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Why Mothers Could Lose Up To $300K In Retirement Ft. Stephanie Pow | Episode 155

15 Apr | Cheques & Balances

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We welcome back Stephanie Pow, Founder of Crayon, to discuss the financial challenges faced by mothers due to the 'motherhood penalty', including the potential loss of up to $300,000 in retirement savings.

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Why Mothers Could Lose Up To $300K In Retirement Ft. Stephanie Pow | Episode 155

We welcome back Stephanie Pow, Founder of Crayon, to discuss the financial challenges faced by mothe...


podcasts - Property

Does Living Next To A School Zone Increase Property Value? Ft. Alex Martelli | Episode 154

Is living in a top school zone really worth $500K? Join us as we chat with Buyer's Agent, Alex Marte...


podcasts - Financial Planning

Matt’s Property Predictions For 2024 Ft. Matthew Harris | Episode 153

Step into the future of property investment with Matt Harris as he unveils his predictions for the N...


podcasts - Financial Planning

Day In The Life Of A CEO Ft. Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich | Episode 152

We sat down with Steve Jurkovich, CEO of Kiwibank, to delve into the multifaceted world of leadershi...


podcasts - Financial Planning

Parental Leave Policies You Need To Know Ft. Stephanie Pow | Episode 151

In a game of true or false with Stephanie Pow, Founder of Crayon, we uncover the startling truths ab...


podcasts - Financial Planning

NZ’s First Woman To Sell For $1Billion Ft. Naomi Ballantyne | Episode 150

From humble beginnings to overcoming complex challenges, Naomi's story offers profound insights into...


podcasts - Financial Planning

Top 3 Economic Trends For New Zealand Ft. Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr | Episode 149

Join us as we explore "What Would Jarrod Do?" with Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist at Kiwibank. We tap ...


podcasts - Financial Planning

What’s REALLY Going To Happen In 2024 Ft. Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr | Episode 148

We sat down with KiwiBank's Chief Economist, Jarrod Kerr, as he offers crucial insights into economi...


podcasts - Wealth

The Cost Of Childcare Ft. Stephanie Pow | Episode 147

From financial strains to workforce barriers, we sat down with Stephanie Pow from Crayon to unpack t...


podcasts - Financial Planning

How Much Does The Bank Make Off You? | Episode 146

Ever wondered how much the bank truly makes off you? We dive deep into the numbers and uncover the h...


podcasts - Financial Planning

Mike And James Predict The Future (2024 Update) | Episode 145

We evaluate our 2023 predictions and spice things up with a forecast for the financial landscape of ...


podcasts - Investment

What Caused 2023’s ‘Everything’ Rally? | Episode 145

We explore the unexpected market events of 2023 and the factors behind the remarkable ‘Everything...


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Don’t Make NY Resolutions – Do This Instead | Episode 144

Inspired by James Clear’s groundbreaking book “Atomic Habits”, we explore the transformative p...


podcasts - Wealth

How To Build $1 Billion Of Property Before 30 – An Interview With Matthew Horncastle | Episode 143

To kick off the 2024 year, we're joined by Matthew Horncastle, Managing Director At Williams Corpora...


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The Best NZ Regions To Invest In Over The Next 5 Years | Episode 142

Over the past five years, the housing market in New Zealand has experienced significant growth. Howe...


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When Property Investors Will Be Cashflow Positive Again | Episode 141

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How Much Car You Can Afford (By Salary) | Episode 140

A car is often one of the most significant financial investments you'll make in your lifetime, apart...


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Should You Buy A Bach? We Crunch The Numbers | Episode 139

In this episode, we explore the financial and lifestyle considerations of bach ownership, unraveling...


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How To Survive 7% Interest Rates | Episode 138

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Our Top 5 Tips When Getting A Divorce Ft. Amanda Donovan | Episode 137

Dividing property during a separation or divorce can be a challenging and emotionally charged proces...


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Revealed: How Much Kiwi’s Spend In Retirement Ft. Ben Brinkerhoff | Episode 136

Were joined by Ben Brinkerhoff to delve into the critical topic of retirement savings.



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10 Best Strategies For Investing Ft. Ben Brinkerhoff | Episode 135

This week we have Ben Brinkerhoff, Head of Advice at Consilium here to talk about how you can improv...


podcasts - Financial Planning

The Science Of Spending Ft. Ben Brinkerhoff | Episode 134

This week we're joined by Ben Brinkerhoff from Consilium to talk about "the science of spending".


podcasts - Mortgages

How To Negotiate On A Property Ft. Emma Duncan | Episode 133

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podcasts - Financial Planning

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podcasts - Property

Election Special: What Happens To House Prices Under A National Or Labour Government | Episode 131

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Should You Use A Buyer’s Agent? Ft. Alex Vincent Martelli | Episode 130

In New Zealand, most houses are sold by one real estate agent who works for the seller. Even though ...


podcasts - Wealth

Election Special: An Interview With David Seymour – ACT Leader | Episode 129

In our latest episode, James Blair sat down with David Seymour, the leader of New Zealand's ACT Part...


podcasts - Wealth

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This week we're joined by Amanda Donovan from Haigh Lyon Lawyers to talk about contracting out agree...


