Where's My Money? Season 1

Welcome to the wrap-up of Where’s My Money? Season 1, a podcast brought to you through a partnership between rova and enable.me. These eleven episodes aim to shine a light on financial topics that often don’t make it to dinner table conversation – so you can learn tips and tricks to be better with your money.

Season 1, Episode 0 

Where it all begins: Chapter One Of My Debt Diary

Can one man climb his way out of a million dollars of debt? In this short introduction episode, Where’s My Money? host Reagan White introduces himself – and his million dollars of debt – while discussing the ins and outs of the situation with rova producer, Sarah. If you are feeling isolated, or stuck in a mountain of debt, Reagan’s story shows that opening up about money worries is the first step to finding a lasting solution. Follow Reagan’s story from the start with this introductory episode. 

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Season 1, Episode 1 

Busting Out of the Debt Dungeon with Hannah McQueen and Shamubeel Eaqub  

All journeys begin with a single step. In this first episode of Where’s My Money? enable.me Founder Hannah McQueen shares her compelling advice about how Reagan can get ahead by paying off his mortgage faster. She also lends her expertise to other financial hot topics – budgeting, mortgages, investing, and making generally smart money moves. Economist Shamubeel Eaqub discusses how the financial landscape has changed, and how you can make the best money moves – for you. Find out more by listening to the full episode below. 

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Season 1, Episode 2  

Tracy’s Turnaround: Debt Free Diva Wins After Ditching $100K Debt  

Introducing Tracy Hemingway, the Debt Free Diva who managed to side hustle her way out of more than $100K of consumer debt. She clawed her way from knocking on the door of bankruptcy to becoming a property owner within a few years. It wasn’t easy, but it was worth it – and now she’s a qualified financial adviser and helps others in the same situation. Listen to this episode of Where’s My Money? to hear her inspiring story about how to find a way out of debt.  

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Season 1, Episode 3  

My Fiscal Wake-Up Call: Insights from Tony Alexander and Hannah McQueen on Debt Management 

enable.me Founder Hannah McQueen returns to the podcast and explores her first consultation with Reagan – where Hannah gave him and his wife, Laura, a fiscal wake-up call. They tell the story of falling into a ‘financial sinkhole’, leading to Reagan and Laura almost defaulting on a mortgage payment with the bank. For only the second time in her career, Hannah jumped straight to negotiate a mortgage repayment holiday and a pause in KiwiSaver contributions to support them with making that mortgage payment. Have a listen to the episode to learn more about what you can do if you find yourself in this situation. Later in the episode, Economist Tony Alexander also joins Reagan with expert commentary about the financial settings that impact interest rates and mortgage-holders – the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s OCR, inflation and recession. 

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Season 1, Episode 4  

Side Hustle Heroes: Reagan Talks to Tracy the Debt Free Diva, Hannah Koumakis, and Jay Reeve about Making Bank  

Side hustles are all the rage – everyone’s got one! Actually, some people have seven. Where’s My Money? host Reagan talks to seasoned side hustlers Tracey Hemingway (AKA Debt Free Diva), TikTok-er Hannah Koumakis, and Co-Owner of Pals, Jay Reeve, about how to turn spare time into extra cash. Looking for side hustle inspiration? Look no further, have a listen to Season 1, Episode 4 of Where’s My Money? 

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Season 1, Episode 5  

Turning Tides on Debt: Reagan’s Game Plan with Hannah McQueen and Cam McLellan  

Season 1, Episode 5 of Where’s My Money? continues by following up on Reagan and Laura’s mortgage journey. enable.me Founder Hannah McQueen returns to share a new proposition with Reagan – ‘rent vesting’, which involves buying investment properties and living in a rental. Property investment expert Cam McClellan drops by later in the episode and shares how he is setting up his four children for life by buying an investment property in a trust that is in their names. He runs the numbers live to show how this may be a better way to get his children into their own home in the future in a more cost-effective way for him and his wife. Is rent vesting the solution for Reagan and Laura? 

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Season 1, Episode 6  

The True Cost of Divorce: Financial Strains and Emotional Impact with Duncan Garner and Bridgette Jackson

Divorce is a common experience for many people, but one we often don’t talk about, treated by friends and family as shameful and only mentioned in hushed tones. Discussed even less than the emotional and family relationships aspects of divorce is the financial impact. Divorcee Duncan Garner and Founder of divorce coaching company Equal Exes, Bridgette Jackson, join Reagan in this episode of Where’s My Money? to share their experiences and expertise surrounding divorce. 

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Season 1, Episode 7  

Charting the Mortgage Seas: Strategies to Keep Afloat in New Zealand’s Property Market  

Finance bros on TikTok may make a mortgage sound sexy – and easy to pay off. But is it? Reagan’s guests, Mortgage and Wealth Advisers Mike Vincent and James Blair (also hosts of the Cheques and Balances podcast), and mortgage broker Jonty Horrocks, join him to share strategies to navigate mortgages in New Zealand. Mike and James say that there isn’t a simple ‘pay-off-in-6-months scheme’ – even if social media influencers make it seem that way – but there are practical things you can do with your income to make a difference. Listen to Where’s My Money? to hear more about tackling the mortgage market.  

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Season 1, Episode 8  

Fiscal Parenting 101: Reagan & Stephanie Pow Advise  

Kids learn life-long financial habits by the time they are seven years old. Little brains are watching and learning from what their parents are doing with their money. In this episode of Where’s My Money? Stephanie Pow shares nitty-gritty truths about managing finances with young families. Covering family costs – parental leave, kids’ activities and expenses, larger housing, and daycare or education costs – isn’t always easy. Stephanie runs a start-up, Crayon, which helps employers support their employees through major life events, such as parental leave. If managing family finances is always a juggle – or you’re planning for an upcoming life change – Season 1, Episode 8 of Where’s My Money? is for you. 

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Season 1, Episode 9  

The Property Episode: Reagan’s Home-Buying How-To 

Is the Kiwi Dream still achievable? Mortgage and Wealth Advisers Mike Vincent and James Blair are back on the Where’s My Money? podcast to talk how you can snag a dream home – while avoiding money pits. enable.me Founder Hannah McQueen adds her experience to the mix, answering listeners’ questions about mortgages. She shares the traps she has seen her clients fall into, so you don’t have to. Some of her answers may surprise you – listen to the episode to hear some of those nuggets of wisdom. 

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Season 1, Episode 10  

Conquering a Million-Dollar Debt: My Tale of Financial Recovery to Wrap Season One 

Where’s My Money? host Reagan White is joined by his partner Laura on the podcast for the first time, talking to enable.me Founder Hannah McQueen about where their situation lands now – almost a year on from almost defaulting on their mortgage payments. This reflective chat moves through the emotions, and the relief is palpable when comparing where they are now to their position at the beginning of the season. Now that they have a budget, tools like the moneyfit.me Tracker, and a plan, they are feeling more on top of their finances. Hopeful and inspiring listening, check out this final episode of Where’s My Money? for Season 1. 

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But wait, there’s more!  

Reagan’s story doesn’t end in Season 1! Where’s My Money? returns for Season 2 – with more on Reagan’s journey, a new line-up of experts, and the latest financial tips and tricks to help Kiwis better manage their money. Will Reagan overcome his million dollars of debt? Find out more and read our wrap-up of Season 2 of the podcast here. 

Disclaimer: The Where’s My Money? podcast and the information shared by host Reagan White and his guests does not constitute individual financial advice. If you’re interested in receiving financial advice, you can book a consultation with an enable.me coach. Costs apply.