NZ Herald 22 February 2025
Q&As:
– Should the son inherit more?
– Were the old days really better for women?
– “Fairer” NZ Super could be a nightmare
– Are over 65s really working more?
– Investment firm defends their numbers
NZ Herald 15 February 2025
Q&As:
– Couple support sons more than daughters
– Grandparents’ support comes with conditions
– Best place to keep emergency money
– Making retirement savings totals clearer
– Is my rule of thumb any good?
NZ Herald 8 February 2025
Q&As:
– Massey retirement savings goals questioned
– How much retirees spend on what
– Rule of thumb on retirement savings
– Reader judges another
– Flat tax far from perfect
– More on money for grandkids
NZ Herald 1 February 2025
Q&As:
– Where first home buyer, 24, should put savings
– Pros and cons of selling rental in retirement
– A tale of simple — but worrying — tax
– What to do when mortgage ends
– Helping a grandchild into KiwiSaver
NZ Herald 21 December 2024
Q&As:
– “It’s fine to tax my gains or estate”
– NZ Super cheap by world standards
– 2 Q&As about not means testing Super
– Don’t retire! Or if you do, volunteer
– Angry letter about something or other
– Some kind letters
NZ Herald 7 December 2024
Q&As:
– Where to get financial help — some of it free
– How do bank advisers fit in?
– Yes, children are learning about money
– Many over 65 struggle
– Would Q&A have upset people?
– What’s luck got to do with it?
NZ Herald 30 November 2024
Q&As:
– How pensioner can take friend into her home
– Gold tax not new
– Is this column moving towards more rich people’s letters?
– Rich not all financially savvy
– Retire gradually if possible
– Reader wants a break for boomers
NZ Herald 23 November 2024
Q&As:
– Couple has more than enough for retirement
– Gold gains taxed when you sell
– Not everyone tries to dodge tax
– Tax land rather than gains…
– …or tax financial transactions
– A different deal for tenants in Germany
RNZ Radio 5 September 2024
Big rates rise? Consider rates postponement
– Some councils offer for everyone, others just for those on lower incomes
– Frees up money for expenses — or fun!
– You pay no rates, but owe your council the money — pay back when you sell house or die
– Some fees plus compounding interest, but house value should grow more than debt
– Check your council’s website
– Another idea: pay smaller amounts more often
NZ Herald 3 August 2024
Q&As:
– Managed funds best for teen’s savings…
– … And for inheritance
– Entering competitions? Watch for scams
– Special schools could use help
– Cheeky tip on lotteries
– 87-year-old should take trips