Keep The Change

It’s often said with confidence, like ‘duhhh how do you not know this?’. But where did this saying come from and does it even make sense anymore? I get it, it sounds comforting. Sensible. Even savvy. Like you’ve got it all figured out. But it's another financial throwaway line that hides a much harder truth: owning a home doesn’t guarantee financial security in retirement. Let's get real for a second and see how sound this saying is.Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become a producer! Make sure you’re subscribed to Money Mail via Keepthechange.co.nz to receive our weekly lesson on money and financial literacy. Stay close to us on social media and share this with someone that you think this content will help. Together we can collectively improve the financial literacy of New Zealand - let’s get on with it. Find us here:@keepthechange_nzhttps://www.keepthechange.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Quickenden, Chief Commercial Officer at Easy Crypto is back on the podcast and we explore the dynamic world of cryptocurrency in 2025. Easy Crypto recently sold too so we will find out what that is about and where to next. We delve into:Bitcoin's Evolution: is Bitcoin transitioning from a volatile asset to a more stable investment option, potentially becoming the 'new boring' in the investment landscape?Other Crypto Options: The rise and impact of meme coins, and what they signify for the future of digital assets.Where To Go To Lean: Identifying common places other people are using to learn more about the crypto world.With over 250,000 users in New Zealand, Easy Crypto has been at the forefront of making cryptocurrency accessible and secure. Paul brings a wealth of experience from his roles in blockchain consulting and product strategy, offering a unique perspective on the current and future state of crypto.Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to the crypto scene, this conversation will provide valuable insights into the trends shaping the digital currency landscape today and beyond.How to find Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulquickenden/?originalSubdomain=nzHow to find Easy Crypto: https://easycrypto.com/nzAs always, no part of this podcast is intended as financial advice; it is intended as general information only.Generate are supporting my vision to improve the financial literacy of 100,000 kiwis by sponsoring Keep The Change. Cheers Generate. Head to generatekiwisaver.co.nz/change to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strap yourself in because today we sit down with mental performance coach David Niethe, author of the book The Winning Mindset. Weightlifters, Lydia Ko, Israel Adesanya, Olympians, Millionaires - just a sample of Dave’s clientele. Together, we explore how the same mental tools used by elite athletes and performers can be applied to our lives and finances. From overcoming self-doubt to building discipline with your dollars, this episode dives into the psychology of success, not just on the field or stage, but in your wallet. Whether you’re stuck, chasing your potential or just hungry to learn, David shares insights that will help you sharpen your mindset and shift your life for good.And finally, how do we all stay calm under pressure? Let’s find out.Find Dave: https://davidniethecoach.comFind Dave’s Book: https://taplink.cc/winningmindsetGenerate are supporting my vision to improve the financial literacy of 100,000 kiwis by sponsoring Keep The Change. Cheers Generate. Head to generatekiwisaver.co.nz/change to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Instagram live with Mikey to brainstorm some ways to make more money and what gets in our way when really it is so much simpler than we realise.Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become a producer! Make sure you’re subscribed to Money Mail via Keepthechange.co.nz to receive our weekly lesson on money and financial literacy. Stay close to us on social media and share this with someone that you think this content will help. Together we can collectively improve the financial literacy of New Zealand - let’s get on with it. Find us here:@keepthechange_nzhttps://www.keepthechange.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I had many hard working roles when I grew up. BUT I noticed something…if I did overtime or worked public holidays, I’d earn 1.5x or 2x. That got me thinking: why am I suddenly worth double for doing the same job? Eventually, I learned something that changed my life: you’re not paid for the hour, you’re paid for the value you bring to the hour. That’s a confronting idea and we need to explore it.Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become a producer! Make sure you’re subscribed to Money Mail via Keepthechange.co.nz to receive our weekly lesson on money and financial literacy. Stay close to us on social media and share this with someone that you think this content will help. Together we can collectively improve the financial literacy of New Zealand - let’s get on with it. Find us here:@keepthechange_nzhttps://www.keepthechange.