The Dollars & Sense Podcast
The Dollars & Sense Podcast: Smart Finance for Kiwis in Their Prime
Tired of generic money advice that doesn't fit your life? Hosted by qualified NZ financial advisers Tim Ellis and Brodie Haggerty, this podcast cuts through the noise to deliver real-talk financial literacy for New Zealanders in their mid-30s to late-40s. Whether you're growing your wealth, protecting assets amid rising costs, or planning for family milestones like buying a home or prepping for retirement, we've got actionable strategies tailored to Kiwi realities—think IRD tax hacks, KiwiSaver tweaks, and recession-proof investing.
With 50+ episodes packed with expert insights, listener Q&As, and no-BS breakdowns (from "Bulletproofing Your Super in Uncertain Times" to "Side Hustles That Actually Build Equity"), we're back from a quick hiatus with fresh weekly drops starting now. No jargon, just dollars and sense to help you thrive.
Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your fave app—join thousands of Kiwis leveling up their finances. Got a question? Email us podcast@foxplan.nz (or drop it in the show notes). Let's make your money work harder for you.
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The Dollars & Sense Podcast
Latest Episodes
8 Habits Successful clients share (and 4 Habits that don't make the difference)
In this episode of The Dollars and Sense Podcast, Tim and Brodie explore a question that sits at the heart of financial planning:What do financially successful people actually have in common?After years of meeting ...
The $75 Billion Question: Is SpaceX Worth It?
SpaceX is finally going public, and the numbers are staggering. With an expected valuation of $1.75 trillion and just 5% of shares available to investors, this could become the largest IPO in history. In this episode, Tim and Brodie...
Which Tax Pill do you want to swallow?
Most Kiwi investors know about tax on their salary or earnt income, but far fewer understand how investment tax actually works.In this episode, Tim and Brodie break down three of the most important tax concepts for investors: PIE tax, Fo...
From $0 to $120 Billion: The Evolution of KiwiSaver
July 2027 marks 20 years since KiwiSaver was introduced to New Zealand. In that time, it has grown from a brand-new savings scheme into a $120+ billion investment powerhouse that will likely become the largest asset many Kiwis ever own.
The “Now and Then” Exercise That Creates Better Financial Decisions
Without clear direction, every financial plan is both right and wrong at the same time.In this episode, Tim steps away from the spreadsheets and market analysis to explain one of the most important exercises used in real financial planni...