
NZ Money Advice That Sounds Smart But Ruins Your Life
Published: March 11, 2026
Duration: 23:34
Some of the most praised money advice is also some of the worst - depending on your stage of life.
Buy a house as soon as possible. Never sell an investment. Stop wasting money on coffee, drinks, and fun. Always chase the biggest return. Always chase the next pay rise.
Sounds responsible, right?
Except real life is messier than that. And if you follow these rules too blindly, you can end up making your life smaller, more stressful, and sometimes even worse financially.
In this episode of Making Cents, Frances Cook...