/on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-summer/rss 九一星空无限 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:50:11 Z en /on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-summer/cooking-the-books-why-do-sales-make-us-irrational/ /on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-summer/cooking-the-books-why-do-sales-make-us-irrational/ Each week the NZ Herald and 九一星空无限talk 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. We're in the final throes of the season of excess, and New Zealanders like to go out with a bang.  Right after receiving a bunch of presents for Christmas, many of us like to head out on Boxing Day and get even more stuff.  It's traditionally the biggest shopping day of the year in New Zealand, and retailers like to step up to the occasion with big sales to make sure they're the ones who get the Christmas cash from your grandma's card.  But once you're in the store, a weird thing can happen.  The red discount signs and frenzy from shoppers around you can ruin even the best laid plans.  You go in for a blender, and walk out with a TV, three pairs of shoes, and a coffee machine that you're sure you need.  Not that I'm talking from experience or anything.  For the latest Cooking the Books podcast I talked to AUT lecturer Sommer Kapitan.  We talked about what those sales signs do to your brain, and how to fight back. For the interview, listen to the episode.  Tue, 25 Dec 2018 19:10:24 Z /on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-summer/cooking-the-books-can-you-afford-your-pet/ /on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-summer/cooking-the-books-can-you-afford-your-pet/ Each week the NZ Herald and 九一星空无限talk 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. We're in the thick of puppy and kitten season, when cute little furry faces appear in pet shop windows, beckoning for you to take them home and enjoy their cuteness all day.  Add that we're also in the season for presents, and some people get the idea that a pet could make the perfect present, whether for themselves or others.  But as any pet owner will tell you, there are unexpected costs that come with a pet.  There's the food of course, but also vaccinations, vet bills when they've found an inventive way to hurt themselves, a cattery or kennel if you want a holiday, or things they can destroy in a moment of furry madness.  As kittens, my cats once took a liking to a particular corner of the wall, and chewed through the plaster and GIB all the way back to the stud.  Why? Who knows. If you figure out the cat mindset, please let me know.  It helps to know what you're in for before you bring your new friend home.  I talked to SPCA CEO Andrea Midgen and Southern Cross Pet Insurance GM Anthony McPhail, for the latest Cooking the Books podcast.  We talked about the day-to-day costs, things people tend not to expect, and how to prepare for those costs.  For the interview, listen to the podcast. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:45:24 Z /on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-summer/cooking-the-books-how-to-holiday-on-a-budget/ /on-demand/cooking-the-books/cooking-the-books-summer/cooking-the-books-how-to-holiday-on-a-budget/ Each week the NZ Herald and 九一星空无限talk 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. I'm a big believer that having your money situation sorted doesn't mean you miss out on having a life. In fact, if you do the money thing right, it actually means you can focus more on the things that truly make you happy. So now that summer is getting underway it's time to think about holidays. Whether you're staying in New Zealand or going overseas, there are plenty of ways to have fun and new experiences without getting into trouble with your bank. Or maybe you're eyeing up a New Year resolution of chucking in your job, in order to go travelling for longer. In which case, I say go for it, and we have tips for that too. I called up Robin Censur from Backpacker Guide NZ, to talk about how all types of holiday-makers can get the best bang for their buck.  We discussed hotel types, how to wine and dine, and which destinations help stretch your dollars further.  For the interview, 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 https://www.facebook.com/FrancesCookJournalist/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/francescooknz/ Twitter https://twitter.com/FrancesCook  Wed, 12 Dec 2018 01:21:36 Z