It's No Secret

About It's No Secret

It’s No Secret is a podcast for Kiwis who want their money questions answered. Are you wondering when the right time to get on the property ladder, whether you should invest with family or how to talk to your significant other about investing and budgeting? If yes, you’re in the right place. Join the Kernel team, alongside some special guests, as they take you through the ins and outs of all things finance, money, property, investing and building wealth so you can move towards achieving financial freedom. Each Wednesday, we’ll release one episode that answers a specific money question. No long ramblings and no financial jargon. Investing hacks, budgeting tips, and financial freedom are included. You’ll be left feeling inspired, relieved and ready to take the next step in your financial journey. Happy listening! Submit a money question or get in touch at our Instagram @itsnosecretnz

Publisher

Kernel

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Mar 2021

Latest episode

7 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

178 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2025

   Spending $1k+ on Bubble Tea and Being the Reluctant Household CFO | Money Moments with Dora

   In this Money Moments episode of It’s No Secret, we chat with Dora Yip, CMO at PocketSmith, about the real life of a “household CFO.” Dora, who grew up in Singapore and now lives in Dunedin, shares how culture, values, and human behaviour shape our money experiences. In this episode we dive into: The mental load of managing family finances and reframing budgeting as values-led decision-making.How a $1,200 bubble tea bill became a surprising lesson in intentional spending.Dora's toolkit ...

2. 

   17 Jun 2025

   113. How Your Investments Can Fit Together: Core Satellite Investing Explained

   This episode explains core-satellite investing, revealing how to balance core investments with targeted satellites to potentially enhance portfolio performance.

3. 

   3 Jun 2025

   112: The Gift Dilemma: What to Give and When

   The hosts explore the complexities of modern gifting etiquette, navigating common dilemmas and sharing personal experiences to offer listeners clarity on appropriate gift-giving.

Who has been a guest on It's No Secret

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• anonymous homeowner
• Dave van Laheij
• Dean Anderson
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Reach and audience

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YouTube views

29,098

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

4.3 / 5

58 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 78 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

69

Social presence

94

YouTube

76

Engagement

92

Contact It's No Secret

Guest appearances

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