The magic of regular saving — both in and out of KiwiSaver: How compounding works; And… you buy more when it’s cheaper; The big KiwiSaver bonus; Beware of KiwiSaver contributions holidays; Take part in KiwiSaver even if you’re heading overseas soon.
Q&As: Reader suggests an economist could explain unfair tax on term deposits and property investment; …And the economist does so; Shares work well for retiree; 3 ways another retiree could cut expenses; How to reduce the cost of a funeral; Debt-dodging daughter should attend a course.
Q&As: Alternative for daughter trying to escape bad debt — pay up; Is emphasis on total shareholder return justified?; Inflation calculator shows what prices have risen, and what haven’t; Is this reader ready to retire?; Struggling retiree questions wealthier reader’s concerns.
Listeners’ questions on investing in shares and your own home. Includes: Should listener get into investing directly in shares?; Would that involve filling out a tax return?; Getting your head around house price gains.
Q&As: Judge interest rates against inflation; Retired couple seek higher returns; KiwiSaver provider drops fees on low balances; Young home buyers weigh up fixed and floating mortgages.
Should you try to pick shares?: Market has done well lately. Lessons from student stock picking game: Most people are not good at picking; Buy several shares to reduce losses; Shares are for the long term only; Best way to invest in shares.
Q&As: 5 steps to get a reader and daughter back on KiwiSaver ladder; Could KiwiSaver fees reduce a low balance to zero?; How to choose a non-KiwiSaver fund.
Tips on buying and selling property — Part 2: An idea to make real estate commissions fairer; One man’s strategy; Mary answers listeners’ questions and comments on commissions, auctions, buying or selling first etc.