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Avg. Duration 28m
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Since Aug 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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The podcast for people who want financial freedom, without giving up their coffee. That means it's time to make the money world make cents. Join Frances Cook, best-selling author and award-winning journalist, to talk about the proven ways to invest your way to financial independence, buy your first home, or just get your spending under control. Every Monday we have the week's feature interview, with someone who's done something interesting with their money. From paying off a mountain of debt, or investing for financial independence, or starting a new business, these are the ordinary people making the extraordinary possible. On Thursday we have Ask the Experts, where industry insiders answer your questions on the money world. From earning more in your career, to investing, or sticking to a budget, they'll help make money simple. Every now and then you'll get a bonus episode too, but the fun of those is that you never know when they're coming!

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Cost of Living Hacks You Haven't Heard 300 Times Before

Mar 05, 2026 8m

Frances Cook joins the TVNZ Breakfast team to talk about the ways to save money on daily life, and maybe even earn some extra cash, to get through the cost of living crunch.Follow me…

Widowed in my 50s: how do I invest what we have left?

Mar 04, 2026 14m

Losing a partner is devastating. Then on top of the grief, there’s paperwork, big life changes, and financial decisions that feel urgent and overwhelming.In this episode of Ask the Experts, we’re…

NZ Career Survival Guide 2026: How to Get Paid More In A Bad Economy

Mar 01, 2026 34m

When you’re working hard, ticking the boxes, doing everything “right”, yet still not getting the promotion or pay rise? It’s easy to feel stuck.You’re not imagining it.New Zealand’s job market has…

The Mortgage Hacks That Actually Work in New Zealand

Feb 26, 2026 8m

A small change to a payment strategy can save hundreds of thousands of dollars and years of repayment time from your mortgage, cutting one of the biggest expenses most people will face.A replay of…

"Our house value dropped $250k - should we sell anyway?" Mailbag episode

Feb 25, 2026 16m

What do you do when you’re stuck between two bad options?Sell a home you bought near the peak of the market, even though it’s now worth hundreds of thousands less, or stay put in a house that no…

Is the age of property investment over?

Feb 22, 2026 32m

For decades in New Zealand, property wasn’t just an investment, it was THE investment.The safest bet. The biggest capital gains. Often tax-advantaged. And for many households, the clearest path to…

How your subscriptions and KiwiSaver can change the world (from little old NZ)

Feb 19, 2026 8m

In this episode of Making Cents, Frances Cook joins the TVNZ Breakfast team to talk about the growing "resist and unsubscribe" movement, how everyday New Zealanders can use their wallets to make a…

How To Get Ahead In NZ Without Earning More

Feb 18, 2026 24m

What if you genuinely can’t earn more? Are you stuck financially?In this Ask the Experts mailbag episode of Making Cents, we tackle a question that so many teachers, nurses, and public sector workers…

How Everyday Kiwis Can Become Financially Free with Bronwyn Candish

Feb 15, 2026 39m

If you want the truth about retiring early as a regular person, it doesn’t come from highlight reels or motivational posts. It comes from the numbers.When you strip away the vibes, hacks, and hot…

The 4 money personalities that shape how you save, spend, and fight about money

Feb 11, 2026 21m

Money fights aren’t really about money. They’re about expectations, and how differently we respond to them.In this episode of Making Cents, I’m breaking down the four money personalities that shape…

What's going on with markets? Shares, gold, crypto, and the wild ride ahead with RNZ's Jim Mora

Feb 09, 2026 19m

From the real risks behind AI hype and whether we're heading for a crash, to the surprising weakness hiding inside Big Tech's profits, and why digital advertising might be the canary in the coal mine…

NZ Mortgage Myths That Cost You Years On Your Mortgage: With Aaron Cattell (The Mortgage Man)

Feb 08, 2026 45m

There is a lot of mortgage advice out there that is confidently wrong.And the cost of following it isn’t just money, it’s time. Sometimes years of your life spent under pressure you didn’t actually…

How to fix your finances in February before you fall off the wagon

Feb 05, 2026 8m

If you're feeling the February slump and wondering how to get back on track without starting from scratch, this one's for you!A replay of Frances Cook's column for 1 News, read here with permission,…

7 mental traps to avoid when you’re investing

Feb 04, 2026 13m

This episode was originally part of the Market Memo newsletter, where you learn about sharemarket investing every week. You can subscribe to that, here https://marketmemoweekly.substack.com/It’s…

How to build wealth like the 1% (on a normal income)

Feb 01, 2026 45m

If you’ve ever wondered what’s actually going on behind the scenes of the 1%, beyond the headlines, Instagram posts, and glossy business profiles, this episode pulls back the curtain.Because beneath…

How to invest in the sharemarket in 2026 - WEBINAR REPLAY

Jan 29, 2026 51m

Everyone says you should start investing in the stock market, but how do you actually do that? Time for a quick roadmap to get you started. Whether you’re starting from scratch, or you’ve been…

"Is renovating my home an investment, or am I fooling myself?" Mailbag episode

Jan 28, 2026 18m

Are home renovations actually an investment, or just an expensive way to make your house nicer to live in?In this Ask the Experts mailbag episode, it’s time to answer the question many are scared of:…

A quick new year money reset

Jan 27, 2026 7m

Quick-fire tips and tricks for feeling more in control of your money in 2026.Frances Cook joins the TVNZ Breakfast team to talk about it, replayed here with permission.Follow me everywhere!Facebook /…

How to invest in silver and gold without getting wrecked, with financial adviser Darcy Ungaro

Jan 25, 2026 51m

Gold and silver prices are booming, and it’s being driven by something deeper: how people are feeling about their money.When trust starts to break down, investors don’t just talk about it, they move…

"I’m a saver, he’s a spender, how do we get on the same page?" Mailbag episode

Jan 21, 2026 17m

Opposites attract, until it comes to money.This week’s listener says she’s a saver, her partner is a spender, and every attempt to “get serious” about their finances ends the same way: frustration,…

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