Cooking the Books with Frances Cook
From living paycheque to paycheque, to mortgage free, in just seven years
Each week BusinessDesk and the NZ Herald’s Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it’s how one New Zealander learned more about money and decided to get strategic. Hosted by Frances Cook. It’s amazing what can happen when you’ve got a money goal, and this week’s guest …
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Quick Hit: How shops trick you with sales
A highlight clip from the December 2018 episode "why do sales make us irrational?" with AUT lecturer Sommer Kapitan. If you have a question about this podcast, or a question you'd like answered in the next one, come and talk to me about it. I'm on Facebook here, Instagram here, and Twitter here.
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What first home buyers and investors need to know about the falling property market
Each week BusinessDesk and the NZ Herald’s Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it’s what to make of the prediction that house prices will fall further. Hosted by Frances Cook. Behind the headlines of the Government’s Budget, there’s a bunch of nerdy stuff that can h…
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Quick Hit: The maths of financial independence
A highlight clip from the October 2022 episode "How a NZ couple used sharemarket investments to become 'work optional' in 11 years" with Ruth Henderson, from The Happy Saver. If you have a question about this podcast, or a question you'd like answered in the next one, come and talk to me about it.…
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How much do you need to invest to get passive income?
Each week BusinessDesk and the NZ Herald’s Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it’s how to work out how much reliable income you can get from investments. Hosted by Frances Cook. One of my favourite money sayings is ‘every dollar you invest gets you closer to the da…
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The 29-year-old who makes $700 a week through thrift flipping
Each week BusinessDesk and the NZ Herald’s Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it’s a side hustle that could make your hundreds of dollars while only needing a few hours of your time. Hosted by Frances Cook. Earning some extra money on the side can be useful for all…
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Quick Hits: What's the 'golden ratio' for your budget?
A highlight clip from the June 2019 episode "Myth busting the golden ratio for your money", with Dr Ayesha Scott from AUT. If you have a question about this podcast, or a question you'd like answered in the next one, come and talk to me about it. I'm on Facebook here, Instagram here, and Twitter …
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Quick Hit: How to prioritise insurance
A highlight clip from the February 2020 episode "The common insurance mistake NZers are making", with then-Herald money editor Tamsyn Parker. If you have a question about this podcast, or a question you'd like answered in the next one, come and talk to me about it. I'm on Facebook here, Instagram…
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How to make your credit card company give you money
Each week BusinessDesk and the NZ Herald’s Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it’s how to make the most of your credit card, and the different deals at the moment. Hosted by Frances Cook. Credit cards can be a divisive topic On the one hand, they’re a source of deb…
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Quick Hit: The shares vs house debate
A highlight clip from the April 2021 episode, "Can you reach financial security without a house?" with then-Hatch CEO Kristen Lunman. If you have a question about this podcast, or a question you'd like answered in the next one, come and talk to me about it. I'm on Facebook here, Instagram here, a…
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