$150K Insurance Mistake: Cancer and Cancelled Cover Ft. Emily Powell | Episode 370
A personal story of cancer, cost, and the true value of insurance. In this episode, we share the financial and emotional journey of losing a parent to terminal brain cancer, uncovering the hidden cost...
2 Sep 202525min
When the IRD Comes Knocking: Triggers, Mistakes & Penalties Ft. Matt Harris | Episode 369
When the IRD knocks, will you be ready? In this episode, we unpack how Inland Revenue investigations work, the triggers that set off audits, common tax mistakes property investors make, and the steps ...
31 Aug 202528min
The $1.7M Apartment Disaster: Why Pre Approval Matters | Episode 368
Don’t buy blind - pre-approval could save you from a financial disaster.In this episode, we break down what pre-approval really means, the risks of skipping it, how it sharpens your property search, a...
28 Aug 202515min
KiwiSaver vs Managed Funds: How to Get Ahead in 2025 - Audience Q&A | Episode 367
Smart money moves start with the right questions.In this Q&A episode, James and Makayla unpack everything from when to start investing and paying down debt, to mortgages, KiwiSaver strategies, savings...
26 Aug 202517min
5 Hidden Tax Hacks Most NZ Property Investors Are Missing Ft. Matt Harris | Episode 366
Stop overpaying the IRD - here are five tax hacks you probably didn’t know existed. Matt Harris, Managing Director at Lighthouse Financial, unpacks clever but often overlooked tax strategies for NZ pr...
24 Aug 202527min
OCR Explained: What It Means for Your Mortgage & NZ’s Future | Episode 365
OCR explained: the cut, the tracker, and what it really means for your mortgage. In this episode, we break down the Reserve Bank’s 25bps cut to 3%, what economists disagree on next, how inflation pres...
20 Aug 202511min
Can The Economy Recover If House Prices Don’t? | Episode 364
If house prices stay flat, can New Zealand’s economy really bounce back? In this episode, we unpack how a stagnant housing market impacts GDP, business confidence, borrowing, and consumer spending - w...
19 Aug 202513min
My Auction Horror Story: What Every Home Buyer Must Know | Episode 363
Buying a house isn’t just about the price tag - how you buy matters just as much. In this episode, we break down auctions, negotiations, deadline sales, and tenders, covering finance pre-approvals, du...
17 Aug 202530min
