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.
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The Dollars & Sense Podcast
The Hidden Costs of Investing
It’s not the fees you see that hurt — it’s the ones you don’t.
Most investors think they understand what they’re paying for — a simple management fee and maybe a performance fee if things go well. But that’s only the beginning. In this episode, Tim Ellis and Brodie Haggerty unpack the hidden side of investing — the costs that quietly eat away at your returns without ever showing up on your fund statement.
From currency hedging and tax drag to behavioral biases and index front-running, we explore how seemingly invisible forces can have a real impact on your wealth over time. You’ll learn how exchange rate movements can distort your overseas investments, why trading frequency affects your after-tax returns, and how emotional reactions to market swings can sabotage even the best strategies.
Whether you’re managing your own portfolio or simply want to understand your KiwiSaver or managed fund better, this episode will help you see where the real money leaks happen — and what you can do to plug them.
You’ll learn:
- Why low advertised fees don’t tell the full story
- How currency movements can boost or crush your returns
- The tax traps hidden inside high-turnover funds
- How investor behavior can cost more than any management fee
- Why “front-running” the market can impact index fund performance
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The information shared on The Dollars & Sense Podcast is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Dollars & Sense exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. Tim Ellis (FSP778196) and Brodie Haggerty (FSP778174) are both Financial Advisers providing advice on behalf of FoxPlan Ltd. FoxPlan Ltd (FSP39630) is a licensed Financial Advice Provider. Important information can be found at www.foxplan.nz/disclosure