Where's My Money?

What do you do when you're staring down a $700,000 mortgage and suddenly lose your job?

For beloved broadcaster Brodie Kane, redundancy at the start of the pandemic was the push she needed to build her own media empire.

We talk about the reality of being your own boss, redefining home ownership by buying with her mum, and why she still identifies as a girl from Waikuku Beach.

This episode was made possible thanks to our friends at enable.me. Financial coaching and strategic advice. Pay down debt. Grow wealth. Retire well.

Welcome back to the final part of our 'Ultimate Home Buyer's Guide' mini-series.

Buying the house is just the start of the journey.

It's incredibly easy to get "renovation fever" and start spending money at Bunnings, but Jason Bonham joins us to explain why kitchens and bathrooms remain the biggest high-ticket value adds for your property.

We dive into the $50,000 renovation that returned $250,000 and why "elbow grease" is your best friend when it comes to staying on budget.

Shelley Palman from enable.me also breaks down the financial side of things.

We talk about the trap of overcapitalising, the reality of rates and insurance, and how to maintain a saving habit even when the mortgage is biting.

Whether you're planning a $20,000 tweak or a major extension, we look at the trade-offs you need to consider before you pick up a hammer.

This episode was made possible thanks to our friends at enable.me. Financial coaching and strategic advice. Pay down debt. Grow wealth. Retire well.

Welcome back to Part Two of our three-part Ultimate Home-Buyer's Guide series. In episode one, we looked at everything you need to know before heading to the open homes. Missed it? Check out the episode with Paul Glover here.

In Part Two, we're diving into the nitty gritty of the home-buying process. enable.me financial coach Kristin Sutherland is in the hot seat to run me through pre-approvals and getting your finances in order.

Then, legendary auctioneer Aaron Davis breaks down the psychology of the auction room and the power plays that actually win houses.

This episode was made possible thanks to our friends at enable.me. Financial coaching and strategic advice. Pay down debt. Grow wealth. Retire well.

Buying a house is rarely straightforward and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the lingo... and the debt!

In Part One of our three-part 'Ultimate Home Buyer's Guide' mini-series, we’re joined by real estate pro Paul Glover to break down exactly what you need to know before you hit your first open home.

From understanding your "happy money" to why you should probably stop scrolling the portals once the hammer falls, we’ve got you covered.

This episode was made possible thanks to our friends at enable.me. Financial coaching and strategic advice. Pay down debt. Grow wealth. Retire well.

This week, Reagan sits down with ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner and enable.me financial coach Katie Wesney to cut through the jargon and find out what the latest OCR announcement actually means for your wallet.

From the "policy errors" of the COVID years to why the housing market is currently sitting on the sidelines, we’re getting a straight-up look at where the New Zealand economy is heading. 

This episode was made possible thanks to our friends at enable.me. Financial coaching and strategic advice. Pay down debt. Grow wealth. Retire well.