
NZ's Hottest Jobs in 2026… And How to Get Paid More in Any of Them
The Lazy Investor's Guide To Building Real Wealth
10 Pieces Of Advice I'd Give My 20-Year-Old Self
Spending Money the Right Way (Most Kiwis Miss This)
Ali Mau: From TV Icon to Startup Founder at 60 (And How She Paid For It)
Why You Keep Buying Things You Don't Need Online
The 5 Levels of Financial Freedom: Which One Are You?
The Emotion Sabotaging Your Money (A Psychologist Explains)
War in Iran Is About To Hit Your Mortgage And Your Money - WEBINAR REPLAY
$54M Wiped From NZ Property: Here's What It Actually Means
Wendy Petrie Lost Her Dream Job at 50… Then Reinvented Her BEST Life
Interest Rates Are Going Up, What To Do Next
The Iran War Is Already Costing You, Here's What To Do About It
How A ‘Personal Brand’ Gets You Paid More (Even If You’re Not An Influencer)
How To Live The Good Life For Less
Should You Buy Property or Invest in Stocks? Most Kiwis Get This Wrong
She Went From 'Bad With Money' To Successful Investor: What Actually Worked
The Quick Calculation To Know If Solar and EVs Are Right For You
Breakup reset: how to rebuild financially in your 40s and 50s
How to eat better food, spend less, and feel good about it - with Michal Garvey from Foodprint
I Spent $89,000 on Solar And Electric Car In NZ… Was It Worth It?
Iran, Oil, and Your Money: Why Everything Is More Expensive And Your Investments Are Tanking - WEBINAR REPLAY
From $30,000 Debt to Financially Free and Travelling the World: The Shift That Changed Everything
Fast Fixes for Rising Costs: Fuel, Food, and Finances
"Is Politics About To Ruin My First Home Buying Plans?" - Mailbag Episode
Supermarket Tricks, Insurance Hacks & Subscription Traps: How to Stop Overpaying
How To Save Your Cash When The Price Of Everything Is Going Up
KiwiSaver Is Changing, Here’s Everything You Need To Know
After Financial Freedom: A Year Off & A Career Reboot
The Anxiety Premium: How to Stay Calm with KiwiSaver and Investments
NZ Money Advice That Sounds Smart But Ruins Your Life
These Investing Mistakes Cost Kiwis Millions, with Glen James
Cost of Living Hacks You Haven't Heard 300 Times Before
NZ Investment Planning: How to Invest A Lump Sum in Your 50s
NZ Career Survival Guide 2026: How to Get Paid More In A Bad Economy
The Mortgage Hacks That Actually Work in New Zealand
"Our house value dropped $250k - should we sell anyway?" Mailbag episode
Is the age of property investment over?
How your subscriptions and KiwiSaver can change the world (from little old NZ)
How To Get Ahead In NZ Without Earning More
How Everyday Kiwis Can Become Financially Free with Bronwyn Candish
The 4 money personalities that shape how you save, spend, and fight about money
What's going on with markets? Shares, gold, crypto, and the wild ride ahead with RNZ's Jim Mora
NZ Mortgage Myths That Cost You Years On Your Mortgage: With Aaron Cattell (The Mortgage Man)
How to fix your finances in February before you fall off the wagon
7 mental traps to avoid when you’re investing
How to build wealth like the 1% (on a normal income)
How to invest in the sharemarket in 2026 - WEBINAR REPLAY
"Is renovating my home an investment, or am I fooling myself?" Mailbag episode
A quick new year money reset
How to invest in silver and gold without getting wrecked, with financial adviser Darcy Ungaro
"I’m a saver, he’s a spender, how do we get on the same page?" Mailbag episode
Olympic psychology that works for your money
What actually matters for your money in 2026 - WEBINAR REPLAY
"We’re $8m richer overnight, now what?" Mailbag episode
“I invested 100k by 25 - here’s how” with Jane Joo
“Rental property vs. index funds: should we switch?” Mailbag episode
5 things I wish I knew before investing
“We’ve saved $80k, is it enough for our first home?” Mailbag episode
Three money psychology shifts that changed how I handle money
What could a Santa Rally mean for our money?
“I’ve got $1 million in the bank, what do I do with it?” Mailbag episode
NZ banking just changed all the rules, are you ready? Open banking with Pocketsmith CEO Jason Leong
Why investing got weird in 2025 - Webinar REPLAY
“Do I really need a million dollars to retire?” Mailbag episode
Jenny-May Clarkson on leaving TVNZ, reinvention, and career pivots
Use the bank's money to pay off your mortgage? You bet.
