Cheques and Balances

Should you really save every dollar for retirement? Makayla and Jess break down the key ideas from Die With Zero by Bill Perkins exploring why the rich don't die with millions in the bank, the concept...

20 Juli 202520min

Think saving a 10% deposit is out of reach? We break down the real numbers behind buying your first home in 2025 - comparing couples in Auckland and Christchurch, looking at KiwiSaver balances, income...

17 Juli 202519min

Mortgage jargon got you confused? We unpack the fundamentals of deposits, loan structures, and equity - breaking down what they actually mean, how they work, and how to use them to get ahead in your p...

15 Juli 202517min

Being rich is easy - being wealthy is a different game. We break down the five traits that separate the truly wealthy from the paycheque-rich - from mastering your income and spending habits to buildi...

13 Juli 202512min

Can a $30,000 Birkin bag really beat the S&P 500? We unpack whether luxury assets like handbags, watches, wine, and cars truly outperform traditional investments, reveal the hidden risks of luxury inv...

10 Juli 202519min

The OCR stayed put - but what does that mean for you?In this episode, Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr breaks down the Reserve Bank’s decision to hold rates, what it means for mortgages, inflation...

9 Juli 202532min

With only 6 months left in 2025 - is your money on track? We share practical ways to check your progress, trim hidden costs, tweak your budget, increase your income, and build systems that keep your f...

8 Juli 202511min

Term deposits might be costing you more than you realise. We unpack why parking your cash in term deposits could leave you going backwards after inflation and tax, and explore smarter ways to grow you...

6 Juli 202513min