Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat would you do with $1,200 extra each month?
Rates are finally drifting down—and the numbers are a game changer. We take a real $700k mortgage, drop the rate from 7% to 4.49%, and show how repay…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Inside AIA’s New Specialist & Testing Cover: Real Options When Full Health Insurance Is Too Pricey
A cough, a reality check, and a genuinely helpful shift in health cover design. We dig into AIA’s new specialist and testing support add‑on—a smarter…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
When Your First Home Isn't Your Forever Home: Lorraine's Story
Stepping up the property ladder presents unique challenges compared to buying your first home – a reality Lorraine Peterson knows firsthand. Having s…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
To Break or Not to Break: The $8,000 Question
Are you trapped in a high fixed-rate mortgage while watching interest rates tumble? The financial sting of being locked into rates around 7% until 20…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Your Parents Couldn't Buy a Home, But You Absolutely Can
What happens when you grow up hearing "people like us don't own homes"? That limiting belief gets passed down through generations, creating invisible…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Should You Let Your Friend Build Your Dream Home?
Wondering whether to build your dream home with a friend or go with a major construction company? You're not alone. The unexpected financial implicat…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
New Zealand's Real Estate Reality: Prices Drop Despite Lower Interest Rates
The housing market continues to present challenges across New Zealand despite conditions that should theoretically stimulate growth. Median house pri…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
First Home Dreams: Overcoming the Fear of Not Being Ready
What's holding you back from homeownership? Fear? Uncertainty? The belief that you're simply not ready? In this heartfelt episode, we unpack a common…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Predicting the OCR Cut
Ready for a financial shakeup? The Reserve Bank's upcoming October 8th OCR announcement has the mortgage market buzzing with anticipation. What start…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
The $95 Million Insurance Surge: What You Need to Know
Money well spent or down the drain? That's the question many Kiwis ask about their insurance premiums. The answer becomes crystal clear when you lear…
8 months, 3 weeks ago