“Are those ‘mortgage-free in five years’ hacks for real?” Mailbag episode
How nine years in a tiny home bought freedom
“How to find an affordable first home in an expensive city - maybe with a llama?” Mailbag episode
Angry at credit card debt? Here’s how to fight back, with Sasha Lockley from Money Sweetspot
How to take the first steps into investing
“Single mum at 46, how do I avoid poverty at 70?” Mailbag episode
I cut 8 years off my mortgage with $20 - here's how
Smart, simple, sharemarket investing, get your money strategy ready for 2026. WEBINAR REPLAY
"My kids want me to get a reverse mortgage, will it ruin their inheritance?” Mailbag episode
Chef Alice Taylor on budget recipes that actually work: $1.50 loaf, 20c noodles
Boost your savings without living a boring life
“We were gifted $100K, how do we not blow it?” Mailbag episode
KiwiSaver weapons investing is up 40% - how to invest ethically and still make money, with Mindful Money’s Barry Coates
Is the 0.01% rule the secret to guilt-free spending?
“I can’t buy a house, is commercial property a better investment?” Mailbag episode
Overcoming a $100k fear of failure, with Ecoya CEO Claire Barnes
Smart side hustle strategies for when work isn't paying enough
“We’re paying for private school, two dream homes, and we’re out of cash.” Mailbag episode
My lazy investing strategy, account hacks, and what real financial freedom looks like: Your questions, answered
Jobs, interest rates, and real strategies for surviving New Zealand's ‘grumpy’ economy WEBINAR REPLAY
Mailbag: “How much should I save, when my job is shaky?”
Financiallly free in just 11 years, with The Happy Saver
Why 'perfect balance' can wreck your finances
The $1 trillion time bomb: Why Kiwi families are blowing the inheritance conversation
"I nannied for billionaires, it changed my entire money outlook”: building a business on your own terms, with Hannah Koumakis
"Shock therapy" OCR cut, job pain, mortgage gain? Here's what's really going on
Mailbag: “Can I find an undervalued suburb, or was my parents’ success just luck?”
“Consumerism is just filling a void” - how to stop money myths from draining your bank account
Why "financial flashpoints" hold you back, and how to fix it
Buying vs building: Which property strategy builds more wealth over time?
What I learned from starting over in my 30s
The hidden costs of buying a home (and how to avoid nasty surprises)
How to start investing, and go from $5, to financial freedom. Webinar REPLAY
Why we financially sabotage ourselves, and how to stop
Using your home to buy investment property: smart or risky?
What it’s really like to quit work forever at 30, with Captain FI
No pay rise? How to ask for benefits instead
Side hustle mistakes that cost you time and money
How to find a financial adviser you can actually trust (In NZ)
Small changes to beat the cost of living
The KiwiSaver trap: why a common tactic can accidentally torpedo your nest egg
From Uber to dog poop: The side hustles people really get paid for
Cheap reno wins vs expensive fails: What adds real value
Outsmart the cost of living: Here’s why your wallet feels empty
How to quit the money guilt (without quitting your financial goals)
Why New Zealanders are scared of the sharemarket
How to stay motivated when your money goals feel too big
When stage 4 cancer hit, financial independence gave her room to breathe
How do banks decide if they'll lower interest rates - and are they going down more?
We love Lotto, but investing loves us back
From broke to thriving: Money fixes for self-employed and side hustlers
“We sold everything and moved into a caravan” - creating financial freedom without the fat paycheck
How to stop guilt sabotaging your money goals
Are house prices about to drop more? What you need to know in 2025
Building FU money on an average income - "Enough is not a number, it's a decision"
Major money changes you need to know: protect your savings account, KiwiSaver cuts, and grocery fights
The real estate standoff: Buyers, sellers, and the gap no one wants to close
Being too polite could cost you $240,850
How to get your boss to pay for your insurance
Rentvesting: A fast look at pros and cons
"Why I gave up my dream home to rentvest instead" - Ilse Wolfe
The pocket money debate: Should kids earn it or just get it?
Could you save on insurance, or should you cancel it? As well as grocery prices, house values, and how to survive NZ's money madness
Bitcoin made boring: How crypto going mainstream is changing how we invest into it
The mortgage mistake that’s costing you thousands (and how to fix it)
More food tips that'll save your budget (fast edition)
“Food shouldn’t be this expensive” - chef Alice Taylor on eating well for less
One in three NZers 'accidentally' bought a house? Here's how
Quick Hit: Is a revolving credit mortgage worth it?
Should you invest in gold?
The US-Israel-Iran conflict shows chaos is the new normal - LIVE replay
Is renting really throwing money away?
Why being too polite, costs you
I spent $20,000 on my hair - and I'm a financial advisor
By age 7, your money personality is locked in — can you change it?
Will property bounce back, should you invest in gold?
Why Jay-Jay Feeney started a business with ex Dom Harvey, and went from radio star to startup life
The hidden cost of being single: How to beat the ‘singles tax’ and build wealth anyway
Investing red flags to watch out for
Spain, sun, and investing: The real way to move overseas and keep building wealth
Thank you.
House buying negotiation mistakes that cost you thousands (and how to avoid them)
The ultimate first home buyer's guide (NZ edition) - LIVE REPLAY
Think like a financial journalist: how to research stocks like a pro
The investing shift that builds wealth (even in a recession)
Quick Hit: Can you mix money and family?
