Cooking the Books with Frances Cook

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Each week the New Zealand Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books tackles a different money problem. Hosted by Frances Cook.

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How to pay off debt faster

10.27.2020

Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to pay off debt faster, and pay less overall. Hosted by Frances Cook. There's quite enough to be feeling nervous about these days, ...

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10.27.2020 How to pay off debt faster Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to pay off debt faster, and pay less overall. Hosted by Frances Cook. There's quite enough to be feeling nervous about these days, ...
10.20.2020 Side hustles that don't suck Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the best ways to make extra money, without wasting your time. Hosted by Frances Cook. Well, it turns out that you guys really want ...
10.13.2020 What the FMA makes of the explosion of new investors Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the astonishing rise of DIY investing since lockdown. Hosted by Frances Cook.This year has seen a spike in new investors. Since the first Covid-19 ...
10.06.2020 The KiwiSaver mistake younger people are making, that hurts first home buying Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the mistake being made with KiwiSavers, and how to fix it. Hosted by Frances Cook. KiwiSaver is really important, not only for our long ...
09.29.2020 How to negotiate more money, even during a pandemic Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to have a conversation about pay rates that works for everyone. Hosted by Frances Cook.It’s a little awkward to talk about pay rates ...
09.24.2020 It's time to Pivot - to The Pivot Pod If you like Cooking the Books, you should also check out The Pivot Pod. It’s my other podcast, focused on helping small businesses through the carnage of Covid-19. Whether you’re a side hustler, a small business owner, or you just ...
09.22.2020 How to financially manage a career change Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to get yourself on firm footing so you can handle a career change. Hosted by Frances Cook.The world tipped upside down recently, which ...
09.15.2020 The NZer who paid off $94,000 debt in 3 years, by side hustling Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the woman who tackled $94,000 of debt in three years, and why she still side hustles now that she's debt-free. Hosted by Frances Cook.There ...
09.08.2020 Why Covid-19 has seen more people taking the leap into self-employment Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the rise in self-employed New Zealanders, and how to do it with more success. Hosted by Frances Cook.What do you do when you lose ...
09.01.2020 How to save thousands on your mortgage, in good times and bad Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to master your mortgage whether your finances are going well, or are under stress. Hosted by Frances Cook.If you have a question about ...
08.25.2020 Young adults are saving and investing more – here's how to do it well Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how Covid-19 has shaped money management for a new generation. Hosted by Frances Cook.Here’s the thing. Many people were already struggling financially before all ...
08.19.2020 Should you pay off the mortgage or invest? Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's where to put any extra money so it's working hardest for you. Hosted by Frances Cook.Covid-19 shocked many of us into paying more attention ...
08.12.2020 The key to a budget that still lets you live life Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to build a budget that improves your life instead of restricting it. Hosted by Frances Cook.For this year's Money Week Sorted has pulled ...
08.05.2020 The surprising confidence among KiwiSavers, even after Covid Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what your KiwiSaver is trying to tell you, and how to use it. Hosted by Frances Cook.It's been a trial by fire lately, as ...
07.29.2020 Top tips to cut your food budget Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's top tips to reduce your food bill. Hosted by Frances Cook.Food is one of those core expenses that soaks up a lot of our ...
07.22.2020 Why is the sharemarket strangely positive? Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's why the sharemarket is acting strangely, and how to adapt your investing to that. Hosted by Frances Cook.There’s a weird split at the moment ...
07.15.2020 Could a Universal Basic Income (UBI) work in NZ? Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's whether a UBI could work in NZ, and what the alternatives are. Hosted by Frances Cook.A rather radical idea has been ...
07.10.2020 How to use furniture flipping to make extra cash Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's a smart side hustle that could be easier than you think. Hosted by Frances Cook.When you’re trying to manage your money, ...
07.08.2020 Property is recovering, but is it enough? Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the latest data and what could happen next for the housing market. Hosted by Frances Cook.Property is traditionally a favourite investment ...
07.01.2020 Why you should prepare for your KiwiSaver to go down again Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's why your KiwiSaver will probably go down again, and what to do about it. Hosted by Frances Cook.Many of us got ...
06.24.2020 Core satellite: The shares investing strategy for those who like to pick winners Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's a shares investing strategy to give you the best of both worlds. Hosted by Frances Cook.Here’s a conflicting issue. History and ...
06.18.2020 The easiest ways to start a garden and save on your food budget Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's reducing one of your core expenses by starting a garden. Hosted by Frances Cook.When it comes to cutting down your budget, ...
06.16.2020 How a ‘portfolio career’ could boost your employment chances Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the increase in contract workers after Covid-19, and what you need to know before trying it. Hosted by Frances Cook.When we ...
06.10.2020 The tricks to op shopping like a pro Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the inside secrets to looking glam on a budget. Hosted by Frances Cook.What's the point of a podcast, if not abusing ...
