NZ Herald Q&A Column

NZ Herald 31 October 2015

Q&As: 80-year-old is still spending up large; What happens when bank KiwiSaver providers invest heavily in their own products?; The complexities of buying an apartment; Another KiwiSaver provider offers regular withdrawals in retirement; Auckland housing market not a Ponzi scheme, but how about the Greater Fool theory?

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NZ Herald 17 October 2015

Q&As: How a woman who can’t stop herself from spending could tie up an inheritance; Extra house savings may be better outside KiwiSaver; Saving in or out of KiwiSaver, and 55-year-old can still aim at home ownership; More information about life expectancy; Is ageism rearing its ugly head amongst pensioners?

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NZ Herald 10 October 2015

Q&As: Calculators that measure your life expectancy more accurately; Is it better to repay a mortgage or save?; Don’t overreact to worry that KiwiSaver retirement withdrawals could be limited; Don’t assume any interest rate trend will continue; What would happen to members’ savings if a KiwiSaver provider went bust.

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NZ Herald 3 October 2015

Q&As: What are bonds, and are they a good investment?; KiwiSaver instead of term deposits for retiree?; Can you judge KiwiSaver fund by 2-month return?; How tax affects Givealittle fundraising in memory of daughter.

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NZ Herald 26 September 2015

Q&As: You can — and should — be in KiwiSaver as well as work super scheme; Couple should get rid of rental property stress; The big share gain that got away; How to keep an inheritance out of relationship property.

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NZ Herald 19 September 2015

Q&As: Trying to time markets is a fool’s game…; …And picking a few shares to invest in isn’t much better; Where to buy shares, and a better suggestion for teen; How come there are two monthly bills on one credit card bill?

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NZ Herald 12 September 2015

Q&As: Risks of property investment — especially sections; Owning modest home plus rental versus owning more expensive home; Don’t count on politicians’ long-term promises; Why the young of today might criticize NZ Super; Another perspective on government rest home subsidy; Coffins or shrouds?

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NZ Herald 5 September 2015

Q&As: KiwiSaver accounts very unlikely to go to zero, but nor are they guaranteed; What happens to KiwiSaver money when the person dies?; NZ Super is indeed paid from current taxes; Have retired people paid towards their NZ Super?; Reader challenges my comments about some people paying for their rest home care; Some retirees need “permission” to enjoy spending their money.

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