Making Cents
Frances CookThe podcast for people who want financial freedom, without giving up their coffee. That means it's time to make the money world make cents. Join Frances Cook, best-selling author and award-winning journalist, to talk about the proven ways to invest your way to financial independence, buy your first home, or just get your spending under control. Every Monday we have the week's feature interview, wi... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 282 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | InvestingBusinessEducationHow To | |||
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You sent in your KiwiSaver questions, time for us to answer them.
KiwiSaver is one of the biggest financial tools most New Zealanders have, but just a few changes can mean tens of thousands of dollars more for you.
Personal finance journalist Susan... more
Frances Cook joins Jim Mora on RNZ Sunday Mornings to talk through whether financial independence is actually achievable for ordinary people and how to make it work on your own terms, followed by a run through the latest money news including the AI b... more
Most parents want to give their kids a softer landing than they had.
But what if the soft landing is the problem?
This week's letter writer has done everything right, on paper. Bills covered. Kids never stressed about money. An investment account q... more
It’s time for the ultimate budget hacks to save money on food, petrol, and life.
Because a good budget should help you keep your cash for the fun stuff.
Today we’re pulling together the best tips and tricks from past Making Cents guests, so you get... more
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- Good, just not great
Frances has some good observations and is clearly accomplished and intelligent. Her work is just not for me. Still well worth a listen.
Apple Podcasts4Lunaandhope56
New Zealand7 months ago - Great for early investors
I love the way Frances manages to give me the confidence to makes changes to how I use my money and also know what I’m doing is working. Knowing you don’t need massive sums to make a difference key messaging that’s consistent
Apple Podcasts5lifelongloverNew Zealanda year ago - Money tips made easy
Frances knowledge experience and passion is transmitted in her words. She’s so relatable and approachable when she talks money. Simple and easy to understand. Broken down into simple steps so that we can apply whatever is shared. Best financial podcast in my experience.
Apple Podcasts5Nancyska33New Zealanda year ago - Great podcast
Great podcast especially for those who have little financial literacy. Frances helps us peek behind the curtain and get a better understanding of how our money can work for us.
Apple Podcasts5Jubru21New Zealanda year ago - Timely and sound
I’ve been listening to Frances Cook podcast for many months now and being following her on instagram for longer. Her podcast is so informative, timely and based on sound knowledge and market insights. The budgeting and money insights are great! Thanks Frances for bringing good “cents” back into the conversation !! Ka pai
Apple Podcasts5MelscoelhoNew Zealanda year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #212 |  Australia/Business/Investing |
Spotify | #48 | New Zealand/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #19 | New Zealand/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #35 | New Zealand/Top Podcasts |
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What is Making Cents about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A practical personal-finance show that blends actionable money strategy with real-world stories. Across analyzed episodes, listeners hear hands-on guidance on investing (especially ETFs and index-based strategies), mortgage and housing decisions, budgeting, and building financial resilience, all framed around NZ and global contexts. Guests range from finance pros to self-made founders, with discussions often centering on behavior, planning, and measurable steps to reach financial independence. A standout feature is the mix of data-driven insights, life-and-money stories, and practical tools for navigating rates, real estate, and retirement—delivered in a clear, relatable voice that makes complex topics feel accessible for everyday financial... more
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Recent guests on Making Cents include:
1. Georgia Grange
2. Janika Terellen
3. Kaela Hindle
4. Dr. Kenny Ching
5. Rachel Mills
6. Hamish Sutherland
7. Sarah Robb
8. Mark White-Robinson
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