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Cheques and Balances

Cheques and Balanceslighthousefinancial.co.nz
Whether you're buying your first home, tackling debt, or building long-term wealth, we’ll show you how to make smarter money moves. With over 20 years of combined experience as qualified financial advisers, James Blair and Michael Vincent share straight-talking advice, practical strategies, and real conversations about money - all to help you take control of your financial future with confidence. Check out our website below: lighthousefinancial.co.nz
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Episodes

Our Top 5 Tips When Getting A Divorce Ft. Amanda Donovan | Episode 136

Dividing property during a separation or divorce can be a challenging and emotionally charged process. We talked to Amanda Donovan, Director at Haigh Lyon Lawyers, who shares her top five tips for navigating the division of property in a divorce. Check out the full episode here For more money tips follow us on: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Spotify Apple Podcast The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consi...

Nov 06, 202329 min

Revealed: How Much Kiwi's Spend In Retirement Ft. Ben Brinkerhoff | Episode 135

Were joined by Ben Brinkerhoff to delve into the critical topic of retirement savings. Consilium recently published the newly released Retirement Expenditure Guidelines, shedding light on the increasing disparity between New Zealand Superannuation (NZ Super) and the actual cost of living in retirement. Check out the full episode here For more money tips follow us on: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Spotify Apple Podcast The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treate...

Oct 30, 202316 min

Women and Property Event Recap Ft. Ilse Wolfe

In this episode we recap our latest 'Women and Property' event with Ilse Wolfe The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Oct 25, 202327 min

10 Best Strategies For Investing Ft. Ben Brinkerhoff

This week we have Ben Brinkerhoff, Head of Advice at Consilium here to talk about how you can improve your chances of success in investing. We'll break down ten straightforward principles that can help you become a better investor. Check out the full episode here For more money tips follow us on: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Spotify Apple Podcast The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your o...

Oct 24, 202318 min

How To Transition Career Ft. Ash Solly

This week we have a chat with Ash Solly, a financial adviser at Lighthouse Financial to chat about transitioning careers. The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Oct 17, 202314 min

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". Check out the full article here For more money tips follow us on: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Spotify Apple Podcast The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions....

Oct 15, 202323 min

Webinar Special: How To Protect You And Your Family - Insurance

Learn about all the essential parts of protecting your wealth through the right insurance. The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Oct 10, 202353 min

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

This week we're joined by Emma Duncan from Anne Duncan Real Estate to talk about her top negotiating tips on property. Check out the full article here For more money tips follow us on: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Spotify Apple Podcast The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions....

Oct 09, 202321 min

The Bank News You Need To Know! | Midweek Episode

This week Mike gives us an update on the latest bank and mortgage news. The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Oct 03, 202311 min

Financial Advisers React To ChatGPT Financial Advice | Episode 132

This week James and Mike react to financial advice provided by ChatGPT. We ask a range of questions from investment advice to prenups and review the answers. Check out the full article here For more money tips follow us on: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Spotify Apple Podcast The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions....

Oct 02, 202329 min

Webinar Special: Contractors 101 - How To Succeed As Your Own Boss | Midweek Episode

Our business accounting specialists will go through everything you need to know to financially succeed as your own boss, including long-term planning, insurance, exit strategies and managing irregular incomes. - What is a contractor - Withholding tax, income tax and GST - What you can and can't claim - Common mistakes we see - ACC and Insurance - Wealth creation as a business owner The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is import...

Sep 26, 202359 min

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

We got over 30 years of data from Valocity to see if and how house prices change under a National or Labour government. A huge thank you to our partner Valocity for the amazing insights: https://www.valocityglobal.com/en Check out the full article here: https://lighthousefinancial.co.nz/election-special-what-happens-to-house-prices-under-a-national-or-labour-government/ For more money tips follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lighthousefinancialnz Instagram - https://www.instagram.c...

Sep 24, 202317 min

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 this agent has to be fair to everyone, they mainly look out for the seller's interests. That's where a buyer's agent comes in. We're joined by Alex Vincent Martelli who is a buyer's agent from Martelli & Co Check out her website below: https://www.martellibuyers.co.nz/ Check out the full article here: https://lighthousefinancial.co.nz/should-you-use-a-buyers-agent/ For more money tips follow u...

Sep 17, 202331 min

The 10 Commandments Of Building Wealth - Lighthouse Financial x Keep The Change | Midweek Episode

Join Luke Kemeys from Keep The Change and James Blair from Lighthouse Financial for an interactive webinar where they go through the fundamental wealth principles you need to know to successfully start on your wealth creation journey. This webinar is all about the psychological concepts you need to understand to become financially bulletproof. The 10 commandments: - Understand your motivation for wealth creation - Plans are nothing, planning is everything. - Never spend more than what you earn -...

