Podcast Episodes

No pay rise? How to ask for benefits instead

Fast Money with Jim Mora on Sunday Morning with RNZ. Chatting everything from cost-of-living savings, how to pay off debt faster, how to get a pay rise or what to do next if a pay rise is turned down…

Published on 11 hours ago

Side hustle mistakes that cost you time and money

Side hustles can boost your money life, but only if you avoid the mistakes that tank most people early on.

In this episode of Making Cents: Ask the Experts, we’re breaking down the most common side hu…

Published on 1 day, 11 hours ago

How to find a financial adviser you can actually trust (In NZ)

Finding a financial adviser in New Zealand can feel both overwhelming, and risky.

With so many options, how do you know who to trust with your money, your KiwiSaver, your mortgage, or your retirement …

Published on 4 days, 11 hours ago

Small changes to beat the cost of living

Whether you're hitting the supermarket, or paying your regular bills, here are some quick ways to tackle the cost of living in your daily life.

Frances Cook talks to the TVNZ Breakfast team about the…

Published on 1 week ago

The KiwiSaver trap: why a common tactic can accidentally torpedo your nest egg

Are you accidentally sabotaging your KiwiSaver?

KiwiSaver is one of the most powerful tools New Zealanders have for growing wealth, but if you’re on autopilot, you could be losing tens of thousands of…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

From Uber to dog poop: The side hustles people really get paid for

Everyone wants a bit of extra cash, but are side hustles actually worth your time, or just another way to burn out?

From driving for Uber to picking up dog poop, side hustles in New Zealand range from…

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

Cheap reno wins vs expensive fails: What adds real value

Small fixes for a big win: it’s time for renovations that actually add value

Not all renovations are created equal. Some upgrades could cost you thousands without adding a cent to your resale value.

In…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Outsmart the cost of living: Here’s why your wallet feels empty

Why does life still feel so expensive?

In this webinar, we break down what’s really driving the cost of living in New Zealand, and why your grocery bill, rent, and power costs keep climbing while tech…

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

How to quit the money guilt (without quitting your financial goals)

Feeling guilty every time you spend money? You’re not alone, but it might be doing more harm than good.

In this episode of Making Cents, we’re diving into why money guilt is one of the biggest mindset…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why New Zealanders are scared of the sharemarket

A quick hit highlight clip from the April 2025 episode "Housing, KiwiSaver, and debt: Solving NZ’s biggest money issues with the Retirement Commissioner", with Jane Wrightson.

Making Cents is supporte…

Published on 3 weeks ago