Where's My Money?

The cost of living crisis is keeping families awake at night all across New Zealand.

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick steps into the studio with me to look at the massive gap between the rich and the poor, the reality of loan sharks targeting vulnerable Kiwis, and why she thinks our current economic model needs a total shakeup.

Chlöe shares her personal journey with financial stress and explains why she believes the system is rigged against regular workers.

This episode was made possible thanks to our friends at enable.me

We’re back for a brand-new season of Where’s My Money? and honestly, it felt like the right time for a proper financial check-in. Because while we’ve made progress, the reality is money stress doesn’t magically disappear just because you start a finance podcast. 

This week, Reagan sits down with Shelley from enable.me to unpack where things really landed after months of drifting off track. From ditching the credit card to rebuilding the budget from scratch, we talk about the systems, habits and psychology behind trying to stay on top of a massive mortgage while juggling kids, work, holidays and life. 

Plus, we launch the very first Where’s My Money Hotline and answer a listener question about whether you should invest while still paying off your mortgage. Have you got a question for Shelley? Send us a voice note on Instagram @wheresmymoneynz

Huge thanks to our friends at enable.me for making this episode possible.

We’re going behind the curtain of the music industry with Six60 bass player Chris Mac and Dave Munro from Eccles Entertainment. Chris shares how a three month fill-in gig turned into a 17 year career and why even the biggest bands have lean months. We dig into why ticket prices are climbing, the massive risk of stadium shows, and the real reason the world's biggest stars often skip New Zealand.

Huge thanks to our friends at enable.me for making this episode possible.

Do you ever feel like your bank account is at the mercy of your latest hyper-focus? Reagan sits down with ADHD coach Nathan Muller to talk about why a neurodivergent brain treats money differently. From the "negative urgency" that leads to missed power bills to the dopamine hit of a late-night impulse buy, we explore how to design a life that actually works for your wiring.

For support with ADHD, check out adhd.org.nz

To learn more about Nathan Muller's coaching, head to nathanmullercoaching.com

Huge thanks to our friends at enable.me for making this episode possible.

You've seen the headlines and you've shuddered at the pump - this week we're talking about what you can actually control when so much is out of our hands in the current fuel crisis.

Reagan chats with economist Brad Olsen about the outlook for the rest of the year, when we're likely to see some reprieve, and why there's no need for panic.

Plus, Shelley from enable.me joins us with a reality check on the cost of living crisis. She shares practical tips and the ideal buffer you should work towards having.

Thanks to the team at enable.me for sponsoring this episode!