About this podcast
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
Episodes
The newest 20 of 177 episodes
- Spending $1k+ on Bubble Tea and Being the Reluctant Household CFO | Money Moments with Dora · 46 min · Season 7In 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…
- 113. How Your Investments Can Fit Together: Core Satellite Investing Explained · 32 min · Season 7 Episode 113This week, we’re diving into the fascinating world of core-satellite investing, exploring how you can effectively implement this strategy using the Kernel platform. Whether…
- 112: The Gift Dilemma: What to Give and When · 34 min · Season 7 Episode 112Today, we're diving into the often tricky world of gifting etiquette. As weddings, birthdays, and holidays approach, dilemmas come up often leave us scratching our heads. Join us…
- 111. 10 Signs You're Winning Financially · 28 min · Season 7 Episode 111Today, we’re shifting the narrative from financial worries to celebrating the wins that often go unnoticed. Inspired by a fantastic article from MoneyHub, we’ll explore ten key…
- 110. "I Regret Buying a House" · 23 min · Season 7 Episode 110Today, we dive into a pressing issue that many Kiwis are grappling with: the reality of homeownership in New Zealand. If you purchased a house in the last three years, you might…
- Introducing Shares & ETFs | Kernel Update · 34 min · Season 7In this episode, we’re thrilled to share some exciting news from the Kernel team: the launch of Shares and ETFs! This new offering gives Kiwis the chance to invest directly in…
- 109. Is the Stress Worth the Pay? · 45 min · Season 7 Episode 109In today’s episode, we dive into a pressing question: Is having a high-paying job truly worth it? While many might instinctively say yes, reality can often be more complex. Join…
- 108. Navigating Market Turbulence: Tariffs, Volatility, and Staying the Course · 24 min · Season 7 Episode 108In this podcast episode, we're joined by Kernel Founder & CEO Dean Anderson to chat about the latest developments in the markets and how they’re impacting investors…
- 107. Active vs. Passive: Are You Settling For Average? · 24 min · Season 4 Episode 107In the world of investing, the debate between active and passive strategies has been significant among many investors. While active investing involves selecting individual stocks…
- 106. How Does Tax Work When Investing In Kernel Funds? · 21 minTax is an unavoidable cost of investing, so ensuring you understand how it works can help you get the most out of your investments. In New Zealand, Portfolio Investment Entities…
- 105. Trump & Investing: 5 Tips to Remember During Uncertain Times · 22 min · Season 4 Episode 104This week, we dive into investing during uncertain and volatile market conditions. With recent economic shifts driven by new policies and tariffs, many investors are feeling the…
- Winning the Office Lottery, Personal Finance Journey & Paying off Student Loans | Money Moments w/ Joni · 55 min · Season 4In today's Money Moments episode, we're joined by our very own Joni from the Customer Success team. In this episode, Joni shares his experience with money, in particular: What…
- 104. Foundational Money Tips For Your 20s, 30s & Beyond · 35 min · Season 4 Episode 104In this episode we're diving into a topic that hits home for many—practical money tips for those in their 20s and 30s. This stage of life is often packed with big decisions about…
- Money Q&A: Pricing, Distributions, and Market Timing - Fund Units Explained · 34 minIn this episode, we are joined by Aaron, our Portfolio Analyst, to explain fund units and how they work. We cover important topics like swing pricing and the effects of…
- 103. Money Tips During Lower(ing) Interest Rates · 24 min · Season 4 Episode 103In today's episode, Cat sits down with Dean Anderson, Founder and CE of Kernel, to chat about what the lowering of the Official Cash Rate (OCR) can mean for you. Disclaimer: This…
- Buying Her First Home, Living Your Rich Life & Starting a Business | Money Moments w/ Rebekah · 1 h 28 min · Season 4In today's Money Moments, we're joined by Rebekah, Head of Human Resources in Citta. In this episode, Rebekah shares her experience with money, in particular: How she bought her…
- 102. Dividend Investing in NZ: Does it Work? · 31 min · Season 4 Episode 102In this episode, we have podcast director, Tim , in the hot seat alongside Kernel Founder and CE, Dean Anderson to explore why New Zealand has such a strong dividend culture, and…
- Money Q&A: How Dividends Work & Moving Investment Platforms · 41 min · Season 4In today's episode, we're joined by Joni from our Customer Success team to tackle two common investment questions we frequently receive. From understanding dividend payments to…
- 101. Why You Can't Save Your Way to Retirement · 28 min · Season 4 Episode 101Are Kiwis missing out by being savers rather than investors? In this episode, we explore whether our national tendency toward saving is helping or hurting our financial futures…
- Building a Multi-Million Dollar Business, Salary Transparency & Property Choices | Money Moments w/ Stanley Henry · 1 h 21 min · Season 4Today, we’re back with a Money Moments episode - this time with Stanley Henry, Founder & CEO at The Attention Seeker, a global organic content agency. Stanley left his role as a…
