How long could you last if your income stopped tomorrow? Culd you handle a big, unexpected bill without going into debt? And how often do you worry about money? 

Those are all metrics in the Financial Resilience Index, a survey on Kiwis’ money habits and stability - so what does it tell us, and crucially, what should we do with that information? 

This week, Nadine is talking with the Chief Executive of the Financial Services Council, Kirk Hope, about what his organisation's survey tells us about Kiwis and their money. 

If you have a question you want answered, or a financial story to share, get in touch at nadine.higgins@nzme.co.nz 

How long could you last if your income stopped tomorrow? Culd you handle a big, unexpected bill without going into debt? And how often do you worry about money?&nbsp;
Those are all metrics in the Financial Resilience Index, a survey on Kiwis&rsquo; money habits and stability - so what does it tell us, and crucially, what should we do with that information?&nbsp;
This week, Nadine is talking with the Chief Executive of the Financial Services Council, Kirk Hope, about what his organisation's survey tells us about Kiwis and their money.&nbsp;
If you have a question you want answered, or a financial story to share, get in touch at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nadine.higgins@nzme.co.nz">nadine.higgins@nzme.co.nz</a>&nbsp;

The Prosperity Project is a weekly personal finance podcast from the NZ Herald. Join host Nadine Higgins every Monday as she talks to experts from New Zealand and around the world about the biggest money issues to help you become more prosperous.  

Follow The Prosperity Project on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. To get in touch with the podcast, email nadine.higgins@nzme.co.nz 

The Prosperity Project is a weekly personal finance podcast from the NZ Herald. Join host Nadine Higgins every Monday as she talks to experts from New Zealand and around the world about the biggest money issues to help you become more prosperous.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Follow The Prosperity Project on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. To get in touch with the podcast, email <a href="mailto:nadine.higgins@nzme.co.nz">nadine.higgins@nzme.co.nz</a>&nbsp;