Cheques and Balances

Business & Economics Podcasts

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...

Episodes

The Problem With Owning Too Much Property | Episode 483

The Harsh Reality of Renting in Retirement | Episode 482

Will Interest Rates Rise Again? How To Prepare Your Mortgage Now | Episode 481

Upgrade Your Home or Buy an Investment Property? | Episode 480

SpaceX IPO Explained: Should You Buy the Biggest IPO Ever? | Episode 479

What the Oil Crisis Means for Your Portfolio: Q1 Investment Update | Episode 478

$9.3 Billion Tax Bill: Why NZ Businesses Are Struggling | Episode 477

From First Home to Forever Home: How to Upgrade Property in NZ | Episode 467

Why New Zealand’s Economy Is Falling Behind (And How to Fix It) Ft. Luke Kemeys & Simon Rolland | Episode 475

The $3,800% Return: Pokémon Cards vs S&P 500 | Episode 474

Why 30% of Couples Break Up After Buying a House | Episode 473

Why 8/10 People Should Sell Their First Home | Episode 472

Why It Feels Harder Than Ever To Get Ahead in New Zealand | Episode 471

Property Prices Are Stuck: Should You Buy in 2026? | Episode 470

Fuel Crisis vs COVID: Which Hits NZ Economy Harder? | Episode 469

KiwiSaver vs. Property: What Builds More Wealth In Retirement? | Episode 468

OCR Predictions: Petrol Prices Are Spiking - Do Interest Rates Follow? Ft. Jarrod Kerr | Episode 467

NZ Economic Update: Inflation Rising, Growth Falling Ft. Jarrod Kerr | Episode 466

The Tax on Shares That’s Costing Kiwi Investors Thousands | Episode 465

Is NZ’s Economic Recovery at Risk? The Long Term Effects of the Oil Crisis | Episode 464