Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHoliday Homebuying: What Changes In December
Keys by Christmas sounds magical until you hit the holiday slowdown. We pull back the curtain on what really happens across New Zealand’s property pi…
4 months, 1 week ago
How A Three-Week Refinance Offer Overheated The Banks
A bank drops a 1.5 percent cashback and the market erupts. We pull back the curtain on the three‑week window that sent refinances and purchases into …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Santa Brought A Rate Rise And A Headache
A rate cut on paper and a rate rise at the bank counter—no wonder everyone feels blindsided. We open the hood on how mortgage pricing really works, w…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
From OCR Swings To Smart Mortgages: A 2025 Property Recap
The most useful lessons rarely arrive as breakthroughs—they show up as steps you can actually follow. We’re wrapping a year of learning with a clear …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
How To Choose An Investment Fund You Can Sleep With At Night
Ever picked a fund based on a vibe—then watched your balance dip and felt your stomach drop? We unpack how to build a risk profile that survives real…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Choosing Between Property And Managed Funds In New Zealand
Ready for a real-world showdown on where to put your next dollar? We dive into the tug-of-war between buying property and investing in managed funds,…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
How To Choose A Better KiwiSaver Provider
Think your bank’s “low fees” mean better results? The five-year data tells a different story. We pulled back the curtain on KiwiSaver performance aft…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Choosing Between Shares, Index Funds, And Managed Portfolios For Real Goals
Want a clear way to choose between stock picking, index funds, and managed portfolios without getting lost in jargon? We bring Elizabeth back to map …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
From Five Dollars To A Future: How Tiny Investments Build Wealth
Think you need a big lump sum to start investing? We’re taking a sledgehammer to that myth and showing how tiny, repeatable steps can build real weal…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
From Side Hustle To Studio Homes
A budget roadblock turned into a design career, a studio, and an award-winning project. Meet Sam MacArthur of Wild Bird Interior Design, who transfor…
4 months, 3 weeks ago