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It's No Secret

It’s No Secret is a podcast for Kiwis who want their money questions answered.


Are you wondering when the right time to get on the property ladder, whether you should invest with family or how to talk to your significant other about investing and budgeting? 


If yes, you’re in the right place. Join the Kernel team, alongside some special guests, as they take you through the ins and outs of all things finance, money, property, investing and building wealth so you can move towards achieving financial freedom. 


Each Wednesday, we’ll release one episode that answers a specific money question. 


No long ramblings and no financial jargon. Investing hacks, budgeting tips, and financial freedom are included.

You’ll be left feeling inspired, relieved and ready to take the next step in your financial journey.

Happy listening!

Submit a money question or get in touch at our Instagram @itsnosecretnz

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
36 minutes
Episodes
176
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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113.  How Your Investments Can Fit Together: Core Satellite Investing Explained

113. How Your Investments Can Fit Together: Core Satellite Investing Explained

This week, we’re diving into the fascinating world of core-satellite investing, exploring how you can effectively implement this strategy using the Kernel platform. 

Whether you're a seasoned investor…

00:32:25  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
112: The Gift Dilemma: What to Give and When

112: The Gift Dilemma: What to Give and When

Today, we're diving into the often tricky world of gifting etiquette. As weddings, birthdays, and holidays approach, dilemmas come up often leave us scratching our heads. 

Join us as we share our pers…

00:33:40  |   Tue 03 Jun 2025
111. 10 Signs You're Winning Financially

111. 10 Signs You're Winning Financially

Today, we’re shifting the narrative from financial worries to celebrating the wins that often go unnoticed. 

Inspired by a fantastic article from MoneyHub, we’ll explore ten key indicators that sugges…

00:28:28  |   Wed 21 May 2025
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110. "I Regret Buying a House"

Today, we dive into a pressing issue that many Kiwis are grappling with: the reality of homeownership in New Zealand. If you purchased a house in the last three years, you might feel like you've take…

00:22:41  |   Tue 13 May 2025
Introducing Shares & ETFs | Kernel Update

Introducing Shares & ETFs | Kernel Update

In this episode, we’re thrilled to share some exciting news from the Kernel team: the launch of Shares and ETFs! 

This new offering gives Kiwis the chance to invest directly in select range of shares …

00:33:50  |   Tue 29 Apr 2025
109. Is the Stress Worth the Pay?

109. Is the Stress Worth the Pay?

In today’s episode, we dive into a pressing question: Is having a high-paying job truly worth it? While many might instinctively say yes, reality can often be more complex. 

Join us as we explore the …

00:44:51  |   Tue 15 Apr 2025
108. Navigating Market Turbulence: Tariffs, Volatility, and Staying the Course

108. Navigating Market Turbulence: Tariffs, Volatility, and Staying the Course

In this podcast episode, we're joined by Kernel Founder & CEO Dean Anderson to chat about the latest developments in the markets and how they’re impacting investors.

Specifically, we discuss:

  • The impac…
00:23:36  |   Tue 08 Apr 2025
107. Active vs. Passive: Are You Settling For Average?

107. Active vs. Passive: Are You Settling For Average?

In the world of investing, the debate between active and passive strategies has been significant among many investors. While active investing involves selecting individual stocks and timing the marke…

00:23:36  |   Tue 01 Apr 2025
106. How Does Tax Work When Investing In Kernel Funds?

106. How Does Tax Work When Investing In Kernel Funds?

Tax is an unavoidable cost of investing, so ensuring you understand how it works can help you get the most out of your investments.

In New Zealand, Portfolio Investment Entities (PIE) funds offer a ta…

00:21:04  |   Tue 25 Mar 2025
105. Trump & Investing: 5 Tips to Remember During Uncertain Times

105. Trump & Investing: 5 Tips to Remember During Uncertain Times

This week, we dive into investing during uncertain and volatile market conditions. 

