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With the 2023 general elections right around the corner, now is a great time to take a moment and reflect on how any change in leadership or government might impact your financial stability.

Today we'…

With interest rates on the rise, many of you are feeling the pinch - especially those with a mortgage! So, what steps can you take to help deal with the extra interest payments? Tune in to see what y…

As the saying goes, "You have to spend money, to make money" but how much do you really have to spend, especially when it comes to investing? 

In New Zealand, there are costs that come with using inve…

Where and how you decide to invest your money can be a big decision for many. So, it's important to consider all the factors that could affect the safety (or security) of your investments – including…

In 2022 alone we’ve seen record interest rate rises, the highest rate of inflation in 30 years, house price declines, the threat of a looming recession and a number of global events that have added t…

Are you nearing the stage of life where expanding your family is a focus or goal? 

In this episode, we cover: 

• Costs to consider when having kids, and whether these should inform your decision or not 
• W…

For most Kiwis, withdrawing your KiwiSaver to purchase a first home is a no-brainer. In fact, NOT withdrawing it to do is likely more of a rarity. But is there an argument in favour of the former? Le…

Feeling the holiday financial stress? You're not alone - a recent survey found that 60% of Kiwis are feeling stressed by the costs of Christmas. 

If you're wondering how much you should be spending on…

Today on the podcast we're back with another Money Moments episode with Cat & Christine. Money Moments is where we chat with real Kiwis about their journey with money. 

In our case, it's an update on …

You would have thought that rising inflation and increased cost of living might've stopped a lot of Kiwis from traveling to see the world. But it hasn't! In fact, according to Intrepid Travel, 85% of…

Did you know that for a lot of Kiwis their KiwiSaver is likely to be the 2nd largest asset that they will own in their lifetime? With that in mind, you would think we'd be more inclined to engage mor…

Every parent wants to set their children up for success and this usually includes a financially secure future. And one of the best ways of doing this is through investing for their children early and…

Today on the podcast we're back for part two of our how to budget for a baby series. if you haven't listened to part one, stop right now and go back to our previous episode. It's one not to miss. Thi…

Just in case you missed it, Cat is having a baby! With this in mind, we're talking about all things kids and how you can financially plan ahead for the journey to parenthood.

So, strap in and grab you…

Today on the podcast we're chatting with Josh Storey, farmer and Kernel investor. 

Starting his money journey young, selling chicken eggs from the farm, Josh is now investing his way towards farm owne…

Passive income is often over-glamorised on social media as the thing that millennials and Gen Z’ers rely on to get them to their dream lifestyle or financial freedom.

But what does it actually mean to…

Today on the podcast Cat and Christine are joined by the lovely Clarissa, Head of Content & Marketing at the Financial Services Council (FSC).

They chat with Clarissa (AKA Riss) about her personal jou…

2022 has been a crazy year, high interest rates and inflation has caused the markets to take a tumble. And with so much fear and uncertainty in the air, everyday investors are left wondering what to …

Today on the podcast, Cat and Christine share an update on how their finances are tracking as we continue into 2022. It's been a hot minute since they last let you into what they're changing, or not …

After two years of border restrictions, it's safe to say that a lot of Kiwis are itching to leave the country. In fact, the government is estimating that 50,000 New Zealanders are going to leave over…