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Making Cents

The podcast for people who want financial freedom, without giving up their coffee.That means it"s time to make the money world make cents. Join Frances Cook, best-selling author and award-winning journalist, to talk about the proven ways to invest your way to financial independence, buy your first home, or just get your spending under control.Every Monday we have the week"s feature interview, with someone who"s done something interesting with their money. From paying off a mountain of debt, or

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24:15

Tax time myths, expenses, and avoiding costly mistakes

Making Cents ·

2025/03/05

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 means for the tactics that you should use to make the most of your money.This week I’ve partnered up with Xero, who has kindly lent us their expert, chartered accountant Paul Churchman, and we’re talking about the myths that pop up at the end of the financial year.If you want to bag a bargain, Making Cents listeners can get a whopper of a discount on Xero

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8:40

Quick Hit: Why mini retirement beats early retirement

Making Cents ·

2025/03/04

A highlight clip from the December 23rd episode, “Why this family switched 'early retirement' for 'mini retirement' in a van”, with Kellie Dawson.LinksIf you want to join the Money Bootcamp course, click here https://www.francescook.co.nz/money-bootcampFollow Frances Cook on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, or join the Money Memo newsletter for a free weekly money tip in your inbox each week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:32

How to organise your home to save money

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2025/03/02

Angela McLachlan, professional organiser and founder of Sort My House, shares how to organise your life to reduce stress and save money.When you’re trying to live your best life for less, there’s an underrated trick… just getting organised.Knowing what you have, and where it is, can mean not buying as much overall.Not to mention, your time has value, and being organised can save a heap of that.But where do you start, and do you need to buy a bunch of stuff to get organised too? Let’s bring in the

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16:20

From budgets to bottles, how to prep your money for...

Making Cents ·

2025/02/26

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 means for the tactics that you should use to make the most of your money.This week we’ve partnered up with Kiwibank, which has kindly leant us their expert Hayley Tito, senior product manager for everyday banking, and we’re talking parenthood and how that changes your finances.LinksFollow Frances Cook on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, or join the Money

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14:11

Quick Hit: Why loving your job can hold you back

Making Cents ·

2025/02/25

A highlight clip from the December 16th episode, “The hidden psychology that helps you build wealth - and why meditating hurts your money”, with Dr Brad Klontz, co-author of the new book Start Thinking Rich: 21 Harsh Truths to Take You from Broke to Financial Freedom.LinksFollow Frances Cook on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, or join the Money Memo newsletter for a free weekly money tip in your inbox each week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:18

Predatory lending just got worse - the ugly truth of...

Making Cents ·

2025/02/23

Frances Cook breaks down the problem with plastic surgery loans now targeting you on social media, then answers your questions in a quick-fire Ask Me Anything session. LinksFollow Frances Cook on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, or join the Money Memo newsletter for a free weekly money tip in your inbox each week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:52

Why is insurance getting more expensive?

Making Cents ·

2025/02/19

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 means for the tactics that you should use to make the most of your money.This week we’ve partnered up with AdviceFirst, which has kindly leant us their expert Willie Moala, national insurance lead. We're talking everything you've always wanted to know about insurance, including what you need, and what you don't.LinksFollow Frances Cook on Facebook,

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7:41

Quick Hit: How to combine family life, and financial...

Making Cents ·

2025/02/18

A highlight clip from the December 23rd episode, “Why this family switched 'early retirement' for 'mini retirement' in a van”, with Kellie Dawson, financial freedom seeker and mum.LinksFollow Frances Cook on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, or join the Money Memo newsletter for a free weekly money tip in your inbox each week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:00:03

How to negotiate your career like a CEO

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2025/02/16

Rhiannon McKinnon, former CEO of Kiwi Wealth, current CEO and founder of CEO101, talks climbing to the top of the finance industry, how analysts make investing decisions, and how to take your career to the next level.Your career is a huge investment in your financial future, but only if you take control of it.If you want to earn more, and get the bigger opportunities, you have to get strategic, and learn how to negotiate.So how pushy can you get?Well let’s talk to someone who’s been at the top of

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19:44

Myth or truth: Do property values really double every...

