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Whether you're buying your first home, tackling debt, or building long-term wealth, we’ll show you how to make smarter money moves. With over 20 years of combined experience as qualified financial advisers, James Blair and Michael Vincent share straight-talking advice, practical strategies, and real conversations about money - all to help you take control of your financial future with confidence.Check out our website below:lighthousefinancial.co.nz
Unknown Host hosts Cheques and Balances, a business show with 586 episodes published.
Is Wayne Brown's plan enough to turn Auckland around? James and Mike react to Wayne Brown's five-point plan for Auckland, discussing transport, rates, council spending, housing, infrastructure, economic growth, and wheth
That $75 payment might be costing you more than you think. In this episode, James and Mike unpack the rapid rise of Afterpay and buy now, pay later services, why nearly 100,000 Kiwis are behind on repayments, how short-t
Could these be the biggest KiwiSaver changes since the scheme began? James and Mike break down the National Party's proposed KiwiSaver reforms, including compulsory contributions, higher employer contributions, a $1,500
Owning a home is expensive, but it's often the hidden costs that hurt the most. In this episode, James and Mike break down the true cost of homeownership in New Zealand, exploring rising rates, insurance premiums, water
Are you on track for retirement, or falling behind? In this episode, James and Mike break down the latest KiwiSaver balances by age, discuss why the average retirement balance may not be enough, explore the growing KiwiS
NZ businesses are folding at the fastest rate in 15 years. In this episode, James and Mike unpack why more than 3,000 New Zealand companies have entered liquidation, which industries are being hit hardest, whether govern
The world's biggest financial leak changed New Zealand trust law forever. In this episode, James, Mike and Matt unpack the Panama Papers, explain how New Zealand became linked to foreign trusts, shell companies and tax t
Not every property is right for every investor. In this episode, James and Lighthouse Property Director Adam Farrell break down which property types suit different investors, from townhouses and standalone homes to renov
Don't mistake information for advice . In this episode, James and Mike discuss whether ChatGPT can replace a mortgage broker, unpack a real-life example where AI mortgage advice conflicted with professional advice, explo
Most people don't miss out on their first investment property because of the market - they miss out because they're focused on the wrong things. In this episode, Mike and Jess sit down with Ilse Wolfe, Director of Wolfe
The degree debate is changing . In this episode, James and Mike break down the real numbers behind trades versus degrees, comparing income, student debt, house deposits, KiwiSaver balances, graduate job opportunities, th
Most businesses are feeling the pressure but some are still finding ways to grow. In this episode, James and Jess sit down with Cruze and Pearl, founders of One & Only, to discuss building a business from scratch, taking
Not all townhouses are created equal. In this episode, James and Lighthouse Property Director Adam Farrell break down the oversupply of new build townhouses, what separates a quality development from a dud, how supply an
The Budget is out but will it actually make Kiwis better off? In this episode, James and Matt break down NZ Budget 2026, discussing the biggest winners and losers, infrastructure spending, health investment, fuel price r
Is new infrastructure the answer to NZ’s problems? What if New Zealand’s biggest economic problem isn’t interest rates or housing… but infrastructure? In this episode, James and Mike break down why Christchurch has becom
In this episode, we break down what forward fixing actually is, how rate locks work, what rising interest rates could mean for borrowers in 2026, and the key mistakes to avoid when locking in your next mortgage rate. Nex
Australia’s tax overhaul could become New Zealand’s opportunity. In this episode, we break down Australia’s major property and capital gains tax changes, what ring-fencing and reduced CGT concessions mean for investors a
New Zealand’s debt is exploding… but is it actually a problem? With Budget 2026 around the corner, we break down New Zealand’s $182 billion debt position, whether the country should be worried about rising interest costs
Australia just changed the game on tax and New Zealand might be the biggest winner . In this episode, we break down Australia’s new capital gains tax changes, why business owners and startups could start looking at New Z
Most Kiwis are heading towards retirement with far less than they think they need. The difference between struggling in retirement and living comfortably often comes down to just a few KiwiSaver decisions. In this episod
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Cheques and Balances is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under business and has published 586 episodes.
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