"I Want My Wife To Retire When I Do" – How To Set Money Goals That Actually Work

The Property Academy Podcast · Sep 11, 2026 · 15m

We're all told to aim for "financial freedom." But what do Kiwis actually want when they get there?

We asked 4,381 people, and their real goals are more specific... and more emotional than any calculator captures.

In this episode, Ed and Andrew read out the retirement goals Kiwis actually set, and work through what each one really takes.

You'll learn:

The real, specific goals Kiwis have

Why standard retirement calculators don't work for property investors

What it actually takes to fund the life you want

"Financial freedom" is vague. The clearer your goal, the easier it is to build a plan that…