Articles & Audio

NZ Herald 6 October 2018

Q&As: Should reader reduce risk in the current climate?; Is it a good idea to split your KiwiSaver money into two funds?; Is KiwiSaver provider doing what they claim to be doing?; Hold payday lenders responsible, reader says.

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RNZ Radio 4 October 2018

What worries you about KiwiSaver: Listeners’ questions. Topics covered include: Understanding the basics; Can the government be trusted?; Are fees ripping off children in KiwiSaver?; Do parents commit their kids to KiwiSaver?; Comparing KiwiSaver and non-KiwiSaver investments.

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NZ Herald 22 September 2018

Q&As: Reverse mortgages not usually good in your 50s, but maybe for this couple; 89-year-old’s plan includes a reverse mortgage; ‘Victim’ reluctant to complain about payday lender; Sharped-eyed reader makes some points about last week’s column.

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RNZ Radio 20 September 2018

Ethical (or responsible) investing: What we say versus what we do — Survey on New Zealanders’ views; But are we acting on those views?; Why not, and what can be done about it; Avoid “bad” companies or engage with them?; One worry — keep an eye on fund risk.

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NZ Herald 15 September 2018

Q&As: KiwiSaver first home grants seem impossible on the Coromandel; Setting up Airbnb studio fairly risky for 68-year-old; Should retiree get into direct share investing?; 52-year-old should get into KiwiSaver.

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NZ Herald 1 September 2018

Q&As: Family rescues woman from ‘loan shark’; Couple should concentrate on reducing mortgage; Should couple be with same KiwiSaver provider?; KiwiSaver review good but not ideal; Money Week coming.

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NZ Herald 25 August 2018

Q&As: Could the government be making money out of KiwiSaver?; Dad not an idiot for playing safe with kids’ inheritances; Steer clear of this type of KiwiSaver growth fund; Keep hoping for banks to operate 24/7.

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NZ Herald 18 August 2018

Q&As: Locking in KiwiSaver savings might work well; An idea for KiwiSaver with Down Syndrome; Westpac’s computer too clever; KiwiSaver best place to save for grandson; Pensioner helps granddaughter in the here and now.

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