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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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Or check out our website: https://simplicity.kiwi
Cheers for tuning in - we appreciate each and every one of you %)
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MMS #71 | What's the right KiwiSaver contribution rate in 2026?
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May 03, 2026 |
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Economy Made Simple #15 | Migration in NZ: Who will the next generation of Kiwis really be?
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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MMS #70 | What are asset classes? (and how they help you diversify)
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Apr 19, 2026 |
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MMS #69 | The spending traps hurting your budget
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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Economy Made Simple #14 | Oil shocks and war: What it means for NZ now - and in the future
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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MMS #68 | Side hustle tax? What you need to know (from a real accountant)
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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Economy Made Simple #13 | Economic update: Signs of recovery (but risks ahead)
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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MMS #67 | How to switch KiwiSaver providers (it's easier than you think!)
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Mar 08, 2026 |
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MMS #66 | The gender gap: Why are men retiring so much richer than women?
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Feb 22, 2026 |
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Economy Made Simple #12 | Inflation in 2026: What's next for NZ?
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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MMS #65 | Your Financial Ins & Outs for 2026
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Feb 08, 2026 |
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MMS #64 | Compounding returns: The “money makes money” episode
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Economy Made Simple #11 | A look into the future: NZ's long term choices explained
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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MMS #63 | How does venture capital work? The inside word on startups, scaling up and global impact
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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MMS #62 | Real Kiwis share their top investing, saving and money hacks
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Dec 14, 2025 |
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Economy Made Simple #10 | KiwiSaver 2.0: Future proofing our golden years
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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MMS #61 | Volatility: Why market ups and downs are a good thing (yes, really!)
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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MMS #60 | Christmas on a budget - all the joy, without the stress of overspending!
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Nov 16, 2025 |
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MMS #59 | Living boujee, but on a budget - yes, it's possible!
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Economy Made Simple #9 | Why NZ keeps falling behind on infrastructure
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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MMS #58 | Hedged vs Unhedged: What's the difference?!
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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MMS #57 | From $6k to success: The story behind startup Bear & Moo
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Oct 05, 2025 |
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Economy Made Simple #8 | Spring economic update - will this recession ever end?
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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MMS #56 | Index funds 101: Why they're simpler, smarter, better
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Sep 21, 2025 |
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MMS #55 | Five big money myths holding you back financially
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Sep 07, 2025 |
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Economy Made Simple #7 | Capital, leadership and NZ's future
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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MMS #54 | The great Kiwi housing debate: Renting vs. Owning (what's smarter?)
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Aug 24, 2025 |
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MMS #53 | Smarter spending tips for the (long-term) win!
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Aug 10, 2025 |
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Economy Made Simple #6 | Ashley Bloomfield on leadership,health and the COVID-19 response
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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MMS #52 | Saving smarter: how to spend less without the sacrifice
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Jul 27, 2025 |
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Economy Made Simple #5 | Economic update: Global turmoil, local impact
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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MMS #51 | KiwiSaver changes explained: What’s in, what’s out & what does this mean for you?
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Jul 06, 2025 |
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MMS #50 | From Zero to Tax Hero: The inspiring journey behind Tax Traders and Taxi
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Jun 22, 2025 |
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Economy Made Simple #4 | NZ's housing crisis - and how we might fix it
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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MMS #49 | MMS #49 | Getting your KiwiSaver SORTED with Tom Hartmann
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Jun 08, 2025 |
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MMS #48 | Investor stories: Lessons from a second-gen Kiwi working toward financial freedom
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May 25, 2025 |
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Economy Made Simple #3 | BUDGET 2025: Govt finances, explained
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May 22, 2025 |
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MMS #47 | From PIEs to PIRs: All your questions about tax and KiwiSaver answered
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May 11, 2025 |
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Economy Made Simple #2 | Social cohesion - the glue of a functioning society. Is it lost in NZ?!
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May 08, 2025 |
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MMS #46 | Paying too much? A guide to smarter spending with Consumer NZ
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Apr 27, 2025 |
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MMS #45 | Navigating a choppy job market: how to keep (or find) your dream job
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Apr 13, 2025 |
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Economy Made Simple #1 | APRIL 2025 State of the Nation
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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MMS #44 | Don't outlive your money: Rethinking retirement realities with Jane Wrightson
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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MMS #43 | Plan now, chill later: Why retirement planning isn't just for the older generations!
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Mar 23, 2025 |
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MMS #42 | How to invest (better) like a woman. Happy IWD!
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Mar 09, 2025 |
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MMS #41 | Insurance 101: Mastering the basics PART TWO
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Feb 23, 2025 |
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MMS #41 | Insurance 101: How to master the basics & secure your future (part one)
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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MMS #40 | Side hustle or hassle? Your quickfire guide to making money on the side!
