Should you buy a house in your 20s? | Episode 343
Is topping up a mortgage at 22 really the dream? Makayla and Jess break down the pros and cons of buying young, why some Kiwis are purchasing at 22, the cultural pressure to own property, and alternat...
3 Jul 202520min
OCR Predictions: Is A Rate Cut Off The Table? | Episode 342
Will the RBNZ cut rates in July or keep Kiwis waiting? We unpack why the Reserve Bank might hold off on cutting the OCR, from unexpected GDP growth and stubborn inflation to the global oil price shock...
1 Jul 202511min
From Scaling Canva to Backing NZ’s Next Billion Dollar Startups ft. Mahesh Muralidhar | Episode 341
From scaling Canva to transforming New Zealand’s startup scene - Mahesh Muralidhar knows how to think big. In this episode, we unpack Mahesh’s journey at Canva, his mission to make NZ happier and weal...
29 Jun 202532min
Is NZ’s Economy at Risk? Trump Escalates Middle East Conflict | Episode 340
Markets are rising, oil prices are spiking - but what does Trump’s strike on Iran mean for your money? We unpack how rising tensions in the Middle East could affect KiwiSaver balances, inflation, mort...
26 Jun 202511min
How to Raise Money-Smart Kids | Episode 339
From digital dollars to chore commissions - here's how to raise money-smart kids. Makayla and Jess explore the best ways to teach kids about money, covering everything from pocket money rules and digi...
24 Jun 202517min
Inflation Forecasting: Why Is Business Sentiment So Low? Ft. Matthew Harris | Episode 338
Inflation is easing, rates are dropping - so why are Kiwi businesses still stuck in a rut? In this episode, we’re joined by Matt Harris, Managing Director of Lighthouse Financial, to unpack why busine...
22 Jun 202515min
Debt 101: Fixed, Floating & Revolving Explained | Episode 337
Done right, debt can build wealth - not just cost it. We break down everything you need to know about the core types of mortgage lending in New Zealand - fixed, floating, revolving credit, and offset ...
19 Jun 202515min
End of Life Finances: What to Organise Now for Your Family’s Future | Episode 336
We get it no one likes thinking about their mortality, but planning now protects your family later. Makayla and Jess unpack the financial steps every Kiwi should take to prepare for the inevitable - f...
17 Jun 202514min
