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NZ Herald 14 September 2024

Q&As:
– Long-term view needed on shares
– One more argument for KiwiSaver for teens…
– … Why a grandparent prefers to give a gift at 21
– Lotto boss gives his perspective
– What happens to student loan when you die
– How long bank takes when a customer dies

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RNZ Radio 5 September 2024

Big rates rise? Consider rates postponement
– Some councils offer for everyone, others just for those on lower incomes
– Frees up money for expenses — or fun!
– You pay no rates, but owe your council the money — pay back when you sell house or die
– Some fees plus compounding interest, but house value should grow more than debt
– Check your council’s website
– Another idea: pay smaller amounts more often

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NZ Herald 31 August 2024

Q&As:
– Grumpy share investor looks at too short a period
– Setting up KiwiSaver for the grandkids
– Another side to last week’s inheritance story
– Don’t be too tough on landlords!
– Can still get NZ Super when overseas
– Reader inadvertently broke KiwiSaver rules

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NZ Herald 24 August 2024

Q&As:
– A not-so-happy Lotto millionaire
– KiwiSaver rules when overseas…
– … And the same for NZ Super
– Family needs legal advice about Dad’s new wife
– Are Healthy Homes rules for rentals good?

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RNZ Radio 22 August 2024

A big chance to make big progress with your mortgage
– When your mortgage rate falls, stick to your old payments
– Save big money on total interest paid
– Pay off your mortgage years earlier
– Use the mortgage calculator on Sorted
– A listener who is using his tax cut to reduce his mortgage

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NZ Herald 17 August 2024

Q&As:
– Grandpa teaches money in a fun way
– Ideas for term depositors facing lower interest
– When to switch KiwiSaver providers — and when not to
– Far away rental could be worrying
– Making the most of tax cuts and mortgage interest cuts

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RNZ Radio 8 August 2024

Why you should choose index funds or ETFs (exchange traded funds)
– What are they? How they differ from other, active share funds.
– NZ research on why they beat active funds over longer term
– International funds are better
– How to find KiwiSaver index funds
– How to find exchange traded funds
– Money Month on Sorted.org.nz

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NZ Herald 3 August 2024

Q&As:
– Managed funds best for teen’s savings…
– … And for inheritance
– Entering competitions? Watch for scams
– Special schools could use help
– Cheeky tip on lotteries
– 87-year-old should take trips

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