Podcast Episodes

MM 282 - My KiwiSaver Goes From $100k To $150k In 18 Months

Recently, my KiwiSaver balance ticked over $150,000. Out of curiosity, I looked back through my monthly tracking sheet and saw that only 18 months ago, it was sitting at $100,000. In earlier Money Ma…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Economy Shrinking. Sole Traders Expanding w Hnry CEO James Fuller

We sit down with James Fuller, Co-founder and CEO of Hnry, to unpack how recent Budget 2025 changes to KiwiSaver are threatening the retirement security of New Zealand’s sole traders.

If you’re a fre…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Turning Trauma Into Performance w Sarah Robb

Why do high-achieving people still struggle with self-doubt, anxiety, and burnout, even when everything looks perfect on paper?

I sit down with New Zealand-based mindset coach Sarah Robb, founder of T…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

MM 281 - How A Chat With The 'Pay Guy' Changed Everything

This one’s from a listener who shows exactly what happens when you take action, even if it starts small. ‘’Now I’ve got no credit card, no car payments, and a better understanding of how money can ac…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

NZ’s GDP Shock, Tech Bubble Talk & the Future of KiwiSaver - Greg Smith (Generate)

Today we sit down with Greg Smith, newly appointed Investment Specialist at Generate and one of New Zealand’s most recognisable market commentators.

With two decades in the industry and a regular pre…

Published on 3 months ago

If You’re Not Your Job, Then Who Are You? w Mikey Smith

Ever stopped to ask yourself: Who am I if I’m not working? Well today we are.

In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of identity, exploring how we attach it to our jobs, what happens when work …

Published on 3 months ago

MM 280 - The Remortgage 'Scam'?

The kitchen might still be tiny. The roof still leaks in winter. The location hasn’t changed. The utility and intended use (shelter and sleep) of many of these houses hasn’t even improved. To be fair…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

The Forces Behind NZ House Prices The Economists Miss

Today we sit down with Nathan Najib, Managing Director of Najib Real Estate in Christchurch, to explore a refreshing perspective on the New Zealand property market.

We discuss:

  •  Why Nathan refuses …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

MM 279 - If You Can Buy Now, Pay Later, Can You Save Now?

Let’s talk about one belief I keep seeing lately: The 'Have you seen the cost of living? The average Kiwi can't afford to save right now'. I get it. I really do. But you’ve got to be careful not to s…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Why Is There So Much Financial Uncertainty In New Zealand? Financial Planner Explains

I sit down with Amy Po-Ching of https://www.levridge.co.nz to find out what she is seeing out there and it is one word: uncertainty.

Kiwi are stuck with what decision to make and what direction to go…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago