The Manner of Money

Check out our other episodes mentioned in this episode:

Balanced Money Plate 

Investing Concepts 101

Your Home is not an Investment

Read Cathy's blog post on this topic HERE

Not seeing any progress going it alone? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Have been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Have a question, feedback or topics you would like to hear more about in a future podcast? DM me on Instagram @curated_money or contact me via my website 

Learn more about emergency funds in our episodes 'Why you need a cushion' on Spotify or Apple

Read Cathy's blog post on this topic HERE

Not seeing any progress going it alone? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Download your FREE Curated Money Plan HERE

Have been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Have a question, feedback or topics you would like to hear more about in a future podcast? DM me on Instagram @curated_money or contact me via my website 

Download Cathy's free Curated Money Plan HERE

Learn more about emergency funds in our episodes 'Why you need a cushion' on Spotify or Apple

Not seeing any significant progress going it alone? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Download your FREE Curated Money Plan HERE

Have been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Have a question, feedback or topics you would like to hear more about in a future podcast? DM me on Instagram @curated_money or contact me via my website 

Ramsey's net worth calculator

Download your FREE Curated Money Plan HERE 

Have been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Have a question, feedback or topics you would like to hear more about in a future podcast? DM me on Instagram @curated_money or contact me via my website 

Download your FREE Curated Money Plan HERE

Have been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Have a question, feedback or topics you would like to hear more about in a future podcast? DM me on Instagram @curated_money or contact me via my website 

Download your FREE Curated Money Plan HERE 

Have been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Have a question, feedback or topics you would like to hear more about in a future podcast? DM me on Instagram @curated_money or contact me via my website 

Baz's smart stats:

Canstar Consumer Pulse Report 2023

Lending Club

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Have been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Have a question, feedback or topics you would like to hear more about in a future podcast? DM me on Instagram @curated_money or contact me via my website 

Download Cathy's free budget template HERE

Have been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Read the Mortgage Free Diaries series HERE

Have been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Have a question, feedback or topics you would like to hear more about in a future podcast? DM me on Instagram @curated_money or contact me via my website 

Want to know a simple way to turn 'lifestyle creep' into tens or even hundred of thousands of dollars? Tune in.......

Have been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Are you making spontanious and impulsive decisions with your money that you later regret? Cathy and Baz dive into how you can 'tame your inner elephant' so you can balance living now whilst still making sure future you is taken care of.

Want to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Have a question, feedback or topics you would like to hear more about in a future podcast? DM me on Instagram @curated_money or contact me via my website 

Money might not buy happiness, but happy people sure know how to spend it right! Cathy and Baz are here to spill the beans on their secrets to joy. 

Have you been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Cathy and Baz weigh in on the perks and pitfalls of knocking out your mortgage ahead of schedule, pondering if it could be the savvy move for you.

Mentioned in episode:

Mortgage Free Diaries 

Mortgage Overpayment Calculator

Have been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Have a question, feedback or topics you would like to hear more about in a future podcast? DM me on Instagram @curated_money or contact me via my website 

Cathy and Baz discuss why having a budget stripped to the essentials is a game-changer and the lowdown on crafting one.

Download Cathy's free budget template HERE

Have been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Cathy and Baz explore slow living concepts and how they can reduce stress, save the planet, help you better connect with your community and build wealth in the long run.

Have been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Have a question, feedback or topics you would like to hear more about in a future podcast? DM me on Instagram @curated_money or contact me via my website 

On this bite sized episode we teach you how to use the 5 whys method to dig deeper into your 'why' for achieving your financial goal.

Have been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Cathy and Baz in part 2 dive into more common investing concepts such as index vs managed funds, risk tolerance and time horizon. As always we give you simple tips on how you can apply each into your own money journey.

Download my free budget template HERE

Have been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Mentioned during this episode:

Sorted Kiwisaver fund finder tool 

The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

Motivated Money by Peter Thornhill

As always we are just here to put money conversations back on the table and none of our content is ever financial advice!

This show is perfect for credit card newbies who want to use credit card for perks such as points. Cathy talks through exactly how she personally manages her credit card to ensure that the is never a balance left at the end of the month.

Let's get one thing straight: as always none of our content is never financial advice and we are definately NOT promoting the use of credit cards!

Have been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Investing is easier than you think and today Cathy and Baz help demistify common investing concepts with tips on how you can apply each concept in your own life.

Download my free budget template HERE

Have been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Mentioned during this episode:

Sorted Kiwisaver fund finder tool 

The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

Motivated Money by Peter Thornhill

Cathy and Baz take discuss common budgeting mistakes that trip most of us up and practical ways for you to overcome them.

Download my free budget template HERE

Have been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Cathy and Baz take the plunge into the dazzling world of weddings! They spill the beans on their personal wedding expenses, share savvy budgeting tips to dodge debt, and serve up juicy hacks for a wedding that's big on wow factor without breaking the bank.

Website: curatedmoney.co 

Have been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Read my blog which goes into exact details of how much we spent on our elopment HERE

Baz’s smart stats: 

Crester

Fourwords.co.nz

Money US News

Join us as Cathy spills the beans on her holiday budgeting secrets, and Baz shares his top tips for travelling on a shoestring! Say goodbye to post-vacay money blues and hello to stress-free adventures!

