
Keep The Change
Keep The Change - improving Kiwis financial literacy. Ever wanted to learn more about money, the economy, finances and how to have a better financial life? Now you can. This is one of New Zealand's leading financial learning podcasts. I (Luke) wanted to share insights from my life, my role as a Chartered Accountant with successful and failing clients as well as a look at all of the dumb sh!t I have done along the way too. There is also a read of the weekly 'Money Mail' lesson. Please take action :) You can subscribe to the weekly Money Mail lessons that come out at 9am every Friday. See Keepthechange.co.nz FOLLOW ►Instagram https://www.instagram.com/keepthechange_nz/Tik Tok + Facebook + LinkedInCheck Out My Accounting Practice: www.nextadvisory.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Mar 10, 2025 • 39min
Money Mail 252 - It Took Me 30 Mins To Get $2k USD
I started to write this mid-flight headed to Las Vegas to watch the mighty NZ Warriors in action. They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas and to be fair, some of my NZD are definitely going to be staying in Vegas. Holy sh!t that place is expensive. Before I left for the USA, I needed some US dollars in cash. I did what anyone would do. I went to my bank. The one I’ve been using for around 10 years. I went in and gave them my card, and they took many of my $NZD and gave me $2,000 US. Boom. Simple, right? Not quite....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.

Mar 8, 2025 • 15min
MY2CENTS - How I Got Rich In New Zealand (Not Property 🤫)
This is the audio from a recent YouTube video that you might find interesting.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.

Mar 6, 2025 • 53min
What Is Mikey Seeing In NZ Property In 2025? (in the new studio)
The Offical Cash Rate has decreased by 0.5% as expected. We sit down with Mikey to find out what he is seeing out there with the property market and with mortgage advisers. This is the first podcast as a bit of a trial, life from the new studio. 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.

Mar 5, 2025 • 41min
Living a Life of Abundance: Fulfilment and Opportunity w Mikey Smith (GuardianSmith.co.nz)
What does it mean to live a life of abundance? In this episode, we explore the mindset, habits, and actions that lead to true prosperity. This is also more than just financial wealth. We discuss tactics of how to shift your focus from scarcity to gratitude, and from fear to opportunity. We unpack some of our key principles of living abundantly, including financial freedom, giving, and personal growth. Tune in to learn actionable strategies for building a life where success, happiness, and generosity become your norm. It’s time to embrace abundance and thrive in all areas of your life!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 generatekiwisaver.co.nz/change to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 2025 • 6min
MY2CENTS - First $100k
This is the audio from a recent YouTube video that you might find interesting.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.

Feb 27, 2025 • 41min
Money Mail 251 - The Biggest Wealth Shift In History. Are You Ready?
Did you know: in NZ, those born before 1966 currently hold 60% of NZ's $2.29 trillion total individual net wealth. The estimated value that will be transferred by those aged over 55 in the next 20 years will be approximately $1.11 trillion - Business and Economic Research Ltd. We are living through one of the largest transformations of wealth and knowledge EVER. Get READY!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.

Feb 26, 2025 • 12min
Living a Life of Lack: The Symptoms of Scarcity w Mikey Smith (GuardianSmith.co.nz)
We struggled with this one but it was needed before we record ‘Living a Life of Abundance’. This is why it’s only 10 minutes!So…are you caught in a cycle of scarcity, where there’s never enough time, money, or opportunities? Are you caught in a life of ‘lack’?In this episode, we dive into what it means to live a life of lack, exploring the tell tale signs of a scarcity mindset and how it affects every area of your life. We discuss the psychological and financial traps that keep you stuck, because soon we will explore some practical steps to start breaking free. Whether you’re struggling to make ends meet or simply feel like you’re always behind, this episode will help you identify the barriers holding you back and give you the tools to move toward a more abundant future.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.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.

Feb 22, 2025 • 7min
MY2CENTS - Falling Interest Rates
This is the audio from a recent YouTube video that you might find interesting.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.

Feb 20, 2025 • 46min
Money Mail 250 - Falling Interest Rates = Pay Rises For Most NZ Households
Back in 2021 (Money Mail 83) we started talking about pay cuts for NZers because interest rates were about to rise and impact a number of people. This meant a pay cut for a household budget that now had to pay higher interest costs. But we are now into the reverse. The pay rises have begun for some!!!! With rates falling, the financial relief will reach households faster because there is so much rolling off onto a cheaper rate. Let's explore.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.

Feb 19, 2025 • 1h 43min
The Rise & Fall,(Part 1) & Now Redemption (Part 2) of Simon Phillips
Simon Phillips returns to the podcast with more wild tangents and hard-earned wisdom than you can imagine. You may remember Simon as the founder of Fitwear, the brand that skyrocketed to over $3 million in annual sales, before it all came crashing down, leaving him in massive debt and back at home owing hundreds of thousands to his parents.Now, with his debt cleared and a fresh outlook, Simon is rebuilding, not just his business ventures, but himself. In this episode, we dive deep into his personal journey of resilience, self-improvement, and the lessons he’s learned to ensure he never hits rock bottom again.Tune in for a seriously unfiltered conversation on growth, setbacks, ADHD, focus, and what it really takes to rise again.Enjoy the ride.Find Simon: https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnphillips/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.
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