Q&As: Courses and grants help beneficiaries set up their own businesses; Big earner is wrong to think KiwiSaver is not for him; Why KiwiSaver money sits around at Inland Revenue for several weeks — although at least it earns interest.
Q&As: Options for a newly retired couple with $200,000 and no home include part-time work, buying a home with a flat attached, an interest-only mortgage and equity release; Two Q&As on which investments are affected by the new tax law on international shares, and how it will work for investors.
Q&As: Eftpos v credit cards. And bank fees; The investment outlook is gloomy, so save!; Wealth doesn’t make you happy.
Q&As: $29,000 rental in Gore not the thing for a risk-averse man; More on tax on a second job.
Q&As: Who gets the money when mortgage rates increase?; 2 Q&As on whether the tax rate on second jobs is fair.
Q&As: The pros and cons of self employment and income splitting; Comparing shares with property is tricky; How movements in the dollar affect investment in international share funds.
Q&As: Several on how families are taxed; Can property sellers and agents lie to buyers?; Protestor over tax on international shares gets stroppy.
Q&As: 2 on how families should be taxed; Should middle-income families get child care support?
Q&As: Man in mid 50s can afford to drop out — but what about emotionally?; Is reader silly to stick with renting?