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What would it actually take to retire 10 years earlier?
In this episode, we break down the three big levers that could get you there - paying off your mortgage faster, getting control of your spending and consistently investing - before running the numbers on what retiring at 55 could actually look like for a Kiwi couple.
Next Steps: Want to know what your own path to financial freedom could look like? Get in touch with our Wealth team to build a plan around your retirement goals.
MoneyHub Retirement Guide
Check out MoneyHub’s guide and resources on planning for retirement.
KiwiSaver Comparison Tool
Make sure your KiwiSaver is working as hard as you are with our KiwiSaver comparison tool.
Mortgage Interest Calculator
Use our mortgage interest calculator to see how much interest you could pay over the life of your loan.
PocketSmith Discount
Want to get a better handle on where your money is going? Use our PocketSmith discount code to start tracking your spending and get your budget sorted.
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The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.
A property valuation can open up your options or make your next move a whole lot harder.
In this episode, we unpack when getting a registered valuation makes sense, how falling property values affect usable equity, what to do if a valuation comes in lower than expected, and why having less than a 20% deposit doesn’t necessarily stop you from buying your next home.
Next Steps: If you’re thinking about your next property move and want to understand your equity and borrowing options, speak with our Lighthouse Mortgage team.
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Has New Zealand’s property market finally reset?
Nick Goodall, Head of Research at Cotality, joins James and Mike to unpack what’s changed since the 2021 property boom, from improving mortgage affordability and regional differences to investor returns, economic confidence and what realistic house price growth could look like from here.
Next Steps: Explore Cotality’s latest Pain & Gain Report
Learn more about Cotality and its latest research and insights into the New Zealand property market.
If you’re thinking about buying, investing or making your next move in the property market, get in touch with the Lighthouse Mortgage or Property team to understand your options and build a strategy around where the market is today.
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Helping your kids shouldn’t come at the cost of your retirement. James and Jess unpack the Bank of Mum and Dad, how much support is too much, the difference between giving your kids a head start and funding their lifestyle, and how to work out what you can actually afford to give without compromising your own financial future.
Next Steps: see if you’re on track for retirement with our free Retirement Calculator.
Listen to our previous episode exploring why family wealth is often lost across generations.
If you want to help your kids without putting your own retirement at risk, get in touch with the Lighthouse Wealth team to build a financial plan around what you can actually afford to give.
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A no from the bank doesn’t always mean you can’t borrow.
We break down what happens when a mortgage application is declined, from specialist and second-tier lenders to full doc, alt doc and no doc loans, why some borrowers pay significantly higher interest rates, and the importance of having a clear exit strategy back to a main bank.
Next Steps: If the bank has said no to your mortgage, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re out of options - get in touch with the Lighthouse mortgage team to talk through your situation and what other lending options could be available.
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Is the worst finally behind the New Zealand economy?
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen joins James and Mike to unpack where the NZ economy really stands, from stubborn inflation and unemployment at an 11-year high to rising interest rates, the OCR, economic growth, the property market and what needs to happen before Kiwis finally start feeling better off.
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Saving enough for retirement is only half the battle - knowing when to spend it could be just as important.
James sits down with Ben Brinkerhoff, Head of Advice at Consilium, to unpack why the first 10 years of retirement matter so much, the psychology that stops retirees spending their wealth, how retirement spending changes with age, preparing for market downturns, and why your 40s and 50s could be some of the most important years for building towards a comfortable retirement.
Read the article: Learn how retirement bucketing can give you permission to spend.
Read the J.P. Morgan study: See how spending changes throughout retirement.
Get in touch with Lighthouse Financial to build a financial plan designed around your goals and future.
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A 5% deposit could get thousands more Kiwis into their first home - but is it really as good as it sounds?
James and Mike unpack National’s proposed changes to the First Home Loan scheme, including the new $300,000 income threshold, what buying with just 5% actually looks like, the risks of taking on more debt, and whether bringing more first-home buyers into the market could ultimately push property prices higher.
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Buying your first home? Download our free First Home Buyers Guide to help you get started.
Ready to take the next step? Get in touch with the Lighthouse Mortgages team to understand your options.
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The OCR is up but that doesn’t tell you the whole story about where mortgage rates are heading.
James and Mike break down what actually determines your interest rate, unpacking the OCR, swap rates, wholesale funding, customer deposits and bank competition, before looking at what rising rates could mean for borrowers and the property market.
Next Steps: Want to understand what rising rates could mean for your mortgage? Speak to Mike and the Lighthouse Mortgages team about your options.
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Another economic shock is coming. Is your money ready for it?
James and Mike break down the financial fundamentals that can help you weather whatever comes next, from setting clear goals and building an emergency fund to managing your budget, investing consistently and taking action instead of waiting for the perfect time.
Next Steps: Help your team feel more confident with money - check out our Financial Literacy Workshops for the workplace.
Want to build your financial buffer? Watch our full episode on how to build an emergency fund.
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