Cooking the Books with Frances Cook
457 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEach week the New Zealand Herald and BusinessDesk's Cooking the Books tackles a different money problem. Hosted by Frances Cook.
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What not to do in the sharemarket
May 08, 2019 03:29 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what not to do in the sharemarket. Hosted by Frances Cook. Shares are scary to some people, when they don't need to be. Investing in them is actually quite simple, if you follow a few rules. But while we've talked about what you should do in previous episodes, there's a less positive side, where you also need to know what not do. One of the reasons the infamous 1987 sharemark...
How to turn a small windfall into a big deal, with the triangle method
April 24, 2019 03:30 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the triangle technique that can help you manage a small windfall. Hosted by Frances Cook. Saving money regularly is a crucial part of building your wealth, yet is often forgotten. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Little windfalls in life can be huge over your lifetime. If you get a little pay rise of $20 a week, you could get used to going out for brunch more often. Befor...
KiwiSaver has changed, and more is coming in the future
April 17, 2019 03:25 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to handle the changes to KiwiSaver, and what else might be waiting in the wings. Hosted by Frances Cook. It’s the time of year when law changes come into force, so you might have seen articles about the minimum wage changing, or tax rates. All of that is very important, but what’s gone under the radar is some changes to your KiwiSaver, that are actually big news. You now...
How to Hatch your wagon to overseas companies
April 10, 2019 03:30 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the latest tech start-up aiming to make life easier for NZ investors. Hosted by Frances Cook. People often think of investing in shares as something done by people who are already rich, who are able to throw around big sums of money with abandon. That’s because, for a while there, it was true. But it shouldn’t be, because shares are a great way to create wealth in the first pl...
Unemployment is down, why aren't wages up?
April 03, 2019 02:30 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's why pay rates are staying stubbornly low. Hosted by Frances Cook. Workers should be thrilled right now. Unemployment is low and companies are crying out for skilled people to hire. This is usually the dream situation for the employee, where you have the leverage over your boss, because you’ll be hard to replace. Usually, this is when wages start going up. So it’s a little bit...
How to talk to your partner about money
March 27, 2019 02:30 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to tackle financial infidelity. Hosted by Frances Cook. Everyone has secrets, but there are some secrets that can do more harm than good, particularly in a long term relationship. Like if you impulse buy things, then hide the receipt from your significant other. Or if you squirrel money away into a bank account the other person has no idea about. These things can be the...
Can voting with your wallet force social media companies to change?
March 20, 2019 02:30 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's whether voting with your wallet can push tech giants to change. Hosted by Frances Cook. People power has never been so needed, after a horrifying attack on New Zealand and our muslim community. Fifty people are dead, and many more injured, and everyone is asking how on earth this happened. The power of the community coming together has already been demonstrated in countless ca...
How to run a small business and still have a life
March 13, 2019 02:30 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what small business owners need to do differently for work-life balance, and retirement. Hosted by Frances Cook. A small business isn’t just a business. There’s a side that’s all about the financial realities, but there’s also a strong emotional side to things that we just can’t ignore. People often start their business in an area that they’re passionate about. But even if t...
How robots are changing the way we invest
March 06, 2019 02:30 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how the digital age is changing how we handle our money. Hosted by Frances Cook. The best thing about the digital era is how much information is at our fingertips. The worst thing about the digital era is there’s so much information, it can be hard to know where to start, and even harder to wade through it all. Well the personal finance world is starting to tackle this issue t...
How a capital gains tax will change your KiwiSaver
February 27, 2019 02:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the good and bad of a capital gains tax on your KiwiSaver. Hosted by Frances Cook. If you heard howls of outrage and a collective stamping of feet coming from your computer last week, it's not a technical glitch. You were probably logged in to social media as the announcement was made that the Tax Working Group recommended the Government bring in a capital gains tax. Basical...
Should first home buyers wait for the market to crash?
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What to do when asking for a raise doesn't work
February 13, 2019 02:30 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the tactics to use if you think you're underpaid. Hosted by Frances Cook. It’s a tough world out there trying to get a pay rise. Wages have been flat for a long time, and it only makes things worse if you’re already underpaid. Last year Harvard released research that debunked one of the biggest gender pay gap myths. Many people say women are paid less because they’re too timid...
What to do when you've left it too late to invest
January 23, 2019 02:30 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to tackle investing at different life stages. Hosted by Frances Cook. Time is one of the biggest ingredients for investing success. I would even argue, it can be more important than money. If you take $20 and invest it in your twenties, it will do far more for you than $40 invested in your fifties. But time is powerful because it’s precious, and limited. And sometimes,...