06.03.2020 Everything you need to know about renting post-lockdown Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's everything you need to know about your rights as a renter, and what financial help you can get. Hosted by Frances ...
05.27.2020 Your mortgage questions, answered Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's everything you need to know about mortgages and property ownership in a rapidly changing situation. Hosted by Frances Cook.Owning your own ...
05.20.2020 The easy way to claim expenses for working from home Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to get cash back for your work from home expenses. Hosted by Frances Cook.If you’re one of the people who’s ...
05.13.2020 Tactics to stop your money from hurting your mental health Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to feel more in control of your money in the midst of uncertainty. Hosted by Frances Cook.It’s tempting to think ...
05.12.2020 OneRoof property panel bonus episode: How long will it take the housing market to recover from Covid-19? The OneRoof property panel featured a live discussion between REINZ CEO Bindi Norwell, ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner, Valocity Global CEO Carmen Vicelich, and Barfoot & Thompson managing director Peter Thompson. Listen in for insights on where our property market ...
05.06.2020 How will our work lives change after Covid-19? Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's whether flexible working and changed work hours could be here to stay. Hosted by Frances Cook.Times of crisis also give us ...
04.29.2020 How your KiwiSaver is protected in a crisis Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how your KiwiSaver is protected, and the limits to that protection. Hosted by Frances Cook.In a crisis our brains have a ...
04.27.2020 The tech change shaping how we sell houses post-Covid 19 Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the digital changes reshaping how houses are sold. Hosted by Frances Cook.Even as we come down to level three many businesses ...
04.22.2020 The nuts and bolts of how to start investing Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the best ways to start investing in New Zealand. Hosted by Frances Cook.There’s been lots of chat about whether you should ...
04.21.2020 Scammers are already targeting you through Covid-19 Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to protect yourself from the new coronavirus scammers. Hosted by Frances Cook.It's a somewhat depressing quirk of humanity that in ...
04.17.2020 How to boost your job prospects post-lockdown Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the first steps for finding a new job. Hosted by Frances Cook.We’re leaving one of the longest periods of economic good ...
04.16.2020 The encouraging signs for our economy weathering Covid-19 Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the strengths in our economy, and how we can make the most of them. Hosted by Frances Cook.In times of trouble, ...
04.15.2020 How to make sense of the property market, whether you’re buying or selling Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to detangle the housing situation and make the most of it. Hosted by Frances Cook.The housing market is one where ...
04.14.2020 How to decide if you should make a KiwiSaver hardship application Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to weigh up whether you need to drain your KiwiSaver to survive Covid-19. Hosted by Frances Cook.There’s been a lot ...
04.10.2020 How you could make money from the share market going down Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's why now is actually a good time to invest, and how to do it safely. Hosted by Frances Cook.It's a fact ...
04.09.2020 What to do if you’ve lost your job and have no savings Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to sort through the different options available if you've lost your job. Hosted by Frances Cook.As our economy struggles through ...
04.08.2020 Should you still buy a house in a post-Covid 19 world? Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what you should expect from the housing market, and how to adapt to it. Hosted by Frances Cook.Your house may be ...
04.07.2020 Should you stop paying into KiwiSaver while the economy’s tanking? Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's whether you should stop your KiwiSaver contributions while the market is taking a dive. Hosted by Frances Cook.Fight, flight, or freeze ...
04.06.2020 How to prepare for a recession if you don’t have any savings Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how you can future-proof your finances even if you don't have savings. Hosted by Frances Cook.The rainy day has arrived. Now ...
04.03.2020 What to do if you’ve gone from a two income household to one Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the first steps you can take if you've lost your job. Hosted by Frances Cook.We’re in tough times, and the sad ...
04.02.2020 Your KiwiSaver is down. Here's why it can be a good thing. Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackle a different money problem. Today, it's why the current KiwiSaver bloodbath could work in your favour. Hosted by Frances Cook.This is the biggest test of our nerve ...
04.01.2020 The pros and cons of taking a mortgage holiday Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how the mortgage holidays actually work, and whether you should consider one. Hosted by Frances Cook.As jobs fall like dominoes around ...
03.31.2020 How to stay calm when your money is falling apart Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's a bonus episode on how to stay calm, and access independent financial advice. Hosted by Frances Cook.Keep calm and carry on ...
03.29.2020 A guide to the financial help for surviving Covid-19 Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's a bonus episode on what financial help is available so far, and what might be coming in the future. Hosted by ...
03.29.2020 Why your KiwiSaver could be lulling you into a false sense of security Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's why you can't just sign up to KiwiSaver, and leave it at that. Hosted by Frances Cook.KiwiSaver is great, in that ...
03.24.2020 What to be wary of when buying a house off the plans Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what you need to check before signing a contract to buy a house off the plans. Hosted by Frances Cook.Buying a ...

