Making Cents
Episodes
From how I invest, to getting rid of the mortgage fast: A chaotic Ask Me Anything episode
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frances Cook answers the questions that you sent in, in a solo episode covering the best investing strategies, revolving mortgages, and what's up with...
How to master debt, and pay it off faster
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Ask the Experts, where each week we talk to people in the industry to get the inside word on what’s happening right now, and what that me...
Quick Hit: How to take control of your money behaviour
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A highlight clip from the November 4th episode, “The no BS strategy for budgeting, investment, and ditching debt”, with Glen James, author of The ...
Financially free at 30: How this dad quit the corporate world
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Gentle, buyers agent, property coach, and a self-described “frugality geek”, shares how he managed to become financially independent by 30. P...
Saving made simple: How to stay motivated for long-term goals
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Ask the Experts, where each week we talk to people in the industry to get the inside word on what’s happening right now, and what that me...
Quick Hit: How to create money goals you can stick to
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A highlight clip from the December 16th episode, “The hidden psychology that helps you build wealth”, with Dr Brad Klontz.LinksFollow Frances Cook...
How to ‘turbocharge’ your way to financial independence
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shang Saavedra, now a work-optional financial coach, shares how she 'turbocharged' her finances in order to create time freedom. When it comes to buil...
Your cheat sheet for knowing what the property market will do next
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Ask the Experts, where each week we talk to people in the industry to get the inside word on what’s happening right now, and what that me...
Quick Hit: The lightbulb moment of discovering Financial Independence
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A highlight clip from the December 2nd episode, “I regret paying off my mortgage early”, with financial analyst Nick Carr.LinksFollow Frances Cook...
The bargain hunter’s playbook: Mastering savings in your town
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shell Shields, who runs the page Christchurch Deals, shares how she finds a good bargain, which community is the secret weapon, and what she'd never c...
The different mortgage types that get you debt-free, faster
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Ask the Experts, where each week we talk to people in the industry to get the inside word on what’s happening right now, and what that me...
Quick Hit: What to know before you make a career change
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A highlight clip from the October 28th episode, "How financial freedom can lead to a career change", with Natasha Etschmann, also known as Tash Invest...
From burnout to business launch
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarissa Hirst, professional coach and marketing consultant, shares how a panic attack and burnout led to quitting the corporate world and launching h...
Quick Hit: Balancing money goals, and living life
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A highlight clip from the December 2nd episode, “I regret paying off my mortgage early”, with financial analyst Nick Carr.LinksFollow Frances Cook...
Quick Hit: How to create a business that works for your lifestyle
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A highlight clip from the November 4th episode, "The no BS strategy for budgeting, investment, and ditching debt", with Glen James from the Money Mone...
Quick Hit: How to start house sitting and travel for free
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A highlight clip from the September 30th episode, "How house sitting with alpacas turned into a digital nomad dream", with Sarah Kelsey from the OneUp...
Why this family switched 'early retirement' for 'mini retirement' in a van
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kellie Dawson, financial freedom seeker and mum, shares how her family were able to quit work and hit the road in Australia, for a year of nomad life ...
Temperature check: what’s up with the economy?
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Ask the Experts, where each week we talk to people in the industry to get the inside word on what’s happening right now, and what that me...
The hidden psychology that helps you build wealth - and why meditating hurts your money
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Brad Klontz, co-author of the new book Start Thinking Rich: 21 Harsh Truths to Take You from Broke to Financial Freedom, shares how money beliefs c...
Will a house or apartment make you more money?
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Ask the Experts, where each week we talk to people in the industry to get the inside word on what’s happening right now, and what that me...
The secret to making money doing what you love
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pepper Raccoon, artist and merch designer, shares her tactics for creating a proper living out of being an artist. There’s a common belief that when...
Christmas cash: How listeners are being money smart in the festive season
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Frances Cook shares listener tips for being money smart over Christmas, for everything from presents, to food, and bringing in extra cash to fund it a...
“I regret paying off my mortgage early” - financial analyst Nick Carr
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Carr, financial analyst from Your Money Blueprint, shares why he regrets paying off his mortgage early, and the numbers behind why he would have ...
When is it a bad idea to put more into KiwiSaver?
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Ask the Experts, where each week we talk to people in the industry to get the inside word on what’s happening right now, and what that me...
BONUS: How do you talk to your kids about money?
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Frances Cook talks kids and money with Chris Chang, on TVNZ's Breakfast.Last week I was on TVNZ’s Breakfast, talking to Chris Chang about some strat...
How this SAHM manages skyrocketing grocery costs for their family of four
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Leutele, also known as the Savvy Saver, shares her tips for staying on a budget as a family, and changing your money to prioritise life.Becomin...
How to make your bank account work harder for you
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Ask the Experts, where each week we talk to people in the industry to get the inside word on what’s happening right now, and what that me...
BONUS: Is crypto about to boom?
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Frances Cook talks cryptocurrency with Jim Mora, on RNZ's Sunday Morning.You might have noticed that there was a fairly significant election recently,...
From women’s refuge to financial freedom at 33
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Strang, property investor and business owner, shares her tips for reaching financial independence. Sometimes a difficult experience early in li...
Brodie Kane on the pros and cons of buying a house with a friend
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TV presenter Brodie Kane shares her co-ownership journey, and what she learned from hosting the new TV series On The Ladder with Kiwibank. Buying a ho...
Your questions, answered: Why I quit, best investing strategy?
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Frances Cook answers the questions that you sent in, in a solo episode covering the best investing strategies, and why she launched her own business.T...
Decoding the housing market's alphabet soup
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Ask the Experts, where each week we talk to people in the industry to get the inside word on what’s happening right now, and what that me...
The no BS strategy for budgeting, investment, and ditching debt
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Glen James, author of The Quick-Start Guide to Investing and host of the Money Money Money podcast, talks money pitfalls and how to invest successfull...
How to avoid being tricked about what's in your investments
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Ask the Experts, where each week we talk to people in the industry to get the inside word on what’s happening right now, and what that me...
How financial freedom can lead to a career change
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Natasha Etschmann, as known as Tash Invests, shares how investing into stocks and the sharemarket created the opportunity to move from working in heal...
Quick Hit: Instagram versus reality, for digital nomad life
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A highlight clip from the September 30th episode, "How house sitting with alpacas turned into a digital nomad dream", with Sarah Kelsey from the OneUp...
From professional poker, to a podcast empire: the realities of starting a business in the internet age
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Holloway and Seamus Marten from Between Two Beers share what it takes to make a business work in the internet age. In some ways, it’s never be...
Is the forever home no more?
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Ask the Experts, where each week we talk to people in the industry to get the inside word on what’s happening right now, and what that me...
The key to reaching financial independence while raising a family
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ana Kresina, financial educator and author, shares her tactics for career and investments, to get to financial independence faster. Having enough in i...
The underrated way to pay off the mortgage early
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Ask the Experts, where each week we talk to people in the industry to get the inside word on what’s happening right now, and what that me...
Getting BDE vibes for your budget
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cameron Wislang, founder of Big Dollar Energy budgets, shares the tricks for confidence with your money, and budgeting without missing out on life. Bu...
The traveller’s guide to staying money smart
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Ask the Experts, where each week we talk to people in the industry to get the inside word on what’s happening right now, and what that me...
How house sitting with alpacas turned into a digital nomad dream
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Kelsey from the OneUp Project shares the highs and lows of digital nomad life, and how she uses house sitting to make the dream a reality.The id...
Trailer
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Making Cents, where we do exactly what it says on the tin - make the money world make sense. I'm Frances Cook, a best-selling author and aw...