How to cut waste and your food bill at the same time
January 16, 2019 02:30 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the various tactics to attack the food bill. Hosted by Frances Cook. If you want to cut back your spending, it makes sense to focus on the biggest core expenses. Food is undeniably one of those. If you’re ruled by your tastebuds like I sometimes am, it might even be your number one expense. Eating good food is one of the great joys in life, and nobody wants to give that up. ...
Why a healthy budget can include a flamethrower
January 09, 2019 02:30 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's why you shouldn't be sucked in by budgeting's image problem. Hosted by Frances Cook. Budgeting has an image problem. Also, the sky is blue, the grass is green, and cats rule the internet. We all know budgeting sounds a bit boring, and for many people, it’s easy to ignore for that reason. But while people tend to get excited about buying a house, or investing in shares, creat...
How to watch your pennies in 2019
January 02, 2019 02:30 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what you need to know for the year ahead. Hosted by Frances Cook. New year, new me, new money. The last few years have been unstable, to say the least. While this has resulted in more than a few politics arguments over the dinner table, it’s also thrown the business world for a loop. Don’t be fooled into thinking what happens in boardrooms or parliaments overseas has no im...
Cooking the Books: Why do sales make us irrational?
December 25, 2018 19:10 - 18 minutes - 43.4 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how shops get into your head, and how to fight back. Hosted by Frances Cook. We're in the final throes of the season of excess, and New Zealanders like to go out with a bang. Right after receiving a bunch of presents for Christmas, many of us like to head out on Boxing Day and get even more stuff. It's traditionally the biggest shopping day of the year in New Zealand, and retai...
Why do sales make us irrational?
December 25, 2018 16:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how shops get into your head, and how to fight back. Hosted by Frances Cook. We're in the final throes of the season of excess, and New Zealanders like to go out with a bang. Right after receiving a bunch of presents for Christmas, many of us like to head out on Boxing Day and get even more stuff. It's traditionally the biggest shopping day of the year in New Zealand, and re...
Can you afford your pet?
December 19, 2018 03:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what to consider before bringing home an animal companion. Hosted by Frances Cook. We're in the thick of puppy and kitten season, when cute little furry faces appear in pet shop windows, beckoning for you to take them home and enjoy their cuteness all day. Add that we're also in the season for presents, and some people get the idea that a pet could make the perfect present, wh...
Cooking the Books: Can you afford your pet?
December 19, 2018 00:45 - 16 minutes - 38.7 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what to consider before bringing home an animal companion. Hosted by Frances Cook. We're in the thick of puppy and kitten season, when cute little furry faces appear in pet shop windows, beckoning for you to take them home and enjoy their cuteness all day. Add that we're also in the season for presents, and some people get the idea that a pet could make the perfect present, whet...
Ways to take a holiday without going broke
December 12, 2018 02:30 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to take a the best holiday for the least money. Hosted by Frances Cook. I’m a big believer that having your money situation sorted doesn’t mean you miss out on having a life. In fact, if you do the money thing right, it actually means you can focus more on the things that truly make you happy. So now that summer is getting underway it’s time to think about holidays. Wheth...
Cooking the Books: How to holiday on a budget
December 12, 2018 01:21 - 19 minutes - 45.1 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to take a the best holiday for the least money. Hosted by Frances Cook. I'm a big believer that having your money situation sorted doesn't mean you miss out on having a life. In fact, if you do the money thing right, it actually means you can focus more on the things that truly make you happy. So now that summer is getting underway it's time to think about holidays. Whether y...
Cooking the Books: What do the mortgage changes mean for you?
December 05, 2018 01:10 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today it's what's actually changed for mortgages, and how you can take advantage of it. Hosted by Frances Cook. For those who feel home ownership is out of reach, there's been some welcome news in the last week. The Reserve Bank has loosened the mortgage rules, making it easier for people with a small deposit to be approved. Of course, those with a small deposit are usually first home buye...
Cooking the Books: The argument against maxing your KiwiSaver contributions
November 28, 2018 01:02 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the things you need to know before monetising a hobby. Hosted by Frances Cook. KiwiSaver is a wonderful scheme. You get free money from the Government and your employer, it automates your retirement savings, and it has plenty of options to let you do what's best for you and your money. It's safe to say, I heartily approve of KiwiSaver. But just because it's a good scheme, does...
Cooking the Books: How to successfully make money from your hobbies
November 21, 2018 01:18 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the things you need to know before monetising a hobby. Hosted by Frances Cook. When you're trying to get better with money, there's on simple truth that can't be ignored: it's always easier to do well if you have more cash coming in the door. Asking for a raise is one option, but another that appeals to many people is starting their own business. After all, the stakes may be hi...
Cooking the Books: Why a lotto win can ruin your finances
November 14, 2018 01:20 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to deal with an unexpected change in finances. Hosted by Frances Cook. Lying awake at night, dreaming of how things would be different if we won Lotto, is something all of us have done from time to time. The house we'd pay off, the job we'd quit, the holidays we would take. I'm sure all of us can think of how life would be easy if millions of dollars just fell out of the sky...
