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 #62 | Real Kiwis share their top investing, saving and money hacks
In this (crowd-sourced) episode of Money Made Simple, Jennie and Liv dive into the best money tips submitted by our lovely Simplicity community! From simple mindset shifts to clever day-to-day hacks, this episode brings together the collective wisdom of everyday Kiwis navigating saving, spending and investing during a pretty tough cost-of-living environment.
This episode covers:
- Why starting small and starting early matters (and why it’s never too late to begin)
- How to get clear on where your money actually goes - both emotionally and literally
- The pros and cons of single shares vs managed funds, and why diversification matters
- Smart ways to avoid lifestyle creep and use pay rises intentionally
- How to build a realistic emergency fund and avoid guilt around spending
- Why automating your money can make all the difference
- Community-favourite tools and educators worth checking out
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Mr Money Mustache – community-recommended financial education: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com
- Frances Cook – personal finance books and podcast host: https://www.francescook.co.nz
- Money King NZ – investment education and reviews: https://moneykingnz.com
- Sorted NZ – tools, guides and calculators: https://sorted.org.nz
- MoneyHub NZ – financial guides and comparisons: https://www.moneyhub.co.nz
- NZ Government FamilyBoost (childcare subsidy): https://www.ird.govt.nz/roles/in-work/familyboost
- Free Financial Mentoring (via MoneyTalks): https://www.moneytalks.co.nz
This episode provides stack of practical ideas you can try today - from making your budget actually work for you, to automating your investing, and finding fresh ways to save without sacrificing joy. Getting better with money isn’t about being perfect… it’s about being consistent, curious and willing to try new things!
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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.