Cheques and Balances

Nvidia has been the hottest stock in AI, but is it all hype or solid investment? In this episode, we break down its 200% year-on-year revenue growth, the dominance of its AI chips, the risk of overval...

20 Mar 202512min

Should you go all-in or hedge your bets? In this episode, we explore the key differences between intensification and diversification, breaking down how each approach impacts investing in shares, prope...

18 Mar 202510min

Think an inheritance is just free money? Think again! In this episode, we uncover the true cost of an inheritance in New Zealand—because while 50% of Kiwis don’t have a will, 100% of family disputes o...

16 Mar 202513min

Gen Z, listen up—this is the money talk you need! In this episode of The Takeover, Jess and Makayla break down the key financial lessons they wish they knew in their 20s—from avoiding lifestyle creep ...

13 Mar 202525min

In this episode we sit down with Kiwibank’s Chief Economist, Jarrod Kerr, to unpack “Trumpnomics” and its ripple effects on global markets, trade, and New Zealand’s economy. From tariffs and inflation...

11 Mar 202525min

Why would anyone buy a property that LOSES money? In this episode, we break down the real strategy behind negatively geared investments—how short-term losses can lead to long-term wealth, who should (...

9 Mar 202515min

School taught us calculus, but did it ever teach us how to do our taxes or budget for rent? In this episode of Cheques & Balances, Jess and Makayla dive into the money lessons we should have learned i...

6 Mar 202516min

In this episode, Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr breaks down NZ’s economy, interest rates, and housing market. Are we on the road to recovery, or is more pain ahead? Plus, how U.S. inflation and ...

4 Mar 202520min