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Welcome to Money Made Simple: the NZ-based financial literacy podcast from Simplicity that keeps it simple and gets to the point. We want ALL Kiwis to have dignity, and a dignified life is one with choices. What can help with more choices? More money. So we're here to make Kiwis richer and smarter with money.Join co-hosts Liv and Jennie on a fortnightly basis to help you understand the basics around money, finances, investing, KiwiSaver, and planning for a better future. We aim to provide information in a bite-sized, easy-to-listen way that simplifies the jargon. 'Cos who's got time for that! We want you to feel empowered and confident when thinking about money and investing - whether that be via KiwiSaver, investment funds, the share market, property, or whatever suits you.You can join the Simplicity community via the following channels:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplicity_kiwi/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplicitykiwiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplicity-kiwi/Or check out our website: https://simplicity.kiwi/Cheers for listening - we appreciate each and every one of you %)
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MMS #23 | To Will or not to Will: That is the question. Getting your affairs in order 101
50% of New Zealand adults don't have a will(!) In this episode of Money Made Simple, Jennie invites Glenys Talivai, CEO of Public Trust, to tell us all about wills - why so many don't have them, why they're so very important, and how you go about making yours. Many people think everything will automatically go to their partner or next of kin when they die, but this is not always the case. This week's episode covers:What a will actually is, and a whole lot of stuff you could include beyo...
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MMS #22 | Nest eggs for little Kiwis: Is KiwiSaver the best way to save for your child's future?
In this episode, Jennie sits down with Simplicity superstar Sebastian Neubrandt to delve into the topic of kids and KiwiSaver. Should Kiwis under 18 have a KiwiSaver? What's the best time to set up an account? What are the key benefits and are there any disadvantages?Jennie and Seb both admit that they don't have KiwiSaver set up for their own kids yet, but they're definitely considering it by the end of their conversation.This episode covers:The compelling reasons to consider signing your ki...
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MMS #21 | Are my investments safe?! Understanding regs in the finance industry
Colin Magee from Catalist is back, baby! Last time he demystified stock exchanges with Liv, and in this episode of Money Made Simple he helps explains financial regulations to Jennie... Don't worry, it's more interesting than you may imagine! As an ex-lawyer and previous FMA exec, Colin is a fountain of knowledge on the topic and is here to explain the basics so you can feel confident in your investment decisions.This week's episode covers:The difference between licensed and regulated provide...
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MMS #20 | KiwiSaver Government Contributions: FREE money you shouldn't ignore
In this episode of Money Made Simple, Liv is joined by Simplicity's Deputy Head of Investor Services Emma Ryan to get the goss on why getting KiwiSaver government contributions is SUCH a no-brainer. (Caveat - that's if you're eligible!). This episode covers:A quick explainer on the three main types of KiwiSaver contributions and how they all work togetherHow the KiwiSaver year works (and why it's relevant to getting your govt contributions!)The three main eligibility criteria you need to meet...
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MMS #19 | Wanna work remote? Exploring the Digital Nomad Visa with Sarah from OneUp Project
In this episode of Money Made Simple, we're stoked to invite our good friend Sarah, host of the OneUp Project podcast to chat all about the Digital Nomad Visa. Not familiar?! Listen in, and you will be in 20 minutes!! Sarah explains to us how this relatively new type of visa tends to work, and we discuss the financial/budgeting side of embarking on a "remote work trip of a lifetime".This episode covers:An intro to Sarah, her journey with OneUp and how she's got to this point where she's about...
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MMS #18 | PART TWO | A match made in heaven? Choosing the right KiwiSaver provider for you
In this episode of Money Made Simple, we're back on the topic of choosing the right KiwiSaver provider for YOU. In Part two of two, we look at a couple more factors to consider when choosing a KiwiSaver provider, some would say having saved the best for last.... Jennie and Liv talk about how you might like think about things like a provider's performance, fees and the concept of value for money.This episode covers:Fund performance across (almost) all the different KiwiSaver providers - ...