Q&As: What a reader should do with her money now that she’s paid off her student loan; Does your KiwiSaver provider offer this service?; Share prices move faster than property prices, but does it matter?; Some property investors overlook cash inputs.
Q&As: Reader’s message about international shares is good, but not his arguments; How hedging international investments works; How to be in KiwiSaver as well as another super scheme.
Q&As: One couple is happy with shares…; while another is happy with property; P lab clean-up not a minor thing; Why would anyone accept a low-ball offer?; Seeing an adviser not always the answer; In praise of KiwiSaver.
Q&As: A reader likes property because he has more control than over shares; Another reader prefers property for 7 reasons; How to calculate your return if your KiwiSaver — or other investment — has doubled; Now’s the time to add to KiwiSaver to maximize your tax credit.
Q&As: Easier to borrow to invest in property than shares, but that’s not always a plus; Tax on international shares is different, but not necessarily worse; Anti-KiwiSaver reader gives me all the more reason to write about KiwiSaver.
Q&As: When are capital gains taxed?; Should separated father’s income count when applying for a student allowance?; Too much in this column on KiwiSaver?; The government’s thinking on income in family trusts.
Q&As: Does rental property have tax advantages over shares?; What happens if somebody wrongfully gets KiwiSaver tax credits while living overseas; Does it work to set up a family trust so your kids can get student allowances?
Q&As: Which is riskier, moving to a posher suburb now or waiting?; Retired man’s preference for shares may be riskier than he realizes; You can’t cash in KiwiSaver to buy Mighty River Power shares.
Q&As: Steer clear of foreign exchange trading; Pensioner should also steer clear of finance companies offering high interest; How you can avoid partial assets sales shares in KiwiSaver; Not saying “I told you so” about investing in gold; Buying a home still a good idea for couple in late 40s.
Q&As: Two readers warn about trying to control children’s inheritances; Do adult children expect an inheritance these days?; A bit of confusion over KiwiSaver and tax; Two readers’ ideas on rethinking student loans.