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 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.
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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Money Made Simple
MMS #28 | Knowledge = Power! Simplifying the language of investing (step aside, finance bros)
In this episode of Money Made Simple, Jennie and Liv address the often intimidating and complex world of investing, breaking down the finance-bro jargon! Gaining a deeper understanding around some of these tricky terms is super useful for anyone looking to make informed investment decisions and manage their finances effectively. Today, we break down key investment terms into simple, easy-to-understand language to help you navigate the investment landscape confidently. This episode covers:
- Definitions of need-to-know investment terms such as "investment" and "assets," and how they relate to your financial growth
- Clarifications on stuff like shares, bonds and dividends, including their roles in personal finance and how they impact investment portfolios
- Insights into investment funds - how they work and the benefits they offer to individual investors vs DIY investing
- The concepts of diversification and asset allocation, explaining why they are critical for risk management in investments
- The significance of understanding investment risk and return, and how to balance the two to suit your own goals, timing, and the "sleep test"
- A very quick intro to hedging strategies and their relevance in protecting investments from currency fluctuations
Resources we mention in this episode:
- Sorted.org: https://www.sorted.org.nz
- Investopedia: https://www.investopedia.com
- MoneyHub: https://www.moneyhub.co.nz
By the end of this episode, you'll hopefully have a solid grasp of essential financial terms and concepts... which will empower you to make smarter, more strategic investment choices. Whether you're a novice looking to start investing or seeking to deepen your existing knowledge, this episode is your guide to demystifying the complex language of finance. So tune in to tune up your financial literacy (and maybe take the plunge you've been putting off!).
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Disclaimer: This podcast contains personal opinions and is intended to provide educational information only. It doesn't relate to your particular financial situation or goals and is not financial advice or recommendations. Simplicity New Zealand Limited is the issuer of the Simplicity KiwiSaver scheme and investment funds. For product disclosure statements please visit Simplicity's website simplicity. kiwi.