Cooking the Books: Can buying with a friend get you a house?
November 07, 2018 00:40 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to make shared equity work for you. Hosted by Frances Cook. As the talk-fest on what to do about our housing market continues, one idea hasn't had the scrutiny it deserves. That's the idea of shared equity, where you might buy a home with a friend or family member to reduce the cost of a deposit, as well as the ongoing mortgage. So far so sensible, but actually, it's much har...
Cooking the Books: How to use the skills you have to get paid more
October 31, 2018 00:18 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to tip the job market in your favour. Hosted by Frances Cook. As we hurtle towards the end of the year, it can often be a time to take stock. If the latest employment data is anything to go by, many of us will be taking stock of our job prospects. The Westpac McDermott Miller employee confidence index shows many of us aren't feeling flash, with a fall in employee confidence...
Cooking the Books: How KiwiSaver can help and hurt first home buyers
October 24, 2018 01:37 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the things to know if you want to buy a house using KiwiSaver. Hosted by Frances Cook. You don't need me to tell you it's difficult for first home buyers right now. We all know this. What's more useful is finding out the various ways you can tip the scales in your favour. The biggest weapon in your arsenal is KiwiSaver. It can supercharge your savings, guaranteeing you double y...
Cooking the Books: Why the OCR is the key to your financial life
October 10, 2018 01:10 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the subtle ways interest rates influence everything money. Hosted by Frances Cook. Talking interest rates, or the official cash rate, tends to make all but the most hardened personal finance nerds glaze over. The rates go up, they go down, who cares, what's for dinner and has anyone taken the dog outside yet? But don't be fooled into thinking this dry talk of percentages has no ...
Cooking the Books: Are the highs of high risk investing worth it?
October 03, 2018 00:52 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's why people bother with volatile higher risk investments. Hosted by Frances Cook. When we talk about investing, we often take the time to warn about high-risk investments. We’ll tell people you need to be ready for the ups and downs of such investments, to do your research, prepare mentally, and make sure you have a long timeframe to ride out volatility. It’s all true, but talki...
Cooking the Books: The NZ family man saving 50 percent of his income
September 26, 2018 01:33 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the strategies one New Zealander uses to get financial independence. Hosted by Frances Cook. Money stress is so common that the majority of New Zealanders are struggling with it. In the latest Barometer survey, the Commission for Financial Capability found that 69 percent of people were concerned about their money. It was so bad, that 30 percent of them were literally losing sle...
Cooking the Books: Are you getting gouged on your electricity bill?
September 19, 2018 01:36 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what on earth is happening in our electricity sector. Hosted by Frances Cook. If you've ever shivered through a winter's evening because you don't want to turn on the heater and face a stiff bill, you're not alone. Many people, myself included, have at times put their health at risk in a cold house because they simply can't afford for the electricity use to go up. Well the firs...
Cooking the Books: The smartest ways to buy a car
September 11, 2018 15:14 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's both the financial and practical aspects to buying the best car for you. Hosted by Frances Cook. Buying a car has so many different parts to it, you can easily forgive people getting confused. First, you need to decide what kind of car you want. Little for commuting around a big city, bigger for ferrying kids around, maybe even bigger again so that you can fit tools in the back f...
Cooking the Books: How to shelter your KiwiSaver from life's storms
September 05, 2018 02:40 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's getting past the retirement scaremongering to figure out what you really need. Hosted by Frances Cook. KiwiSaver has to be the thing I get the most questions about. People are rightfully wanting to look after it, manage it well, and ensure they have a comfortable retirement. Unfortunately, there are a few misconceptions floating around, that could see people hurt their future ins...
Cooking the Books: How to get started as a DIY investor
August 29, 2018 00:27 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the things to know if you want to fly solo in the sharemarket. Hosted by Frances Cook. Just getting started always seems to be the hardest part. So it is with shares. I receive plenty of messages from listeners who tell me that they'd like to buy some, but don't know where to start. Many people say they would rather do it themselves, rather than ease in with a funds manager. That...
Cooking the Books: What's the best investment for your life stage?
August 22, 2018 02:50 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBTitle: What's the best investment for your life stage? Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the different ways to grow wealth in different stages of life. Hosted by Frances Cook. It might come as no surprise to you that many people believe investing is only for the rich. Heck, even I used to think that. The Financial Markets Authority has released research on attitudes to investing, and shock horror, older men with ...
Cooking the Books: How to set yourself up for a pay rise
August 15, 2018 02:43 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the best strategies to argue for a raise. Hosted by Frances Cook. Whether or not to give a pay rise has become a hot potato. Unemployment is low, at 4.5 percent, which would usually mean employees could demand better pay or they'd walk. And yet, the latest figures from Statistics New Zealand show there's not much movement. Private sector wages have only gone up 2.1 percent in the...