Website: curatedmoney.co 

Have been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Baz’s smart stats: 

Forbes

Credit Karma

Join Cathy and Baz as they delve into the exciting journey of moving onward and upward from your first home. From getting your financial ducks in a row, the importance of deciding what you can comfortably afford and running through the pros and cons of buying vs selling first.

Website: curatedmoney.co 

Have been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Baz’s smart stats: 

Homes LLC

RayWhite

Core Logic

We are back to unpack more on KiwiSaver! Cathy and Baz run through how making sure you are in the right fund can make hundreds of thousands of dollars of difference, how you could be paying way more fees than you need, why you need to know your retirement number along with tips and tricks to make sure you are taking care of future you.

Tools discussed on this episode:

Sorted Retirement Calculator

Sorted Kiwisaver Calculator

Sorted Kiwisaver Fund Finder

Website: curatedmoney.co 

Have been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster! Get the lowdown HERE

Baz’s smart stats: 

New Zealand Retirement Expenditure Guidelines

Money Hub

IRD 

Unlock the secrets of financial awesome in our first KiwiSaver 101 episode! 🚀 Cathy and Baz run through the pros and cons of Kiwisaver and how most Kiwis won't have enough for retirement and what you can do about it! Join the fun - your future self will thank you!

Tools discussed on this episode:

Sorted Retirement Calculator

Sorted Kiwisaver Calculator

Sorted Kiwisaver Fund Finder

Website: curatedmoney.co 

Have been meaning to get on top of your money but don't know where to start? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster than going it alone! Get the lowdown HERE

Baz’s smart stats: 

New Zealand Retirement Expenditure Guidelines

Money Hub

IRD 

A you making more money than ever before however feel like you are still falling behind? You are not alone! A Canstar report shows that 58 per cent of Kiwis admitted to spending more than they earn and lifestyle creep are one of the main culprits. 

In this episode, Cathy and Baz decode the subtle shifts in spending that can hijack your budget and journey to building long term wealth. Join us as we discover whether we have succumbed to lifestlye creep and unveil the secrets of how to stay money savvy with practical tips to outsmart that sneaky Lifestyle Creep together!

Missed our balanced money plate episode? Check it out on Apple or Spotify

Book recommendation: The Psychology of Money by Morgan House

Website: curatedmoney.co 

Interested in learning about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster than going it alone? Get the lowdown HERE

Baz’s smart stats: Finance Yahoo. NZ Herald

CNBC

Join Cathy and Baz as they take you step by step through paying off debt. 

Dive into the world of debt freedom with a powerful 'why,' plug the 'leaks,' lay a rock-solid foundation, explore debt-busting methods, and stay pumped on the journey to a debt-free, money-savvy future. 

Debt pay off calculator: Debt pay off calculator 

Get extra inspiration from Mortgage Free Diaries Series

Free: Curated Money Budget Template

Got a money question or a topic that you would love for us to include in a future  episode? Get in touch!

DM Cathy on insta: @curated_money

Website: curatedmoney.co 

Interested in learning about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster than going it alone? Get the lowdown HERE

Baz's smart stats:

Newshub.co.nz

Businessinsider.com

Join Cathy and Baz in this lively episode as they spill the tea on why folks dive into the debt pool! From the usual suspects of common debt types to the drama of stress and shame around debt, discover when debt becomes a necessary ally and why it might not always be the go-to solution in the long run.

Baz’s smart stats:

Scoop 

NZ Herald  

Household debt to Income by countries

AUT

Debt pay off calculator: Debt pay off calculator 

Free: Curated Money Budget Template

Got a money question or a topic that you would love for us to include in a future  episode? Get in touch!

DM Cathy on insta: @curated_money

Website: curatedmoney.co 

Interested in learning about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster than going it alone? Get the lowdown HERE

Did you know that the cost of paying for groceries is now the biggest worry for Kiwis usurping the cost of housing!

In this episode, Cathy and Baz dive into common issues that cause us to spend more than we need to and will arm you with actionable tips to navigate the grocery store and kitchen so you can eat well and spend well.

Baz’s smart stats: MALove Food Hate Waste   NZ Herald Stats NZ NZ Herlad

Got a money question or a topic that you would love for us to include in a future  episode? Get in touch!

DM Cathy on insta: @curated_money

Website: curatedmoney.co 

Interested in learning about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster than going it alone? Get the lowdown HERE

Join Cathy and Baz for Pets Part 2 where we dive deeper into things to take into consideration when looking at pet insurance and discussing the benefits of pet ownership. 

Make sure you enter into our competition where the winner can win $500NZD donated to a New Zealand animal charity of their choice. All you have to do is:

1/ Write a review on Apple podcasts

2/ Email a screenshot of the review including name of animal charity that you want to win $500NZD for to cathy@curatedmoney.co

Competition closes 31 Jan 2024 and winner will be announced on instagram and notified via email early February 2024.

