EP: 2325•22 Jan 2026

Is It Bad to Want to Be Rich⎟Ep. 2325

About this episode

"I want to be rich" — why does saying that feel like a social mistake?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew explore why Kiwis often keep their financial goals quiet, and whether wanting wealth makes you greedy or just… human.

You'll learn:

-Why NZ culture makes it awkward to talk about wanting more money

-The difference between wanting to be "rich" vs wanting to be "free"

-What research says about how people really view the wealthy

-How to pursue financial goals without feeling like you're betraying your values

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Ok, now for the legal bit:

The Property Academy Podcast is for your general information. It’s not financial advice.

So the hosts aren’t telling you what to do with your own money. We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong.

Make sure you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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