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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MMS #39 | New Year, New Me? Your financial health check for 2025
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Jan 12, 2025 |
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MMS #38 | Navigating inflation with Shamubeel Eaqub (the what, why, and how it all works)
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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MMS #37 | Christmas spending hacks for a stress-free silly season!
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Dec 08, 2024 |
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MMS #36 | From Boomers to Zoomers - the differences between each generation
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Nov 24, 2024 |
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MMS #35 | From Burnout to balance: Tips for a healthier, wealthier life with Brad Hook
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Nov 10, 2024 |
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MMS #34 | Money oopsies: Learn from our biggest financial faux pas
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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MMS #33 | Investor stories: Te Wai Coulston on family finances, timing the market and home ownership
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Oct 13, 2024 |
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MMS #32 | Make your money work for you: Budgeting 101 for the busy Kiwi
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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MMS #31 | What's up with NZ's economy? Shamubeel Eaqub helps us break it down
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Sep 15, 2024 |
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MMS #30 | Help!! Top 5 FAQs that we get on investing, KiwiSaver and more
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Sep 01, 2024 |
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MMS #29 | Changing the future of food: the story behind The Pure Food Co
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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MMS #28 | Knowledge = Power! Simplifying the language of investing (step aside, finance bros)
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Aug 04, 2024 |
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MMS #27 | Tips n' tricks to tackle the cost of living crisis PART TWO
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Jul 21, 2024 |
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MMS #27 | Tips n' tricks to tackle the cost of living crisis PART ONE
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Jul 14, 2024 |
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MMS #26 | The Rainy Day Fund, your financial umbrella for life's nasty little surprises
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Jun 30, 2024 |
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MMS #25 | WTF is Private Capital? What it means and why it's great for investors
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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MMS #24 | I'm breaking up with you: Opting out and withdrawing early from KiwiSaver
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Jun 02, 2024 |
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MMS #23 | To Will or not to Will: That is the question. Getting your affairs in order 101
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May 19, 2024 |
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MMS #22 | Nest eggs for little Kiwis: Is KiwiSaver the best way to save for your child's future?
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May 06, 2024 |
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MMS #21 | Are my investments safe?! Understanding regs in the finance industry
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Apr 21, 2024 |
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MMS #20 | KiwiSaver Government Contributions: FREE money you shouldn't ignore
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Apr 07, 2024 |
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MMS #19 | Wanna work remote? Exploring the Digital Nomad Visa with Sarah from OneUp Project
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Mar 24, 2024 |
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MMS #18 | A match made in heaven? Choosing the right KiwiSaver provider for you PART ONE
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Mar 10, 2024 |
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MMS #18 | PART TWO | A match made in heaven? Choosing the right KiwiSaver provider for you
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Mar 10, 2024 |
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MMS #17 | Wall Street demystified: A beginner's guide to how stock exchanges work
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Feb 25, 2024 |
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MMS #16 | The Passive vs Active Debate: What's the better investment approach?
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Feb 11, 2024 |
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MMS #15 | Choosing the right KiwiSaver fund for you & why this is such an important decision!
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Jan 28, 2024 |
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MMS #14 | Diversification for the win! How to invest for long-term success
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Jan 14, 2024 |
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MMS #13 | My loved one lost their life savings: How to avoid scams and spot the red flags
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Dec 17, 2023 |
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MMS #12 | The Simplicity Foundation & giving back: why it's a win-win!
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Dec 10, 2023 |
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MMS #11 | Pesky high fees and interest: the impact they can have and why to avoid them!
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Dec 03, 2023 |
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MMS #10 | Bringing positive vibes with our TOP FIVE benefits of NZ's KiwiSaver scheme
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Nov 26, 2023 |
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MMS #9 | Let's talk about the basics of mortgages!
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Nov 19, 2023 |
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MMS #8 | Good debt - is there such a thing? We think so... And here's why
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Nov 12, 2023 |
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MMS #7 | Bad debt - the junk food of the financial world. How to tackle it?!
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Nov 05, 2023 |
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MMS #6 | Why KiwiSaver contributions are so damn important
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Oct 29, 2023 |
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MMS #5 | Simplicity Living: What's build-to-rent got to do with Simplicity?
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Oct 22, 2023 |
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MMS #4 | The magic of compounding returns, explained
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Oct 15, 2023 |
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MMS #3 | Net worth: why the heck is it important and how do I get rich?
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Oct 08, 2023 |
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MMS #2 | What is this KiwiSaver palaver?
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Oct 01, 2023 |
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Welcome to Money Made Simple | Let's talk more about money!
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Sep 25, 2023 |