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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 619 episodes published.
From corporate careers to property investing, this is where things really started to change. In Part 2 of Mike and James' personal wealth journey, they unpack leaving corporate banking, taking the leap into Lighthouse, b
Your parents don’t need a pile of cash to help you buy your first home. James and Mike break down three ways parents can help first home buyers in NZ get onto the property ladder, from a gifted deposit or family loan to
Retirement is when you finally get to spend your money - but how do you make sure you don’t run out? James and Mike break down withdrawal rates, sequencing risk, market downturns, cash buffers and how to structure your i
Building an emergency fund is hard when everyday life already costs so much. James and Mike break down how to build your first $1,000 emergency fund, where to find extra money in your budget, whether to save or pay down
What would it actually take to make New Zealand wealthier? Sam Stubbs, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Simplicity, shares his blueprint for New Zealand’s future, exploring tax reform, inequality, KiwiSaver, domestic
The future isn't as bleak as you think. Sam Stubbs explains why he believes New Zealand is on the verge of one of its greatest economic opportunities, exploring the future of KiwiSaver, entrepreneurship, capital investme
Most investing advice is either too complicated or focused on chasing the next big thing. In this episode, James Blair and Michael Vincent break down the five investing principles they believe every Kiwi should know. So
Why does it feel like you're working harder but getting nowhere? From rising living costs and inflation to mortgage strategies, KiwiSaver, emergency funds and practical ways to build financial resilience, James and Mike
Before the wealth came the mistakes, side hustles, setbacks and plenty of hard lessons. To celebrate one million podcast downloads, James and Mike share the personal stories they've never told before - from their childho
Could your KiwiSaver be investing in something you don't agree with? Around $900 million of KiwiSaver money is now invested in weapons-related companies. James and Mike sit down with Lily Richards, Chief Marketing and Cl
Selling because you're nervous can be one of the most expensive investment decisions you make. When should you actually sell an investment? James and Mike break down the difference between emotional reactions and smart f
The property market isn't broken... but expectations might be. Should New Zealand expect house prices to keep doubling every 10 years? James and Mike unpack the key drivers behind long-term property growth, including mig
Inflation is back above 4%... but is the worst still to come? James and Mike break down New Zealand's latest 4.1% inflation result, why petrol prices are driving almost all of the increase, whether higher interest rates
Building your dream home? Don't talk to the bank until you've watched this. From construction loans and stage payments to hidden building costs, budget blowouts, fixed-price contracts, and choosing the right builder, we
Think you're stuck with your mortgage? You might have more options than you realise. In this episode, Mike and James break down what to do if you can't refinance your mortgage, including how to negotiate with your curren
The headlines are noisy, but the data tells a very different story. In this episode, Mike and Adam break down the property market indicators they're watching most closely, including construction activity, building costs,
A simple financial plan can change everything. In episode two of Inside a Financial Plan , James walks Julia through her personalised financial roadmap, explaining why building an emergency fund comes before paying off d
Wondering what the latest OCR hike means for your mortgage? Here's what homeowners need to know. Mike Vincent and Jess Hargreaves break down why the OCR hike wasn't a surprise, how banks have already reacted, where mortg
A single income doesn't have to mean putting your financial goals on hold. In this episode of Inside a Financial Plan, we meet Julia, a single mum rebuilding her finances after divorce. James works through her goals, deb
Many property investors are paying more tax than they need to. Matt Harris and Mike Vincent explain how debt structuring, ownership structures, lending strategies and tax planning can reduce unnecessary tax, improve cash
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