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KiwiSaver vs Managed Funds: How to Get Ahead in 2025 - Audience Q&A | Episode 367
Smart money moves start with the right questions.
In this Q&A episode, James and Makayla unpack everything from when to start investing and paying dow…
1 year, 2 months ago
5 Hidden Tax Hacks Most NZ Property Investors Are Missing Ft. Matt Harris | Episode 366
Stop overpaying the IRD - here are five tax hacks you probably didn’t know existed. Matt Harris, Managing Director at Lighthouse Financial, unpacks c…
1 year, 2 months ago
OCR Explained: What It Means for Your Mortgage & NZ’s Future | Episode 365
OCR explained: the cut, the tracker, and what it really means for your mortgage. In this episode, we break down the Reserve Bank’s 25bps cut to 3%, w…
1 year, 2 months ago
Can The Economy Recover If House Prices Don’t? | Episode 364
If house prices stay flat, can New Zealand’s economy really bounce back?
In this episode, we unpack how a stagnant housing market impacts GDP, busine…
1 year, 2 months ago
My Auction Horror Story: What Every Home Buyer Must Know | Episode 363
Buying a house isn’t just about the price tag - how you buy matters just as much. In this episode, we break down auctions, negotiations, deadline sal…
1 year, 2 months ago
From One Home to Three Rentals: A Client’s Property Journey | Episode 362
From a $39k salary to three investment properties - Crissy’s story proves strategic moves pay off.
In this episode, we follow Crissy’s journey from bu…
1 year, 2 months ago
5 Key Steps: A Beginner’s Guide to Property Investing ft. Adam Farrell | Episode 361
Buying your first investment property? Start with the right strategy, not the closest suburb.
In this episode, Lighthouse Financial’s Property Directo…
1 year, 2 months ago
Should Your KiwiSaver Have Crypto In It? | Episode 360
Crypto in KiwiSaver: bold move or big mistake? In this episode, we break down whether cryptocurrency deserves a place in your KiwiSaver, exploring it…
1 year, 2 months ago
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Finance Minister Nicola Willis Debt, Growth, and New Zealand's Economic Future | Episode 359
You can’t tax your way to prosperity - but you can grow the pie. In this exclusive interview from inside the Beehive, Finance Minister Nicola Willis …
1 year, 2 months ago
Global Markets Are Up: So Why Is NZ Still Struggling? Q2 Report | Episode 358
Markets are bouncing back - but not all economies are sharing the gains. In this April-June 2025 quarterly update, we unpack the drivers behind the g…
1 year, 2 months ago