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Cheques and Balances
46% of Kiwis are worried about money. Whether it is just making it to the next payday, trying to get onto the property ladder, paying down credit card debt or saving for retirement. James Blair and Michael Vincent have been in financial services in New Zealand for 20 years combined. Cheques & Balances is a weekly podcast where James and Michael share their insights on how to get ahead financially and achieve financial freedom. Check out our website below: lighthousefinancial.co.nz
Categories: Business
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The government’s about to drop major changes to KiwiSaver - here’s what you need to know before it hits. We break down what the National-led government is likely to announce, the impact on your retirement savings, and the big fixes we think are long overdue - including mandatory contributions and better support for the self-employed.
Next Steps: Not sure if your KiwiSaver’s set up right? Book a free chat with a Lighthouse Financial advisor and get a clear, tailored strategy for your future here.
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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.
Previous episodes
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417 - KiwiSaver Changes Are Coming: Will the Government Get It Right? | Episode 322 Tue, 20 May 2025
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416 - Should You Pay Down Debt Or Invest? | Episode 321 Sun, 18 May 2025
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415 - How to get ahead financially when you're single | Episode 320 Thu, 15 May 2025
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414 - How to Help Your Kids Financially: The Smart, Sustainable Way | Episode 319 Tue, 13 May 2025
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413 - How The Rich Structure Their Finances Ft. Amanda Quill | Episode 318 Sun, 11 May 2025
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412 - Is Your KiwiSaver Ethical? Ft. Pathfinder CEO John Berry | Episode 317 Thu, 08 May 2025
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411 - Recession Fears Rise: What’s REALLY Happening In The Market? Q1 Report | Episode 316 Tue, 06 May 2025
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410 - What Would Happen If Property Investors Disappeared? | Episode 315 Sun, 04 May 2025
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409 - The Cost Of Having A Hair Transplant: Is It Worth It? | Episode 314 Thu, 01 May 2025
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408 - The Governments Got Retirement Wrong: We Ran The Numbers | Episode 313 Tue, 29 Apr 2025
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407 - How Does Compounding Interest Work? Ft. Luke Kemeys | Episode 312 Sun, 27 Apr 2025
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406 - Step-by-Step Guide: 10 Smart Tax Moves for the New Financial Year | Episode 311 Thu, 24 Apr 2025
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405 - How Tariffs Have Hurt Your House Price and Mortgage | Episode 310 Tue, 22 Apr 2025
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404 - Do Gen Z Really Have It Harder? We Run The Numbers | Episode 309 Sun, 20 Apr 2025
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403 - Why Rental Prices Are Dropping And Vacancy Is Increasing | Episode 308 Thu, 17 Apr 2025
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402 - Creating Luke Kemeys Financial Plan | Episode 307 Tue, 15 Apr 2025
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401 - Subscription Theft: The Hidden Cost You’re Not Noticing | Episode 306 Sun, 13 Apr 2025
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400 - How To Sell Your House In 2025: The Do's And Don'ts ft. Alex Martelli | Episode 305 Thu, 10 Apr 2025
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399 - What Kiwis Should Do Now: Trump Market Crash | Episode 304 Wed, 09 Apr 2025
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398 - OCR Predictions: Orr Is Out, Tariffs Are In | Episode 303 Sun, 06 Apr 2025
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397 - Rent, Buy, or Hold? What To Do When Relocating | Episode 302 Thu, 03 Apr 2025
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396 - Midweek Short: Creating Iyia Liu's Financial Plan | Episode 301 Tue, 01 Apr 2025
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395 - Should You Buy Property with Friends? | Episode 300 Sun, 30 Mar 2025
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394 - Gendered Pricing: Who is Paying More? | Episode 299 Thu, 27 Mar 2025
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393 - Creating Iyia Liu's Financial Plan ft. Iyia Liu | Episode 298 Tue, 25 Mar 2025
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392 - The Most Affordable Housing In NZ | Episode 297 Sun, 23 Mar 2025
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391 - Nvidia Stock CRASH Incoming? Overpriced & Overhyped! | Episode 296 Thu, 20 Mar 2025
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390 - Intensification vs. Diversification | Episode 295 Tue, 18 Mar 2025
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389 - The True Cost Of An Inheritance | Episode 294 Sun, 16 Mar 2025
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388 - How To Financially Get Ahead In Your 20's | Episode 293 Thu, 13 Mar 2025
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387 - How Trump is Shaping the Global Economy ft. Jarrod Kerr | Episode 292 Tue, 11 Mar 2025
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386 - Why You Should Buy A Negatively Geared Investment Property | Episode 291 Sun, 09 Mar 2025
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385 - What School Should Have Taught You About Money | Episode 290 Thu, 06 Mar 2025
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384 - NZ’s Economy in 2025: Is the Worst Over? Ft. Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr | Episode 289 Tue, 04 Mar 2025
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383 - Ultimate Guide To Kid Friendly Investing | Episode 288 Sun, 02 Mar 2025
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382 - What SMART Investors Always Look for in Properties! Ft. Adam Farrell | Episode 287 Thu, 27 Feb 2025
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381 - How Much Do You REALLY Need To Retire? | Episode 286 Tue, 25 Feb 2025
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380 - How Financial Advisers Budget Their Money | Episode 285 Sun, 23 Feb 2025
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379 - What To Do With Your KiwiSaver in 2025 | Episode 284 Thu, 20 Feb 2025
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378 - How to Transition from Employee to Entrepreneur Without Going Broke Ft. Stanley Henry | Episode 283 Tue, 18 Feb 2025
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377 - OCR Predictions: What Rate Cuts Mean for Kiwis & Their Wallets | Episode 282 Sun, 16 Feb 2025
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376 - Live Workshop: How To Maximise Your 2024 Tax Return Ft. Matt Harris | Episode 281 Thu, 13 Feb 2025
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375 - Hey First Home Buyers! Don’t let Property Developers Trick You Ft. Adam Farrell | Episode 280 Tue, 11 Feb 2025
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374 - 5 Tax Hacks You Didn't Know About Ft. Matt Harris | Episode 279 Sun, 09 Feb 2025
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373 - Quarterly Update: Where Should You Invest in 2025? | Episode 278 Thu, 06 Feb 2025
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372 - Make America Pay Again? What Trump's Tariffs Mean For NZ | Episode 277 Tue, 04 Feb 2025
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371 - Should I Buy A House Or Invest In Stocks | Episode 276 Sun, 02 Feb 2025
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370 - Why Capital Gains Tax Is A Good Thing For NZ | Episode 275 Thu, 30 Jan 2025
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369 - The Best Time Of Year To Travel | Episode 274 Tue, 28 Jan 2025
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368 - What Is An ETF? | Episode 273 Sun, 26 Jan 2025