

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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Feb 13, 2023 • 44min
Webinar Special: Inflation, Interest Rates and Volatility | Episode 103
This week we have a special episode from a recent webinar we did on how to make financial decisions in a world of inflation, rising interest rates and investment volatility.
Find out more about our business webinars below:
https://lighthousefinancial.co.nz/webinars
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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.

Feb 7, 2023 • 31min
The Ultimate First Home Buyers Guide | Episode 102
Purchasing your first home is an exciting time, it will be one of the largest financial commitments you will make in your life. It is a process that is full of twists and turns. This episode is the ultimate step by step guide to buying your first home.
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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.

Jan 30, 2023 • 23min
How To Tackle 2023 – High Interest Rates And Rising Unemployment | Episode 101
Here are some tips to help you manage your finances in a world of high interest rates and rising unemployment:
Find out more about our business webinars below:
https://lighthousefinancial.co.nz/webinars/
Check out the full article here:
https://lighthousefinancial.co.nz/how-to-tackle-2023/
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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.

Dec 18, 2022 • 18min
Ep. 100 What Happens After A Recession?
What happens after the world falls apart and the stock market crashes?
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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.

Dec 11, 2022 • 14min
Ep. 99 Triple Your Income In 12 Months - Starting A Business At 50
This week on Cheques and Balances, we’re joined by Jason Gerken who shares his inspirational story about starting a business at 50.
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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.

Dec 5, 2022 • 14min
Ep. 98 30 Year Old Couple Retire At 50 With Over $5 Million – Case Study
We recently had some clients purchase their first home come to James and ask about what their next steps should be. People dream of getting onto the property ladder, but what happens after that? This episode breaks down the general steps to grow your wealth once you’ve just bought your first home.
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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.

Nov 28, 2022 • 14min
Ep. 97 Why 40 Might Be Too Late To Buy Your First Home (The Numbers Will Shock You)
We're starting to see more and more clients who are buying their first home a little later in life, but is it the right financial decision? We crunch the numbers
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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.

Nov 20, 2022 • 10min
Ep. 96 What Is Financial Fasting? We Explore The Trend
We explore the trend sweeping the internet. This week we're getting our finances ready for summer, its financial fasting.
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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.

Nov 14, 2022 • 17min
Ep. 95 Financial Advisers React to TikTok Money Advice Part 2
You asked for it, so here it is! We're going to be looking at some more financial advice on TikTok and giving our thoughts. This episode is best enjoyed on YouTube, so click the video above to get the full experience.
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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.

Nov 7, 2022 • 24min
Ep. 94 The Barefoot Investor Book Review - Part 2
The final part of our II part series. We review the #1 Australian best selling book by author Scott Pape; The Barefoot Investor. Scott Pape believes this is the only money guide you’ll ever need, so we put it to the test.
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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.