Independent financial journalist and commentator. Like cats a bit much.

Hamilton City, New Zealand
Joined April 2009
Frances Cook retweeted
A small insight into how NZ's wealthiest build wealth (thanks to @FrancesCook). Some points that stuck out; Money talks and wealth whispers Philosophy breeds methodology Design not by default Values, expectations, design Preparing heirs to handle resource podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcas…
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Frances Cook retweeted
How to stop investing fees eating all your money open.substack.com/pub/market…
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Smashing some illusions and myths about money on Making Cents with @FrancesCook Full length talk below šŸ‘‡ youtu.be/gJbH1DIDrTk?si=0Edn…
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Frances Cook retweeted
Someone in the Te Atatu South Facebook community found this. Has X notifications - so someone here might know who owns it…..
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I also highly recommend divesting yourself of things (toys, old sports equipment, games, unwanted items) you no longer need BEFORE Christmas. Give them to charities now so that folks have good stuff to choose from. Don’t wait until after Christmas šŸ˜
Christmas is EXPENSIVE, so I polled the Making Cents audience on how to save on everything from presents to food. Here's how other people save in the silly season. 1. Go secondhand, but strategically! Great for decorations, kids presents, and secret santas.
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Replying to @FrancesCook
Smashed Avocado on Toast to Smashed Economy You’re Toast
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Money Answers: 'Financial independence, retire early' is the target when building a nest egg. By @FrancesCook. businessdesk.co.nz/article/i…
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Cooking the Books #podcast: How to be boujee on a budget. Hosted by @FrancesCook. businessdesk.co.nz/article/p…
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WBD’s Glen Kyne has announced a deal’s been signed with Stuff to produce and provide a 6pm bulletin on TV3 & Three Now. It’ll be a one hour weekday show, half an hour at the weekend. ā€œLimitedā€ roles for ex Newshub staff. Kyne: ā€œit’s important people have a choice on news at 6pmā€.
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Cooking the Books podcast: How "impact investing" takes over the ethical space. Hosted by @FrancesCook. businessdesk.co.nz/article/p…
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Money Answers: How do I prepare for job loss? @FrancesCook outlines ideas to keep the financial stress to a minimum. businessdesk.co.nz/article/o…
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Money Answers: Having a home loan is daunting to anyone, especially the first time around. By @FrancesCook. businessdesk.co.nz/article/i…
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