Sep 12, 20231 hr 23 min

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

The thoughts and opinions shared in this podcast, including those from our guest David Seymour, may not match the views of our podcast, its hosts, or Lighthouse Financial. This episode is meant for information and education. We aim to encourage open discussions from various viewpoints, but we don’t endorse any political party or opinion. Check out the full article here: https://lighthousefinancial.co.nz/interview-with-david-seymour/ For more money tips follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebo...

Sep 10, 202346 min

Women And Property Ft. Ilse Wolfe | Midweek Episode

This week we're joined by Ilse Wolfe, property investor and coach to talk about how women can create independence by investing in property. Interested in Jess's case study? Check out the webinar below: https://www.opespartners.co.nz/shows/property-live-how-to-get-the-bank-to-say-yes-two-case-studies-on-increasing-serviceability Get your tickets to our event below: https://women-and-property.eventbrite.com The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financ...

Sep 05, 202326 min

Why You NEED a Will Ft. Shaun McGivern | Episode 128

For most people, a will is often their main asset planning tool which means it is important to ensure it is robust, clearly written and technically correct. We're joined by Shaun McGivern to talk about why you NEED in a will. Check out Haigh Lyon Lawyers below: https://haighlyon.co.nz/ Check out the full article here: https://lighthousefinancial.co.nz/why-you-need-a-prenup/ For more money tips follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lighthousefinancialnz Instagram - https://www.instagr...

Sep 04, 202325 min

Thank You | Money Month Episode 31

August is Sorted's Money Month! To celebrate we're doing one podcast a day taking it back to basics, from how to build a budget, to paying off debt and everything in between, make sure to tune into our daily podcasts this month! The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Aug 30, 20237 min

How To Value Your Time | Money Month Episode 30

August is Sorted's Money Month! To celebrate we're doing one podcast a day taking it back to basics, from how to build a budget, to paying off debt and everything in between, make sure to tune into our daily podcasts this month! The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Aug 29, 20238 min

Mindset Of Abundance Instead Of Scarcity | Money Month Episode 29

August is Sorted's Money Month! To celebrate we're doing one podcast a day taking it back to basics, from how to build a budget, to paying off debt and everything in between, make sure to tune into our daily podcasts this month! The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Aug 28, 202310 min

Your Network Is Your Net Worth | Money Month Episode 28

August is Sorted's Money Month! To celebrate we're doing one podcast a day taking it back to basics, from how to build a budget, to paying off debt and everything in between, make sure to tune into our daily podcasts this month! The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Aug 27, 202310 min

Credit Cards Don’t Get You Ahead 99% Of The Time | Money Month Episode 27

August is Sorted's Money Month! To celebrate we're doing one podcast a day taking it back to basics, from how to build a budget, to paying off debt and everything in between, make sure to tune into our daily podcasts this month! The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Aug 27, 202318 min

Counter-cyclical Investing | Money Month Episode 26

August is Sorted's Money Month! To celebrate we're doing one podcast a day taking it back to basics, from how to build a budget, to paying off debt and everything in between, make sure to tune into our daily podcasts this month! The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Aug 25, 20239 min

No One Is Going To Make You Rich | Money Month Episode 25

August is Sorted's Money Month! To celebrate we're doing one podcast a day taking it back to basics, from how to build a budget, to paying off debt and everything in between, make sure to tune into our daily podcasts this month! The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Aug 24, 202310 min

Do You Need To Dress For Success? | Money Month Episode 24

August is Sorted's Money Month! To celebrate we're doing one podcast a day taking it back to basics, from how to build a budget, to paying off debt and everything in between, make sure to tune into our daily podcasts this month! The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Aug 24, 202311 min

Gambling Vs. Investing | Money Month Episode 23

August is Sorted's Money Month! To celebrate we're doing one podcast a day taking it back to basics, from how to build a budget, to paying off debt and everything in between, make sure to tune into our daily podcasts this month! The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Aug 23, 202315 min

If You Can't Manage 50K, You Can't Manage 500K | Money Month Episode 22

August is Sorted's Money Month! To celebrate we're doing one podcast a day taking it back to basics, from how to build a budget, to paying off debt and everything in between, make sure to tune into our daily podcasts this month! The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Aug 22, 202314 min

Paralysis By Analysis | Money Month Episode 21

August is Sorted's Money Month! To celebrate we're doing one podcast a day taking it back to basics, from how to build a budget, to paying off debt and everything in between, make sure to tune into our daily podcasts this month! The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Aug 21, 20238 min
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