

Cheques and Balances
Cheques and Balances
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
Check out our website below:
lighthousefinancial.co.nz
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Oct 10, 2023 • 53min
Webinar Special: How To Protect You And Your Family - Insurance
Learn about all the essential parts of protecting your wealth through the right insurance.
The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Oct 9, 2023 • 21min
How To Negotiate On A Property Ft. Emma Duncan | Episode 133
This week we're joined by Emma Duncan from Anne Duncan Real Estate to talk about her top negotiating tips on property.
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The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Oct 3, 2023 • 11min
The Bank News You Need To Know! | Midweek Episode
This week Mike gives us an update on the latest bank and mortgage news.
The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Oct 2, 2023 • 29min
Financial Advisers React To ChatGPT Financial Advice | Episode 132
This week James and Mike react to financial advice provided by ChatGPT. We ask a range of questions from investment advice to prenups and review the answers.
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The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Sep 26, 2023 • 59min
Webinar Special: Contractors 101 - How To Succeed As Your Own Boss | Midweek Episode
Our business accounting specialists will go through everything you need to know to financially succeed as your own boss, including long-term planning, insurance, exit strategies and managing irregular incomes.- What is a contractor- Withholding tax, income tax and GST- What you can and can't claim- Common mistakes we see- ACC and Insurance- Wealth creation as a business owner
The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Sep 24, 2023 • 17min
Election Special: What Happens To House Prices Under A National Or Labour Government? | Episode 131
We got over 30 years of data from Valocity to see if and how house prices change under a National or Labour government.
A huge thank you to our partner Valocity for the amazing insights:
https://www.valocityglobal.com/en
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https://lighthousefinancial.co.nz/election-special-what-happens-to-house-prices-under-a-national-or-labour-government/
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The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Sep 17, 2023 • 31min
Should You Use A Buyer's Agent? Ft. Alex Vincent Martelli | Episode 130
In New Zealand, most houses are sold by one real estate agent who works for the seller. Even though this agent has to be fair to everyone, they mainly look out for the seller's interests. That's where a buyer's agent comes in. We're joined by Alex Vincent Martelli who is a buyer's agent from Martelli & Co
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Sep 12, 2023 • 1h 23min
The 10 Commandments Of Building Wealth - Lighthouse Financial x Keep The Change | Midweek Episode
Join Luke Kemeys from Keep The Change and James Blair from Lighthouse Financial for an interactive webinar where they go through the fundamental wealth principles you need to know to successfully start on your wealth creation journey.This webinar is all about the psychological concepts you need to understand to become financially bulletproof.The 10 commandments:- Understand your motivation for wealth creation- Plans are nothing, planning is everything.- Never spend more than what you earn- Make your money work harder than you- Know how you can benefit from the power of compounding- Know how to implement leverage- Give your investments sufficient time to grow- Do not compare your wealth goals to that of peers- Give more value than you take- Treat your wealth like a business (because It Is)

Sep 10, 2023 • 46min
Election Special: An Interview With David Seymour - ACT Party Leader | Episode 129
The thoughts and opinions shared in this podcast, including those from our guest David Seymour, may not match the views of our podcast, its hosts, or Lighthouse Financial. This episode is meant for information and education. We aim to encourage open discussions from various viewpoints, but we don’t endorse any political party or opinion.
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Sep 6, 2023 • 43min
The 10 Commandments Of Building Wealth Q&A - Lighthouse Financial x Keep The Change | Midweek Episode
James sits down with Luke from Keep The Change to discuss your questions from August's webinar - The 10 Commandments Of Building Wealth.
The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.