Oct 29, 202654 min
Election day is almost here, and money is top of mind for a lot of us. In this special live edition of Making Cents, I’m joined by: Claire Matthews from Massey University Michael Gorin from EnableMe Dean Anderson...
About this Podcast:
The podcast for people who want financial freedom, without giving up their coffee. That means it's time to make the money world make cents. Join Frances Cook, best-selling author and award-winning journalist, to talk about the proven ways to invest your way to financial independence, buy your first home, or just get your spending under control. Every Monday we have the week's feature interview, with someone who's done something interesting with their money. From paying off a mountain of debt, or investing for financial independence, or starting a new business, these are the ordinary people making the extraordinary possible. On Thursday we have Ask the Experts, where industry insiders answer your questions on the money world. From earning more in your career, to investing, or sticking to a budget, they'll help make money simple. Every now and then you'll get a bonus episode too, but the fun of those is that you never know when they're coming!
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What is Making Cents about?
The podcast for people who want financial freedom, without giving up their coffee. That means it's time to make the money world make cents. Join Frances Cook, best-selling author and award-winning journalist, to talk about the proven ways to invest your way to financial independence, buy your first home, or just get your spending under control.
What has Making Cents covered recently?
Recent episodes include "NZ Election 2026: What It Means for Your Money. LIVE WEBINAR REPLAY" (29 October 2026, 54 minutes), "How Much Do You Really Need to Retire in NZ?" (28 October 2026, 18 minutes), and "NZ Food Prices: What The Supermarket Debate Is Missing" (25 October 2026, 47 minutes).
How often does Making Cents publish?
Making Cents publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 27 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on Making Cents?
Booking probability for Making Cents is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Making Cents requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Making Cents's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Making Cents are Investment Banking & Trading and Banking & Credit Unions. Making Cents has a business audience and around 9,500 subscribers on YouTube.
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How Much Do You Really Need to Retire in NZ?
Oct 28, 202618 minDo you really need $1 million to retire? Scary headlines say so, and that falling short means facing cold, miserable years ahead. But for most people, that massive benchmark is unhelpful, daunting, and causes people to...
- Oct 25, 202647 min
We grow enough food in New Zealand to feed 40 million people - eight times our own population. So why does your weekly grocery bill feel like it’s eating your entire paycheque? Angela Clifford, CEO of Eat New Zealand...
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The 80% Rule: Why I Turn Down Most Sponsors
Oct 22, 20265 minTwo years into running Making Cents as an independent business, I sit down with the TVNZ Business Breakfast team to talk about what I got right, what went wrong, and what I wish I had known before I jumped. Join the...
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Kiwis Want Time More Than Money: Here’s Why
Oct 21, 202621 minWhat matters more to you, money or time? Nearly half of us would accept getting paid less just to get more time back in our lives. Not more stuff, not a bigger house - just time. Yet in reality, we are getting squeezed...
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- Oct 18, 202639 min
Building a comfortable money life for yourself is one thing - building wealth that outlives you is a completely different game. The problem is that when people get this wrong, it is not just the money that disappears...
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Overtime, Property Prices, AI Shopping and $608 Billion in Debt: Your Money News Roundup
Oct 15, 202619 minI join Jim Mora on RNZ Sunday Mornings to work through the latest money news, from new data on unpaid overtime and the cost of living crunch, to Auckland house prices dropping below a million for the first time in six...
- Oct 14, 202619 min
For years, buyers have complained the property market wasn’t on their side - but that has just changed in a way New Zealand hasn’t seen in six years. Auckland’s average asking price has dropped under $1 million for the...
- Oct 11, 202638 min
Ever wanted to turn to your boss and say, "I could run this place better, and you should let me"? In reality, you probably want to phrase it a little more diplomatically than that. But it is possible - because Sarah...
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KiwiSaver Is An Election Bidding War
Oct 8, 20267 minWith the election ramping up, promises to change KiwiSaver are flying thick and fast. Time to break down what each party is suggesting, what the experts think is missing from the debate, and what it could all mean for...
- Oct 7, 202634 min
With petrol prices spiking to record highs, hitting $3.52 a litre, switching to an electric or hybrid car can look like the ultimate way to wipe out a massive daily living cost. But is it actually the right financial...
- Oct 4, 202652 min
Election season is here, and every political party is lining up to promise fixes for your wallet. But behind the political promises on KiwiSaver, grocery prices, and power bills, are any of their proposed solutions...
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Other Sharemarkets Are Booming... Not NZ
Oct 1, 20267 minWhile global sharemarkets are booming, New Zealand is sitting quietly near the bottom of the table. I break down why our market is built differently, what that means for your returns, and how to think about whether you...
- Sep 30, 202614 min
AI can build you a full financial plan in 30 seconds flat, but what happens when that plan meets the real world? Chatbots sound confident, use big words, and can make you feel completely sorted with your money. But...
- Sep 27, 202646 min
There’s a new person setting the rules for our retirement savings, so are we going to see changes for KiwiSaver? David Boyle has just stepped in as New Zealand’s Retirement Commissioner, bringing decades of experience...
- Sep 24, 20265 min
Frances Cook joins the TVNZ Breakfast team to bust the mortgage myths that are putting people off buying a home, from the 20% deposit rule to whether your Uber Eats habit will tank your application. Follow me...
- Sep 23, 202616 min
If you have ever felt like the world is designed to drain your bank account, you are not imagining it. Online shopping and digital services are full of sneaky money traps - known as dark patterns - built to make...
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The 5 Ways Regular Kiwis Are Buying Businesses
Sep 20, 202659 minWhen the job market feels completely stuck, what if you could create your own job by owning a business? And instead of starting from scratch and hoping it works, what if you bought an established business with a proven...
- Sep 13, 202633 min
When headlines scream about the worst property downturn in 30 years, is it time to panic - or is it the buying opportunity you’ve been waiting for? Prices are down, listings are flooding the market, and buyers have more...
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I Got Deepfaked. Here's How To Spot A Scammer.
Sep 10, 20267 minFrances Cook joins the TVNZ Breakfast team to talk about the AI deepfake scam using her likeness to lure people into dodgy investment groups, and the red flags that can help you tell the difference between genuine...
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