Frances Cook is a reformed financial hot mess who now saves others from her money mistakes. She is a best-selling author, a columnist, a speaker and podcaster. Priding herself on clear, non-judgmental communication, Frances knows how to balance giving you the information you need while making sure you don't fall asleep. Frances is best known for her role as the BusinessDesk Investments Editor, her fortnightly slots on the AM show and TVNZ Breakfast, and her weekly personal finance podcast Cooking the Books - New Zealand's #1 business podcast.