Got a money question or a topic that you would love for us to include in a future  episode? Get in touch!

DM Cathy on insta: @curated_money

Website: curatedmoney.co 

Interested in learning about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster than going it alone? Get the lowdown HERE

Join Cathy and Baz as we untangle the unique relationship between pets and money. From budgeting for furry family members to navigating unexpected vet bills, we explore the financial side of pet ownership. Tune in for insights, practical tips, and heartwarming stories about the cost of unconditional love.

Baz’s smart stats:

Kiwis lead pet ownership 

Furever Homes

SPCA

Read Cathy's blog on 'Costs to consider before getting a dog' HERE

Got a money question or a topic that you would love for us to include in a future  episode? Get in touch!

DM Cathy on insta: @curated_money

Website: curatedmoney.co 

Interested in learning about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster than going it alone? Get the lowdown HERE

Join hosts Cathy and Baz where they discuss age appropriate ideas on how to teach kids about money without leaving a bad taste in their mouths.

Listen in, and you might pick up a tip or two.

Baz’s smart stats: MASCDN    business insider    CNBC    debt.com   troweprice

Missed our student loans episode? Click to listen on Apple or Spotify

Got a money question or a topic that you would love for us to include in a future  episode? Get in touch!

DM Cathy on insta: @curated_money

Website: curatedmoney.co 

Interested in learning about 1:1 coaching with me to help keep you accountable and reach your money goals faster than going it alone? Get the lowdown HERE

Learn mindset and practical tips for a stress-free holiday season that won't break the bank. Baz and Cathy show you how to celebrate and create treasured memories without a financial hangover.

Baz’s smart facts:  banked.co.nz

Got a money question or a topic that you would love for us to include in a future  episode? Get in touch!

DM Cathy on insta: @curated_money

Website: curatedmoney.co 

Whether you're a student looking to make wise financial choices or someone already grappling with student loans, you'll find something for you in this episode as Baz and Cathy explore topics such as whether students right out of school are even equipped to make such a big decision, if being debt free is even an option, if you should even bother paying off student loans when it is interest free, and more.

Baz’s smart stats:  educationcounts  University of Wellington newsroom

Student Loans for NZ studylink

Student Allowance: studylink

Fees for UOA domestic students: UOA

Fees free criteria feesfree.govt 

Student Loan Repayment Calculator IRD

Got a money question or a topic that you would love for us to include in a future  episode? Get in touch!

DM Cathy on insta: @curated_money

Website: curatedmoney.co 

Welcome to a scrumptious episode where we help you figure out what a balanced money plate should look like. If things are feeling tight at your household or you want a guide on how much you should be spending, saving and investing - this is the episode for you! Bon appetite, money maestros!

Baz’s smart facts: Apex Adivce

More on Barefoot Investor Buckets System here

More on The 50/30/20 rule here

Want to know your %? Download Cathy's free budget template here

Got a money question or a topic that you would love for us to include in an upcoming episode?

DM Cathy on insta: @curated_money

Website: curatedmoney.co 

In this delightful episode (if we may say so ourselves) Cathy and Baz spill the secrets to happily ever after with your finances. From splitting bills to saving goals, we’ve got the recipe for mingling your money. So grab your partner, a bottle of wine (or tea if your like Baz) and let’s dive in.

Baz’s smart facts: Stuff

Want to have more delightful conversations around money but don’t know where to start? Download Cathy's FREE Money Convo Cards HERE

Got a money question or a topic that you would love for us to include in an upcoming episode?

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Website: curatedmoney.co 

In this episode Cathy and Baz dive into the world of embracing smaller homes. Say goodbye to clutter and hello to cozy. Join us as we explore the joy of minimal living and the big benefits of downsizing (or just starting small!). Let’s embrace the snug life together.

Mentioned in this episode:

Baz’s smart facts: NPR Canstar RNZ

Blog: Cathy's post on embracing a smaller home

Got a money question or a topic that you would love for us to include in an upcoming episode?

DM Cathy on insta: @curated_money

Website: curatedmoney.co 

Cathy and Baz continue our step by step journey towards setting up your very own financial cushion. Let’s build your dreamy cash cushion together, one step at a time.

Mentioned / related to this episode:

Baz’s smart facts: Newshub

Cathy’s spreadsheet: click here to download for free

Blog post: Sinking Funds. Cathy spills the tea on all her non regular expenses and what she and her family spends

Got a money question or a topic that you would love for us to include in an upcoming episode?

DM Cathy on insta: @curated_money

Website: curatedmoney.co 

In this episode Cathy and Baz guide you towards building that oh-so-important financial cushion. Get ready to laugh, learn and say ‘bye-bye’ to money stress as we uncover why you need that comfy cushion to bounce back from any financial twists.

Mentioned in this episode:

Baz’s smart facts: Newshub

Blog: Impact of Emergency Fund on Your Career

Got a money question or a topic that you would love for us to include in an upcoming episode?

DM Cathy on insta: @curated_money

Website: curatedmoney.co 

Cathy and Baz give a quick run-down on what you can expect from this podcast, how it came to be and how we came up with the name 'The Manner of Money'.