Cooking the Books with Frances Cook

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

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06.26.2022

Each week BusinessDesk and the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what's behind the soaring cost of living, and what you can do about it. Hosted by Frances Cook. If you're struggling to ...

Cooking the Books with Frances Cook episodes:

06.26.2022 Why is everything so expensive? Each week BusinessDesk and the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what's behind the soaring cost of living, and what you can do about it. Hosted by Frances Cook. If you're struggling to ...
06.19.2022 Why Mahé Drysdale changed everything to become a financial adviser Each week BusinessDesk and the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's Mahé Drysdale on his experience making a big career change, and his top financial tips. Hosted by Frances Cook. I’m sure we’ve ...
06.12.2022 Busting the investing myths that hold you back Each week BusinessDesk and the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's getting rid of the money mindsets that can hold you back. Hosted by Frances Cook. A big part of the investing game ...
06.05.2022 Is the KiwiSaver carnage as bad as it looks? Each week BusinessDesk and the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the sea of red in your KiwiSaver, and how to work out if yours is as bad as it looks. Hosted by ...
05.29.2022 Would you put crypto in your KiwiSaver? Each week BusinessDesk and the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what's happening now that the dust is settling from the crypto crash, and how the mainstream investing world is reacting to it. ...
05.22.2022 The ultimate guide to the financial help available for first home buyers Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the ultimate guide to what first home buyers need to know to improve their chance at getting on the property ladder. Hosted by Frances ...
05.19.2022 What the Budget means for your back pocket Each week BusinessDesk and the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the Government's announcements on tackling cost of living, and whether it will make a difference for you. Hosted by Frances Cook. Budget ...
05.15.2022 How to shield your investments from a chaotic year ahead Each week BusinessDesk and the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to figure out an investing strategy that works in uncertain times. Hosted by Frances Cook. It's easy to feel like a ...
05.08.2022 Can rising wages be a bad thing? Each week BusinessDesk and the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's why you might not feel richer despite rising wages, and how to change that. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wages have just gone ...
05.01.2022 How to be smarter when donating to charity Each week BusinessDesk and the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, the smartest ways to donate to charity. Hosted by Frances Cook. You'll often hear the phrase that money can't buy happiness. Which I ...
04.24.2022 Mortgage wars: How to beat the banks at their own game Each week BusinessDesk and the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to beat the banks at their own game. Hosted by Frances Cook. We’re back! Welcome to an all new season of ...
04.22.2022 Trailer Cooking the Books with Frances Cook is back for 2022! New episodes now launch Mondays at 5am - brought to you by BusinessDesk and NZ Herald! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03.15.2022 How to house hack your way to lower bills Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how a few tweaks to your house could save you big bucks. Hosted by Frances Cook. Just about everyone wants to ...
03.02.2022 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 ...
02.15.2022 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 ...
02.01.2022 How to save money while saving the planet Each week the New Zealand Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how a greener lifestyle can help your back pocket. Hosted by Frances Cook. We all know we should be doing ...
01.18.2022 Why doing less can make you richer Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's a new win for the passive investing fans. Hosted by Frances Cook. If you invest in shares, the later parts of ...
01.04.2022 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 ...
12.28.2021 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 ...
12.14.2021 How the rule of 100 helps decide your investing strategy Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how a rule of thumb can give guidance on your personal investing strategy. Hosted by Frances Cook. Time is everything when ...
11.30.2021 Six ways New Zealanders save money over Christmas Each week the New Zealand Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to get through the notoriously expensive Christmas season without blowing the budget. Hosted by Frances Cook. You don't...
11.16.2021 Why your emotions are the biggest danger when investing Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's keeping emotion in check to become a better investor. Hosted by Frances Cook. Emotions and money are like petrol and fire. Try not to ...
11.02.2021 Should you drain your KiwiSaver to buy a house? Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's whether it's worth draining your retirement savings to buy your first home. Hosted by Frances Cook. Scraping together a deposit for...
10.19.2021 The rising power of ethical investments Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's why a clean conscience could actually make you the most money. Hosted by Frances Cook. Nobody wants to be a bad ...
10.05.2021 How to successfully make money from your hobbies Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the things you need to know before monetising a hobby. Hosted by Frances Cook. When you're trying to get better with ...
09.21.2021 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 ...
09.07.2021 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 ...
08.24.2021 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 ...
08.10.2021 The argument against maximising your KiwiSaver contributions Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the things you need to know before maxing out your KiwiSaver. Hosted by Frances Cook. KiwiSaver is a wonderful scheme. You ...
07.27.2021 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. ...
07.13.2021 The common insurance mistake New Zealanders 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 ...
07.06.2021 How to have fun for free Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how you can have fun without spending a cent. Hosted by Frances Cook. A basic rule of personal finance is to ...
07.04.2021 It's not goodbye, it's see you later See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06.22.2021 Why you need a will much younger than you think You need a will when you're still young - much younger than you expect. Yes I know, none of us like thinking about death, and frankly many of us feel broke and like we don't have much to leave to ...
06.15.2021 How the digital world is turbo-charging change in our money habits Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how smartphones are changing the way we handle our cash. Hosted by Frances Cook. We've all heard about how Covid-19 forced us to do ...
06.01.2021 Will housing market changes be enough for first home buyers? Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's an honest assessment of what's next for property. Hosted by Frances Cook. We've just had one of my favourite times of year – Budget ...
05.25.2021 How to make a budget that isn't about punishing yourself Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to write a budget that doesn't make you miserable. Hosted by Frances Cook. Budget. Did you just get a shiver down your spine? ...
05.18.2021 How to use money to boost your happiness Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the balance between money and happiness. Hosted by Frances Cook. I'm a firm believer that managing your money is actually about anything but money....
05.04.2021 How far should we go in reimagining housing? Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the changes that could make our housing more affordable. Hosted by Frances Cook. Something needs to change in our housing market, that much is ...
04.27.2021 How to decide if a do-up is worth it Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to decide whether to flex your DIY muscles. Hosted by Frances Cook. As first home buyers struggle to get a foot on the ...
04.20.2021 How to land a good job and a pay rise, post-pandemic Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to turn the job hunt in your favour. Hosted by Frances Cook. We've all seen the news about how the economy is bouncing ...
04.13.2021 How to financially prepare for a career break Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to make a career break financially possible. Hosted by Frances Cook. Taking a career break sounds like a luxurious treat for the millionaires...
04.06.2021 Can you reach financial security without a house? Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how high house prices are changing the way we manage our money. Hosted by Frances Cook. You'd have to be living under a rock ...
03.30.2021 A guide to the free cash that boosts your home deposit Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what financial help is available to first home buyers. Hosted by Frances Cook So the government has had a jiggle around of what's available ...
03.23.2021 How to choose a financial advisor Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what to know before you ask an expert for help with your finances. Hosted by Frances Cook. It's something we'll often say on this ...
03.16.2021 What crypto traders expect from wary government regulators Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how the world of cryptocurrency could change as it becomes more mainstream. Hosted by Frances Cook. Regular listeners to this podcast will know I'm...
03.09.2021 How to clean up your finances so the bank gives you a mortgage Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to get ready so the bank's more likely to say yes to a mortgage. Hosted by Frances Cook. We all know that house ...
03.04.2021 BONUS EPISODE: The OneRoof Property Panel, hot but for how long? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03.02.2021 The investing revolution that's giving smaller players more power Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what to know if you're a DIY investor diving into the sharemarket. Hosted by Frances Cook. Even in the relatively small time that this ...
02.23.2021 How to prepare your finances for having a baby Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's where to spend and where to skimp if you're having a baby. Hosted by Frances Cook. If you're planning to have a baby it's ...

