RNZ Radio 19 October 2017
Why shares are the new houses for Generation Rent: A listener’s letter — well done on debt and saving!; How much should renters be saving?; KiwiSaver’s role; Where to put the savings; Where to get advice — banks? advisers?
RNZ Radio 5 October 2017
Worries and misunderstandings about NZ Super: Is Super likely to be reduced for those with more money?; Is the age of eligibility likely to rise?; Is Super an investment you’ve made over your working life?; How NZ Super is taxed; What might happen to NZ Super rates and starting age.
RNZ Radio 21 September 2017
Response to a listener’s challenge on index and active share funds: One of his examples argues against him; The other is a questionable choice; The issue of US vs NZ data; Long terms prove nothing; Why fees matter; Another reader asks what if everyone did index investing.
RNZ Radio 7 September 2017
What to tackle first: Debt or KiwiSaver? Part Two: Priorities if you don’t own a home; Priorities if you own a home with a mortgage; Priorities if you own a mortgage-free home; Who’s right about KiwiSaver fees — ANZ or AUT?; Some good ANZ recommendations on KiwiSaver.
RNZ Radio 24 August 2017
What to tackle first: Credit card debt, mortgage or contributing to KiwiSaver? Part One: First get rid of credit card debt; Paying down mortgage is also great; Why contributing to KiwiSaver is so good; Best way to save for first home — and for some previous home owners.
RNZ Radio 10 August 2017
Picking a KiwiSaver or other share fund? Ignore recent winners: Research in Economist magazine; KiwiSaver results; Why winners don’t stay winners; How to choose a share fund.
RNZ Radio 27 July 2017
Listeners’ questions about KiwiSaver: Tax credits; Children; First home help; 50-plus; Finding your balance; Fees; Best provider.
RNZ Radio 13 July 2017
KiwiSaver performance over its first 10 years and listener KiwiSaver questions: How people have done in KiwiSaver; Listener questions and comments about KiwiSaver.
RNZ Radio 29 June 2017
Two listeners’ scam stories and what we can learn from them: The guys who beat the slick salespeople at their own game; The woman who fell for the fast talk; Lessons from both stories; Scam warning signs.
RNZ Radio 15 June 2017
Investment risks — Part 4: Ups and downs in investments, emotions and fees. In the last of a four-part series, Mary talks about the risks described in the newly updated “Upside, Downside — a guide to risk for savers and investors”. (Download it here). In this session: Being overconfident about your ability to trade investments or time markets; Taking on more volatility than you can cope with; Letting your emotions rule your investment decisions; Taking on more work or worry than expected; Counting on dividend income; Paying too much in fees and other expenses; Being tax-driven.