Smart Money
Looking to make sense of your dollars? Newstalk ZB’s Smart Money delves into the deep, dark recesses of unwanted debt, traverses the highs and lows of investments and helps to ensure you money works for you. Our industry experts give us their top tips on a wide selection of topics including mortgage rates, stock, savings, goal-setting and retirement.
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There are two different types of employees - one who stays low profile, gets what they need to get done, done, and goes home.
Then there's the other, who complains about anything they feel inconveniences them.
Is it true that the squeaky wheel get the grease? Or is this a great way to get yourself ruled out when it comes to opportunities and promotions?
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It's no secret that the cost of living has gone a bit crazy these past few years, but insurance seems to be one of the hardest hit.
Insurance prices have increased 900% since 2000 - almost triple the increase of tobacco products.
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The OCR got another cut this week, now down to 3%.
While there have been questions for a while around whether banks are passing the cuts down to consumers, the real question is whether the cuts will actually solve anything at all.
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Wills are some of the most painstaking things you need to do as an adult. They remind you of your mortality, and of all the familial issues you may have had throughout the years.
But they must be done - so how can you write an airtight will?
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Most New Zealanders consider themselves only “average” with money.
In fact, a new study from Partners Life finds less than a quarter of New Zealanders rate their financial knowledge as "excellent".
Nearly 60 percent find it tough to pay monthly expenses, and just over half reported stress or losing sleep due to money concerns.
At the same time, many are reportedly using credit and afterpay services to make ends meet.
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The number of mortgage holders refinancing their loans is the highest ever recorded.
More than 3,500 borrowers refinanced in June, and experts are expecting to see the trend continue through to the end of the year.
Finance specialist Amanda Morrall joins Tim Beveridge for Smart Money.
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The Consumer Price Index over the June quarter was lower than expected at 2.7%, and it could mean a rate cut by the Reserve Bank next month.
So is the New Zealand investment winter over?
Shane Solly is a director at Harbour Asset Management and he joins Tim Beveridge for Smart Money.
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We all want our kids to do better than we did, and a major part of that is teaching them how to set themselves up financially.
Founder and managing director at Koura Wealth, Rupert Carlyon, joins Tim Beveridge for Smart Money.
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The cost of living is crunching down again, as more than 30-thousand Kiwis reportedly moved abroad last year.
Are there any more changes can people make to save money? What things can they afford to cut?
Additionally, at what point do we look in the mirror and say the problem is our lack of personal discipline?
"Financial Force of Nature", and Founder of financial strategy site joins Tim Beveridge for Smart money...
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This week, the Government's KiwiSaver contribution was halved under budget changes.
Employers will also have to fork out a mandatory 4% contribution to adjust for the deficit left by the Government's contibution.
That bump's expected to stifle potential salary increases, and in turn, our retirement funds - leading many to question what changes we really need, and what we can do for ourselves, to support our golden years.
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New employment data reveals work-life balance is the top reason people leave their job.
Additionally, more people are working past the retirement age.
Are these new attitudes, or has it been growing? What's the workforce like today?
Tim Beveridge speaks to Employment Relations Expert Max Whitehead...
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Global conflict also affects trade and consumer spending.
What uncertainties will appear, and how will markets respond to the US bombing Iran?
Harbour Asset Management's Income and Currency Strategist Hamish Pepper talks to Tim Beveridge...
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Some kids have a nack for saving, a piggy bank full of coins - while some never get it.
So what is it that makes someone good with money?
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Tim Beveridge is joined by Koura Wealth founder, Rupert Carlyon, to discuss the inner workings of a KiwiSaver fund and how to best use KiwiSaver.
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Career progression is a significant thing to consider for most people - whether they could develop as much as they'd like at their current job, or if they would need to look elsewhere.
So how can employers spot and support an employee who wants to progress?
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The Government is increasing the default KiwiSaver contributions for employees and employers, while halving their own contributions.
Employee and employer contributions will raise from 3% to 3.5%, while the Government's contributions will drop from $521.43 to $260.72.
But should the Government be halving their input?
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A lot of people think trusts are only for the very wealthy, and absolutely useless for the every day person - but today's guest explains that's not the case.
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Research by Shamubeel Eaqub finds only 32% of New Zealanders are satisfied with their financial situation, compared to 60% of Australians.
He finds higher wages and a more solid retirement plan relieves financial stress for Australians - but how can Kiwis take control of their finances to ease their worries?
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It's a tough time for the markets and the volatility has been hard to keep track of.
The tariffs have obviously had an impact - but some experts say AI developments are also a contributor.
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Just when they should be at their peak, older generations are being discriminated against for their age.
Do we no longer value experience?
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