

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
Episodes
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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.

Oct 31, 2022 • 25min
Ep. 93 The Barefoot Investor Book Review - Part 1
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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 25, 2022 • 11min
Ep. 92 Case Study: Couple Create $2.6 Million In 15 Years - The Sprint
We often talk a lot about taking steps towards financial freedom as early as possible, but what if you've only got 10 or 15 years left before retirement? Is it too late? Well, this episode is for you.
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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 17, 2022 • 13min
Ep. 91 Savings Vs. Offset - The Best Place For Your Emergency Fund
This week we've got a question from a listener, Dean asks: "What are the pros and cons of using your emergency fund to offset your home mortgage (in either an offset or revolving credit facility)?
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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 10, 2022 • 12min
Ep. 90 Is Living In Australia Cheaper Than NZ? We Crunch The Numbers
This week on Cheques and Balances, we answer a listener question, is it cheaper to live in Australia than NZ? 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.

Oct 6, 2022 • 12min
BONUS EPISODE: How To Sell Your Business - Ft Peter Nola
We've got a bonus episode this week with business broker at ABC Business Sales Peter Nola
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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, 2022 • 15min
Ep. 88 5 Myths When Trying To Sell Your Business - Ft Peter Nola
This week we're joined by Peter Nola, business broker at ABC with 5 of the most common myths business owners believe when selling their business.
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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, 2022 • 14min
Ep. 87 60% Of First Home Buyers Use This Bank - The Bank Of Mum And Dad
With the property ladder getting more out of reach for first home buyers, Kiwi's are forced to get creative with pulling together a deposit. The bank of Mum and Dad has become the 5th largest home loan lender in New Zealand, with an estimated $22.6 billion being loaned out to family members to help them get into a 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.

Sep 19, 2022 • 16min
Ep. 86 Couple Earn 500k But Can't Retire - A Case Study On Rich Vs. Wealthy Households
This week we do a case study on what a 'rich' and a 'wealthy' household looks like. You might think they are the same but they are worlds apart.
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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 12, 2022 • 17min
Ep. 85 Q&A With Kernel CEO Dean Anderson
This week we're joined by Dean Anderson, CEO of Kernel, for a quick chat about his experience in the market, what Kernel is and how it got started.
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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.