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Money Made Simple — 89 episodes

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MMS #71 | What's the right KiwiSaver contribution rate in 2026?

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Economy Made Simple #15 | Migration in NZ: Who will the next generation of Kiwis really be?

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MMS #70 | What are asset classes? (and how they help you diversify)

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MMS #69 | The spending traps hurting your budget

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Economy Made Simple #14 | Oil shocks and war: What it means for NZ now - and in the future

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MMS #68 | Side hustle tax? What you need to know (from a real accountant)

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Economy Made Simple #13 | Economic update: Signs of recovery (but risks ahead)

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MMS #67 | How to switch KiwiSaver providers (it's easier than you think!)

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MMS #66 | The gender gap: Why are men retiring so much richer than women?

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Economy Made Simple #12 | Inflation in 2026: What's next for NZ?

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MMS #65 | Your Financial Ins & Outs for 2026

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MMS #64 | Compounding returns: The “money makes money” episode

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Economy Made Simple #11 | A look into the future: NZ's long term choices explained

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MMS #63 | How does venture capital work? The inside word on startups, scaling up and global impact

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MMS #62 | Real Kiwis share their top investing, saving and money hacks

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Economy Made Simple #10 | KiwiSaver 2.0: Future proofing our golden years

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MMS #61 | Volatility: Why market ups and downs are a good thing (yes, really!)

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MMS #60 | Christmas on a budget - all the joy, without the stress of overspending!

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MMS #59 | Living boujee, but on a budget - yes, it's possible!

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Economy Made Simple #9 | Why NZ keeps falling behind on infrastructure

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MMS #58 | Hedged vs Unhedged: What's the difference?!

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MMS #57 | From $6k to success: The story behind startup Bear & Moo

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Economy Made Simple #8 | Spring economic update - will this recession ever end?

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MMS #56 | Index funds 101: Why they're simpler, smarter, better

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MMS #55 | Five big money myths holding you back financially

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Economy Made Simple #7 | Capital, leadership and NZ's future

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MMS #54 | The great Kiwi housing debate: Renting vs. Owning (what's smarter?)

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MMS #53 | Smarter spending tips for the (long-term) win!

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Economy Made Simple #6 | Ashley Bloomfield on leadership,health and the COVID-19 response

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MMS #52 | Saving smarter: how to spend less without the sacrifice

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Economy Made Simple #5 | Economic update: Global turmoil, local impact

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MMS #51 | KiwiSaver changes explained: What’s in, what’s out & what does this mean for you?

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MMS #50 | From Zero to Tax Hero: The inspiring journey behind Tax Traders and Taxi

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Economy Made Simple #4 | NZ's housing crisis - and how we might fix it

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MMS #49 | MMS #49 | Getting your KiwiSaver SORTED with Tom Hartmann

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MMS #48 | Investor stories: Lessons from a second-gen Kiwi working toward financial freedom

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Economy Made Simple #3 | BUDGET 2025: Govt finances, explained

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MMS #47 | From PIEs to PIRs: All your questions about tax and KiwiSaver answered

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Economy Made Simple #2 | Social cohesion - the glue of a functioning society. Is it lost in NZ?!

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MMS #46 | Paying too much? A guide to smarter spending with Consumer NZ

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MMS #45 | Navigating a choppy job market: how to keep (or find) your dream job

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Economy Made Simple #1 | APRIL 2025 State of the Nation

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MMS #44 | Don't outlive your money: Rethinking retirement realities with Jane Wrightson

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MMS #43 | Plan now, chill later: Why retirement planning isn't just for the older generations!

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MMS #42 | How to invest (better) like a woman. Happy IWD!

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MMS #41 | Insurance 101: Mastering the basics PART TWO

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MMS #41 | Insurance 101: How to master the basics & secure your future (part one)

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MMS #40 | Side hustle or hassle? Your quickfire guide to making money on the side!

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MMS #39 | New Year, New Me? Your financial health check for 2025

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MMS #38 | Navigating inflation with Shamubeel Eaqub (the what, why, and how it all works)

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MMS #37 | Christmas spending hacks for a stress-free silly season!

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MMS #36 | From Boomers to Zoomers - the differences between each generation

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MMS #35 | From Burnout to balance: Tips for a healthier, wealthier life with Brad Hook

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MMS #34 | Money oopsies: Learn from our biggest financial faux pas

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MMS #33 | Investor stories: Te Wai Coulston on family finances, timing the market and home ownership

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MMS #32 | Make your money work for you: Budgeting 101 for the busy Kiwi

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MMS #31 | What's up with NZ's economy? Shamubeel Eaqub helps us break it down

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MMS #30 | Help!! Top 5 FAQs that we get on investing, KiwiSaver and more

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MMS #29 | Changing the future of food: the story behind The Pure Food Co

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MMS #28 | Knowledge = Power! Simplifying the language of investing (step aside, finance bros)

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MMS #27 | Tips n' tricks to tackle the cost of living crisis PART TWO

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MMS #27 | Tips n' tricks to tackle the cost of living crisis PART ONE

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MMS #26 | The Rainy Day Fund, your financial umbrella for life's nasty little surprises

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MMS #25 | WTF is Private Capital? What it means and why it's great for investors

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MMS #24 | I'm breaking up with you: Opting out and withdrawing early from KiwiSaver

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MMS #23 | To Will or not to Will: That is the question. Getting your affairs in order 101

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MMS #22 | Nest eggs for little Kiwis: Is KiwiSaver the best way to save for your child's future?

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MMS #21 | Are my investments safe?! Understanding regs in the finance industry

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MMS #20 | KiwiSaver Government Contributions: FREE money you shouldn't ignore

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MMS #19 | Wanna work remote? Exploring the Digital Nomad Visa with Sarah from OneUp Project

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MMS #18 | PART TWO | A match made in heaven? Choosing the right KiwiSaver provider for you

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MMS #18 | A match made in heaven? Choosing the right KiwiSaver provider for you PART ONE

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MMS #17 | Wall Street demystified: A beginner's guide to how stock exchanges work

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MMS #16 | The Passive vs Active Debate: What's the better investment approach?

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MMS #15 | Choosing the right KiwiSaver fund for you & why this is such an important decision!

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MMS #14 | Diversification for the win! How to invest for long-term success

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MMS #13 | My loved one lost their life savings: How to avoid scams and spot the red flags

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MMS #12 | The Simplicity Foundation & giving back: why it's a win-win!

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MMS #11 | Pesky high fees and interest: the impact they can have and why to avoid them!

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MMS #10 | Bringing positive vibes with our TOP FIVE benefits of NZ's KiwiSaver scheme

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MMS #9 | Let's talk about the basics of mortgages!

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MMS #8 | Good debt - is there such a thing? We think so... And here's why

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MMS #7 | Bad debt - the junk food of the financial world. How to tackle it?!

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MMS #6 | Why KiwiSaver contributions are so damn important

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MMS #5 | Simplicity Living: What's build-to-rent got to do with Simplicity?

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MMS #4 | The magic of compounding returns, explained

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MMS #3 | Net worth: why the heck is it important and how do I get rich?

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MMS #2 | What is this KiwiSaver palaver?

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