Cooking the Books: The tricks to negotiating the best mortgage
August 08, 2018 01:01 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's why and how you should negotiate your mortgage. Hosted by Frances Cook. Hope is on the horizon for those who want to buy a house. The recent Quotable Value House Price Index for July found that prices have stagnated, and investor activity has dropped off. That’s left a window of opportunity for first home buyers. Homes officially considered affordable, that’s those under $650,000...
Cooking the Books: How to talk to your kids about money
August 01, 2018 02:42 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to give your kids a good start with money. Hosted by Frances Cook. Family politics is hard enough without bringing money into it. But just because it's hard, doesn't mean you can put it off. For better or worse, most schools don't teach your kids about finances. Money makes the world go round, but somehow our kids are supposed to just figure it out for themselves. Never mind ...
Cooking the Books: Why a market downturn can be the best time to buy shares
July 25, 2018 03:08 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to brace for a market downturn. Hosted by Frances Cook. Those who like to dabble in shares have had a dream run in recent years. Prices have gone up, dividends have been generous, and investors have happily raked in the returns. But there's a chill wind starting to blow. There have been rumblings for the last couple of years that the good days are set to end, and market...
Cooking the Books: Have your own The Block without going broke
July 18, 2018 02:44 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the strategies for getting through a housing renovation. Hosted by Frances Cook. It's easy to look at a TV show on housing renovation, and start to feel the itch yourself. Maybe you start to see the improvements you could make to your own home. Or you fancy yourself a house flipper, doing up a house to sell on for monster profits. The problem is that behind the TV editing lies ho...
Cooking the Books: Why New Zealanders are scared of the sharemarket
July 11, 2018 03:37 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what puts people off the sharemarket, and why it's worth a rethink. Hosted by Frances Cook. New Zealanders have a love affair with housing. It's true, owning your own home gives you security, and if you pay it off before retirement your golden years should be a lot easier. In comparison, many Kiwis are nervous of the share market. We were particularly badly burned by the 1987 cra...
Cooking the Books: Should you drain your KiwiSaver to buy a house?
July 04, 2018 02:03 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's whether it's worth draining your retirement savings to buy your first home. Hosted by Frances Cook. Scraping together a deposit for your first home can be a fraught exercise. House prices are through the roof, and in some areas, only getting worse. Take the latest data from the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment. Last month it revealed that finding an affordable home ...
Cooking the Books: The simple maths behind early retirement
June 27, 2018 02:49 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what some say you need saved to achieve early retirement. Hosted by Frances Cook. It doesn't matter how much you like your job, you're there to get paid. That's what makes it a job, rather than a volunteer role. But while many people are counting down to retirement at 65, others have their eye on the exit a little earlier than that. We've mentioned on this show before about the F...
Cooking The Books: Is a side hustle worthwhile?
June 20, 2018 02:27 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the options for earning more money on the side. Hosted by Frances Cook. Making extra money on the side can be an appealing idea. Maybe you're trying to save for a house, or you just want to go on holiday and see a bit more of the world. You don't always have time for the long-term goals of pushing for a raise or a promotion. So you're left with earning more money in your sp...
Cooking the Books: How to stay warm this winter without going broke
June 13, 2018 01:55 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to stay on top of the power bill in winter. Hosted by Frances Cook. You know it’s cold when everyone suddenly becomes a fan of cuddles. The cats, the dogs, the children, all pile together in a big heap of body warmth, and all you want to do is join them. Even my snobby cats have been trying to dig their way under the covers each morning. But trying to stay warm without going ...
Cooking the Books: How much money do you need to retire?
June 06, 2018 01:47 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's getting past the retirement scaremongering to figure out what you really need. Hosted by Frances Cook. There's nothing more irritating than patronising, scaremongering articles pretending to offer helpful advice about money. Take the recent claims that you should have saved your annual salary by the time you turn 30. As someone who's about to turn 30 myself, I'm only just g...
Cooking the Books: Know thy money personality
May 02, 2018 02:04 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how figuring out your money personality can give you back control. Hosted by Frances Cook. There's a weird thing about economists, where they assume we're all calm and rational with our money. Whole systems have been designed around the idea that people weigh their choices, think calmly, and go for the best options, particularly when it comes to our money habits. But you only hav...
Cooking The Books: Why a simple savings account is the key to money happiness
April 25, 2018 00:44 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBEach week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's why saving even a little bit could change your relationship with money. Hosted by Frances Cook. People often say it’s the simple things in life, and that’s certainly true when it comes to money. Most of the things you can do to improve your financial situation are pretty simple. But it’s one of the very simplest things that will bring you the most happiness. You just need to actu...