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Cheques & Balances Cheques and Balances
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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.
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Are Stocks the Best Way to Get Rich? | Episode 172
We explore the unpredictable nature of the stock market, discussing the 2018 study where randomly selected stocks outperformed top fund managers, revealing the inherent randomness in stock picking.
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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. -
Why Is Having A Credit Card A Bad Idea? | Episode 171
Join us as we tackle the misconceptions about credit cards, highlighting how they can lead to bad financial habits and crippling debt.
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Should You Cancel Life Insurance And Save Instead? Ft. Partners Life Chief Actuary Kate Dron | Episode 170
Join us as we talk with Kate Dron, Chief Actuary at Partners Life, about the risks of canceling life insurance and why it's crucial to keep it for the protection of you and your loved ones.
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Is Now A Good Time To Buy A House? | Episode 169
We explore if now is the perfect time to buy a house. With house prices low and interest rates expected to drop, we discuss why this could be a great opportunity for both first-time buyers and investors.
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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. -
Will BlackRock Own All Property In New Zealand? | Episode 168
We explore the trend of big investors buying homes in the U.S. and its potential impact on New Zealand. With predictions of U.S. investors owning 60% of homes by 2030, we discuss what might happen if this trend hits New Zealand's housing market.
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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. -
How To Make The Most Of KiwiSaver & Grow Your Balance | Episode 167
We break down KiwiSaver, covering its benefits, risks, and the importance of making an active choice.
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Customer Reviews
Making finance fun
Great financial advice with a lot of laughs along the way.
Young and fresh approach to budgeting and investing.
Easy to understand and simple to follow. It might just change your life.
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The girls are so easy to listen to! Their advice was helpful and easy to apply. They made budgeting sound fun 😂
Recommend Cheques & Balances to anyone wanting to expand on their financial knowledge!
My favourite podcast!
Great financial advice from James and Mike. This podcast is an absolute must watch!
Would highly recommend you checking it out