Why do we make the financial decisions we do?

Author and psychotherapist Vicky Reynal joins Better Money with the MAIAs to answer this question.

In this episode of Better Money with the MAIAs, we chat with Candy Elsmore and Tafā Iakopo, from Project Ikuna and Winners of the 2024 MAIAs for Best Non-Profit Project for Adults.

Candy and Tafā share how Project Ikuna empowers Pasifika communities in New Zealand with culturally tailored financial literacy and workplace training programs, helping individuals and families transform their financial habits and achieve long-term prosperity.

Discover how this groundbreaking initiative is creating life-changing opportunities and fostering economic resilience in one of the world’s most vibrant communities.

What if teaching children about money could uplift entire families?

Join Veronica Frisancho, winner of the 2024 MAIAs Best Academic Paper, as she unpacks the incredible spillover effects of financial education.

Learn how empowering students with financial knowledge creates a ripple effect that changes parents’ financial behaviour.

What if the key to a better future starts in the classroom? Chantelle Clarke shares the groundbreaking ways FT FLIC is preparing the next generation for success.

How do kids learn about money in a cashless world?

Join us on Better Money with the MAIAs as we talk to Cecile Biccari, author of Your Money and the World and MAIA 2024 award winner for sustainable finance.

Cecile shares her insights on empowering young people with financial literacy that goes beyond saving and spending—teaching them to make choices that positively impact the world.

Listen to learn how sustainable finance can be intuitive and engaging for the next generation!

In this episode of Better Money with the MAIAs, host Michael Gilmore is joined by Ana Kresina, author of Kids Ain’t Cheap: A Lifeline for Expecting Parents and winner of the 2024 MAIA Best Book Award.

Ana shares her journey from financially literate professional to first-time parent, shedding light on the often-hidden costs of raising children.

Together, Michael and Ana explore the “motherhood penalty,” the unexpected financial hurdles of parental leave, and practical advice for parents managing these challenges.

Whether you’re planning a family or simply curious, this episode offers a fresh perspective on navigating the financial realities of parenthood.

In this episode of Better Money with the MAIAs, Michael Gilmore speaks with Claire Quigley, Director of Communication and Fundraising at MyBnk, about their award-winning program, The Money House.

Discover how this immersive financial education initiative is helping young people, particularly care-experienced youth, gain the life skills and financial confidence needed for independent living.

Learn about the impact MyBnk is having on reducing youth homelessness and empowering the next generation.

Join us on Better Money with the MAIAs as we sit down with Yara Mansour from Aflatoun International, the first-ever winner of the MAIAs Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Education category.

Discover how Aflatoun is empowering young people globally through innovative financial literacy programs, preparing them for the decentralized world of cryptocurrency and blockchain.

Tune in for an insightful conversation on the future of finance!

In this episode of Better Money with the MAIAs, Michael Gilmore speaks with Carla Hoppe, Founder and CEO of Wealthbrite, about empowering young professionals to navigate their financial futures.

Carla shares her personal journey and the inspiration behind Wealthbrite's mission to provide financial education in the workplace.

Tune in to discover practical tips for financial success and how Wealthbrite is helping the next generation gain the skills they need to thrive in their careers.