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What's Cooking the Books with Frances Cook about?

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Cooking the Books with Frances Cook episodes:

How to pay off debt faster

Side hustles that don't suck

What the FMA makes of the explosion of new investors

The KiwiSaver mistake younger people are making, that hurts first home buying

How to negotiate more money, even during a pandemic

It's time to Pivot - to The Pivot Pod

How to financially manage a career change

The NZer who paid off $94,000 debt in 3 years, by side hustling

Why Covid-19 has seen more people taking the leap into self-employment

How to save thousands on your mortgage, in good times and bad

Young adults are saving and investing more – here's how to do it well

Should you pay off the mortgage or invest?

The key to a budget that still lets you live life

The surprising confidence among KiwiSavers, even after Covid

Top tips to cut your food budget

Why is the sharemarket strangely positive?

Could a Universal Basic Income (UBI) work in NZ?

How to use furniture flipping to make extra cash

Property is recovering, but is it enough?

Why you should prepare for your KiwiSaver to go down again

Core satellite: The shares investing strategy for those who like to pick winners

The easiest ways to start a garden and save on your food budget

How a ‘portfolio career’ could boost your employment chances

The tricks to op shopping like a pro

Everything you need to know about renting post-lockdown

Your mortgage questions, answered

The easy way to claim expenses for working from home

Tactics to stop your money from hurting your mental health

OneRoof property panel bonus episode: How long will it take the housing market to recover from Covid-19?

How will our work lives change after Covid-19?

How your KiwiSaver is protected in a crisis

The tech change shaping how we sell houses post-Covid 19

The nuts and bolts of how to start investing

Scammers are already targeting you through Covid-19

How to boost your job prospects post-lockdown

The encouraging signs for our economy weathering Covid-19

How to make sense of the property market, whether you’re buying or selling

How to decide if you should make a KiwiSaver hardship application

How you could make money from the share market going down

What to do if you’ve lost your job and have no savings

Should you still buy a house in a post-Covid 19 world?

Should you stop paying into KiwiSaver while the economy’s tanking?

How to prepare for a recession if you don’t have any savings

What to do if you’ve gone from a two income household to one

Your KiwiSaver is down. Here's why it can be a good thing.

The pros and cons of taking a mortgage holiday

How to stay calm when your money is falling apart

A guide to the financial help for surviving Covid-19

Why your KiwiSaver could be lulling you into a false sense of security

What to be wary of when buying a house off the plans

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