This article was published on 15 July 2021. Some information may be out of date.

Listeners’ questions about anything financial

  • KiwiSaver v shares — or electric vehicle?
  • KiwiSaver for people in 2 jobs
  • Risk level for money soon to be withdrawn
  • Pay down mortgage v investing
  • How much do you need to retire?
  • Using KiwiSaver in retirement
  • KiwiSaver as you turn 65
  • Alternatives to bank term deposits

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