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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Property is recovering, but...

07.08.2020

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 ...

Cooking the Books with Frances Cook episodes:

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 ...
03.17.2020 Budgeting success comes from ditching your car, not coffee Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's why your big expenses often slip under the radar. Hosted by Frances Cook. You'll often hear the saying, to watch your ...
03.10.2020 Why prefab housing has been ignored until now Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's why all investments need a certain amount of safety, and how to organise that. Hosted by Frances Cook.All but the most ...
03.03.2020 The career advice you need to ignore Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the career advice you shouldn't listen to, and what you should do instead. Hosted by Frances Cook.Your career is probably the ...
02.25.2020 How to use bonds as a safe place for your money Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's why all investments need a certain amount of safety, and how to organise that. Hosted by Frances Cook.No matter where you're ...
02.18.2020 The common insurance mistake NZers are making Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to figure out what insurance is worth getting, and what's not. Hosted by Frances Cook.Insurance is one of those areas ...
02.11.2020 The tax realities of making a side hustle work Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to stay ahead of the tax man if you're side hustling, or self-employed. Hosted by Frances Cook.One good way to ...
02.04.2020 How to tell an ethical KiwiSaver from a greenwashed one Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to check that your retirement fund is only funding companies you're ok with. Hosted by Frances Cook.To say that New ...
01.30.2020 Trailer Welcome to Cooking the Books, your home for all things money.
01.28.2020 How to protect your cash in a split Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to stop a broken heart also breaking the bank. Hosted by Frances Cook.Just like finding someone to team up with ...
01.21.2020 Why financial stress could be hurting your career Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how your workplace could be helping with your money. Hosted by Frances Cook.Money and work are clearly closely linked, but we ...
01.14.2020 The reality of one NZers journey to early retirement Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how the FIRE movement works, and how New Zealanders are adapting it to their own circumstances. Hosted by Frances Cook.Retiring decades ...
01.07.2020 How to watch your pennies in 2020 Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what's changed in housing, and what it means for you. Hosted by Frances Cook.This time last year when we tried to ...
12.31.2019 The psychology of why it's better to give than receive Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's why giving to others can give you a boost too. Hosted by Frances Cook.This podcast focuses a lot on how to ...
12.22.2019 How other NZers stay on budget over Christmas Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's why more New Zealanders are picking family time over presents. Hosted by Frances Cook.It's the most wonderful time of the year, ...
12.17.2019 How money can be used to abuse Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what needs to change to reduce financial abuse. Hosted by Frances Cook.They say money is power, and it's true. That's exactly ...
12.10.2019 Housing is now a different game from the beginning of 2019 Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what's changed in housing, and what it means for you. Hosted by Frances Cook.This year has been a huge one for ...
12.03.2019 What to know before buying a house with friends Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the good and bad of buying a house with a friend. Hosted by Frances Cook.Money can be particularly difficult when you're ...
11.26.2019 Can passive investing be trusted? Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the evidence behind the growing trend in passive investing. Hosted by Frances Cook.The digital revolution is notorious for making things cheaper ...

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Cooking the Books with Frances Cook

What's Cooking the Books with Frances Cook about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Cooking the Books with Frances Cook episodes:

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

Budgeting success comes from ditching your car, not coffee

Why prefab housing has been ignored until now

The career advice you need to ignore

How to use bonds as a safe place for your money

The common insurance mistake NZers are making

The tax realities of making a side hustle work

How to tell an ethical KiwiSaver from a greenwashed one

Trailer

How to protect your cash in a split

Why financial stress could be hurting your career

The reality of one NZers journey to early retirement

How to watch your pennies in 2020

The psychology of why it's better to give than receive

How other NZers stay on budget over Christmas

How money can be used to abuse

Housing is now a different game from the beginning of 2019

What to know before buying a house with friends

Can passive investing be trusted?

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