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some Kiwis are waking up to a different way to build their property portfolio: rent-vesting. Blasphemy you say? Or maybe just a fad?In this episode, Ilse joins us to unpack how renting where you want to live and investing where the numbers make sense can supercharge your wealth without sacrificing lifestyle.We dive into:– How to use location arbitrage to your advantage– Adding value in a market with no capital growth– Ways to maintain borrowing power and scale strategically– What she is seeing in the property market around the countryThis is a must-listen for anyone thinking about rent-vesting or wanting to invest in property during their life.Find Ilse: https://www.wolfeproperty.co.nz/I have a goal to help 100,000 Kiwis improve their financial literacy. Generate KiwiSaver Scheme has sponsored Keep The Change to help me reach more people and make this a reality. Cheers Generate. Head to https://generatekiwisaver.co.nz/change to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are asked so many questions about peoples complicated scenarios and it is very clear that the answer is to make more money. So why do we pussy foot around this conversation in NZ? Why are we lying to people and not telling them the truth that they need to earn more? What if we looked at making more money as a new language? Let’s dig in.This podcast features Mikey Smith of https://guardiansmith.co.nzI have a goal to help 100,000 Kiwis improve their financial literacy. Generate KiwiSaver Scheme has sponsored Keep The Change to help me reach more people and make this a reality. Cheers Generate. Head to http://generatekiwisaver.co.nz/change to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are all familiar with the saying Keeping Up With The Joneses. BUT there’s been a BIG change. The Joneses got rich. And you know what they are doing with it? They started passing it on. The bank of Mum and Dad is now said to be the 5th biggest lender in New Zealand. And here you are. No Mr or Mrs Jones backing your big moves. But unfortunately, here you also are: comparing yourself to your mates who have had the benefit of the bank of Mum and Dad. Let's explore the danger of this comparison.Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become a producer! Make sure you’re subscribed to Money Mail via Keepthechange.co.nz to receive our weekly lesson on money and financial literacy. Stay close to us on social media and share this with someone that you think this content will help. Together we can collectively improve the financial literacy of New Zealand - let’s get on with it. Find us here:@keepthechange_nzhttps://www.keepthechange.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuck at the top of the teaching pay scale, stretched with a young family, and watching inflation outpace his income, Fraser Kilgour made a bold move. He left his secure government job to jump into the world of real estate. Backed by nothing more than a strong work ethic, an amazing wife, a leveraged property portfolio, and a desire for more.In this episode, Fraser shares:What it’s like to walk away from a “safe” careerThe mindset shift needed to pursue higher incomeHow he navigated the early challenges of real estateThe difference it’s made for his family and futureThis is a story for anyone feeling stuck, underpaid, or wondering “Is this it?” Sometimes the risk isn’t in leaving, it’s in staying.If you need to find Fraser, do that here: https://www.lugtons.co.nz/teammembers/fraser-kilgour/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraserkilgour_realestateI believe 100,000 kiwi with better financial literacy will create a better New Zealand. The Generate KiwiSaver Scheme are helping me reach this goal. Cheers Generate. Head to https://generatekiwisaver.co.nz/change to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WTF are 'green shoots' that we keep hearing about? It seems like the latest catchy economic term. Green shoots are defined as ‘signs of recovery or growth’. I like the idea of better days coming. I love the idea of ensuring that better days are coming. I recently saw a line about how Kiwi are...‘’looking for green shoots to build confidence…’’. Well, I went looking for some, and I found some for you.Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become a producer! Make sure you’re subscribed to Money Mail via Keepthechange.co.nz to receive our weekly lesson on money and financial literacy. Stay close to us on social media and share this with someone that you think this content will help. Together we can collectively improve the financial literacy of New Zealand - let’s get on with it. Find us here:@keepthechange_nzhttps://www.keepthechange.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.