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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:

Why is everything so expensive?

Why Mahé Drysdale changed everything to become a financial adviser

Busting the investing myths that hold you back

Is the KiwiSaver carnage as bad as it looks?

Would you put crypto in your KiwiSaver?

The ultimate guide to the financial help available for first home buyers

What the Budget means for your back pocket

How to shield your investments from a chaotic year ahead

Can rising wages be a bad thing?

How to be smarter when donating to charity

Mortgage wars: How to beat the banks at their own game

Trailer

How to house hack your way to lower bills

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

The career advice you need to ignore

How to save money while saving the planet

Why doing less can make you richer

Top tips to cut your food budget

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

How the rule of 100 helps decide your investing strategy

Six ways New Zealanders save money over Christmas

Why your emotions are the biggest danger when investing

Should you drain your KiwiSaver to buy a house?

The rising power of ethical investments

How to successfully make money from your hobbies

The tricks to op shopping like a pro

The nuts and bolts of how to start investing

What to know before buying a house with friends

The argument against maximising your KiwiSaver contributions

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

The common insurance mistake New Zealanders are making

How to have fun for free

It's not goodbye, it's see you later

Why you need a will much younger than you think

How the digital world is turbo-charging change in our money habits

Will housing market changes be enough for first home buyers?

How to make a budget that isn't about punishing yourself

How to use money to boost your happiness

How far should we go in reimagining housing?

How to decide if a do-up is worth it

How to land a good job and a pay rise, post-pandemic

How to financially prepare for a career break

Can you reach financial security without a house?

A guide to the free cash that boosts your home deposit

How to choose a financial advisor

What crypto traders expect from wary government regulators

How to clean up your finances so the bank gives you a mortgage

BONUS EPISODE: The OneRoof Property Panel, hot but for how long?

The investing revolution that's giving smaller players more power

How to prepare your finances for having a baby