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Whether you're buying your first home, tackling debt, or building long-term wealth, we’ll show you how to make smarter money moves. With over 20 years of combined experience as qualified financial advisers, James Blair and Michael Vincent share straight-talking advice, practical strategies, and real conversations about money - all to help you take control of your financial future with confidence. Check out our website below: lighthousefinancial.co.nz
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May 28, 2026
<p><strong>Is new infrastructure the answer to NZ’s problems? </strong>What if New Zealand’s biggest economic problem isn’t interest rates or housing… but infrastructure?</p><p>In this episode, James and Mike break down why Christchurch has become one of New Zealand’s most liveable and resilient cities, what Auckland and Wellington can learn from its rebuild, whether better infrastructure could improve productivity and economic growth, and why throwing billions at projects doesn’t automatically fix a country’s problems.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>For more money tips follow us on:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lighthousefinancialnz/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lighthousefinancialnz/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p><p>The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.</p>
May 26, 2026
<p>In this episode, we break down what forward fixing actually is, how rate locks work, what rising interest rates could mean for borrowers in 2026, and the key mistakes to avoid when locking in your next mortgage rate.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Next steps:</strong> Speak to the <a href="https://lighthousefinancial.co.nz/mortgages/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lighthouse Mortgages team </strong></a>about whether forward fixing or restructuring your lending could make sense before rates move again. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>For more money tips follow us on:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lighthousefinancialnz/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lighthousefinancialnz/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.</p>
May 24, 2026
<p><strong>Australia’s tax overhaul could become New Zealand’s opportunity.</strong></p><p>In this episode, we break down Australia’s major property and capital gains tax changes, what ring-fencing and reduced CGT concessions mean for investors and business owners, why some believe these policies punish aspiration, and whether New Zealand could benefit from an influx of capital, businesses, and entrepreneurs across the Tasman.</p><p><strong>Next Steps: </strong>If you want to structure your investments, business, or property portfolio more effectively in a changing tax environment, get in touch with the <a href="https://lighthousefinancial.co.nz/accounting/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Lighthouse Accounting team</strong></a> today.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>For more money tips follow us on:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lighthousefinancialnz/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lighthousefinancialnz/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p><p>The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.</p>
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Whether you're buying your first home, tackling debt, or building long-term wealth, we’ll show you how to make smarter money moves. With over 20 years of combined experience as qualified financial advisers, James Blair and Michael Vincent share straight-talking advice, practical strategies, and real conversations about money - all to help you take control of your financial future with confidence.
Check out our website below: lighthousefinancial.co.nz
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