BetterSaver Podcast
By BetterSaver
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BetterSaver PodcastMar 24, 2021
Why is everything so darn expensive?
Is moving back in with your parents at 30 and asking about KiwiSaver funds on a first date the new way of life? We chat about the ins and outs of the rising living costs and look at what steps we can take to prepare for a better future.
For more info on the cost of living and your KiwiSaver: https://www.costofliving.co.nz/
2021 in review
We took a trip down memory lane, chatting through the key takeaways from the year 2021.
What Christmas movies teach us about money
We asked the BetterSaver team what Christmas movies have taught them about money. Hear what takeaways they got from enjoying festive films.
KiwiSaver changes are coming - are you ready?
Rupert chats with Jade and Kale, about the upcoming KiwiSaver changes that will affect 300,000 Kiwis.
How being sustainable helped get me out of debt - Aleisha's Story
This week we chatted to Aleisha Rutherford, the deputy Mayor of Palmerston North about her financial journey. She shares her story on how minimalism and caring for the environment had a significant impact on their financial situation.
$1,000 Richer: How Grace is Spending Her Prize Money
The team chat to Grace who won $1,000 cash in our July competition. She shares how she is going to use that money and how to save whilst being a student.
How I got out of 100K debt: Tracy's story
This week we had the privilege of hearing Tracy's story of how she went from being overwhelmed in debt to becoming "Debt Free Diva".
How to get your KiwiSaver bonus
You don't want to miss out on an free $521, this week we dive into member tax credits and what they mean for you.
Don’t fall for the marketing: what you need to know when picking a KiwiSaver fund
This week we break down the walls of deceptive marketing tactics surrounding KiwiSaver funds.
KiwiSaver Returns: Explain it like I'm 5
When you make an investment like a KiwiSaver fund, you’re doing it because you expect that investment will grow the money you’ve invested over time - but if you're not too sure about the ins and outs of returns, you're not alone.
This podcast covers:
- What returns are and how compound interest works
- Paying off debt vs. contributing to KiwiSaver
- How to choose a high performing fund
First Home Beginners: Seven Steps to Buying a Home
So you'd like to buy a home, but you're intimidated by eyewatering property prices.
Buying a house is hard, but we've gathered some of our top tips for getting started, and how to maximise your government and KiwiSaver entitlements, in our 7 step guide.
Are your KiwiSaver dollars funding animal cruelty? (And the easy way to make sure they don't).
This week, we're talking about ethics and KiwiSaver. In this chat, we cover
-Why you should care about ethics and your KiwiSaver
-How ethically investing might affect returns
-How to find a more ethical fund
Rent or Buy? The Housing Dilemma
Do you really need to buy a house? This week on the pod, we break down the considerations you should make when deciding to save for a home or keep renting!
Financial Goal-Setting with our $10k Winners
Our $10k winners Chloe, Sophie and Sasiru talk KiwiSaver goals.
We gave our guests $10,000 each!
We catch up with the winners of our waitlist competition who each walked away with a cool $10k towards their KiwiSaver funds.
The Gender Investment Gap: It's Not Just About Pay
You've probably heard about the gender pay gap, but did you know about the gender investment gap and the effect it has on wealth over a lifetime? Here to break it down for us is Rebekah Gerry of Closing the Gap.
Closing The Gender Pay Gap with Rebekah Gerry
What does the Gender Pay Gap really look like in New Zealand right now? We talk to Rebekah Gerry of Closing the Gap about Gender and Pay.
The True Cost of Financial Advice
Financial advice sounds expensive, but it doesn't have to be!
Financial Advice 101: What you need to know
Financial advice sounds - and is - great, but a lot of people worry about the cost or think it's better to DIY. This week, we break down the kinds of financial advice you can get, the surprising benefits of getting it, and how you can get great advice on the cheap.
Dating and Dollars: How to navigate your finances
It's Valentine's day, so we've kicked off our series on Dating and dollars. This week, we start with an age old question- who should pay on a first date?
How to turn your guilty pleasures into savings super powers: understanding your savings personality
Whether you're an emotional shopper, frivolous spender or an unknowing debtor, there's a savings strategy for you.
You're probably budgeting wrong- and how to do it better
Jade breaks down her top budgeting tips and tricks in this week's pod.
Does Size Really Matter?
Your contribution rate & you.
How on Earth Am I Ever Meant to Buy a Home?
Climbing the first rung of the property ladder is no mean feat, but our financial advisor Jade is here to offer some helpful advice for all the would-be deposit-savers out there.
Crush Your Savings Goals in 2020
The BetterSaver team talks financial goals in 2020.
You Suck... At Investing
Risk, volatility and different kinds of investing.
Is the Government Stealing My Money?
Just how secure is your KiwiSaver account?
Interviews with Millennials: Fees and Ethics!
Do millennials care more about dolphins or dollars?
Interviews with Millennials: Retirement!
Street interviews with millennials to hear about their retirement plans.
Interviews with Millennials: First Home Buyers!
Street interviews with millennials to hear about their first home purchase plans.