Making Cents ·

2025/02/12

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 means for the tactics that you should use to make the most of your money.This week I’ve partnered up with realestate.co.nz, who has kindly leant us their expert Vanessa Williams, and we’re talking about what actually happens with house values, the myths, and the truth of it.LinksFollow Frances Cook on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, or join the Money Memo

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4:13

Quick Hit: Be careful of making "bad with money" your...

Making Cents ·

2025/02/11

A highlight clip from the Novemer 11th episode, “Your questions, answered: Why I quit, best investing strategy?”.LinksFollow Frances Cook on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, or join the Money Memo newsletter for a free weekly money tip in your inbox each week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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47:30

Viral mortgage hacks debunked: Separating clickbait...

Making Cents ·

2025/02/09

Dan Bell, financial adviser and co-founder of Colab Mortgages, shares how his tips for property investment, mastering the mortgage, and understanding international money markets. If you’ve been lucky enough to get a first home, or even an investment property, there’s two things that happen quite quickly.First, the excitement of making a big money move for your future.Second, the mild panic of seeing several hundred thousand dollars of mortgage debt turn up in your account.And there are all sorts of

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21:54

Small business hacks: accountant edition

Making Cents ·

2025/02/05

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 means for the tactics that you should use to make the most of your money. This week I’ve partnered up with Xero, who has kindly lent us their expert Bridget Snelling, Country Manager NZ and we’re talking about how to stop any extra money leaking out of your small business or side hustle, and especially what magic an accountant can and can’t work, in order

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6:46

Quick Hit: The neurodivergent guide on how to run a...

Making Cents ·

2025/02/04

A highlight clip from the December 9th episode, “The secret to making money doing what you love”, with Pepper Raccoon, artist and merch designer.LinksFollow Frances Cook on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, or join the Money Memo newsletter for a free weekly money tip in your inbox each week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:03

From how I invest, to getting rid of the mortgage...

Making Cents ·

2025/02/02

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 her weird accent?Questions in this episode: I want to know more about your accent! There is more than one in there, right? I love it, I’m just curious. Is sharesies ok for a short term savings account or too risky? EG $10k for a holiday in 6 months?What to do with a big windfall ($1 mill). Save, invest, or property?What’s your view on revolving

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22:49

How to master debt, and pay it off faster

Making Cents ·

2025/01/29

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 means for the tactics that you should use to make the most of your money.This week we’ve partnered up with EnableMe, which has kindly leant us their expert Katie Wesney, a head strategic coach. We're talking debt and how to control it, so that it doesn't control you.LinksFollow Frances Cook on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, or join the Money Memo

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4:29

Quick Hit: How to take control of your money behaviour

Making Cents ·

2025/01/28

A highlight clip from the November 4th episode, “The no BS strategy for budgeting, investment, and ditching debt”, with Glen James, author of The Quick-Start Guide to Investing and host of the Money Money Money podcast.LinksFollow Frances Cook on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, or join the Money Memo newsletter for a free weekly money tip in your inbox each week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:05:13

Financially free at 30: How this dad quit the...

Making Cents ·

2025/01/26

Nick Gentle, buyers agent, property coach, and a self-described “frugality geek”, shares how he managed to become financially independent by 30. Picture this: it’s 2.30 on a Wednesday afternoon, and you’re not in the office.Instead, you’re coaching your son’s latest sports team. This time it’s soccer, other days, it’s chess.This is the reality for one dad, who quit corporate life at just 30.How?A mix of living a very frugal life, and property investing.Here’s how he did it.LinksFollow Frances Cook

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14:02

Saving made simple: How to stay motivated for...

Making Cents ·

2025/01/22

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 means for the tactics that you should use to make the most of your money. This week we’ve partnered up with KiwiBank, which has kindly leant us their expert Hayley Tito, senior product manager for everyday banking, and we’re talking savings, and how to actually want to do it.LinksFollow Frances Cook on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, or join the Money Memo

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9:02

Quick Hit: How to create money goals you can stick to

Making Cents ·

2025/01/21

A highlight clip from the December 16th episode, “The hidden psychology that helps you build wealth”, with Dr Brad Klontz.LinksFollow Frances Cook on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, or join the Money Memo newsletter for a free weekly money tip in your inbox each week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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