Starting off strong with a Kiwi classic, The Happy Saver Podcast, hosted by Ruth Henderson, is a fantastic podcast that shares practical examples of actual New Zealanders’ (and the occasional Australian) financial stories. The Happy Saver Podcast will be perfect for you if you want to learn more about how other Kiwis are facing financial challenges and wins. From people who have achieved FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) to people on a home ownership journey. A personal favourite series she has is her six-part Financial Independence series helping explain how you can get financial freedom. A perfect podcast to listen to while cooking dinner!
Hosted by Owen and Gemma from Rask Media, The Australian Finance Podcast is a top Australian finance show to get you started on managing your money. Episodes are released twice a week, where Owen and Gemma share their tips and tricks for investing in your future. These episodes provide actionable steps you can take to make a change. They cover topics such as what to do if you receive an inheritance or the best money moves to make in your 20s. If you’re keen to hear a PocketSmith super user and Gemma chat about how PocketSmith is more than a budgeting tool, have a listen to Why every household needs a CFO and a CEO for your money.
Another Australian-grown podcast is Get Started Investing, hosted by Equity Mates cofounders Bryce and Alec. This podcast is focused on starting your investing journey. They break down intimidating investing jargon in a way that helps listeners feel confident to take their first steps. A great series to start with is 12 Steps to Get Started, as these episodes share all the investing basics you need. Bryce and Alec also cover other topics, such as budgeting, with a great new series called Boost My Budget, where they invite Get Started Investing listeners to get their budget reviewed. Have a listen if you’re ready to start investing in your future.
The Broke Generation, hosted by Emma Edwards, a certified financial behaviour expert, is an awesome Australian based podcast. This podcast is full of all things money, looking at long-term financial change through setting goals and knowing where to start. Her episodes provide relatable and fun ways to take control of your finances, such as exploring the effects of a year of not buying clothes. She also runs great mini-series like her most recent, Can I Buy a House If series with a mortgage broker, which aims to debunk rumours about the housing market. If you want more beyond the podcast, she has an amazing book we’ve reviewed called Good With Money.
Back to a great New Zealand podcast run by the Kernel team: It’s No Secret. This podcast answers specific money-related questions to open the conversation around how to talk about money. Their goal is making the topic of money less taboo, helping more Kiwis achieve financial freedom. Episodes vary from paying off student loans to introductions to shares and ETFs as well as great personal stories from New Zealanders. This podcast is perfect for those wanting the hard money questions answered in an approachable way.
New Zealand financial services company Lighthouse Financial hosts the podcast Cheques and Balances. James and Michael, qualified financial advisors, want to help New Zealanders make smarter financial choices. I recommend this to anyone who wants to take control of their financial future and learn about the housing market in New Zealand. It includes many NZ-specific stories and situations, such as discussions about KiwiSaver and an interview with the New Zealand Finance Minister. The episodes are short and sweet so perfect for busy lives. This is a great podcast if you’re ready to get ahead with your finances.
Scoreboard is an Australian podcast for all the sports lovers out there. Host Chris Titley chats with different sporting professionals, whether it’s an athlete, coach, or referee. He has conversations with these sports stars to uncover their journeys through life and business. Chris specifically explores their mindset, career choices, and money habits in a conversational way that relates back to their sporting careers. I love how there are many different sports covered such as rugby, basketball, golf, and even aerial skiing. Have a listen to this podcast if you want to see how different sports people manage their success and what their goals in life are in and outside of sport.
The Fresh Moni Podcast is hosted by Willie Leota, a qualified Samoan mortgage advisor who is keen to share his wisdom with New Zealanders. Willie has genuine conversations with different Kiwis about their personal journeys with money, with a focus on homeownership. Guests include ex-professional rugby players such as Tim Bateman, as well as CEOs and leaders from across New Zealand. Keep an eye out for the upcoming episode with PocketSmith’s CEO, Jason Leong. Recognised as one of New Zealand’s top business podcasts in 2024, the Fresh Moni Podcast is definitely a great listen if you’re wanting to hear real-life stories and experiences.
Finance journalist and qualified financial advisor Frances Cook hosts the Making Cents podcast from New Zealand. Frances focuses on helping people achieve financial freedom without giving up the things they love. Enjoy two episodes a week, with Monday episodes including interviews with a range of people with different and interesting financial stories. Thursdays are Ask the Experts where Frances gets the inside scoop with finance industry experts. She covers a range of topics such as, side hustles, money guilt, pocket money and much more. This is the perfect podcast for Kiwis who want meaningful financial education.
Eliza is PocketSmith’s Marketing Coordinator and is currently studying a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Management. Eliza is an active saver to achieve her goal of having no student loan at the end of her degree. Eliza’s interest involves going on long walks with her friends and family, and she is passionate about photography.
