Live at the Nut Bar
Squirrel Group
Squirrel Founder John Bolton and CEO David Cunningham's weekly podcast to discuss all things finance, economy, investing, mortgages and current events. Things like, 'what's going on with mortgage interest rates' and 'how the banks have got away with $2.3b of Kiwi money'.
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at [email protected] or [email protected].
The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, or a recommendation of any financial product.
Any commentary provided are personal views and are not necessarily representative of the opinions of Squirrel.
As always, we recommend seeking professional investment or mortgage advice before taking any action.
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Musings from the wopwops of America
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07/21/23 • 28 min
This week JB and David Cunningham are joined by none other than Harry Cunningham (is that last name a coincidence..?) all the way over in the States.
Harry takes a breather during his 4,000km(!) hike to spill the beans about what's going on in the USA from tipping trends to legalised weed, to Trump, and the economy.
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at [email protected] or [email protected].
The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, or a recommendation of any financial product. Any commentary provided are personal views and are not necessarily representative of the opinions of Squirrel. As always, we recommend seeking professional investment or mortgage advice before taking any action.
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The OCR has been cut FINALLY
Live at the Nut Bar
08/16/24 • 27 min
This week, it's the news we've all been waiting for (what seems like forever). JB and DC discuss what it all means and what we might expect in the coming months for the housing market and mortgage interest rates.
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at [email protected] or [email protected].
The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, or a recommendation of any financial product. Any commentary provided are personal views and are not necessarily representative of the opinions of Squirrel. As always, we recommend seeking professional investment or mortgage advice before taking any action.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon Jensen spills all
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03/28/25 • 27 min
This week we welcome Simon Jensen, President of the Banking & Financial Services Law Association to the Nut Bar. Him and DC chat about Adrian Orr, the Reserve Bank and...loan sharks.
Tune in next week for part two with Simon!
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at [email protected] or [email protected].
The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, or a recommendation of any financial product. Any commentary provided are personal views and are not necessarily representative of the opinions of Squirrel. As always, we recommend seeking professional investment or mortgage advice before taking any action.
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It's a cost of credit crisis
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06/26/24 • 20 min
Confronting mortgage rates that are doubling payments makes for more than a cost of living crisis - it's the cost of credit that's really the killer. Let's talk about it.
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at [email protected] or [email protected].
The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, or a recommendation of any financial product. Any commentary provided are personal views and are not necessarily representative of the opinions of Squirrel. As always, we recommend seeking professional investment or mortgage advice before taking any action.
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What’s a kiwi to do? Rent or buy?
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09/22/23 • 23 min
JB’s back! With high mortgage rates and a shortage of rental properties, choosing the best course of action can be tricky. JB and DC go into the pros and cons of each.
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at [email protected] or [email protected].
The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, or a recommendation of any financial product. Any commentary provided are personal views and are not necessarily representative of the opinions of Squirrel. As always, we recommend seeking professional investment or mortgage advice before taking any action.
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We are a nation of bank lovers
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06/21/23 • 24 min
Our 2 ex-bankers discuss the merit (or lack) of a banking enquiry, and whether the government should in fact be educating the NZ people on the banks and how they make their extortionate amounts of money instead of enquiring about it. There's a huge lack of competition with the 5 main banks in this country and it's because we aren't taught anything different. So what is really happening?
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at [email protected] or [email protected].
The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, or a recommendation of any financial product. Any commentary provided are personal views and are not necessarily representative of the opinions of Squirrel. As always, we recommend seeking professional investment or mortgage advice before taking any action.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Property Investing 101
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06/13/23 • 39 min
JB and DC realised that last week's episode may have flown over a few heads so this week they talk about property investing for the beginners out there.
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at [email protected] or [email protected].
The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, or a recommendation of any financial product. Any commentary provided are personal views and are not necessarily representative of the opinions of Squirrel. As always, we recommend seeking professional investment or mortgage advice before taking any action.
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What's with property investing ATM?
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06/08/23 • 32 min
We've been a bit quiet about property investing lately and it's time to talk about it. JB and DC also chat about new builds and how things are going on that front. In this week's podcast David mentioned that tax deductibility remains for new builds for 20 years, even if the property is sold. For conciseness, here is the exact description from IRD. And here is the exact description on interest deductibility from IRD.
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at [email protected] or [email protected].
The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, or a recommendation of any financial product. Any commentary provided are personal views and are not necessarily representative of the opinions of Squirrel. As always, we recommend seeking professional investment or mortgage advice before taking any action.
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OCR prediction time
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05/22/23 • 20 min
Will the Reserve Bank surprise us again? Time will tell if JB and DC's predictions come true.
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at [email protected] or [email protected].
The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, or a recommendation of any financial product. Any commentary provided are personal views and are not necessarily representative of the opinions of Squirrel. As always, we recommend seeking professional investment or mortgage advice before taking any action.
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Should we brace for impact?
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05/19/25 • 28 min
How US tariffs affect NZ homeowners and savers - should we all be concerned? JB and DC weigh in to the ongoing debate and dig into how we might be affected here in New Zealand by events elsewhere.
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at [email protected] or [email protected].
The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, or a recommendation of any financial product. Any commentary provided are personal views and are not necessarily representative of the opinions of Squirrel. As always, we recommend seeking professional investment or mortgage advice before taking any action.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Live at the Nut Bar have?
Live at the Nut Bar currently has 77 episodes available.
What topics does Live at the Nut Bar cover?
The podcast is about News, Investing, Banking, Ocr, Podcasts, Finance, New Zealand and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Live at the Nut Bar?
The episode title 'Solving problems for retirees with Lifetime Retirement Income' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Live at the Nut Bar?
The average episode length on Live at the Nut Bar is 26 minutes.
How often are episodes of Live at the Nut Bar released?
Episodes of Live at the Nut Bar are typically released every 7 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Live at the Nut Bar?
The first episode of Live at the Nut Bar was released on May 3, 2023.
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