Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA Cardiac Arrest Changed How We Think About Insurance
A heart can stop on an ordinary afternoon, and the costs start before the shock wears off. We share a candid story of a father-in-law who lost his pu…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Equity To Rentals: A Clear Path For First‑Timers
Ready to turn your first home into the springboard for your first rental? We break down a straightforward path from owner‑occupier to investor using …
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Stop Scaring The Bank: Save, Settle, Sort Your Stuff
Want lenders to take you seriously as a first-home buyer? We break down the three levers that turn a shaky maybe into a confident yes: stable income,…
4 months ago
Unlocking Home Equity In Your 70s
Ever felt the sting of being asset rich and cash poor while your best years for adventure are right now? We share the candid truth about turning home…
4 months ago
From KiwiSaver To Car Loans: Hard Lessons And Smart Moves
Ready for a take you won’t hear on every finance show? Banks actually want to lend—but they need a clear story and consistent habits to say yes. Jame…
4 months ago
Why Social Media And AI Can’t Replace A Licensed Insurance Adviser
Ever been told by a stranger on the internet that you don’t need life cover because KiwiSaver will sort it? We’ve seen that advice, and we’ve seen wh…
4 months ago
Why We Insure Phones But Not Ourselves: Understanding Visibility Bias In Insurance
Fires and crashes dominate headlines, so we rush to insure our homes and cars. Serious illness and income loss rarely make the news, so we push those…
4 months ago
Saving A Family Home Purchase
A small policy error almost cost a family their smooth home transfer—until we pushed back with the right rules and the right evidence. We walk you th…
4 months, 1 week ago
What I Learned Guiding Clients To Their First Home
You can feel the shift the moment the conversation turns from rates to real lives. We dive into a year of hard-won lessons moving from a structured b…
4 months, 1 week ago
When Gifted Equity Counts As Deposit
A small policy misunderstanding nearly derailed a family home transfer, and the fix came down to one line: the 5% “genuine savings” rule only applies…
4 months, 1 week ago