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Even though rent goes up, it's still not keeping pace with the costs of looking after properties. So...


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From $5,000 to $20 Million before 40. This week we're joined by Ilse Wolfe from Opes Accelerate to t...


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How To Prepare Your First Property Tax Returns Ft. Amanda Quill | Episode 123

This week we're joined by Amanda Quill to go through how to prepare your first year of tax returns f...


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Hnry vs. Accountants Ft. Amanda Quill | Episode Episode 122

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Money is a ubiquitous part of our daily lives, and yet we are often taught that it is impolite to ta...


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Reverse mortgages have become a popular topic in New Zealand due to several factors. The country’s...


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When Investing In Property Is The Wrong Solution – A Case Study | Episode 106

Property investment has become an obsession in New Zealand due to its ability to yield great returns...


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Term Deposits: Are They Worth It? | Episode 105

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Our 2023 Predictions – Ft Luke Kemeys | Episode 104

James and Mike are joined by Luke Kemeys from Next Advisory and Keep The Change podcast to see if th...


webinar - Financial Planning

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The Ultimate First Home Buyers Guide | Episode 102

Purchasing your first home is an exciting time, it will be one of the largest financial commitments ...


podcasts - Investment

How To Tackle 2023 – High Interest Rates And Rising Unemployment | Episode 101

How to tackle 2023 with high interest rates and rising unemployment.


podcasts - Investment

What Happens After A Recession? | Episode 100

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podcasts - Wealth

How To 3x Your Income In 12 Months | Episode 99

This week on Cheques and Balances, we're joined by Jason Gerken who shares his inspirational story a...


podcasts - Financial Planning

30 Year Old Couple Retire At 50 With Over $5 Million – Case Study | Episode 98

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podcasts - Mortgages

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podcasts - Financial Planning

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podcasts - Wealth

Is Living In Australia Cheaper Than NZ? We Crunch The Numbers | Episode 90

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podcasts - Wealth

5 Myths When Trying To Sell Your Business | Episode 88

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podcasts - Mortgages

Supercharge Your House Deposit – The Bank Of Mum And Dad | Episode 87

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podcasts - Financial Planning

A Case Study On Rich vs. Wealthy Households | Episode 86

This week we do a case study on what a ‘rich’ and a ‘wealthy’ household looks like. You migh...


podcasts - Investment

A Chat With Kernel CEO Dean Anderson | Episode 85

This week we're joined by Dean Anderson, CEO of Kernel, for a quick chat about his experience in the...


podcasts - Investment

How To Time The Stock Market | Episode 84

You will always find someone who thinks the market is too hot or cold or risky right now and market ...


podcasts - Mortgages

5 Myths About Mortgage Applications | Episode 83

Welcome to Cheques and Balances. I’m Michael Vincent, this is James Blair and this week – 5 myth...


podcasts - Wealth

Financial Advisers React to TikTok Money Advice | Episode 82

On this week’s episode we’re joined by Dean Anderson from Kernel Wealth. We’re going to be loo...


podcasts - Mortgages

What The CCCFA Rollback Means For You | Episode 81

Welcome to Cheques and Balances. I’m Michael Vincent, this is my co-host, James Blair and this wee...


podcasts - Financial Planning

The Wealth Principle You Need To Know | Episode 80

On this podcast we talk a lot about market updates, strategies to help you get ahead and securing yo...


podcasts - Wealth, Insurance

5 Myths About Insurance | Episode 79

On this week's episode, we're joined by Elle Wuthrich, Insurance Adviser at Lighthouse to talk throu...


podcasts - Wealth, Insurance

Health Insurance – Do You Need It? | Episode 78

Welcome to Cheques and Balances, this week we’re joined by Elle Wuthrich, insurance adviser at Lig...


podcasts - Mortgages

The 5% First Home Deposit – Myth Or Truth? | Episode 77

With the 5% deposit First Home Loan, effective 1st June 2022, you can now purchase a property for an...


podcasts - Accounting

Tax Bills From $800 To $8,000 – A Case Study On Interest Deductibility | Episode 76

Welcome to Cheques and Balances, this week we’re joined by Matthew Harris, director of Lighthouse ...


podcasts - Investment

We Review Our 2021 Predictions | Episode 75

James and Mike see if their 2021 market predictions turned out the way they thought they would and m...


podcasts - Financial Planning

Are You Behind On Retirement? | Episode 74

Welcome to Cheques and Balances. This week we are asking the question: are you behind in your retire...


podcasts - Mortgages

5 Tips For Finding More Cashflow In Your Rental Property | Episode 73

Welcome to Cheques and Balances. I’m Michael Vincent, this is James Blair and this week, getting s...


podcasts - Investment

How KiwiSaver Passive Funds Could Lose You Money | Episode 72

Welcome to Cheques and Balances, this week, conservative funds are dropping more than growth funds, ...


podcasts - Investment

The R Word – Are We In A Recession? | Episode 71

Welcome to Cheques and Balances. I’m Michael Vincent. This is James Blair. This week we’re in th...
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