How to be "boujee on a budget"
Making Cents of the Budget: What KiwiSaver changes mean for you, and could you get a pay rise? LIVE REPLAY
What the bank wants to know before it approves your mortgage
KiwiSaver changes, renters get a break, and should we worry about the brain drain? BONUS episode
"You can have it all, but at what cost?" How to beat burnout with Claire Wasserman from Ladies Get Paid
FOMO vs financial goals: How to stay focused when everything’s a temptation
Quick Hit: The reality behind early retirement
How to negotiate a killer mortgage
Why a moodboard is the secret to mastering your money: LIVE REPLAY
Renting doesn't have to suck - how to outsmart the housing market to get the best deal
Sharyn Casey on quitting the 'dream job'
When can you crack into your KiwiSaver early?
Listener mail: Buy your first home or invest? LIVE REPLAY
AI vs human mortgage advice: Why 77% now prefer the robot
How to crush your mortgage while rates are low
Quick Hit: Mortgage hacks that don't work
How to hack your brain to make saving fun
The small business finance guide for people who hate numbers
Your 2025 financial survival plan: LIVE replay
Escaping the broken 9-5: How Rosie McCarthy went from poverty to a $3m business, then burned it all down
Tariffs, inflation, and interest rates: LIVE REPLAY we answer your money questions
Avoid these home buying mistakes: Non-negotiables, weird open home tricks, and red flags
"TradeMe nearly failed... then we sold for $750 million" - Rowan Simpson on how to make millions in startups
Your small business crystal ball: Predicting success from past numbers
Quick Hit: Do you need a degree for your dream job?
Housing, KiwiSaver, and debt: Solving NZ’s biggest money issues with the Retirement Commissioner
People are getting scammed - here's what you need to know
Quick Hit: What's currency risk for your investments?
The four levels of FU money - and how to build them
How to invest in 2025: Predictions, risks, and strategies to sleep easy
Quick Hit: How to turn a creative career into a real business
“Screw it, just try” – how to turn your side hustle into the main hustle
The smart house seller's guide: Winning tactics for a changing property market
Quick Hit: How to boost your money motivation
"You can be a good Muslim and be rich" - the world of halal investing
Tax time myths, expenses, and avoiding costly mistakes
Quick Hit: Why mini retirement beats early retirement
How to organise your home to save money
From budgets to bottles, how to prep your money for parenthood
Quick Hit: Why loving your job can hold you back
Predatory lending just got worse - the ugly truth of cosmetic surgery loans
Why is insurance getting more expensive?
Quick Hit: How to combine family life, and financial freedom
How to negotiate your career like a CEO
Myth or truth: Do property values really double every ten years?
Quick Hit: Be careful of making "bad with money" your personality
Viral mortgage hacks debunked: Separating clickbait from real advice
Small business hacks: accountant edition
Quick Hit: The neurodivergent guide on how to run a small business
From how I invest, to getting rid of the mortgage fast: A chaotic Ask Me Anything episode
How to master debt, and pay it off faster
Quick Hit: How to take control of your money behaviour
Financially free at 30: How this dad quit the corporate world
Saving made simple: How to stay motivated for long-term goals
Quick Hit: How to create money goals you can stick to
How to ‘turbocharge’ your way to financial independence
Your cheat sheet for knowing what the property market will do next
Quick Hit: The lightbulb moment of discovering Financial Independence
The bargain hunter’s playbook: Mastering savings in your town
The different mortgage types that get you debt-free, faster
Quick Hit: What to know before you make a career change
From burnout to business launch
Quick Hit: Balancing money goals, and living life
Quick Hit: How to create a business that works for your lifestyle
Quick Hit: How to start house sitting and travel for free
Why this family switched 'early retirement' for 'mini retirement' in a van
Temperature check: what’s up with the economy?
The hidden psychology that helps you build wealth - and why meditating hurts your money
Will a house or apartment make you more money?
The secret to making money doing what you love
Christmas cash: How listeners are being money smart in the festive season
“I regret paying off my mortgage early” - financial analyst Nick Carr
When is it a bad idea to put more into KiwiSaver?
BONUS: How do you talk to your kids about money?
How this SAHM manages skyrocketing grocery costs for their family of four
How to make your bank account work harder for you
BONUS: Is crypto about to boom?
From women’s refuge to financial freedom at 33
Brodie Kane on the pros and cons of buying a house with a friend
Your questions, answered: Why I quit, best investing strategy?
Decoding the housing market's alphabet soup
The no BS strategy for budgeting, investment, and ditching debt
How to avoid being tricked about what's in your investments
How financial freedom can lead to a career change
Quick Hit: Instagram versus reality, for digital nomad life
From professional poker, to a podcast empire: the realities of starting a business in the internet age
Is the forever home no more?
The key to reaching financial independence while raising a family
The underrated way to pay off the mortgage early
Getting BDE vibes for your budget
The traveller’s guide to staying money smart
How house sitting with alpacas turned into a digital nomad dream
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