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?
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
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
NZ Herald 27 July 2024
Q&As:
– He’s rich, but unhappy. Volunteer!
– KiwiSaver v mortgage. Plus expected KiwiSaver returns
– Better KiwiSaver for self-employed — and beneficiaries
– When is a tax break not a tax break?
– Option for couple who bought retired parents’ home
– A “lottery” you can’t lose
NZ Herald 6 July 2024
Q&As:
– Winning a lottery not so great
– Keep that gift easily accessible
– Boomer unhappy with last week’s column
– KiwiSaver for self-employed
– Will BNZ term PIEs still be “insured”?
NZ Herald 15 June 2024
Q&As:
– Don’t watch your KiwiSaver closely
– KiwiSaver government money when you move provider…
– … And when you turn 65
– When term deposit beats mortgage paydown
– Gifts to grandkids could lead to trouble later
RNZ Radio 2 May 2024
The high cost of not contributing to KiwiSaver:
– Who can take contributions holidays?
– How badly a break cuts your retirement savings
– At least put in $20 a week
– What if you have debt to repay?
NZ Herald 27 April 2024
Q&As:
– 2 Q&As on whether to sell investments to pay down debt
– Should family use more than one KiwiSaver provider?
– How bitcoin and gold are taxed
– Let’s stop tax bracket creep
NZ Herald 2 March 2024
Q&As:
– Keep investing, or get rid of that debt?
– Super Fund result doesn’t put me off passive funds
– Some readers dislike last week’s chauffeur letter…
– … While others love it
– Using tax loopholes “not open to criticism”?
NZ Herald 23 December 2023
Q&As:
– Couple in their 90s find “hidden treasure”
– First home at 23, with no family help
– How to get 14-year-old into shares
– “Never give up — and know about the family finances”
– Couple very happy on $80,000 income
– How I did the maths last week