https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/rss NZME Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:16:36 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-summer/cooking-the-books-why-do-sales-make-us-irrational/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-summer/cooking-the-books-why-do-sales-make-us-irrational/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how shops get into your head, and how to fight back. Hosted by Frances Cook. Tue, 25 Dec 2018 19:10:24 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-summer/cooking-the-books-can-you-afford-your-pet/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-summer/cooking-the-books-can-you-afford-your-pet/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what to consider before bringing home an animal companion. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:45:24 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-summer/cooking-the-books-how-to-holiday-on-a-budget/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-summer/cooking-the-books-how-to-holiday-on-a-budget/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to take a the best holiday for the least money. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 12 Dec 2018 01:21:36 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-what-do-the-mortgage-changes-mean-for-you/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-what-do-the-mortgage-changes-mean-for-you/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today it's what's actually changed for mortgages, and how you can take advantage of it. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 05 Dec 2018 01:10:28 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-the-argument-against-maxing-your-kiwisaver-contributions/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-the-argument-against-maxing-your-kiwisaver-contributions/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the things you need to know before monetising a hobby. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 28 Nov 2018 01:02:58 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-how-to-successfully-make-money-from-your-hobbies/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-how-to-successfully-make-money-from-your-hobbies/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the things you need to know before monetising a hobby. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 21 Nov 2018 01:18:45 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-why-a-lotto-win-can-ruin-your-finances/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-why-a-lotto-win-can-ruin-your-finances/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to deal with an unexpected change in finances. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 14 Nov 2018 01:20:28 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-can-buying-with-a-friend-get-you-a-house/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-can-buying-with-a-friend-get-you-a-house/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to make shared equity work for you. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:40:07 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-how-to-use-the-skills-you-have-to-get-paid-more/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-how-to-use-the-skills-you-have-to-get-paid-more/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to tip the job market in your favour. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:18:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-how-kiwisaver-can-help-and-hurt-first-home-buyers/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-how-kiwisaver-can-help-and-hurt-first-home-buyers/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the things to know if you want to buy a house using KiwiSaver. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 24 Oct 2018 01:37:02 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-why-the-ocr-is-the-key-to-your-financial-life/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-why-the-ocr-is-the-key-to-your-financial-life/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the subtle ways interest rates influence everything money. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 10 Oct 2018 01:10:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-are-the-highs-of-high-risk-investing-worth-it/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-are-the-highs-of-high-risk-investing-worth-it/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's why people bother with volatile higher risk investments. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 03 Oct 2018 00:52:10 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-the-nz-family-man-saving-50-percent-of-his-income/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-the-nz-family-man-saving-50-percent-of-his-income/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the strategies one New Zealander uses to get financial independence. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 26 Sept 2018 01:33:33 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-are-you-getting-gouged-on-your-electricity-bill/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-are-you-getting-gouged-on-your-electricity-bill/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what on earth is happening in our electricity sector. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 19 Sept 2018 01:36:57 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-the-smartest-ways-to-buy-a-car/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-the-smartest-ways-to-buy-a-car/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's both the financial and practical aspects to buying the best car for you. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 12 Sept 2018 03:14:59 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-how-to-shelter-your-kiwisaver-from-lifes-storms/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-how-to-shelter-your-kiwisaver-from-lifes-storms/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's getting past the retirement scaremongering to figure out what you really need. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 05 Sept 2018 02:40:04 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-how-to-get-started-as-a-diy-investor/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-how-to-get-started-as-a-diy-investor/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the things to know if you want to fly solo in the sharemarket. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 29 Aug 2018 02:03:29 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-whats-the-best-investment-for-your-life-stage/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-whats-the-best-investment-for-your-life-stage/ Title: What's the best investment for your life stage? Wed, 22 Aug 2018 02:50:57 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-how-to-set-yourself-up-for-a-pay-rise/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-how-to-set-yourself-up-for-a-pay-rise/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the best strategies to argue for a raise. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 15 Aug 2018 02:43:45 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-the-tricks-to-negotiating-the-best-mortgage/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-the-tricks-to-negotiating-the-best-mortgage/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's why and how you should negotiate your mortgage. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 08 Aug 2018 01:01:29 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-money/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-money/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to give your kids a good start with money. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 01 Aug 2018 02:42:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-why-a-market-downturn-can-be-the-best-time-to-buy-shares/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-why-a-market-downturn-can-be-the-best-time-to-buy-shares/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to brace for a market downturn. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 25 Jul 2018 03:08:02 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-have-your-own-the-block-without-going-broke/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-have-your-own-the-block-without-going-broke/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the strategies for getting through a housing renovation. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 18 Jul 2018 02:46:52 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-why-new-zealanders-are-scared-of-the-sharemarket/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-why-new-zealanders-are-scared-of-the-sharemarket/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what puts people off the sharemarket, and why it's worth a rethink. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 03:37:03 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-should-you-drain-your-kiwisaver-to-buy-a-house/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-should-you-drain-your-kiwisaver-to-buy-a-house/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's whether it's worth draining your retirement savings to buy your first home. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 04 Jul 2018 02:03:42 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-the-simple-maths-behind-early-retirement/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-the-simple-maths-behind-early-retirement/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what some say you need saved to achieve early retirement. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 27 Jun 2018 02:49:54 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-is-a-side-hustle-worthwhile/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-is-a-side-hustle-worthwhile/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the options for earning more money on the side. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 20 Jun 2018 02:28:58 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-how-to-stay-warm-this-winter-without-going-broke/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-how-to-stay-warm-this-winter-without-going-broke/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to stay on top of the power bill in winter. Hosted by Frances Cook. You know it’s cold when everyone suddenly becomes a fan of cuddles. The cats, the dogs, the children, all pile together in a big heap of body warmth, and all you want to do is join them. Even my snobby cats have been trying to dig their way under the covers each morning. But trying to stay warm without going broke isn’t easy, and sometimes it’s hard to tell what’s worth doing, and what’s going to just be an annoyance that saves you about 50 cents. Energy poverty is a real and worrying phenomenon, but turning off the heater needs to be the last resort, because otherwise, your health is at risk. I talked to EECA energywise technical expert Christian Hoerning and how you can stay warm over winter without going into debt. We discussed the best types of heaters, subsidies for insulation, and the other places you can cut back on power so you can afford heat. For the episode, listen to the podcast. If you have a question about this podcast, or an idea for the next one, come and talk to me about it. I'm on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Wed, 13 Jun 2018 01:55:20 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-how-much-money-do-you-need-to-retire/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-how-much-money-do-you-need-to-retire/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's getting past the retirement scaremongering to figure out what you really need. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 06 Jun 2018 02:00:39 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-know-thy-money-personality/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-know-thy-money-personality/ Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how figuring out your money personality can give you back control. Hosted by Frances Cook. Wed, 02 May 2018 02:04:01 Z