Episodes
Is moving back in with your parents at 30 and asking about KiwiSaver funds on a first date the new way of life? We chat about the ins and outs of the rising living costs and look at what steps we can take to prepare for a better future. For more info on the cost of living and your KiwiSaver: https://www.costofliving.co.nz/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 05/26/22
Published 05/26/22
We took a trip down memory lane, chatting through the key takeaways from the year 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 12/22/21
We asked the BetterSaver team what Christmas movies have taught them about money. Hear what takeaways they got from enjoying festive films. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 12/14/21
Rupert chats with Jade and Kale, about the upcoming KiwiSaver changes that will affect 300,000 Kiwis.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 11/25/21
This week we chatted to Aleisha Rutherford, the deputy Mayor of Palmerston North about her financial journey. She shares her story on how minimalism and caring for the environment had a significant impact on their financial situation.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 09/09/21
The team chat to Grace who won $1,000 cash in our July competition. She shares how she is going to use that money and how to save whilst being a student. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 09/01/21
This week we had the privilege of hearing Tracy's story of how she went from being overwhelmed in debt to becoming "Debt Free Diva".  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 07/30/21
You don't want to miss out on an free $521, this week we dive into member tax credits and what they mean for you.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 06/10/21
This week we break down the walls of deceptive marketing tactics surrounding KiwiSaver funds. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 05/27/21
When you make an investment like a KiwiSaver fund, you’re doing it because you expect that investment will grow the money you’ve invested over time - but if you're not too sure about the ins and outs of returns, you're not alone.  This podcast covers: - What returns are and how compound interest works - Paying off debt vs. contributing to KiwiSaver - How to choose a high performing fund --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 04/19/21
So you'd like to buy a home, but you're intimidated by eyewatering property prices.  Buying a house is hard, but we've gathered some of our top tips for getting started, and how to maximise your government and KiwiSaver entitlements, in our 7 step guide.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 04/11/21
This week, we're talking about ethics and KiwiSaver. In this chat, we cover -Why you should care about ethics and your KiwiSaver -How ethically investing might affect returns -How to find a more ethical fund --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 04/06/21
Do you really need to buy a house? This week on the pod, we break down the considerations you should make when deciding to save for a home or keep renting! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 03/28/21
Our $10k winners Chloe, Sophie and Sasiru talk KiwiSaver goals.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 03/24/21
We catch up with the winners of our waitlist competition who each walked away with a cool $10k towards their KiwiSaver funds. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 03/16/21
You've probably heard about the gender pay gap, but did you know about the gender investment gap and the effect it has on wealth over a lifetime? Here to break it down for us is Rebekah Gerry of Closing the Gap. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 03/07/21
What does the Gender Pay Gap really look like in New Zealand right now? We talk to Rebekah Gerry of Closing the Gap about Gender and Pay. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 03/02/21
Financial advice sounds expensive, but it doesn't have to be!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 02/22/21
Financial advice sounds - and is - great, but a lot of people worry about the cost or think it's better to DIY. This week, we break down the kinds of financial advice you can get, the surprising benefits of getting it, and how you can get great advice on the cheap. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 02/16/21
It's Valentine's day, so we've kicked off our series on Dating and dollars. This week, we start with an age old question- who should pay on a first date? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 02/11/21
Whether you're an emotional shopper, frivolous spender or an unknowing debtor, there's a savings strategy for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 02/04/21
Jade breaks down her top budgeting tips and tricks in this week's pod. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 01/27/21
Your contribution rate & you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 01/18/21
Climbing the first rung of the property ladder is no mean feat, but our financial advisor Jade is here to offer some helpful advice for all the would-be deposit-savers out there. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersaver/message
Published 01/12/21