Cheques and Balances

Join James and Mike in this week's episode of Cheques & Balances as they discuss why you can't put a number on happiness. They are joined by Ben Brinkerhoff who is Head of Advice at Consilium, a business specialising in investment solutions. Do you know what the magic number is that would allow you to stop working? If you needed freedom from work, what would it give you the freedom to do? Listen to how people reach that goal and then realise, they're still unhappy.The content in this podcast are the opinions of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important you take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join James and Mike in this week's episode of Cheques & Balances as they discuss the reasons behind why it's so hard to get a mortgage. What is the CCCFA? The changes being made to this act have ultimately stopped many first home buyers from getting on the property ladder and many others from securing finance. But is it the be-all and end-all? Having a mortgage adviser on your side can help your chances as they are able to present your information to the bank in a way that you can't. Want to know how? Listen to this episode.The content in this podcast are the opinions of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important you take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join James and Mike in this week's episode of Cheques & Balances as they discuss the reasons behind why the markets are dropping. Do you buy or sell your shares? If you're a first home buyer which KiwiSaver fund should you be in? Your questions are answered here with the team from Lighthouse.The content in this podcast are the opinions of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important you take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join James and Mike in this week's episode of Cheques & Balances as they are joined once again by property guru and Managing Director of Lighthouse Financial services, Matt Harris. In this weeks episode, they discuss the important things to consider before buying into a company, the pros and cons and the different ways of buying into a business. The content in this podcast are the opinions of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important you take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join James and Mike in this week's episode of Cheques & Balances as they are joined once again by property guru and Managing Director of Lighthouse Financial services, Matt Harris. In this week's episode, the team discuss, What to do if you're priced out of the property market and alternative options for investing. The content in this podcast are the opinions of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important you take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join James and Mike in this week's episode of Cheques & Balances as they are joined once again by property guru and Managing Director of Lighthouse Financial services, Matt Harris. In this weeks episode, they discuss the recent changes to the Resource Management (RMA), what will be the flow-on impact to property prices, what areas of New Zealand will be impacted and can you expect a large development next door at your place??The content in this podcast are the opinions of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important you take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join James and Mike in this week's episode of Cheques & Balances as they are joined once again by property guru and Managing Director of Lighthouse Financial services, Matt Harris. This week they discuss when you need to pay GST on a property, AirBnB and GST, common mistakes clients make on property transactions, GST on new builds, GST on lifestyle blocks, affordable housing for Kiwis, subdividing properties and much more. The content in this podcast are the opinions of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important you take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join James and Mike in this week's episode of Cheques & Balances as they are joined once again by property guru and Managing Director of Lighthouse Financial services, Matt Harris. This week they discuss, should you have a financial plan and the benefits of implementing a financial plan for your future.The content in this podcast are the opinions of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important you take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join James and Mike in this week's episode of Cheques & Balances as they are joined once again by property guru and Managing Director of Lighthouse Financial services, Matt Harris. This week they discuss the deposit needed for your first home and low deposit lending for new builds. The content in this podcast are the opinions of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important you take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join James and Mike in this week's episode of Cheques & Balances where they discuss the new shared property ownership scheme. They are joined once again by the Head of Sales and Marketing of Mint Asset Management, David Boyle as they discuss, the top five mistakes people make moving into retirement and easy steps to maximise your situation.The content in this podcast are the opinions of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important you take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.