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
$0 To 20% Deposit In 2 Years: A First Home Buyer’s Story | Episode 335
From $0 to 20% deposit - here’s how Jordan did it. In this episode, we unpack the real-life journey of Jordan Hosking, who went from living paycheque to paycheque to buying his first home, using smart...
15 Jun 202529min
What If NZ Introduced Capital Gains Tax in 2026 ft. Matthew Harris | Episode 334
Is a capital gains tax coming to New Zealand? We’re joined by Matthew Harris, Managing Director at Lighthouse Financial, to unpack what CGT could look like in 2026 — from its potential impact on inves...
12 Jun 202518min
Is 55 Too Old To Buy A House? | Episode 333
Buying your first home at 55? It’s not as crazy or as simple as it sounds.In this episode, we unpack the financial trade-offs of buying later in life, the risks of taking on debt near retirement, and ...
10 Jun 202512min
Money Habits We Inherit: The Good the bad and the frugal | Episode 332
The way you spend, save, or stress about money? Chances are, you learned it at home.In this episode, we unpack the financial behaviours passed down through generations—from piggy banks and petrol budg...
8 Jun 202520min
Trump’s Market Manipulation: Crypto and Meme Coins | Episode 331
Trump’s crypto play is making headlines - but is it hype, hustle, or something more serious? In this episode, we break down Trump’s endorsement of Bitcoin, the launch of meme coins tied to his name, a...
5 Jun 20258min
