114 episodes

It’s No Secret is a podcast for Kiwis who want their money questions answered.
Are you wondering when is the right time to get on the property ladder, whether you should invest with family or how to talk to your significant other about investing and budgeting? If yes, you’re in the right place. Our hosts Cat Emerson and Christine Jensen will answer these questions and more.
They’ll take you through the ins and outs of all things finance, money, property, investing and building wealth so you can move towards achieving financial freedom. Whether it’s learning about budgeting, what to do with your savings or whether you should be investing in the share markets, we’ve got you covered.
Each Tuesday we’ll release one short episode that answers a specific money question. No long ramblings and no financial jargon. Investing hacks, budgeting tips and financial freedom included.
You’ll be left feeling inspired, relieved and ready to take the next step in your financial journey.
Happy listening!
Submit a money question or get in touch at www.itsnosecret.co.nz

It's No Secret Catherine Emerson & Christine Jensen

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It’s No Secret is a podcast for Kiwis who want their money questions answered.
Are you wondering when is the right time to get on the property ladder, whether you should invest with family or how to talk to your significant other about investing and budgeting? If yes, you’re in the right place. Our hosts Cat Emerson and Christine Jensen will answer these questions and more.
They’ll take you through the ins and outs of all things finance, money, property, investing and building wealth so you can move towards achieving financial freedom. Whether it’s learning about budgeting, what to do with your savings or whether you should be investing in the share markets, we’ve got you covered.
Each Tuesday we’ll release one short episode that answers a specific money question. No long ramblings and no financial jargon. Investing hacks, budgeting tips and financial freedom included.
You’ll be left feeling inspired, relieved and ready to take the next step in your financial journey.
Happy listening!
Submit a money question or get in touch at www.itsnosecret.co.nz

    71: Owning a Bach vs Yearly Holidays

    71: Owning a Bach vs Yearly Holidays

    In today's podcast episode, we’ll be chatting about whether or not the Kiwi dream of owning a bach is all that is cracked up to be.

    Many Kiwis often dream about having a bach to use as an escape during their extended breaks. But what if we told you that you may be better off putting that money towards boujee yearly holidays instead? 

    In this podcast episode, we chat about:
    The pros and cons of a bachThe average price of a bach across different holiday destinations and how much you could be payingWhy renting out your bach or relying on capital gains may not give you the outcome you wantHow premium your holiday could be if that money is instead put towards yearly holidaysReferences:
    Infometrics Housing Price DataLighthouse Financial Case StudyIf you enjoyed today's show, we'd LOVE for you to rate & review it on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite episode with a friend.

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    • 40 min
    Money Q&A: Taxes on Global vs NZ Shares, FIF and More

    Money Q&A: Taxes on Global vs NZ Shares, FIF and More

    In honour of our favourite time of the year - aka tax time - we thought we’d answer a few commonly asked questions.
    Specifically, we answer:
    How important is tax when investing?Are NZ shares taxed differently from global shares?What benefit does investing through a trust give me, if at all?What the heck is the FIF tax regime?Got a burning money question that you want answered? Slide into our DM’s and we’ll answer them on the pod!
    If you enjoyed today's show, we'd LOVE for you to rate & review it on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite episode with a friend.

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    • 26 min
    70. How to Help Your Children Be Smarter with Money

    70. How to Help Your Children Be Smarter with Money

    Wondering how you can set up your children for financial success in the future? Then this podcast episode is for you!
    In this episode, we are joined by Co-Founder of SquareOne, Jovan Pavlicevic.
    Jovan has a background in starting businesses and wears many hats at SquareOne - from strategic capital raising to designing the customer and employee experience.

    With a background in starting businesses, he has always loved finding novel ways to fix broken things. This time, with how we can empower kids, and everyday Kiwis, to be better with money.
    In this podcast episode, we chat about:
    What is SquareOne and how can it help children to be better with moneySome practical tips in money management for kidsWhen the 'right' time is to start teaching your children about moneyWhy it’s important to upskill your financial knowledge so you can help your kids be better with moneyLearn more about SquareOne here.
    If you enjoyed today's show, we'd LOVE for you to rate & review it on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite episode with a friend.

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    • 44 min
    69. Emergency Funds 101

    69. Emergency Funds 101

    In today's podcast episode, we’ll be revisiting the ever-important rainy day funds; more commonly known as emergency funds! 

    While emergencies are rare, it is important to have money set aside for some peace of mind. So if you're looking for some inspiration on where to get started with your emergency fund, this episode is for you!

    In this podcast episode, we chat about:
    When and how you should use your emergency fund - spoiler it's not for last-minute dresses.How much you should set aside for your emergency fund and what factors to consider?The different places where you can invest your emergency funds while keeping it accessibleHow credit cards and insurance can play into how you handle your emergency spending. If you enjoyed today's show, we'd LOVE for you to rate & review it on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite episode with a friend.

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    • 24 min
    Money Moments: Chanel Clark - Building a Career, Starting a Business & Mental Health

    Money Moments: Chanel Clark - Building a Career, Starting a Business & Mental Health

    Today we’re back with another Money Moments episode, where we chat to real Kiwis about their experience with money.
    In this episode, we’re joined by Chanel Clark, marketing extraordinaire and North Shore local. Chanel has recently transitioned from being a full-time employee to starting and running her own business AND is also looking to move overseas in the near future. 

    So we have lots to talk about in today’s ep, let’s get stuck in. 

    Specifically, we chat about:
    What her relationship with money was like growing upWhy she ended up with a ~100k student loanHer experience navigating  her way through the marketing industry and rebounding from redundanciesHow she tripled her salary by doubling down on her marketing skills and starting a businessWhat's next for her career and where she wants to goIf you enjoyed today's show, we'd LOVE for you to rate & review it on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite episode with a friend.

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    • 1 hr 33 min
    Money Q&A: Investing Lump Sums & Cost of Living Hacks

    Money Q&A: Investing Lump Sums & Cost of Living Hacks

    In today's Q&A episode, we'll be answering DM's from the gram as well as a few customer queries from Kernel.

    This time, we'll be answering questions such as:
    How to invest a lump sum of money across different scenariosAre you better off having a nanny for your child or sending them to daycare?How to invest while also starting a familyWhat are bonds and should I invest in them?Do you have a burning money question you want answered? Let us know in the DM's we'd love to hear from you
    If you enjoyed today's show, we'd LOVE for you to rate & review it on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite episode with a friend.

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    Got questions? Get in touch: www.itsnosecret.co.nz

    • 42 min

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