Shares and share funds

NZ Herald 26 April 2014

Q&As: Single mum can’t decide whether to renovate or sell; How come some seemed to get more Genesis Energy shares?; No I won’t give info on gold savings plan; What might be behind gold plan?; How many employers stop KiwiSaver contributions at 65?; Is employer playing fair with KiwiSaver contributions?; Complications for some self-employed in KiwiSaver.

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NZ Herald 12 April 2014

Q&As: The time it takes to get money out of fund is ‘outrageous’; Can NZ advisers and fund managers do better than the market as a whole?; How and when to bring money back from Australia; How a landlord can analyse whether a property is a good investment.

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NZ Herald 15 March 2014

Q&As: Think before investing in a rental with a relative, especially in your 60s; A challenge to the banks about term deposit comparisons; Is share brokerage deductible? Be careful what you wish for!; Couple do really well in KiwiSaver, although it’s partly good luck.

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NZ Herald 25 January 2014

Q&As: Time for over-savers to spend on fun experiences — but still save some; 65+ man’s KiwiSaver plans overly optimistic; All guardians must sign before children join KiwiSaver — which seems unfair; How to judge a KiwiSaver fund’s volatility using fund finder.

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NZ Herald 30 November 2013

Q&As: Should people be forced to put some of their KiwiSaver money into an annuity?; Highly leveraged property investing is risky; An investor in both puts some perspective on shares versus property; Meaningful Christmas gifts.

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NZ Herald 23 November 2013

Q&As: Gear both or neither when comparing shares and property; Tip for bankrupt couple: low-paid retail work has its rewards; New KiwiSaver tool helps you work out your risk level; Retirement date not the key factor in choice of KiwiSaver fund.

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NZ Herald 16 November 2013

Q&As: New KiwiSaver comparison tool gets around problems with fees; An acknowledgement, and a defence of my way of measuring share performance; Sorry, but you can’t deduct interest on your home mortgage.

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NZ Herald 9 November 2013

Q&As: Boss’s share strategy might work — but it’s risky; Should everyone grow their own veggies?; Bankrupt couple should use their networks; When “attributable” is not attributable; A useful tip about grammar; Strong feelings on grammar; This topic is now closed.

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NZ Herald 31 August 2013

Q&As: When is the best time to buy a house? When you want to; Labour’s capital gains tax wouldn’t apply to your home; Hope for the future about share offer documents; Money Week coming up.

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NZ Herald 17 August 2013

Q&As: Young couple bonds over share investing; Possible issues with capital gains tax valuation date; 2 Q&As on retired farmer’s low investment return; Should KiwiSaver tax credit go to working 16 and 17-year-olds?

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