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BetterSaver Podcast

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Our KiwiSaver experts answer your questions about saving, investing, first home buying and more.

Check out www.bettersaver.co.nz to learn more.
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You're probably budgeting wrong- and how to do it better

BetterSaver PodcastJan 27, 2021

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Why is everything so darn expensive?
May 26, 202242:25
2021 in review

2021 in review

We took a trip down memory lane, chatting through the key takeaways from the year 2021.

Dec 22, 202113:30
What Christmas movies teach us about money

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.

Dec 14, 202105:30
KiwiSaver changes are coming - are you ready?

KiwiSaver changes are coming - are you ready?

Rupert chats with Jade and Kale, about the upcoming KiwiSaver changes that will affect 300,000 Kiwis. 

Nov 25, 202131:51
How being sustainable helped get me out of debt - Aleisha's Story

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. 

Sep 09, 202150:42
$1,000 Richer: How Grace is Spending Her Prize Money

$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.

Sep 01, 202111:11
How I got out of 100K debt: Tracy's story

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". 

Jul 30, 202121:21
How to get your KiwiSaver bonus

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. 

Jun 10, 202107:59
Don’t fall for the marketing: what you need to know when picking a KiwiSaver fund

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.

May 27, 202107:17
KiwiSaver Returns: Explain it like I'm 5

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



Apr 19, 202107:38
First Home Beginners: Seven Steps to Buying a Home

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. 

Apr 11, 202107:41
Are your KiwiSaver dollars funding animal cruelty? (And the easy way to make sure they don't).

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

Apr 06, 202104:49
Rent or Buy? The Housing Dilemma

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!

Mar 28, 202108:37
Financial Goal-Setting with our $10k Winners

Financial Goal-Setting with our $10k Winners

Our $10k winners Chloe, Sophie and Sasiru talk KiwiSaver goals. 

Mar 24, 202112:04
We gave our guests $10,000 each!

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.

Mar 16, 202107:20
The Gender Investment Gap: It's Not Just About Pay

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.

Mar 07, 202116:53
Closing The Gender Pay Gap with Rebekah Gerry

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.

Mar 02, 202121:39
The True Cost of Financial Advice

The True Cost of Financial Advice

Financial advice sounds expensive, but it doesn't have to be! 

Feb 22, 202105:03
Financial Advice 101: What you need to know

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.

Feb 16, 202106:14
Dating and Dollars: How to navigate your finances

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?

Feb 11, 202107:02
How to turn your guilty pleasures into savings super powers: understanding your savings personality

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.

Feb 04, 202106:00
You're probably budgeting wrong- and how to do it better

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.

Jan 27, 202104:11
Does Size Really Matter?

Does Size Really Matter?

Your contribution rate & you.

Jan 18, 202104:11
How on Earth Am I Ever Meant to Buy a Home?

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.

Jan 12, 202104:33
Crush Your Savings Goals in 2020

Crush Your Savings Goals in 2020

The BetterSaver team talks financial goals in 2020. 

Dec 22, 202006:02
You Suck... At Investing

You Suck... At Investing

Risk, volatility and different kinds of investing.

Dec 22, 202004:43
Is the Government Stealing My Money?

Is the Government Stealing My Money?

Just how secure is your KiwiSaver account?

Dec 15, 202004:09
Interviews with Millennials: Fees and Ethics!

Interviews with Millennials: Fees and Ethics!

Do millennials care more about dolphins or dollars?

Nov 22, 202002:45
Interviews with Millennials: Retirement!

Interviews with Millennials: Retirement!

Street interviews with millennials to hear about their retirement plans.

Nov 15, 202002:54
Interviews with Millennials: First Home Buyers!

Interviews with Millennials: First Home Buyers!

Street interviews with millennials to hear about their first home purchase plans.

Nov 08, 202002:42