Money Made Simple
Welcome to Money Made Simple, a family of NZ-based financial literacy podcasts from Simplicity which keep it simple and get straight 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.
MONEY MADE SIMPLE WITH JENNIE AND LIV:
Join co-hosts Liv Lewis-Long and Jennie O'Donovan 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 your general finances.
THE ECONOMY MADE SIMPLE WITH SHAMUBEEL EAQUB:
Join Shamubeel Eaqub, Simplicity's Chief Economist, on a monthly basis to help you understand what's happening in the economy, job market, politics and financial markets. Tune in to get economic updates, interviews with NZ's key movers and shakers, and deep dives into topics you might want to understand better.
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Cheers for tuning in - we appreciate each and every one of you %)
Money Made Simple
Latest Episodes
MMS #76 | Can I trust TikTok for financial advice?
There’s no shortage of money info out there. Everyone seems to have something to say about budgeting, investing, mortgages, KiwiSaver and more.But how do you know what’s helpful, what’s marketing, what’s just someone’s opinion, and when...
Economy Made Simple #18 | Is New Zealand's economic recovery back on track?
In this episode of Economy Made Simple, Shamubeel Eaqub takes a moment to unpack NZ's mid-2026 economic outlook, from the fallout of the war in Iran to signs of a tentative peace.With inflation pressures building, interest rates trending...
MMS #75 | What you need to know before buying your first home
Buying your first home can feel exciting, overwhelming, and full of unfamiliar jargon, forms and deadlines. In this episode of Money Made Simple, Liv and Jennie break down the first-home buying process into three key stages: getting your financ...
Economy Made Simple #17 | Getting KiwiSaver right, with Susan Edmunds
In this episode of Economy Made Simple, Shamubeel Eaqub chats with journalist, author and personal finance expert Susan Edmunds about KiwiSaver, the questions New Zealanders are asking, and why getting the basics right still matters.Susa...
MMS #74 | Retirement planning - whatever age you are!
Retirement can feel like something to worry about “later” - especially when you’re in your 20s or 30s. But every decade comes with opportunities to improve your financial future.In this episode of Money Made Simple, Jennie and L...
