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“I invested 100k by 25 - here’s how” with Jane Joo
They say that the first $100,000 invested is the hardest milestone, but also most important. Once you’re there, compounding starts to do more of the heavy lifting. But getting there, well, you’ll…
“Rental property vs. index funds: should we switch?” Mailbag episode
An investment property to fund retirement is part of the Kiwi dream to many - but what if it’s not the smartest move?In this Ask the Experts mailbag episode, a listener in 50s asks, should we keep…
5 things I wish I knew before investing
If you’ve ever put off investing because the sharemarket felt scary or “not for people like you,” this episode is your shortcut to getting past that.I’m sharing the five things I wish I knew before I…
“We’ve saved $80k, is it enough for our first home?” Mailbag episode
Saving $80,000 should feel like a major milestone. But when you’re trying to buy your first home, it can leave you asking a very real question: is this actually enough?In this Ask the Experts…
Three money psychology shifts that changed how I handle money
Learning about money is one thing. Actually changing how you behave with it is something else entirely.In this special episode of Making Cents, I’m pulling together three powerful money psychology…
What could a Santa Rally mean for our money?
Fast Money with Jim Mora on Sunday Morning with RNZ. Talking the end of year GDP bounce, what a Santa Rally would tell us about 2026, how to control spending over the silly season, and the forecast…
“I’ve got $1 million in the bank, what do I do with it?” Mailbag episode
Hitting the milestone of $1 million in the bank should feel like financial freedom, but for many people approaching retirement, it’s the moment where the fear kicks in.When a term deposit matures and…
NZ banking just changed all the rules, are you ready? Open banking with Pocketsmith CEO Jason Leong
New Zealand banking just changed all the rules, and you could be forgiven for not having heard about it, despite the fact this could change everything about how you handle your money.Open banking is…
Why investing got weird in 2025 - Webinar REPLAY
2025 was one of the strangest years in money we’ve seen for a long time. AI shot up so fast it started giving people Dotcom Bubble flashbacks. Bitcoin lost more than a trillion dollars in value…
“Do I really need a million dollars to retire?” Mailbag episode
Nothing spikes the heart rate quite like seeing a headline claiming you need a million dollars to retire.This week’s Ask the Experts listener is 47, the kids are nearly out the door, and retirement…
Jenny-May Clarkson on leaving TVNZ, reinvention, and career pivots
Jenny-May Clarkson is one of the most recognisable faces in Aotearoa, from her years as a Silver Fern to fronting the TVNZ Breakfast couch every morning.She’s also living proof that starting over and…
Use the bank's money to pay off your mortgage? You bet.
A quick and dirty update of mortgage tricks to get rid of the debt faster. Including using the bank's money, instead of yours!Frances Cook joins the TVNZ Breakfast team to talk about it, replayed…
“Are those ‘mortgage-free in five years’ hacks for real?” Mailbag episode
Ever wondered whether those “mortgage-free in five years” hacks you see online are real, or just clever marketing?With so many mortgage “shortcuts” floating around social media, it’s hard to know…
How nine years in a tiny home bought freedom
If you’ve ever wondered whether living in a tiny home can genuinely change your life, this is a story worth hearing. After nearly nine years in her tiny house, Kasia Morrison has rebuilt her entire…
“How to find an affordable first home in an expensive city - maybe with a llama?” Mailbag episode
If property prices are doing your head in and you’re starting to wonder whether buying a first home is even possible anymore, it’s time to figure out what’s actually happening.A listener from…
Angry at credit card debt? Here’s how to fight back, with Sasha Lockley from Money Sweetspot
Plenty of us get angry about the money world being unfair. But few people get angry enough to actually change something.Sasha Lockley did.Sasha started Money Sweetspot because, in her own words, she…
How to take the first steps into investing
Become an investor with less stress, and no finance degree.Frances Cook joins the TVNZ Breakfast team to talk about how to get out of your own way if you've been wanting to dip a toe into the…
“Single mum at 46, how do I avoid poverty at 70?” Mailbag episode
If you’ve pushed money aside for years, only to wake up in your mid-40s with a toddler, a tiny KiwiSaver balance, and a creeping fear about what life looks like at 70… where do you even begin?That’s…
I cut 8 years off my mortgage with $20 - here's how
A simple $20 tweak can dramatically cut down the life of your mortgage, so now it’s time to talk about the strategy I used to shave eight years off mine. With just a small repayment, years…
Smart, simple, sharemarket investing, get your money strategy ready for 2026. WEBINAR REPLAY
Cash funds, bonds, index funds, shares… what’s the difference, and how do you figure out which mix is right for you?If you want to invest but have felt confused by the options, this is the live…
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