With recent economic shifts driven by new policies and tariffs, many investors are feeling the pressure to take some…

00:21:58  |   Tue 25 Mar 2025
Winning the Office Lottery, Personal Finance Journey & Paying off Student Loans | Money Moments w/ Joni

Winning the Office Lottery, Personal Finance Journey & Paying off Student Loans | Money Moments w/ Joni

In today's Money Moments episode, we're joined by our very own Joni from the Customer Success team. In this episode, Joni shares his experience with money, in particular:

  • What his relationship with mo…
00:55:09  |   Tue 11 Mar 2025
104. Foundational Money Tips For Your 20s, 30s & Beyond

104. Foundational Money Tips For Your 20s, 30s & Beyond

In this episode we're diving into a topic that hits home for many—practical money tips for those in their 20s and 30s.

This stage of life is often packed with big decisions about finances, careers, an…

00:34:50  |   Tue 04 Mar 2025
Money Q&A: Pricing, Distributions, and Market Timing - Fund Units Explained

Money Q&A: Pricing, Distributions, and Market Timing - Fund Units Explained

In this episode, we are joined by Aaron, our Portfolio Analyst, to explain fund units and how they work. 

We cover important topics like swing pricing and the effects of distributions, helping both ne…

00:34:22  |   Tue 25 Feb 2025
103. Money Tips During Lower(ing) Interest Rates

103. Money Tips During Lower(ing) Interest Rates

In today's episode, Cat sits down with Dean Anderson, Founder and CE of Kernel, to chat about what the lowering of the Official Cash Rate (OCR) can mean for you. 

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded…

00:23:38  |   Tue 18 Feb 2025
Buying Her First Home, Living Your Rich Life & Starting a Business  | Money Moments w/ Rebekah

Buying Her First Home, Living Your Rich Life & Starting a Business | Money Moments w/ Rebekah

In today's Money Moments, we're joined by Rebekah, Head of Human Resources in Citta. In this episode, Rebekah shares her experience with money, in particular:

  • How she bought her first home without a p…
01:28:56  |   Tue 11 Feb 2025
102. Dividend Investing in NZ: Does it Work?

102. Dividend Investing in NZ: Does it Work?

In this episode, we have podcast director, Tim , in the hot seat alongside Kernel Founder and CE, Dean Anderson to explore why New Zealand has such a strong dividend culture, and whether chasing divi…

00:31:03  |   Tue 04 Feb 2025
Money Q&A: How Dividends Work & Moving Investment Platforms

Money Q&A: How Dividends Work & Moving Investment Platforms

In today's episode, we're joined by Joni from our Customer Success team to tackle two common investment questions we frequently receive.

From understanding dividend payments to managing multiple inve…

00:40:37  |   Tue 28 Jan 2025
101. Why You Can't Save Your Way to Retirement

101. Why You Can't Save Your Way to Retirement

Are Kiwis missing out by being savers rather than investors? In this episode, we explore whether our national tendency toward saving is helping or hurting our financial futures. 

With rising living co…

00:28:16  |   Tue 14 Jan 2025
Building a Multi-Million Dollar Business, Salary Transparency & Property Choices | Money Moments w/ Stanley Henry

Building a Multi-Million Dollar Business, Salary Transparency & Property Choices | Money Moments w/ Stanley Henry

Today, we’re back with a Money Moments episode - this time with Stanley Henry, Founder & CEO at The Attention Seeker, a global organic content agency.

Stanley left his role as a GM after realizing tha…

01:21:11  |   Tue 07 Jan 2025
100. Navigating Kids Accounts: 5 Things Parents Need to Know

100. Navigating Kids Accounts: 5 Things Parents Need to Know

Welcome back, lovely listeners, to another episode of It’s No Secret!
 
Today, we’re diving into a rapid-fire chat about kids' accounts. Whether you’re considering opening an account for your child or …

00:23:55  |   Tue 31 Dec 2024
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