Keep The Change

This is a re-release of an earlier podcast that other listeners have found very useful. Clue - it isn't a stock on the stock market. This investment is often overlooked by the masses but not by those who really know how to get a huge return. Check this lesson out and see what it is. Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become a prod...

What happens when the best looking (and most arrogant?) accountant in NZ and the biggest accountant in NZ walk into a studio at the same time? We find out! This is a sit down with James Fuller, the CEO and co-founder of Hnry. Hnry have revolutionised the accounting industry and put the power back in the sole traders hands by simplifying the boring and scary area of tax. We ask your questions and s...

Luke recently read a book discussing how to be successful and the laws around this so takes Mikey through some of the key points. You will be blown away by how accurate and relevant they are considering this book was written 100 years ago. Some great summertime reading for you off the back of this podcast. Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a...

Luke did some thinking on the plane on his way back from his trip and has some things already that he is going to be mindful of the 2023. See what you believe and see what might help you as well. This is a re-release of an earlier podcast that other listeners have found very useful. Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become a prod...

When I first built the Keep The Change website over 3.5 years ago, I wrote this in the ‘About me’ section: Not a millionaire (yet), but am on the path and think we all can be too. I wasn’t a millionaire when I wrote that, nowhere near. But I am today, depending on the defitinion you use. Was this a good goal or too small? Let's explore because regardless, I used 'the goal stack' to achieve this. H...

I have taken you through my methodology both through the podcast and Instagram on how I stacked $100,000 and why I did this. I have recently challenged myself to do this again and wanted to share with you the insights of how the second time differed from the first time and hope you can learn something from this too. Please take inspiration from this and remember that everybody has their own goals....

Instead of just getting ready for another tricky year, why not decide to make this YOUR year? Start by deciding that it’s your farking year. Decide today, to act like the version of yourself you need to be that achieves these goals. You’ll need this simple stack... Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become a producer! Make sure yo...

A recent question from the community around whether leaving money in the bank was a smart or safe thing to do and whilst there are no certainties in life we dig into some of the things to think about when it comes to bank accounts, inflation, and these other financial entities popping us suggesting that you could save your money with them. Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action...

The podcast had 600,000 downloads in 2024. There are now over 450 episodes to learn from. All Money Mail lessons (Friday emails) are read as podcasts too, and I am able to go a bit deeper into some of the context of the email. Here is a list of the 15 most listened to podcasts of the last 12 months. I guarantee you that there is a summertime gem in there for you to learn from. Hey thanks for liste...

Happy New Year! Here we are again, another bright new year to get stuck into. In this episode, Mikey and Luke sit down to get mostly Luke's thoughts on how to DESTROY 2024 and make sure this is your best year yet. Get stuck into this one and tell us what actions you will take to ensure this is the best year of your life. Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content,...

11% of kiwis earn over $100,000. That’s according to the 2022 IRD taxable income data that I spent time running some calculations on one weekend. Let's explore who gets paid what and what %. Remember comparison is the theif of joy so use this data wisely. Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become a producer! Make sure you’re subsc...

Can the pie get bigger without someone losing? This is the question that Mikey answers in this podcast. We explore the pie fallacy and zero sum versus fixed sum. Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become a producer! Make sure you’re subscribed to Money Mail via Keepthechange.co.nz to receive our weekly lesson on money and financia...

If you still think that making money is hard and you cant do it then this could be the podcast for you. 'Caleb' comes in to tell us about how he has sold $50,000 worth of goods on the internet and how he has learned this from social media. There are heaps of business lessons in here and selling fundamentals and it is mind-blowing to see what the younger generation is picking up and having a crack...

They say that getting into your first home can be one of the hardest projects of your life. In this podcast we break down the exact methodology you need to implement to save a deposit for your first home. This is the ultimate guide from Keep The Change and Guardian Smith. Good Luck! Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become a prod...

Up down, sideways? Who knows? Tama might because he eats, sleeps, dreams and flips property every day. We sit down to talk about what we will see in the 2024 year when it comes to property. You also get your questions from instagram answered. Tips for buying in 2024 and the common mistakes that Tama sees people make. Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’...

Is congratulations you made it to the end of the year. In this podcast we take a look back at what we noticed throughout this year and how it's been for us. We also dive into the OCR, unemployment, recession, migration, and inflation. It wouldn't be a review without a quick look at what the next year may bring as well so get stuck in. Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from...

We’ve got a weapon in the building. Someone who is juggling a lot including kids, tenants, investments and clients. Ilse Wolfe from Wolfe Property Coaching helps people get started on their property journey and wants to re-teach some of the lessons (and help others avoid her mistakes) she has picked up throughout her property investment career. We dig into why this is important to her and how she...

Luke was recently on a panel in the accounting world about what personal branding is and what it leads to. Is it even worth it? Luke and another accountant explain the pros, cons and how to get started. This podcast won’t be for everyone but it will help some of you who may be thinking about increasing your own brand in a venture or as an individual. There are some powerful principles in here so t...

Recently somebody asked me whether it’s a good idea to pay off their $2.5k student loan if you have $2.5k saved. Only they know that answer. But it got me thinking about the levels of money and the versions of ourselves. So I asked the old version of myself what they would do, then I asked the new version of me. Don't have a student loan? This is just as relevant to you! Get stuck in Hey thanks fo...

Luke features on The High Frequency Club podcast to discuss paying off your debt, combating the rising costs of living and help alleviate your current and future money stresses. Check them out here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wCq6F8txKy9skzoENG2fr?si=0f53784b9c3c4c60 Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become a producer! Make s...

He’s back in the studio but this time he is all in. Last time he let us know that he still had a job and many people were mind blown. How the hell was he managing everything and what will be possible if this is Tama’s full focus? These are the questions we have too. We explore InvestorPro - the new App that Tama’s team have built and whether that perfect flip record is in tact with no losses to re...

As money gets tight for people, I read about the different ways people are trying to put money back into their household. One of the ways people are doing this is by cashing up annual leave. This is where employees exchange some of their unused annual leave for cold hard cash. A nice cash injection! BUT what should we be thinking about before doing this? Hey thanks for listening! Please take some...

Mikey comes in all guns blazing around why everybody needs to experience the hunting season, and no we ain't talking about knocking over a couple of deers or goats. In this podcast we will explore what a hinting season is and how 18-36 months of your time could change your life projection. Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become...

Leighton Roberts CEO and co-founder of Sharesies stops by to answer your questions and several others about the journey and future of Sharesies including whether your shares are safe and how to get your kids started in investing. Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become a producer! Make sure you’re subscribed to Money Mail via Ke...

For those with student loans, 12% of all income above the IRD threshold ($22,828 at present) has to be repaid against the student loan. This is calculated on your gross income (before tax) not your net income / take-home income. They are feeling the pinch from the cost of living and tax brackets not moving. No wonder they are finding it hard to then save money also. Check this one out! Hey thanks...